Best Manuel Akanji Podcasts (2024)

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Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak End of Season Interview | Four-in-a-Row 41:13

1d ago41:13

41:13

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak Interview with Chris Bailey. Filmed on Location in Abu Dhabi on Saturday June 1st 2024. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed his pride at Manchester City becoming the first men’s team in English football history to win four titles in succession. And he says attention has already turned to making it a record-extendi…

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Bernardo Silva: Fashion, fans and football 27:51

13d ago27:51

27:51

Join Rob Pollard and Paul Dickov as this eagerly-awaited sit down with our diminutive and versatile playmaker reveals everything from his disdain for his team-mates' dress sense.. "I don't like the way 90% of them dress and I don't agree I dress the worst..." he smiles - in response to the criticism they give him, it has to be said! Bernardo reveal…

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Shaun Goater: Feed the Goat 1:10:34

1M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Shaun Goater is the latest guest on the Official Manchester City podcast. Goater represented the Club between 1998 and 2003, scoring 103 goals in 212 appearances. Arriving at City when we were in the third tier, Goater’s goals were the driving force behind us re-establishing ourselves in the top-flight by the time of his departure. In doing so, he …

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Alanna Kennedy: Our Matilda waltzing through Manchester 35:43

2M ago35:43

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Manuel Akanji: Tactics and Trophies 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

Manuel Akanji is our latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. Our versatile defender joins journalist George Kelsey and ex-player Paul Dickov to talk through a range of topics. Recorded ahead of our FA Cup sixth round game with Newcastle United, Akanji discusses his route into football and how the sport has been an integral part of his life f…

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Jess Park: On the rise 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

England midfielder and in-form City youngster Jess Park is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. The 22-year-old scored a derby brace last weekend as City beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Etihad and has been growing in confidence with each passing game. Blessed with the ability to unlock the tightest of defences and with an uncanny kn…

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Campbell & Ricky Hatton: Fighting Talk 58:41

3M ago58:41

58:41

Boxers and huge City fans Ricky and Campbell Hatton are the latest guests on the Official Man City Podcast. Ricky is a former light-welterweight world champion having boxed between 1997 and 2012. During his career, he was synonymous with City, wearing sky blue shorts and entering the ring to Club anthem 'Blue Moon'. This attracted attention from ot…

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John Stones: The best defender in the world? 45:34

3M ago45:34

45:34

After a sensational return from injury, John Stones is the latest guest on the Official Man City podcast. The England international sits down with hosts Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard to discuss his glittering career to date. Arriving at City in 2016 shortly after Pep Guardiola, Stones has since developed into arguably the best defender in the world.…

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Mary Fowler: World Cups and Hot Chips 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

Mary Fowler is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast! Here she sits down to talk her early years in the Netherlands, her rise through the ranks of the Australian national team, her international debut at 15, feeling the support from Papua New Guinea during the World Cup and most importantly, her love of chips. The Australian forward joi…

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Erling Haaland: The Boy from Bryne 31:34

4M ago31:34

31:34

This is the one we’ve all been waiting for – an in-depth official podcast episode with star striker Erling Haaland. Haaland has been a revelation since joining the Club at the start of the 2022/23 season, a campaign like no other in City history as we won the Treble. The fab forward was a driving force in these remarkable achievements, as he smashe…

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Nick Cushing & Gareth Taylor: 10 years of trophies 41:56

5M ago41:56

41:56

For the latest edition of the Official Man City podcast, we look back on 10 years of the Manchester City women’s team. In a special episode, current manager Gareth Taylor and his predecessor Nick Cushing, now in charge of CFG club New York City FC, are our guests. They join former City goalkeeper and Girls Academy manager Karen Bardsley who co-host…

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20 Episode Special: A Year in Review 47:25

5M ago47:25

47:25

For the latest edition of the Official Man City podcast we reflect back on the episodes we have already compiled throughout the 2023/24 season to date In a special Year in Review podcast, we assembled all of our hosts and co-hosts, Rob Pollard, George Kelsey, Nedum Onuoha and Paul Dickov, for an in-depth round table retrospective as they reflected …

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Ruben Dias: Born to Lead 36:49

5M ago36:49

36:49

City and Portugal defender Ruben Dias is the latest guest on the Official Man City podcast. A rock at the back for City since arriving in 2020, Dias has been integral to the most successful period in the Club's history. Dias has won all three Premier League titles he has competed for as well as an FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club Worl…

