5000/1 - A show about Leicester City

Final day drama and a huge summer ahead

May 27, 2021 15:30 - 46 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott after a dramatic final fixture at home to Tottenham Hotspur. On the podcast today, Rob & Matt discuss just how close Leicester City came once again to a top four finish. However there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the Foxes with a huge summer ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leicester City - FA Cup winners

May 20, 2021 13:30 - 40 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott after a week of two halves and two huge games against Chelsea. On the podcast today, Leicester City win the FA Cup in dramatic style before facing Chelsea again in midweek and dropping out of the top four - but it’s not over yet… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top four almost secure & an FA Cup Final preview

May 13, 2021 16:40 - 37 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott after a huge victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford and just days before a huge fixture at Wembley. On the podcast today, Leicester City move 3 points closer to Champions League football after a fantastic win over Manchester United plus Rob & Matt are joined by Liam Twomey, one of The Athletic’s Chelsea reporters, to preview the FA Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A must-win match against the Magpies?

May 06, 2021 14:30 - 37 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott after Leicester’s disappointing point against Southampton. On the podcast today, Rob & Matt discuss the Southampton game on Friday night, the five year anniversary of the title win and Matt Elliott's run in with Mick Harford in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Rodgers is staying put

April 29, 2021 14:30 - 35 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott after a huge Monday night win over Crystal Palace that makes the Foxes’ spot in the top four look much more assured. On the podcast today, Rob & Matt discuss Leicester’s win over Crystal Palace, the Harvey Barnes injury news and rumours linking Brendan Rodgers with the Spurs job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leicester City and the ESL

April 23, 2021 13:30 - 38 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to discuss the European Super League, progressing to the FA Cup final and a convincing win over West Brom. On the podcast today. Rob & Matt discuss the short-lived plans for the European Super League and how it could have affected clubs like Leicester City. Plus, a big midweek win over West Brom and a look ahead to the FA Cup final vs Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All eyes on Wembley

April 15, 2021 16:30 - 37 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to discuss a disappointing performance against West Ham that puts the Foxes’ spot in the top four in jeopardy. On the podcast today. Rob & Matt reflect on a poor result against West Ham, shed light on the situation with Maddison, Choudhury and Perez and preview the FA Cup semi final against Southampton this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is West Ham our biggest game of the season?

April 08, 2021 16:30 - 35 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to discuss the 2-0 loss to Manchester City and the huge game this weekend as Leicester take on West Ham. On the podcast today, Rob & Matt cover the defeat to champions in waiting Manchester City, the race for the top four, the women’s Championship title success and life post-football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Youri Tielemans sign a new contract?

April 01, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott as the international break comes to a close and the Premier League is about to return. On the podcast today, Rob & Matt discuss performances in the international break, Youri Tielemans contract discussions and Leicester’s run in until the end of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wembley here we come

March 25, 2021 15:30 - 30 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott as the Foxes advance to the FA Cup semi-final for the first time since 1982. On the show today, Kelechi Iheanacho’s rich run of form continues and we ask whether Leicester are gunning for silverware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Leicester win the FA Cup?

March 18, 2021 15:30 - 34 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott after an impressive 5-0 win over Sheffield United. On the show today, Kelechi Iheanacho gets better and better and the FA Cup Quarter-Final looms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solving the Kelechi conundrum

March 09, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to reflect on a week in which Leicester showed some real bottle in the battle for a top four finish. On the show today, Leicester fight-back to gain a very important 3 points vs Brighton and another great performance from Kelechi Iheanacho plus a look ahead to Sheffield United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kasper Schmeichel underrated?

March 04, 2021 15:30 - 35 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to react to a tough week for Leicester, including losses to Slavia Prague & Arsenal. On the show today, should Leicester be looking over their shoulder with regards to the top four spots, a tough week of results and an injury to the in form Harvey Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would Champions League football mean for Leicester City

February 24, 2021 17:30 - 27 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to react to Leicester Ciy’s convincing win over Aston Villa and mounting injury concerns. On the show today, what Champions League football would mean to the club, a preview of a tough game against Slavia Prague and an update on the James Maddison injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvey Barnes for England

