What The Footie Podcast

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What the footie happens behind the scenes in football? From the boardroom to the backroom staff #WhatTheFootie investigates how does the business of football works.Every fortnight (Mondays) I am joined by agents, directors, players, sports scientists, fans, friends of the pod and more to debate the big topics and answer your burning questions.So be prepared to question everything that you know about the beautiful game.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefootie/ Email: Send your voice notes to whatthefootie@hotmail.com

What The Footie Podcast

Episodes

2021
35. Football Finance with The Price of Football's Kieran Maguire
This week's What The Footie Pod is with football finance expert and the Price of Football Co-Host Kieran Maguire. In this episode, we discuss the financials of Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, the looming European Super League, the ramifications of relegation and so much more!
March 1, 2021
44 min
34. Steve Morrow: 20 Years Playing & Scouting At Arsenal
Steve Morrow spent 20 years at Arsenal as a player & scout. In this exclusive episode, he gives insight into his role in scouting players like Serge Gnabry, Donyell Malen, Bukakyo Saka, Emile-Smith Rowe & even Mikel Arteta! We also discussed the growth of the MLS/US talent, Arsenal’s early multi-club/feeder club model, the art and science of scouting, the life lessons he learned from George Graham & Arsene Wenger and so much more.
February 15, 2021
60 min
33. Chris Kirkland: Life After Premier League Football
Chris Kirkland spent over 19 years playing top-flight football for teams such as Liverpool and Wigan. In this exclusive episode, he gives insight into the breakdown of his relationship with Roberto Martinez and Rafa Benitez, his battle with mental health, life after retiring, his thoughts on the modern game, the ruthlessness of football towards GKs, why Steve Bruce is one of the best managers in the game and so much more.
February 1, 2021
51 min
2020
32. Takeovers & The Americanisation of English Football | Laurie Pinto
BEHIND THE SCENES with football financier/deal-maker Laurie Pinto. Laurie advises prospective owners when they look to buy Premier League clubs. In recent months we have seen Burnley and Newcastle enter takeover talks. In this podcast, Laurie and I analysed various owners from FSG to Mike Ashley and from the Kroenke's to Roman Abramovich. Why Laurie predicts that 1/3 Prem teams will have new owners by next season? We debated profit maximisation (making money) vs win maximisation (winning games) and the direction of the future of football (we are both two disgruntled Arsenal fans). THIS IS THE SEASON FINALE. REMEMBER TO HIT 5 STARS ON APPLE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
December 21, 2020
57 min
31. The Business Behind Women's Football | Alex Alexandrou @ Solihull Moors
BEHIND THE SCENES with Solihull Moors' Women's Chairman, Alex Alexandrou. Women's football is booming in England, so I sat down with Alex to understand more about the business behind it. From how to create an academy pathway to hiring and backing a manager. We also had an interesting debate on the role that the Premier League should play in supporting and funding the Women's game. PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE 5 STARS AND REVIEW US ON APPLE!
December 21, 2020
37 min
30. Southampton To Super League | Laura Rafferty
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LAURA RAFFERTY - BRISTOL CITY DEFENDER & NORTHERN IRELAND INTERNATIONAL! We discussed her journey from Southampton when the girls' academy was closed down to now playing in the Women’s Super League. Her state of mind after tearing her ACL, her entrepreneurial endeavors alongside football, the best player in the #WSL, the importance of player care, the growth of the women’s game and much more. PLEASE LEAVE A 5 STAR RATING & REVIEW! Instagram: @whatthefootie Twitter: @whatthefootie Email: whatthefootie@hotmail.com
December 14, 2020
33 min
29. What Is A Director Of Football (Sporting Director)?
Directors of Football/Sporting Directors are the glue behind the scenes. Much of the modern success of teams like Liverpool & Dortmund is attributed to people like Michael Edwards & Michael Zorc. But in general, these people are seen as something of an enigma. Who better to lift the lid than Stewart King, Partner @ Nolan Partners. Stewart is an advisor to the biggest clubs in the Prem, other major European leagues and the MLS. He is trusted by their owners to appoint the best Directors of Football/Sporting Directors in the game. Be prepared to gain rich insight and be sure to tell a friend to tell a friend!
December 7, 2020
33 min
28. Behind The Scenes: FC Schalke 04
BEHIND THE SCENES: Simon Gubisch, Head of International Marketing @ FC Schalke 04 How does the Bundesliga compare to the Premier League? I spoke with the Head of International Marketing @ FC Schalke 04 - the club that birthed Ozil, Neuer, Goretkza, Matip, Sane, Gundogan, Goretzka & Draxler to understand. We debated various issues: whether it is time to scrap 50+1? How does Schalke compete on/off the pitch with Bayern/Dortmund? Why are more Prem teams buying Bundesliga talent?
November 30, 2020
32 min
27. How To Run A Football Club? Commercial Director @ Bristol Rovers | Tom Gorringe
BEHIND THE SCENES: Commercial Director & Board Member @ Bristol Rovers, Tom Gorringe. The pandemic and Project Big Picture has accelerated the importance of clubs becoming financially sustainable. Stoke did it in Prem and Brighton and Burnley have been doing it. Tom and the directors at Rovers are not waiting on the Premier League to save the day, with a bailout, they have taken active steps and communicated a long-term sustainable strategy with their fans. A huge part of this strategy involves improving the infrastructure around to club to lead to youth and player development in a way that has worked wonders for clubs like Brentford and Southampton. Key Timestamps: 04:21: Life at Portsmouth - being the first Prem club to go into administration. 08:13: Life at Cardiff - the switch from blue to red & Vincent Tan walking into a pub in Cardiff. 14:11 Life at Brighton - best run club in the country. 17:19 Building Rovers - youth development and scouting, the effects of the pandemic, Project Big Picture, the salary cap and more.