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Bunny Shaw: From Jamaica to record breaker 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

City and Jamaica striker Bunny Shaw is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. Since joining City in 2021, the 26-year-old has netted an incredible 38 goals in 48 appearances in the Barclays Women's Super League. Leading the line with physicality and composure in equal measure, Shaw has become a star of Gareth Taylor's side. Her incredib…

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Phil Foden: Ball Boy to Star Boy 33:36

6M ago33:36

33:36

Phil Foden says he can only ever see himself playing for City. The boyhood Blue, former Etihad ball-boy and Academy graduate revealed his dream of being a one-club player in the latest episode of the official Man City Podcast, ‘In Conversation With…’ Asked whether he’d ever considered playing anywhere else or even going out on loan when he was youn…

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Nathan Ake: Evolve, Adapt, Excel. 37:17

6M ago37:17

37:17

Nathan Ake is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. The Dutch international joined the Club in 2020 from Bournemouth and, over the following three years, has become a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering side. His versatility, consistency and intelligence have been of immense value to a City side consistently challenging on mul…

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Mateo Kovacic: Football's best CV? 34:53

7M ago34:53

34:53

Mateo Kovacic is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. The Croatia international has already enjoyed a career most footballers can only dream of. At 29, he has represented Dinamo Zagreb, Inter, Real Madrid and Chelsea before moving to Manchester earlier this year. During that time, the midfielder has won an incredible 18 major honours …

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Jill Roord: Journey to the top 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

In the latest instalment of the Official Man City Podcast, Jill Roord joins hosts George Kelsey and Nedum Onuoha to discuss her start to life at the Joie Stadium, her route into the professional game, playing in high-profile matches and much more. A summer 2023 signing from Wolfsburg, the 26-year-old Netherlands international has already made a siz…

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Stefan Ortega Moreno: You play how you train 30:33

8M ago30:33

30:33

German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega Moreno is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. The summer 2022 arrival from Arminia Bielefeld has proved himself to be one of the best-supporting goalkeepers in the Premier League. Pushing Ederson to play at his best, Ortega Moreno has excelled as a shot-stopper and with his feet since coming to the Eti…

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Kalvin Phillips: In Conversation 30:24

8M ago30:24

30:24

A summer 2022 arrival from Leeds, the combative engine room enforcer contributed to our historic Treble-winning campaign last term as we lifted the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup crowns. Before joining Pep Guardiola’s side, the likeable Yorkshireman excellently progressed through the Elland Road team’s youth ranks to achieve hero statu…

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Jack Grealish: More than a Number 10 38:15

9M ago38:15

38:15

Owner of the most famous calves in football, Jack Grealish sits down with Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard to tell the story of his journey from a prospect to a champion. The 28-year-old was pivotal to City's historic 2022/23 Treble, playing 50 games as we lifted the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup trophies. Before moving to the Etihad in 2…

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Rico Lewis: Taking it in his stride 40:43

9M ago40:43

40:43

Exciting City youngster Rico Lewis is the latest guest on the official Man City podcast. The Academy graduate has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks and enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign last season at senior level, playing his full part in helping City seal a historic Treble. Having signed a new long-term contract earlier this summer,…

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Gary James: Maine moments 47:22

10M ago47:22

47:22

As we celebrate 100 years since the first game was played at Maine Road, we could think of know better person to speak to about the much-loved stadium than Dr Gary James. He joins Nedum and Rob as they share their memories of the old ground, and how the experience of being a City fan is different for each generation, but also what it means to each …

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Alex Williams: Mr CITC 49:31

10M ago49:31

49:31

Alex Williams MBE joins Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard to talk about his 45 years working with Manchester City. You may recognise him as the man who presented the Premier League Trophy to the squad at the end of last season, but his association with the club started 45 years ago. Joining as a player in 1978, he became one of the game’s first modern-d…

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Tour Special: Dias, Rodri and Bobb 1:09:11

10M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

On the eve of the start of a new season, Rob Pollard followed the squad on their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, sitting down to chat with three of them to make this tour special. Ruben Dias is first up, followed by the scorer of the goal that brought us the Champions League, and the youngest player on the tour - Oscar Bobb. Reunited with…

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Nick and Paul Power: Coaching the Future 50:32

11M ago50:32

50:32

There are both laughs and tears as our guests for this episode are City legend Paul Power, who made 445 appearances for the Club between 1975 and 1986, before returning to coach the next generation of footballers, including a young Nedum Onuoha. Joining Paul is his son Nick, who followed in his father's coaching footsteps to become an integral part…

