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Best podcasts about athletic's matt slater

Latest podcast episodes about athletic's matt slater

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
What can David Brailsford do for United?

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 47:55


Coming up today Ian, Laurie & Andy take a deep dive into one of the most significant characters at INEOS - Sir Dave Brailsford. The Athletic's Matt Slater joins the pod to give his unique insight into Brailsford's background and what he can bring to United. We'll also of course look ahead to United back in action in the Premier League at home to Spurs -a match where Sir Dave is expected to be joined by his boss Sir Jim.. no doubt sat next to Sir Alex. *** • Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils To vote for Talk of the Devils in the Sports Podcast Awards, go to: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-team-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Lyon and the danger of multi-club ownership

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 55:11


After seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles in the early 2000s, we'd forgive you for thinking Lyon are still firmly a part of European football's aristocracy  But after 11 games this season - they're bottom of the table, their world-famous pool of academy talent seems to have dried up, and after losing one of the most influential football executives of this century could a genuine 'legacy club' soon be a second-division side? Ayo Akinwolere is joined one final time this week by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton, plus our German football writer Raphael Honigstein joins in to connect the dots with our fifth club, Hertha Berlin. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Additional Production: Mike Stavrou Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead ** • Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/athleticfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OTB Football
Saudi Arabia's football investment is not like Qatar's | No urgency about Manchester United takeover

OTB Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 31:19


The Athletic's Matt Slater joined Joe Molloy to discuss why Saudi Arabian clubs are taking Chelsea's cast-offs, the PIF's commitment to football, and why the Manchester United takeover is now lacking energy.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Is Saudi Arabia funding Chelsea?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 29:48


Amid a series of reported bids for unwanted Chelsea stars, host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, to examine the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the new owners at Stamford Bridge... Does the rapidly subscribed to 'conspiracy theory' that Chelsea are attempting to 'cheat FFP' stand up to questioning, is there a genuine conflict of interest for Newcastle's owners or are calls from rival supporters and pundits for a blanket embargo on transfers, premature? Football correspondent David Ornstein also provides an update on the Kingdom's pursuit of various PL stars and the panel assess Saudi Arabia's longer-term footballing ambition. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
How quickly can Wrexham reach the Premier League?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 34:10


On Saturday, Wrexham reached their cliched Hollywood ending with promotion back to promised land of the English Football League.  And as emotions poured out of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as much as the fans on the pitch, the questions began about this club's future.  So then EFL, Welcome to Wrexham. Can anyone stop them? And is the Premier League a realistic goal? Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Richard Sutcliffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Super League ghosts, Global v Local fans & Ceferin's Multi-Club mess - The Future of Football: Part Two

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 43:37


Following yesterday's foray into the big issues facing international football, host Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater, Laura Williamson & Adam Crafton turn their attention to the club game... Why FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plans for a new Club World Cup was an inevitable response to the Super League idea, how 'global' and 'match-going' Premier League supporters are on a collision course, why the Manchester United takeover raises more problems for multi-club ownership rules and won't somebody think of the players! Produced by Adonis Pratsides and Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Infantino, a 48-team World Cup & Visit Saudi - The Future of Football: Part One

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 39:45


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, and Laura Williamson to discuss the biggest changes to international football. In the week that FIFA announced an expanded 48 team World Cup, extended Gianni Infantino's reign as President, and dropped 'Visit Saudi' as a potential sponsor for the Women's World Cup, we ask what state international football is in, and whether FIFA are getting the big decisions right? 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Infantino re-elected FIFA President 08:50 - The expanded Men's World Cup 20:00 - The Women's World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OTB Football
Manchester United takeover latest: Qatar in the box seat | 'Odds of Glazers staying going up' 

OTB Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 28:43


The Athletic's Matt Slater joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to discuss the latest developments in the potential takeover of Manchester United. ⚽️ with Sky.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Manchester United Takeover: Who's trying to buy them & will the Glazers actually sell?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 39:46