November 23, 2020
39 min
26. Fulham FC's Sports Scientist on Injuries, 5-Subs & Scott Parker
Fit, healthy & robust players form the foundation for success at a football club. In 2018/19 Premier League teams paid £221m to injured players and this season we have seen a 42% increase in muscular injuries. For this exclusive, Paul sat down with Fulham's 1st team Sports Scientist Lewis MacMillan to discuss a plethora of issues. From why we have seen a spike in injuries across the league to the value that young managers, like Scott Parker, see in sports science. From the return of the 5 sub-rule to ensuring that key bagsman Mitrovic is getting the right amount of sleep. If you enjoyed this episode why not check out Episode 14 with the Club Doctor @ Watford FC.
November 16, 2020
38 min
(BONUS) Football Business Meets Fan Engagement | Kevin Rye
For this bonus episode, Paul collaborated with fellow podcaster and Founder @ Fan Insights Kevin Rye. Kevin has spent the last 15 years working within the Fan Engagement space and is the architect behind the Fan Engagement Index. Listen to find out what happened when this football business podcast met up with a fan engagement podcast!
November 10, 2020
48 min
Season 3 Trailer: Clubs In Covid
This season we are going deeper into how clubs operate. Exclusive behind the scenes content with directors, advisors, players and staff at some of the biggest clubs in European football! 15 unmissable episodes out every Monday morning!
November 9, 2020
2 min
(BONUS) The Blueprint: Becoming A Sports Agent
Following on from my exclusive episode with Akin Solanke-Caulker, CEO @ The Athletic Network. I sat down with him and his protégé, Mustafa, to find out the blueprint to becoming a sports agent. This content is for any aspiring Jerry Maguire's and Spencer Strasmore's. I hope you learn something valuable. Remember to leave a review on Apple!
October 26, 2020
13 min
25. From Made In Chelsea To Super Agent | Akin Solanke-Caulker
EXCLUSIVE: For the season finale, Paul sat down with Akin Solanke-Caulker, CEO @ The Atheltic Network, to speak about his transition from reality TV to being the best-dressed sports agent in the world. From game-changing brand deals with Pirelli to representing ballers like Tyrone Mings. REMEMBER TO DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW & TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND!
October 11, 2020
44 min
24. Training With Beckham & Signing For Spurs | Riana Soobadoo
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: For this episode, I spoke with former Spurs midfielder Riana Soobadoo about her career so far. From training with David Beckham to signing for Spurs. We also spoke about the future of the women's game and the future of grassroots football.
October 4, 2020
36 min
23. The Role Of Strategy In Football Clubs
Whether you support Arsenal or West Ham, every fan and listener wants their club to move in the right direction. Whether that is competing for the title, getting into Europe or becoming a stable Prem club. This vision requires a strategy. For this episode, I sat down with Investor & Ex-Man Utd Commercial Analyst Kelwyn Looi to discuss the strategy behind football clubs. REMEMBER TO LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW!
September 27, 2020
37 min
22. Football & Communities | Matthew Barrett @ Goal Click
From Jadon Sancho playing cage football in South London to the refugee camp in Ghana where Alphonso Davies lived, football is the bedrock of communities. For this episode, I sat down with Goal Click Co-Founder Matthew Barrett to speak about communities x football. We spoke about: athletes like Sterling/Rashford using their platform, the politics behind football, how Prem clubs can support communities more, how UEFA/FIFA can support the grassroots game globally and the work Goal Click is doing to show the Western media the real Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
September 20, 2020
30 min
21. Behind The Scenes: Portsmouth FC | CCO Anna Mitchell
EXCLUSIVE: For this episode, I sat down with Anna Mitchell Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Portsmouth FC. We spoke about the commercial strategy of the club, their vision of getting back to the Prem, the controversial EFL salary cap, the importance of dialogue between the board and fans and how boardroom decisions affect football clubs. As fans, we rarely hear from directors. This episode was transparent and insightful so DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW AND TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND!
September 13, 2020
29 min
20. The 2020/21 Premier League Preview
With the new season just days away, Paul sat down with friends of the pod to review all 20 clubs and give their expectations and predictions for the coming season. From Chelsea's mounting a title challenge to Bielsa's Leeds spicing up the league. From Top 4 predictions to relegation strugglers. This episode is action-packed! MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW AND TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND!
September 6, 2020
49 min
19. The Football Manager: Dave Bassett | Part 2
For Part 2, Paul and Dave spoke about the modern game - directors of football, super agents, player power, playing out from the back, Sean Dyche at Burnley, British managers getting the Big 6 jobs, facing Sir Alex & George Graham & much more!
August 30, 2020
44 min