February 17, 2021 15:30 - 29 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to reflect on The Foxes’ incredible 3-1 win over Liverpool and look ahead to the Europa League. On the show today, the importance of Harvey Barnes, the return of Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi and the difficult job of juggling the gruelling schedule of both Europe and Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up For The Cup

February 11, 2021 17:45 - 29 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner is joined by Leicester legend Matt Elliott to reflect on the team's progress in the FA Cup. They assess the performance in the 1-0 win at Brighton that booked them a place in the last 8, before looking ahead to the huge game against Top Four rivals Liverpool this weekend. Rob also has the lowdown on Vontae Daley-Campbell, the latest on James Justin's injury, and Matt reminisces over his Anfield goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Leicester Didn't Sign Anyone In January & A Timely Reminder From Iheanacho

February 04, 2021 17:30 - 35 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, discuss Leicester's ability to keep winning despite mounting injuries and an underwhelming January Transfer window... How close was Hamza Choudhury to leaving the King Power last month and having seen both Perez and Iheanacho through the middle in recent games; Who Matt start against Wolves on Sunday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rodgers Ready To Unleash Under + Tielemans Starting To Dictate

January 29, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, discuss whether it's time for Brendan Rodgers to really let Cengiz Under off the leash as the games continue to come thick and fast for the Foxes... Plus, how Tielemans has taken his game to the next level, Rob reveals the interesting details of Under's loan deal and the guys discuss how Rodgers' team has developed into a dominant footballing side, despite drawing at Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Maddison's Close-Up & Chelsea Demolition

January 21, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, are joined by Senior Writer, Stuart James, to discuss James Maddison - as good in the post-match interviews, as he is on the pitch! Plus, Wesley Fofana's imperious form, the foxes' best performance of the season so far and Stuart reveals more about Brendan Rodgers - having spent some time with him recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perez In The 'Firmino Role', Justin For England & Albrighton 'The Soldier'

January 12, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on the FA Cup win over Stoke, as Ayoze Perez reminded Foxes fans of his versatility and has James Justin got a higher ceiling than Ben Chilwell? Plus, Rob has more on Brendan Rodgers' January transfer plans, involving the likes of Hamza Choudhury, Islam Slimani and Demarai Gray. And Matt explains why you should never write Marc Albrighton off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evans Best Partner & Leicester's Transfer Window Advantage

January 07, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on an impressive run of results over the festive period and whether Leicester should actually be top of the league right now?... Plus, Rob explains the impact of Leicester's shiny new training ground on their transfer business and has news on the latest outgoings at the King Power. The pair also discuss Jonny Evans' new deal, who best to partner him in the heart of the Leicester defence and why the FA Cup is still im...

Soyuncu's Mystery Injury & Slavia Prague In The Europa League

December 15, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on a comfortable win over Brighton, in a week where Rodger's Foxes showed the depth of their attacking talent... Why all the mystery around Caglar Soyuncu's latest setback, should Brendan Rodgers splash the cash on another centre-half in January or is there a short-term solution already in the squad? Plus more on James Justin's rise and rise and our Europa League (Round of 32) opponents, Slavia Prague. Learn more abou...

Maddison's Numbers, A Zorya 'Disasterclass' + Why Can't Leicester Defend Set-Pieces Anymore?

December 10, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, discuss rushing players back from injury as Ricardo Pereira and Caglar Soyuncu break down again in Europe... They also discuss Ayoze Perez coming in from the cold, Maddison's surprisingly low assist tally, why Leicester struggle to defend set-pieces and as rival academies continue to close - Why Leicester's continues to thrive. Plus, Rob reveals the details of a fascinating interview with former CEO Barrie Pierpoint. Learn m...

Shot-Shy At Home & Timely Injury Returns

December 03, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on a worrying pattern of home defeats and propose some tactical solutions of their own... Do we need a different system to combat teams who visit the King Power, how timely are the expected returns of N'Didi, Pereira and Soyuncu from injury and just how good was former Foxes striker Gary Lineker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons From Liverpool, Perreira's Return + Wasilewski Eating Glass!

November 25, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former captain Matt Elliott, reflect on the lessons learned from Liverpool last weekend... Can The Foxes bounce back against Braga? Plus, Rob updates us on Ricardo Pereira's recovery from injury and the guys pay homage to cult hero, and Premier League title-winner, Marcin Wasilewski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons From Liverpool, Pereira's Return + Wasilewski Eating Glass!