With two takeover bids on the table, will the Glazer family's 18-year reign at Manchester United finally come to an end? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Laurie Whitwell to discuss the bids, the people behind them and all the issues in-between... What is the true scale of the damage inflicted on the club by the Glazers and are they even serious about selling this time? Do Manchester United actually need a sovereign wealth fund to compete with Chelsea & Manchester City and why the Premier League are powerless to stop Gulf states buying football clubs in UK. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Liverpool, Man United, Qatar & What makes a good Premier League owner?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 52:58


It's been 100 days since Liverpool Football Club was put up for sale. Manchester United expect a takeover bid from Qatar, Tottenham want ENIC out and Newcastle are Top 4 contenders again - So, what makes a good Premier League club owner? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, Oli Kay and George Caulkin to explore... Are FSG the epitome of sensible ownership, should a State be able to buy a PL club in the first place and is an owners legacy actually more important than how much success is achieved on the pitch? Plus, more on how Manchester United's big announcement stunted FSG's own efforts to sell, why half of all Premier League clubs now operate within a multi-club model and who is the best PL owner of all-time? Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
The Super League return explained: How it would work, the response & what next

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 44:42


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Adam Crafton to discuss The return of The Super League with promises of a new-look structure based on “sporting performance”, with no permanent members. Is it too good to be true or could this be a positive reset for the game?  Coming up you'll hear exactly what is being proposed, how football has responded & what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
Man City accused of breaking financial rules as they lose to record breaking Kane, Dyche debut win and Liverpool thrashed again

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 69:41


Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Jon McKenzie to discuss the weekend's Premier League action. The Athletic's Matt Slater drops in to explain all as Man City are hit with over 100 charges of breaching financial rules by the Premier League, over a nine-year period. On the pitch, City's struggles at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium continue as Harry Kane beats Jimmy Greaves goal record for Spurs. Sean Dyche wins his debut game in charge at Goodison against table topping Arsenal. Liverpool come unstuck again as Lopeteguis Wolves beat them 3-0. Plus Leicester win away at Villa, Potter's Chelsea can't score again at neighbours Fulham and a look ahead to the midweek FA Cup replays. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Dyche masterclass agaisnt Arsenal (03.41) • PART 2a: Harry Kane becomes Spurs all time top scorer in win against City (10.55) • PART 2b: Matt Slater talks Man City financial charges (22.20)  • PART 3a: Wolves beat Liverpool 3-0 (30.55)  • PART 3b: Forest beat Leeds with Brennan Johnson strike (37.00) • PART 3c: FA Cup replays (49.40) • PART 4a: Fulham Chelsea stalemate (52.40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Transfer window loopholes & FFP explained

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 40:53


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater & Dan Sheldon look at how the huge spending in this January transfer window by Premier League clubs compared to the rest of European Football.  Is Financial Fair Play - world football's attempt at financial self-regulation - creating an unfair playing field that sees Leeds United spend more on one player than all clubs in La Liga & Serie A combined.  How are FFP rules affecting the recruitment policy at clubs across Europe & what are the loopholes being jumped through to gain a competitive advantage during the current transfer window Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
Weghorst Off the Mark as United Take Charge in EFL Cup Semi-Final

Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 46:42


Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka are in good spirits (in one case, quite literally) and we've added a musical twist to the show as we celebrate taking control of the EFL Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. Taking a three goal lead into the home leg means Erik Ten Hag should be able to rotate his squad over the next few days. The optimism is flowing, so much so that we're not too downbeat about a slightly ominous financial report on Manchester United from The Athletic's Matt Slater. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to take your business to the next level at shopify.com/reddevils • Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/devils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Messi's Argentina win the World Cup: A destiny fulfilled

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 42:48


Argentina are World Champions again. Lionel Messi has emulated Maradona in 1986. Destiny fulfilled. Debate over? Host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, David Ornstein and others to reflect on arguably the greatest World Cup final of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Can we just stick to the football please: What is the Qatar 2022 legacy?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 43:55