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What The Footie Podcast

Episodes

35. Football Finance with The Price of Football's Kieran Maguire

34. Steve Morrow: 20 Years Playing & Scouting At Arsenal

33. Chris Kirkland: Life After Premier League Football

32. Takeovers & The Americanisation of English Football | Laurie Pinto

31. The Business Behind Women's Football | Alex Alexandrou @ Solihull Moors

30. Southampton To Super League | Laura Rafferty

29. What Is A Director Of Football (Sporting Director)?

28. Behind The Scenes: FC Schalke 04

27. How To Run A Football Club? Commercial Director @ Bristol Rovers | Tom Gorringe

26. Fulham FC's Sports Scientist on Injuries, 5-Subs & Scott Parker

(BONUS) Football Business Meets Fan Engagement | Kevin Rye

Season 3 Trailer: Clubs In Covid

(BONUS) The Blueprint: Becoming A Sports Agent

25. From Made In Chelsea To Super Agent | Akin Solanke-Caulker

24. Training With Beckham & Signing For Spurs | Riana Soobadoo

23. The Role Of Strategy In Football Clubs

22. Football & Communities | Matthew Barrett @ Goal Click

21. Behind The Scenes: Portsmouth FC | CCO Anna Mitchell

20. The 2020/21 Premier League Preview

19. The Football Manager: Dave Bassett | Part 2