
Alex Brodie
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Content editor @theathleticfc, @LutonTown fan, previously homepage editor @skysports
Saint Neots, England
Joined November 2010
“There’s no sadness.” @GarrickOmar was in the Brickies yesterday and spoke to Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins. Been great coverage of @LutonTown (club and town) from @CaoimheSport and Omar this season.
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This is the story of 2023-24 Premier League told from seven locations on the final day of a thrilling, fractious season
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#MUFC have had dialogue with Emiliano Martinez's representatives since the start of the year. A pursuit hinges on Andre Onana’s future. Martinez prefers United/Europe to Saudi Arabia.#AVFC yet to receive any contact. w/@lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/52QsG07eOV
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Welcome to the fourth edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window
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Jasprit Bumrah: England witnesses a rare talent at the peak of his powers
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What is it like to face one of the all-time great bowlers? The Athletic speaks to some cricketers who have
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“CRICKET ON THE ATHLETIC?! MY WORD… LET’S GO,” said one of our readers. Well, Ravij S, it’s your lucky day! Delighted to say cricket will feature in our Global Sports coverage, starting today in the run-up to England vs India. Let’s go, indeed! 🏏 https://t.co/45pJphK00z
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We've read your comments, we've listened and, from today, you'll be able to find cricket coverage on The Athletic
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The excellent @Dan_Sheldon_ is going to be joining @TheAthleticFC’s Arsenal coverage from this summer. A great first piece to get him started, speaking to people in recruitment & coaching about Sesko vs. Gyokeres. Give him a follow!
Gyokeres or Sesko? Sesko or Gyokeres? Arsenal fans are split on who is best to fill the club’s gap up front. @Dan_Sheldon_ spoke to head coaches, agents and a sporting director to see who they would pick and why.
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PSG’s ultras will be making the noise tonight. They have become instantly recognisable for their diversity, but for years they were banned by the club after the death of a supporter in rival group clashes. This is how they went from exile to ecstasy ⬇️ https://t.co/u02nrl5WVp
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PSG's most dedicated supporters will be in the stands at Saturday's Champions League final in Munich
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The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, 2024-25
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How we got to this point and what the EPL charge could mean to #LCFC. In short, potentially a lot of trouble this time. Leicester’s PSR referral: How many points could they be docked? Would it take effect in EFL? Transfer embargo?
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The Premier League has referred the club to a commission over an alleged breach of PSR for the 2023-24 season. Here's what it means...
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£98m slashed from the wage bill but still the biggest budget in the Championship. Revenue plummeted after relegation. But the fans stayed with #LCFC Leicester accounts analysed: Record wage bill, reliance on sales, debt to owners, PSR concerns
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With the help of our financial expert Chris Weatherspoon, we look through the Leicester accounts for 2023-24
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🚨 Arsenal developing strong interest in Viktor Gyokeres as potential target for the No. 9 position. New SD Berta is a firm admirer of the 26yo Swedish international + he may be more attainable than Isak. w/ @david_ornstein for @TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/Ksk8PmYLK9
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The Sweden international has long been admired by Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta.
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EXCL: Everton have decided not to trigger one-year extension in Abdoulaye Doucoure's deal. Midfielder out of contract at end of season, and club would now have to renegotiate completely fresh terms if they want him to stay @TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/1eYx8CuYZc
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His current deal, which expires at the end of the season, had contained a club option to extend on the same terms for a further year.
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The deadline for applying to be on @TheAthleticFC’s next talent ID day is tomorrow. It’s a brilliant initiative. See you there
We’re hosting our next Talent ID day on March 18 at our London HQ to help identify the next generation of sports journalists. If that’s you, you’re 18+ & UK based, send us 100 words on why we must invite you & a CV to: 📧 talentid@theathletic.com 🚨 Deadline: 5pm, Feb 21
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Pleased to report/reveal/disclose that I’m going to be writing for @TheAthleticFC on a more regular basis (for the next few weeks at least). Here’s my first piece, on Tottenham new boy Mathys Tel
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The 19-year-old has swapped Bayern for Tottenham in search of regular playing time. His former coaches and those close to him tell his story
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Exclusive: Wycombe considering a FOURTH bid from Luton for L1 top scorer Richard Kone. Bid worth £7m inc £4m up front and £3m in add-ons. Feeling that if there is no breakthrough today, that may be it for a Jan move for Kone. #WycombeWanderers #WWFC #LTFC #Hatters #LutonTown
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I'll do a live MUFC Q&A with @TheAthleticFC subscribers today from 2-3pm GMT. Send your questions via https://t.co/qqhaApCMKa
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What do you want to know about United's current situation? Pose your questions and Andy Mitten will answer as many as possible
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In Nzerekore, Guinea at least 135 people - inc many children - died in one of the world’s worst football stadium disasters I went there to analyse why it happened & speak to those impacted by tragedy who want the truth & justice Read below @TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/HagijgZIQF
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Two weeks on from a tragedy that killed at least 56 people and perhaps many more, those affected speak to The Athletic
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Honing his technical skills while rehabbing from a back fracture, turning heads at St George's Park aged 14, sitting GCSEs while on international duty, and now thriving under Mikel Arteta. Big piece on the making of Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri #afc
https://t.co/5oz6al2Ezt
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@lutoncouncil to consider @LutonTown Power Court plans on Monday, December 16. Only item on the agenda.
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This is so good from @JordanC1107 @greggevans40 @lauriewhitwell @Liam Twomey & @JamesPearceLFC
https://t.co/Vf69LpbHT7
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