On the eve of the World Cup Final, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Laura Williamson to evaluate the Qatar 2022 World Cup. From the build-up to the tournament, the treatment of migrant workers and the handling of the tournament by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the panel analyse all aspects. What comes next? What happens to the stadiums, Qatari football and what lessons have been learned? Plus, there's reaction to Infantino's announcement over an expanded FIFA Club World Cup as well as confirmation over his second term as President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not The Top 20 Podcast
Taking the temperature of the EFL with The Athletic's Matt Slater

Not The Top 20 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 47:06


With Ali away on honeymoon, The Athletic's Matt Slater joins George Elek to discuss off-field matters in the EFL, including updates on the Fan-Led Review of Football Governance and discussing the possible end of the 3pm blackout. This podcast is sponsored by Betfair. Join the NTT20 Squad on Levellr! An EFL Community on Telegram with non-stop EFL chat and bonus video & audio content from George & Ali. Join with a 2-week free trial & then £4.99 per month: shop.levellr.com/products/ntt20_community

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Ex-Premier League boss Richard Scudamore on why independent regulator won't work, American owners & overseas games 

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 50:15


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater speak to Richard Scudamore who was the Premier League's executive chairman for 20 years, a tenure that saw it develop into the world's leading sports entertainment product. Scudamore addresses a range of issues including his thoughts why an independent regulator won't work, the failed European Super League, foreign ownership of Premier League clubs, games being played overseas and his role in the infamous 39th game propsal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Qatar: Is it ready to host a World Cup?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 36:41


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Phil Buckingham to look at ahead to preparations for the World Cup in Qatar in just 45 days time. Is the country ready for the influx of people from both an accommodation & security point of view? What do Qatari residents feel about the attention the World Cup has brought to their country and the scrutiny it has been under from those who have highlighted human rights and environmental abuses in the host nation. Also, what will the knock on effect be in the Premier League in terms of players returning to their clubs ahead of a busy Christmas schedule and just before the January transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Hey big spender! Why the Premier League dominates the transfer window whilst the rest of Europe watches on

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 36:20


The Athletic's Matt Slater and Phil Buckingham join Mark Chapman to look at a transfer window where the Premier League blew its European competition out the spending waters. So much so that players are choosing to come to England rather than stay at their clubs and compete in Europe's elite competition: the Champions League. The how and why of that is explained here. Plus there's a discussion on the Super League, what forms it could take should Europe want to compete with the Premier League, and whether we prefer juggernauts doing well but don't want to admit it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Why is the World Cup start date changing again?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 27:29


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Joey D'Urso to discuss the news that FIFA is set to move the start date of the World Cup one day earlier so that host nation Qatar can play the first match. The panel discuss why the decision is only being take now, the current state of preparations for the World Cup in Qatar and also what the fan experience might be like for supporters given the countries' human rights record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The esk podcasts
Takeover fever at Everton, Thornton's toffees on offer anyone?

The esk podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 62:44


Personal taste is hugely important - anyone fancy a Thornton's Toffee? A takeover special with two highly qualified and interesting guestsI am joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and a life long Evertonian Richard Watts to discuss the latest takeover rumours at Everton. So many questions asked and answered including the attraction of the Premier League to US investors, who is John Thornton, what does it mean for us?What does a takeover mean to Everton, how different would we be in the future, without Moshiri?A fascinating hour with two real experts in their fields.Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Brand Mbappe takes the throne

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 35:54


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater host a roundtable on the reasons and ramifications of La Liga filing a complaint to UEFA, the French administrative courts and the European Union over Kylian Mbappe's decision to renew his contract at Paris Saint-Germain despite Real's attempts to sign him. Their guests are Christian Nourry Managing Partner at RETEXO a sports analytics firm that uses data to match owners to prospective football clubs & works with clubs to market their players more effectively to clubs seeking players with similar characteristics plus David Diaz, a partner at Baker McKenzie Madrid who has extensive experience in sports law in football. He regularly advises Spanish and foreign clubs on the legal aspects of their operations. He also has extensive experience in advising foreign investors with a potential interest in the game. The panel also touch on the takeover of Chelsea - is it a deal that makes financial sense? 