November 25, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former captain Matt Elliott, reflect on the lessons learned from Liverpool last weekend... Can The Foxes bounce back against Braga? Plus, Rob updates us on Ricardo Pereira's recovery from injury and the guys pay homage to cult hero, and Premier League title-winner, Marcin Wasilewski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schmeichel Injury Scare & What IF We Win At Anfield?

November 18, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, ponder the impact of what would be a first league win at Anfield in twenty years!... How well is Youri Tielemans playing, how Vardy can exploit a depleted Liverpool defence and should Rodgers stick with the current back five even as the likes of Castagne, Soyuncu and Perreira approach full fitness? Plus, Matt Elliott reflects on what it took to win in Liverpool (as his Leicester side were the last to manage it) and Tim tells us the inspi...

Fofana Injury Latest, Penalties Galore & Being Top Of The League!

November 12, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, debate Leicester's startling penalty record so far this season - as the Foxes sit top of the Premier League! How big an impact has James Justin made in recent weeks? How important is it that the club secure a new deal for Jonny Evans and was Southgate wrong to overlook Harvey Barnes & James Maddison? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Are We So Good On The Road?

November 03, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on Leicester's best-ever start (joint) to a Premier League season, following another victory away from home - at Elland Road on Monday night... How much credit does Brendan Rodgers deserve, considering the current injury crisis, has Jamie Vardy's game evolved this season and what did happen the last time Leicester had 15 points after 7 games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTION: Defeat To Villa, Fofana's Debut & Are We Too 'Nice'?

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes

The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa and discuss how Leicester's confidence is affected when Jamie Vardy is injured... How good was Wesley Fofana's debut and did Slimani's return to action feel like a step backwards? Plus, does Brendan Rodgers' side need to be a little more like Aston Villa when it comes to trying to influence the referee and how will an already depleted squad juggle both Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League and Ars...

The Last Underdogs: Leicester Stand Up To PPV Football & 'Project Big Picture'

October 14, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, debate pay-per-view games and the impact of Leicester City's 2016 PL title win on 'Project Big Picture'... Plus, they'll look ahead to the 'derby' against Aston Villa on Sunday - if Dennis Praet and James Maddison play together? And if Rodgers should opt for new signing Wesley Fofana in defence? SPECIAL OFFER! For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month. You can read a...

Cengiz Under-Whelming & How Harvey Found Out About His England Call-Up

October 08, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on Cengiz Under's debut and discuss whether Brendan Rodgers will be happy with the business Leicester have done this summer... Will Wesley Fofana slot straight into the defence, can he solve Leicester's inability to defend high-balls into the box? And why didn't they sign a back-up striker to Jamie Vardy? Plus, Rob reveals how Harvey Barnes learned how he'd been called up by Gareth Southgate and Matt recalls the time ...

Cengiz Under-whelms & How Harvey Found Out About His England Call-Up

October 08, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on Cengiz Under's debut and discuss whether Brendan Rodgers will be happy with the business Leicester have done this summer... Will Wesley Fofana slot straight into the defence, can he solve Leicester's inability to defend high-balls into the box? And why didn't they sign a back-up striker to Jamie Vardy? Plus, Rob reveals how Harvey Barnes learned how he'd been called up by Gareth Southgate and Matt recalls the time ...

How Rodgers Set A Trap For Guardiola, Vardy's 21 Touches & One Last Bid For Tarkowski?

September 28, 2020 17:45 - 30 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on a jaw-dropping 5-2 victory over Pep Guardiola's Man City... Brendan Rodgers' tactical genius, Nampalys Mendy's resurgence and Jamie Vardy being much more than just a 'speed-merchant' on the agenda. Plus, a discussion about Youri Tielemans' performance and Rob has the latest on whether Leicester will land Burnley centre-half James Tarkowski before the transfer window closes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Maddison Returns, Praet's Versatility + One More Signing?

September 25, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on Wednesday's EFL Cup exit, as Leicester's squad-depth paled in comparison to Arsenal's... James Maddison's return prompts a discussion about whether he walks straight back into the starting XI to face Man City this weekend and with Wilfried N'Didi now facing an extended spell on the sidelines - will Brendan Rodgers be able to bring in defensive cover before the window closes? Plus, the guys discuss Dennis Praet's a...

