Podcast appearances and mentions of alan gernon

Enda Coll and Colm Boohig chat through their favourite football boots as we kick off a new segment on the show - The Boot-iful game (not really). Alan Gernon - author of 'Transfer Market: The Inside Stories' joins us on the line to discuss the ins and outs of football transfers and the influence the media and agents have. Charlie Carmichael on Flat Earth FC, a club on the rise in Spain.

Join Asmir for a special episode as he speaks to author, football writer, and stand-up comedian, Alan Gernon about the release of his new book; The Transfer Market: The Inside Stories.

Alan Gernon is a comedian and author. His first book, "Retired: What happens to footballers when the game is up?", was released to rave reviews in 2016.  Two and half years later Alan is back, and this time he's had a little look into the transfer market. His book, "The Transfer Market: The inside stories" will be available from December 1st, you can pre-order it ahead of the Christmas rush to be guaranteed your copy. 

Adam Nelson won the shot put at the Athens Olympics in 2004, but only received his gold medal a few weeks ago. Why? Because of the advancements in drug testing it was recently proved that the original gold medallist, Yuriy Bilonog of Ukraine had taken performance enhancing drugs. So did the recent ceremony in which Adam was presented gold represent justice, or can nothing make up for being robbed of his moment in Athens twelve years ago? Premier League Problems: With 2 of every 5 Premier League players facing bankruptcy within 5 years of retiring, we look at some of the difficulties they face in adapting to a new life without football. We speak to Brede Hangeland about his hopes and fears for his future. He decided to hang up his boots in the summer having played for Fulham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Alan Gernon author of "Retired: What Happens to Footballers When the Game's Up" also joins us. Olympics: Are They Worth It? Twelve years ago the Olympic Games came home to Greece. They took place at a time of unprecedented prosperity for the country and were seen as a chance to showcase modern Athens as a place to do business and boost growth. Five years later the Greek economy crashed. The Games cost an estimated nine billion Euros. We went to see if the Greeks feel it was worth it. Budapest 2024? When Athens won the right to host the 2004 Summer Olympics they had to fight off 11 other bid cities. For the 2024 summer Games, there are only four cities in the running. Potential hosts have decided the politics and financial commitments are not worth the potential rewards. So do the Olympics have a problem? We hear from Olympic historian Jules Boycoff on why any city would want to host the Olympic Games. Sporting Witness… At the 1924 Olympics, Scottish runner Eric Liddell famously won a gold medal despite refusing to run on a Sunday because of his Christian faith. After the games, the athlete immortalised in “Chariots of Fire” became a missionary in China and died in an internment camp during World War II. Photo: Adam Nelson cries as he celebrates after winning the men's shot put finals at the 10th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Helsinki 2005. (CREDIT: ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images)

Its a summer of football in 2016 so Danny & Mero have hopped on the Euro 2016 bandwagon and got a football guest.  Alan Gernon is a comedian, sports writer for Boylesports and an author. His new book "Retired: What happens to footballers when the game is up?" has been getting great reviews both home and away. From George Hook to Neil Delamere and from Keys and Gray to the House of Commons, Alan has been in demand following the release of Retired and for good reason.  Bankruptcy, Divorce, health issues and prison are just some of the shocking outcomes for professional footballers when they hang up their boots. That might sound like hyperbole but Alan has some statistics to back it up, and they are shocking.  Nearly 50% of footballers face bankruptcy within 5 years of retirement. 33% will be divorced with a year of their playing days being up and up to 80% of retired ex pros suffer with osteoarthritis.  These are just some of the areas Alan has covered in his book.  Chapter 49 also includes Euro 2016, Football Manager, Summer BBQs, UFC 199, Muhammad Ali and lots more besides.  Please remember to rate, review and hit that subscribe button.