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Red Knight Jim O'Neill on Glazers & value of Man Utd

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 27:41


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater speak to Lord Jim O'Neill, about his role leading the Red Knights campaign in 2010 - an attempt to prise Manchester United from the Glazer family's control a decade ago. Jim also shares details of his time as non-executive director of Manchester United before it returned to private ownership in 2005. Plus we hear his thoughts on the sale of Chelsea and what that could mean in terms of the value of other clubs including Manchester United.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Scrapping two-legged Champions League semi-finals – would it work?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 37:05


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater discuss reports that UEFA are thinking about scrapping the two-legged Champions League semi-finals that we are all enjoying at the moment. Is it too cynical to think any discussions about doing this would come down to money?! Joining us is Ricardo Fort, who for over 25 years experience in the sports industry leading the Global Sponsorship teams of Visa and The Coca-Cola Company, Ricardo launched Sport by Fort Consulting to help sponsors, leagues, investors and athletes successfully invest in sports.

OTB Football
How dominant is the Premier League in Europe? | Champions League semi-final latest | Matt Slater & Dan McDonnell

OTB Football

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 43:08


Joe Molloy is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater to discuss the dominance of the Premier League sides in European competitions, while the Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joins in-studio for a round-up of all the biggest stories in the world of football. Football with @SkyIreland

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Champions League reforms explained & Chelsea takeover latest

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 47:03


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater speak to Dariusz [Darius] Mioduski Owner and President of Polish team Legia Warsaw and Vice-Chairman of the European Club Association about a range of topics including; how reforms to the Champions League were negotiated and how they work, making European football more competitive & what financial fair play really means for clubs across Europe. Matt also brings an update on the shape of the final three bids to purchase Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Does the Champions League really need to be more like the Super Bowl?

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 43:03


The Athletic's Matt Slater has a double helping of football business for you - looking at the ongoing debate around the future of the Champions League in the wake of Nasser Al-Khelaifi's suggestion that it needs to be more like the Super Bowl, and we also delve into the Championship to examine the ever-growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots as parachute payments continue to wreak havoc with competitive balance. Our guests today are sponsorship and marketing expert Tim Crow & football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley.

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The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Eriksen's Brentford fairytale, the future of the Champions League, and Qatar on the offensive over World Cup

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 40:47


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and our Brentford correspondent Jay Harris to reflect on the remarkable victory for Thomas Frank's side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, including a look at whether they can hope to keep hold of Christian Eriksen and how if things were slightly different Thomas Tuchel could have been in the Brentford dugout. Adam has been talking to PSG president and chairman of the European Clubs Association Nasser Al-Khelaifi about his views on how the Champions League can grow and be modernised in comparison with mega events like the Super Bowl. We're also joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater who has returned from Doha after last week's World Cup draw and found that Qatar was in much punchier mood than usual when it came to questions of their human rights record and suitability to host the tournament

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Qatar 2022 World Cup & difficult questions : The Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 39:06


Mark Chapman is joined from Doha by The Athletic's Matt Slater ahead of the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The theme of today's podcast will be the criticism over the decision to stage the World Cup in Qatar because of concerns over the country's human rights record. Guests include Jonas Baer-Hoffmann is General Secretary of FIFPRO the global football players union & Wenzel Michalski a director at Human Rights Watch

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Chelsea Pitch Owners are speaking to bidders for club: The Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 41:45


The Athletic's Matt Slater speaks to Chris Isitt chair of Chelsea Pitch Owners - the company that holds the freehold of Stamford Bridge stadium - as the sales process for Premier League Chelsea Football Club continues. Isitt tell Matt, CPO have been in communication with groups who have made heavily fancied bids. Matt is also joined by Professor Simon Chadwick an expert on sport and geopolitics, to look at the impact of investment from Saudi Arabia in a range of sports including football, boxing, WWE, golf and Formula One rolls into Jeddah this weekend..

