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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

Chart trend

Position in the Soccer chart (US), last 90 days.

#33
all-time peak
2
days in the top 50 since Apr 2026

Latest episodes

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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
1 h 01 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
59 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
46 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
51 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
45 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
37 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
24 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
36 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
52 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
30 min

Will FIFA’s red card gamble backfire? | The Football Boardroom

The decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card will go down as one of the most controversial in the history of the World Cup. But what does the rabbit-in-a-hat momen

Jul 7
34 min

Why Premier League boardrooms have become so ruthless | The Football Boardroom

It’s only early July and yet the big transfer deals are flowing. And it’s not just players on the move, with new faces in numerous dugouts. These moves are increasingly

Jul 2
47 min

Will this World Cup change the way we watch football? | The Football Boardroom

Hydration breaks have become a much-maligned talking point of this World Cup, it’s very own ‘water cooler’ moment if you like.  But what are the factors at play driving

Jun 25
39 min

What does the Burnley v Everton legal verdict mean for football? | The Football Boardroom

Christian and Henry unpick the details of the Burnley v Everton legal case in the wake of an initial verdict in Burnley’s favour. How was the decision arrived at? What ne

Jun 19
21 min

Tom Heaton | The Football Boardroom

The World Cup is underway and one man who knows what life’s like at a major tournament camp is Tom Heaton. The Manchester United goalkeeper joins Henry and Christian to

Jun 15
36 min

What does Sullivan’s resignation mean for West Ham? | The Football Boardroom

Christian and Henry examine the boardroom ramifications of David Sullivan stepping down from his position as co-chair and director at West Ham. What next for the club? W

Jun 10
21 min

Football in America: where is it at? | The Football Boardroom

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, Christian and Henry take a look at the challenges and opportunities presented by a tournament co-hosted by the USA. They’re joined by t

Jun 9
25 min

Which England players will move this summer and where will they go? | The Football Boardroom

England’s World Cup training camp has begun out in Florida, but it’s not just the players who are busy. Owners, managers and club executives are already making their move

Jun 3
30 min

What next for West Ham and Spurs? | The Football Boardroom

The relegation trapdoor separated Tottenham and West Ham as the Premier League season finally drew to a breathless halt.  But what now for two of London’s most storied c

May 28
44 min

Money, power & politics: Inside the world of a Premier League CEO | The Football Boardroom

Brighton’s Paul Barber is one of football’s most experienced chief executives. But what makes a top CEO in today’s game?  Paul joins Christian and Henry to talk crisis m

May 22
56 min

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