Cengiz Under, N'Didi's Flexibility + A Burnley Preview

September 17, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, are joined by Serie A Expert James Horncastle, for the lowdown on reputed transfer target Cengiz Under from Roma... Plus, the guys reflect on a winning start to the new Premier League season, Wilfried N'Didi's centre-half prowess, Timothy Castagne's 'perfect' debut and look ahead to the Burnley game as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drinkwater Reflections, A Choudhury Exclusive + Fofana or Tarkowski To Partner Soyuncu?

September 11, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, discuss how Brendan Rodgers should line up to face West Brom on the opening day of the Premier League season... Who will partner Caglar Soyuncu in defence, should new signing Thomas Castagne go straight into the starting XI + who best to support Jamie Vardy in attack? Plus, Rob brings us the latest on Leicester's reputed pursuit of James Tarkowski and Wesley Fofana, hear from an exclusive interview with Hamza Choudhury and w...

Drinkwater's Future, A Choudhury Exclusive + Fofana or Tarkowski To Partner Soyuncu?

September 11, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, discuss how Brendan Rodgers should line up to face West Brom on the opening day of the Premier League season... Who will partner Caglar Soyuncu in defence, should new signing Thomas Castagne go straight into the starting XI + who best to support Jamie Vardy in attack? Plus, Rob brings us the latest on Leicester's reputed pursuit of James Tarkowski and Wesley Fofana, hear from an exclusive interview with Hamza Choudhury and what ...

Inside the Timothy Castagne signing & Who's next?

September 04, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes

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Transfer Talk: Trincao, David Brooks, Chilwell + The Numbers Behind Leicester's Season

August 05, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, are joined by Analytics and Stats Guru Tom Worville to crunch the fascinating numbers behind Leicester's rollercoaster season! Did Leicester finish where they deserved to? Plus, the guys assess Leicester's reported targets and discuss whether Ben Chilwell is ready to leave The King Power this summer? 1. Transfer Talk - 8:47 2. Is Chilwell Ready? - 14:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vardy's Burden, Brendan's 'Ambition' + A New Deal For Maddison?

July 28, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on a season in which Leicester achieved their second-highest-ever Premier League finish, and still somehow managed to disappoint! What does Brendan Rodgers mean when he called for 'more ambition' following Sunday's defeat to Man United? Are we in need of a squad overhaul or just a few minor tweaks this summer? Plus, Jamie Vardy is a Premier League Golden Boot winner... at 33 years old! So, how do we relieve some of the p...

Just 90 Minutes vs Man Utd Between Us & The Champions League

July 20, 2020 19:23 - 27 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on Sunday's defeat to Spurs, as Leicester's Champions League hopes have all but come down to this season's finale vs Manchester United... So, how should Leicester fans feel about the campaign if they fall out of the Top 4? Who got the better end of the deal when Harry Maguire moved to Old Trafford and does young George Hirst finally give us a different option upfront? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Are We Even Ready For The Champions League Without A 'Plan B'?

July 14, 2020 15:56 - 37 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & Leicester legend, Matt Elliott, reflect on a humbling 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth, in the company of another Foxes hero, former striker Ian Marshall... Are Rodgers' men guilty of only being able to play one way? And what do Leicester have to do to hang on to a Top 4 spot? Plus, Marshy and Matt reminisce about their time together under Martin O'Neill, La Manga, Nigerian Warlords (yes, seriously) and they look ahead to Thursday's encounter with Sheffield...

REACTION: A Point At Arsenal, VAR & Vardy's 100

July 08, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes

This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & Leicester legend, Matt Elliott, reflect on a vital point gained against Arsenal, at a notoriously unhappy hunting ground for The Foxes (as Matt attests!) ... Plus, Matt dissects Soyuncu's problems playing in a back-three, whether Vardy was lucky not to be sent off himself, Leicester's grip on the Top 4 & what happened with Arsene Wenger and a wine gum back in the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back Without A Bang

June 25, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes

To celebrate the return of football we're offering 40% off a subscription to The Athletic. Subscribe now to enjoy all of our great football writing for less than £3 a month by going to www.theathletic.com/leicesterpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5000/1 - A show about Leicester City

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