The Lead
‘Drive To Survive': The Documentary Revolutionizing Formula 1

The Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 23:43


Thanks to the Netflix, the hottest sport in America right now might just be Formula 1. The series has brought international auto racing to a whole new audience and its popularity just keeps growing. So with the F1 season set to kick off this weekend, The Athletic's Matt Slater joins us to talk about what makes 'Drive To Survive' so compelling, what the series has done to help the sport reach new audiences, and whether this new wave of sports docs is actually a good thing.Read Matt Slater's Story About 'Drive To Survive': https://theathletic.com/3003362/2021/12/12/drive-to-survive-the-f1-documentary-that-has-changed-a-sport/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Roman Abramovich, sanctions & how they work: The Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 38:20


Following the announcement that Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the British Government and now the European Union, Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by guests to discuss the likely effect on Chelsea football club and the wide-ranging impact such measures will have on sport in England. Our first guest is Bill Browder, founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, was the largest foreign investor in Russia until 2005. Browder has been leading a campaign to expose allegations of corruption and human rights abuses that will lead to visa sanctions and asset freezes on those involved. Browder also explains exactly why oligarchs like Roman Abraomovich are being sanctioned and how it may harm President Putin. Later in the pod we'll be joined by MP Clive Efford who was part of a committee that yesterday questioned leading figures about the role of Russian money in football and if the Government is concerned about investments in UK sport from other nations with poor human rights records.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Brentford CEO on impact of Christian Eriksen & becoming a Premier League club: The Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 40:08


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Jon Varney, CEO and lifelong fan of Premier League side Brentford, who were promoted to English football's top flight this season after 74 years away. Jon shares details about the off pitch challenges of moving to a new stadium during the COVID pandemic, the new challenges to compete at the very top level and also the impact of the high profile signing of Christian Eriksen.

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander as perhaps two grandiose football projects come to an end. Roman Abramovich is sanctioned meaning that Chelsea Football Club are frozen as a commercial asset. What does it all mean? The Athletic's Matt Slater takes us into uncharted territory. PSG collapse again as Real Madrid overcome the Parisians in the Champions League. How good is Benzema and why does this exit hurt more than any other for PSG? In the Premier League this weekend, the panel all make Spurs favourites at Old Trafford, while wondering if an Everton relegation would be the biggest in decades. Plus there's Adele stats, offsides provoked and Cottee in disguise. And it's the Inter Totally match-up everyone has been waiting for – Michael Cox versus Daniel Storey. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Abramovich sanctioned with Matt Slater (02m 00s) • PART 2: Real Madrid 3-1 PSG (07m 30s)  • PART 3: The rest of the Champions League midweek (29m 00s)  • PART 4: Man Utd v Spurs and Arsenal v Leicester previews (39m 00s) • PART 5: The battle at the bottom (50m 00s) • PART 6: Inter Totally Cup – Cox v Storey (60m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally   GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow   READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soccer Every Day
March 9: Roman Abramovich and Chelsea (from The Lead)

Soccer Every Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 28:48


Today's episode comes to us via The Lead, The Athletic's daily podcast covering one story in the sports world at large each day:  Roman Abramovich endeared himself to Chelsea fans almost immediately when he purchased the club back in 2003. He quickly spent more money than any Premier League club owner in history, and the results on the field followed: league titles, Champions League victories, and many more trophies. But now, in the wake of Russia's war against Ukraine, questions and concerns about Abramovich, his past, and his ties to Vladimir Putin have resurfaced, and the Russian billionaire announced last week that he will be selling the team. The Athletic's Matt Slater joins us to explain what we know (and don't know) about Abramovich's ties to the Kremlin, what the sale of Chelsea means for the future of the club, and if all of this will lead to a day reckoning for the Premier League and the question of who should be allowed to buy a team. More from Matt Slater: https://theathletic.com/author/matt-slater/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lead
The Shadowy Russian Billionaire Being Forced Out At Chelsea

The Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 24:52


Roman Abramovich endeared himself to Chelsea fans almost immediately when he purchased the club back in 2003. He quickly spent more money than any Premier League club owner in history, and the results on the field followed: league titles, Champions League victories, and many more trophies. But now, in the wake of Russia's war against Ukraine, questions and concerns about Abramovich, his past, and his ties to Vladimir Putin have resurfaced, and the Russian billionaire announced last week that he will be selling the team. The Athletic's Matt Slater joins us to explain what we know (and don't know) about Abramovich's ties to the Kremlin, what the sale of Chelsea means for the future of the club, and if all of this will lead to a day reckoning for the Premier League and the question of who should be allowed to buy a team.More from Matt Slater:https://theathletic.com/author/matt-slater/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Duncan Niederauer Venezia F.C. President: The Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 37:05


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Duncan Niederauer a chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange and is currently President and majority shareholder  of Italian Serie A side Venezia. Duncan discusses a range of topics including the relationship he has with other US owners of Italian clubs, his close relationship with the players, the lessons he's learned and what it's like to be on an open top parade aboard a boat in Venice.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Luton Town CEO on rise up the Football League: The Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 45:25


The Athletic's Matt Slater speaks to Gary Sweet, CEO of Luton Town about his club's rise back up the football pyramid ahead of welcoming the European champions to their famous old stadium and their plans for a new home. Then we also speak to Ukrainian football expert Andrew Todas about the potential impact War with Russia may have on football in Ukraine.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
British Olympic chief Anson will fight biennial World Cups: Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 51:12


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Andy Anson, CEO of the British Olympic Association to discuss what the future holds for the Winter & Summer Games. Andy tells us why FIFA's plan to stage the men's World Cup every two years will threaten the Olympics and be “terrible” for football. Also on the pod, Andrew Zimbalist, an author and economist whose research has led him to raise questions about the value to cities of hosting the Olympics — and influenced some cities to back away from bidding.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast
Garry Cook former Manchester City CEO: Business of Sport

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 54:51


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Garry Cook, who over the course of a 30 year career is sport has held executive positions at Nike - where he led the Jordan brand - the UFC and he was also the CEO of Premier League side Manchester City helping to secure the £210 million takeover by current owner Sheikh Mansour.  As well as sharing some of his own experiences in the business of sport, Garry also gives his thoughts on the current landscape of Premier League football including the takeover of Newcastle United.

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Isha Johansen FIFA Council Member on her rise to the top: Business of Sport

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 48:02


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater speak to Isha Johansen, who is a member of The FIFA Council, the main decision making body of world football about a range of topics including the challenges she's encountered on her journey to the corridors of power, biennial World Cups, plus diversity and sustainability in the game. Previously Isha was President of the Sierra Leone Football Association , one of only a few women in the world to have headed a national football association. Isla is also owner and CEO of Sierra Leone National Premier League club FC Johansen, the club she started to provide guidance and opportunities to children whose lives had been disrupted by civil war.

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Business of Sport: Edwin van der Sar on leading an iconic football club

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 43:59


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Edwin van der Sar to discuss his journey from being a hugely successful player to leading one of European football's most famous football clubs as CEO of AFC Ajax. We also hear how Edwin's work at Ajax is being noticed from other clubs including his former side Manchester United. In a wide ranging discussion, Edwin also details the every day challenges he faces in his role from recruitment, managing finances and creating an authentic connection with fans through the club's unique culture and Bob Marley.

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Business of Sport: EFL Chair Rick Parry On Regulating The Football Pyramid

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 53:14


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Rick Parry, Chairman of the English Football League to discuss regulation and sustainability at all levels of English football in the wake of the recommendations made in the Fan-Led Review.

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Business Of Sport: Crystal Palace Co-owner John Textor Interview

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 44:22


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by John Textor, who earlier this year invested almost £90million in English Premier League side Crystal Palace and in doing so became a fourth partner and director at the club.