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Steph Houghton: Giving It Everything 35:10

11M ago35:10

35:10

Steph Houghton has captained England, scored goals in the Olympics and at World Cups, and also received an MBE for services to football. As she approaches ten years at Manchester City, she sits down with Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard as they explore what makes a great leader, how the academy system has changed since she came up, and how her mentalit…

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Laura Coombs: Stepping Up 28:23

12M ago28:23

28:23

On this episode, Nedum Onuha and Rob Pollard sit down with a player who has scored some memorable goals during her time at Manchester City, Laura Coombs, as she prepares to fly out with England for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Her footballing career has already seen her play in the United States, as well as for Chelsea and Liver…

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Academy Special: Brian Barry-Murphy & Ben Wilkinson 1:02:28

1y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

In this episode we look ahead to the future, with the help of two of the coaches responsible for developing incredible talents at the club like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis, and James McAtee. First up is Brian Barry-Murphy, manager of the Elite Development Squad, who uses his experiences to not just bring out the best in his players, but to …

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Owen Hargreaves: Swing For The Fences 41:49

1y ago41:49

41:49

On this episode, we have a guest who really has done it all. Owen Hargreaves has won the Champions League with two different clubs and scored in one of the tense penalty shootouts. He also won both the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Eligible to play for Canada, Wales, and Germany, he opted to represent the country of his Father, overcoming some…

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The Official Man City Podcast 0:32

1y ago0:32

0:32

The Official Man City podcast has returned with Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard chatting to star-studded cast of players, legends, coaches, managers, and celebrity fans, as they get under the skin of the only football team to come from Manchester. Get exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and in-depth interviews with those who know the club b…

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Scott Carson: Still rolling about & loving it. 29:34

1y ago29:34

29:34

The Official Man City podcast welcomes one of the most popular members of the squad, Scott Carson. He talks about his journey to the Etihad, from the Premier League to abroad and back, and that night with Liverpool in the Champions League. He discusses how he's adapted to life as a third keeper, and how he sees his role as integral to the club's su…

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Kyle Walker: The Official Manchester City Podcast is back!!! 29:37

1y ago29:37

29:37

The Official Man City podcast has returned, and Nedum Onuoha and Rob Pollard are kicking things off with a bang by sitting down with England and City full-back Kyle Walker. In this episode, they chat with the fastest player in the current first team, who has been integral to City's success over the last few seasons, and even acted as a super-stand-…

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Chloe Kelly interview 22:34

2y ago22:34

22:34

We sat down with Chloe Kelly during Mental Health Awareness week to discuss the challenges she faced during her 11 months on the sidelines with an ACL injury. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Morgan and Bardsley in conversation | International Women's Day 23:35

2+ y ago23:35

23:35

Today is International Women’s Day – a global event designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Break the Bias, which encourages us all to imagine a world free of stereotypes and discrimination. To mark the occasion, we got Karen Bardsley and Esme M…

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Nedum Onuoha in conversation 48:58

2+ y ago48:58

48:58

The latest instalment of the Man City Podcast sees Rob in conversation with Nedum Onuoha. Nedum came through City’s academy and went on to play 116 games for the club. Here he discusses his childhood, his time in City’s academy, his professional career – which also saw him play for Sunderland, QPR and Real Salt Lake - and his work now in the media …

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City are my family! | Shaun Wright-Phillips in conversation 17:46

2+ y ago17:46

17:46

In the latest edition of the Man City Podcast, Rob is in conversation with Shaun Wright-Phillips. The pair discuss Shaun’s two stints at City – and we get his thoughts on the current side Pep Guardiola has constructed. He has plenty to say about the likes of Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Vis…

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Glove Story | Seaman and James in conversation 25:31

2+ y ago25:31

25:31

David Seaman joined City in the summer of 2003 but retired six months later after suffering an injury. Kevin Keegan, who was then City manager, had to replace him and opted to bring in David James from West Ham. On this episode of the Man City Podcast, we hear from both of them, who were in conversation with Rob at Mottram Hall as part of their Soc…

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Man City Podcast - Jack Grealish signing special! 23:58

3y ago23:58

23:58

Manchester City have signed Jack Grealish on a six-year deal. The 25-year-old midfielder joins from Aston Villa, having made 213 appearances over the course of eight seasons, scoring 32 goals and assisting 43. In this episode of the Man City Podcast we speak to Jack on his first day to discuss the move - and producer John De Caux talks us through h…

