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Why are the big-money strikers misfiring?

Why are the big-money strikers misfiring?

The Athletic FC Podcast
Jan 28, 2026 41 min
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<p>Last summer was the year of the big-money strikers - from Isak to Gyokeres to Sesko to Woltemade and more!</p><br><p>So is it fair to say they’ve struggled to live up to expectations?</p><br><p>And if so... why?</p><br><p><em>We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to </em><a href="http://theathletic.com/survey26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><u>theathletic.com/survey26</u></em></a><em>. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: </em><a href="http://theathletic.com/survey26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><u>theathletic.com/survey26</u></em></a></p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Oli Kay, Mark Carey, Carl Anka</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson, Liam Warburton</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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