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The Football Boardroom

by 1071 Media

You've watched the games. You've lived every kick, every decision, every trophy won and lost. But have you ever wondered what really happens in the rooms where football's future is decided? The Football Boardroom is where football fans finally get the answers they've been searching for. For too long, we've been kept on the outside looking in- left to speculate about the deals, the decisions and the power plays that shape the clubs we love. Not anymore. Our hosts have lived and breathed football at the very highest level. Christian Purslow has run three of the biggest clubs in the country: CEO at Liverpool and Aston Villa, managing director at Chelsea. He's been in the room when the biggest calls were made. Henry Winter is a pillar of British football journalism, who has been named the country's Football Writer of the Year seven times. He has spent decades chasing the stories that matter- the ones whispered in corridors and hidden behind boardroom doors. Now, he doesn't need to knock. He's got an access-all-areas pass. Together, Christian and Henry are pulling back the curtain on football's corridors of power, and they're pulling no punches. This isn't commentary from the stands- this is insight from the seats that matter. About the deals that transform your club. It's about the strategies that win titles and cost managers their jobs. It's a window into the egos, the personalities and the billions that flow through the beautiful game. For the deepest football analysis about how football's powerbrokers think, act, and plan, take your seat in The Football Boardroom. This is the podcast for you. A 1071 Media production

Latest episodes

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How difficult will it be to sell Everton? | The Football Boardroom

After less than two years of ownership, the Friedkins have put Everton up for sale.  What are the reasons behind the decision? What challenges lie ahead? And what can fa

Oct 22
46 min

What does the ‘State of the Game’ report mean for the future of football? | The Football Boardroom

The ‘State of the Game’ report has placed the precarious nature of football finance firmly in the spotlight.  How bad is the situation? How much worse could things get?

Oct 14
53 min

What do Manchester City’s leaders do next? | The Football Boardroom

A critical few days await Man City as the players return from international duty and prepare for the huge game against Liverpool.  But, from media strategy to internal m

Oct 8
29 min

Man City appeal confirmed | The Football Boardroom

Christian and Henry react to the latest news in a story that has rocked English football.  They reflect on the developments of the last few days, analyse the chances of

Oct 2
38 min

Manchester City’s financial ‘sham’ | The Football Boardroom

It has been described as ‘the most significant case in Premier League history’.  As damning new details emerge from the independent commission’s report into breaches of

Sep 29
28 min

Manchester City case: The need for a comprehensive settlement | The Football Boardroom

The dust is still settling on last week’s seismic developments around Manchester City’s rule break charges.  As turmoil, chaos and division threaten to engulf the Englis

Sep 28
26 min

Man City found guilty on 114 Premier League charges | The Football Boardroom

Christian and Henry give their reaction to the latest news around the Manchester City Premier League rule break charges. What next for the club? What does the process lo

Sep 25
23 min

What next for Man Utd’s JJ Gabriel and the ‘academy star wars’? | The Football Boardroom

The international break is here and one player who was due to represent his country is JJ Gabriel. Instead, the highly-rated youngster finds himself at the centre of inte

Sep 24
43 min

Q & A: Chelsea ownership, a Liverpool sale, the future of Man Utd and more | The Football Boardroom

The time has come to dive back into the mailbag and answer your questions! In this Q & A episode, Henry and Christian address the most pressing boardroom concerns of the

Sep 15
31 min

The art of Premier League survival for a promoted club | The Football Boardroom

Getting into the Premier League may be one of the toughest challenges in football. But once you reach sport’s Promised Land, how do you stay there? Christian and Henry s

Sep 10
39 min

Transfer window deep dive | The Football Boardroom

In the wake of another record-busting transfer window, Christian and Henry pore over the big deals and pick apart the phenomena driving the market forces. Who are the ma

Sep 2
57 min

Is the Ratcliffe approach the right way to run Man Utd? | The Football Boardroom

So a less than ideal start for Man Utd’s season after their mauling at Hull.  But, two and a half years after Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought into the club, how are things shap

Aug 27
58 min

Would Boehly’s exit be a good thing for Chelsea? | The Football Boardroom

It looks like the long-running boardroom tensions at Stamford Bridge may soon be resolved, with Clearlake Capital set to gain full control.  But why are Todd Boehly and

Aug 20
42 min

What would the Bezos deal mean for Liverpool? | The Football Boardroom

It looks like Jeff Bezos is about to park his vans on the Anfield lawns. But will the proposed investment he is part of deliver for Liverpool? Christian and Henry get un

Aug 13
48 min

Q&A: Infantino, Gambling, England’s DNA and more | The Football Boardroom

We've finally got round to diving into the TFB mailbag for this week's Q&A!  Christian and Henry take on a host of your questions, from forcing Infantino out of FIFA to

Aug 6
44 min

Inside the West Ham deal | The Football Boardroom

Amanda Staveley wants in at West Ham United. This bonus episode tells you everything you need to know about what’s happening at the club. Email in via: getintouch@thefo

Aug 3
36 min

Howe leaves Newcastle | The Football Boardroom

Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United, walking away from St James’ Park after almost five years. He won the club’s first trophy in 70 years and brought back Champions Lea

Jul 30
23 min

What does the FIFA private investment plan mean for football? | The Football Boardroom

As the dust settles on a revenue-busting World Cup, a new plan to generate even more money emerges from FIFA HQ: selling off stakes of its competitions to private investo

Jul 29
35 min

What does the Morgan Rogers deal mean for Villa, Chelsea and Arsenal? | The Football Boardroom

The British transfer record has been broken again. This time the player is Morgan Rogers and the buying club is Chelsea. What are the domino effects of the deal, not jus

Jul 24
50 min

Did the FA make a mistake with Tuchel? | The Football Boardroom

England are out of the World Cup and the footballing post-mortem is well underway.  Amidst the debate around substitutions, squad selection and man-management, Henry and

Jul 16
28 min

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