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Chairman's Interview 2021 | Man City Podcast episode 58 59:42

3y ago59:42

59:42

The 2020/21 season is over. City won the Premier League and Carabao Cup - and we reached our first ever Champions League final. It was a fine campaign for Pep Guardiola's squad. We also tasted unprecedented success at youth level, winning both Premier League 2 and the U18s Premier League title. As is tradition, we sat down with Chairman Khaldoon Al…

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Farewell Sergio! | City's record scorer waves goodbye to fans 31:52

3y ago31:52

31:52

It was one of the most emotional occasions we've ever experienced at the Etihad Stadium. City beat Everton 5-0 on the final day of the season, with Sergio Aguero coming off the bench to score twice on his final home appearance for the club. He will leave in the summer after 10 years, which have seen him win 15 major trophies and become the club's g…

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Lescott interviews De Bruyne | KDB contract extension special - Man City Podcast episode 42 15:10

3y ago15:10

15:10

Kevin De Bruyne has signed a two-year extension to his current contract, keeping him at City until the summer of 2025. The Belgian has spent five-and-a-half years at the Etihad, a period which has seen him establish himself as one of the world’s finest creative players. It’s also been an era of sustained success, with De Bruyne winning two Premier …

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Pep Guardiola Contract Special | The Official Man City Podcast 31:13

3+ y ago31:13

31:13

Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain talk to Man City's Rob Pollard about the manager's contract extension. The contract, which now runs to the summer of 2023, sees Guardiola commitment to City extended to seven years from his arrival in 2016. Since joining Manchester City, Pep has had a transformational effect on the Club’s playing style and has gu…

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Brian Marwood | The Official Man City Podcast 45:52

3+ y ago45:52

45:52

Brian Marwood joins Rob to discuss his career in football. They start by talking about the 1988-89 season when Brian was part of Arsenal’s title-winning side that won the old First Division on the last day of the season, beating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield. It remains one of the most dramatic climaxes to a league season ever. After briefly covering hi…

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Brian Horton | The Official Man City Podcast 40:40

3+ y ago40:40

40:40

In this episode of the Man City podcast, Rob is in conversation with Brian Horton, City manager between 1993-95. With Peter Reid sacked after just four games of the 1993-94 season, chairman Peter Swales approached Oxford and asked for permission to speak to Brian. He was installed as manager days later, becoming the last managerial appointment of t…

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Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak | The Official Man City Podcast 30:30

3+ y ago30:30

30:30

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says the lessons learnt from a ‘challenging and unique’ 2019/20 campaign will only make City hungrier for more success going forward. In a wide-ranging season review with Editor-In-Chief Chris Bailey, the chairman reflected on a season unprecedented in terms of the many obstacles it presented. Khaldoon also spoke of his…

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Dennis Tueart | The Official Man City Podcast 1:05:34

4y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Rob sits down with Dennis Tueart this week at the City Football Academy to discuss his rich and varied career. Tueart has had three stints at City – two as a player and one as a director – giving him a unique perspective of the Club. He joined from Sunderland in 1974 and went on to win the 1976 League Cup, scoring in the final with a brilliant over…

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Paul & Joanne Lake | The Official Man City Podcast 52:14

4y ago52:14

52:14

Rob sits down with Paul and Joanne Lake to discuss Paul’s career in the game, his injuries and the treatment he received from the Club’s staff during his lowest moments. The pair talk openly about Paul’s struggles with mental health, as well as the process of writing the bestselling book, “I’m Not Really Here,” which neither expected to be so succe…

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Francis Lee | The Official Man City Podcast 51:04

4y ago51:04

51:04

In this episode, Rob sits down with one of City’s greatest-ever players: Francis Lee. Lee signed for City in 1967, described by Joe Mercer at the time as “the final piece of the jigsaw”. By the end of his first season, City were crowned champions, with Lee scoring 17 league goals. He left in 1974 having added an FA Cup, a League Cup and a European …

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Joe Royle & Andy Morrison | The Official Man City Podcast 49:50

4y ago49:50

49:50

Joe Royle & Andy Morrison both left their marks on Manchester City's history. They sat down with Man City's Head of Written Content, Rob Pollard to discuss back to back promotions from the clubs lowest point in League One to the Premier League. Andy Morrison opens up about his struggles off the pitch and Joe Royle describes the impact of Andy on th…

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