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Business of Sport: Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman resigns

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 37:04


The Athletic's Matt Slater and guests react to the news that Gary Hoffman has announced he is resigning as chairman of The Premier League after just 18 months in the job. He is joined by Simon Johnson, currently chair of The Rugby Football League, he spent 5 years as Chief Operating Officer at the English Football Association and was Director of Legal & Business Affairs at the Premier League. Also, on the panel is Alex Horne, former CEO of The English FA for 5 years, he oversaw financing, completion and opening of both Wembley National Stadium and the National Football Centre. And in the final part of the podcast, Keith Wyness, former CEO of Premier League sides Aston Villa & Everton reveals what it's like inside meetings between executives and chairs like Gary Hoffman at The Premier League and CEOs at Premier League clubs

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Business of Sport: how football can take action against climate change

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 39:33


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Dale Vince, owner of Forest Green Rovers Football Club who is at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Dale's side are recognised by FIFA as being the greenest football club in the world - we'll discuss how sport can take action against climate change.. And we are joined by Rob Sullivan, CEO of The Football Foundation to tell us about the £205million worth of Government funding the charity received last week to invest in grassroots football in England and how their work is linked to the 2030 UK and Ireland World Cup bid.

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Business of Sport: The English coach transforming Canadian football

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 51:34


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater as they speak with Canada Men's Football coach John Herdman. Herdman is bidding to qualify for men's World Cup in Qatar next year for the first time since 1986, having previously seen success with Canada's women's team at the Olympics, winning two bronze medals. Listen to his story and the way that he's been able to transform a nation's prospects, whilst not always receiving the best support out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: Les Ferdinand offers fans chance to invest in club's future

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 42:10


The Athletic's Matt Slater visits Championship club Queens Park Rangers to speak to club legend Les Ferdinand who is now director of football at the club & Ruben Gnanalingam, QPR vice-chairman to discuss the club's plans to offer their fans the chance to invest in the club's future both on & off the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Newcastle takeover confirmed, West Ham bid still on table & Football Index update

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 70:42


The Athletic's Matt Slater & George Caulkin react to the takeover of Newcastle United by The Saudi Arabia-financed consortium. Then Mark Chapman & Matt Slater speak to Nasib Piriyev, the man who is the head of a consortium trying to buy Premier League club West Ham. And The Athletic's Joey D'Urso joins us for an exclusive update on a story he has been leading on - The collapse of Football Index. We hear from two people who have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: Was the Super League illegal?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 39:56


Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater to explain why UEFA are locked in a legal battle with Barcelona Real Madrid & Juventus as the Super League fallout continues. Dr Katarina Pijetlovic an expert on breakaway leagues. Sports law specialist helps us dig a little deeper & outlines why things played out the way they did and what could happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport Interview: Maheta Molango PFA chief

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 49:47


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Maheta Molango, the new chief executive of the union that represents professional footballers in England - the PFA. In a wide raging discussion - on topics such as racism, dementia, & the two-year World Cup plan - Maheta shares his vision for leading an organisation, that has faced a series of challenges both on and off the pitch and within the PFA itself under the tenure of the previous CEO Gordon Taylor. After visiting dressing rooms of Premier League clubs and beyond, Maheta tells us what the players in his union view as the most issues he should address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: Barry Hearn on 40 years in the industry & what's next

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 44:31


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Barry Hearn, a man who is a legend in the business of sport, to share what he has learnt in a 40 year career promoting a range of sports including football, boxing, snooker & darts. In a wide-ranging discussion, Hearn compares the running of football clubs to other industries. He also spoke about the pros and cons of gambling sponsorship and how boxing much embrace the evolving new audience that has been attracted to the sport by the likes of social media star Jake Paul & KSI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: Agent Erkut Sögüt on the £1bn transfer window

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 53:52


Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater follow the money spent during one of most interesting transfer windows in years. To help them make sense of the numbers - over £1 billion in the Premier League - they are joined by Tim Bridge, a director in Deloitte's Sports Business Group. We are then joined by someone whose job it is to make the deals happen - football agent Erkut Sögüt, whose clients include Mesut Ozil. Erkut explains what it has been like to work in this window and why the importance details in player contracts have come into stark focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: Hibs owner on trying to topple Old Firm + Hostile takeover at Rochdale

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 68:42


Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater take a trip north of the border as they are joined by Hibs owner Ron Gordon, who has a fascinating story. Arriving in Edinburgh via a life that started in Peru, passed through Laos with the CIA, before becoming a successful media entrepreneur in the US, he joins us with insight into why he bought the club, the challenges of trying to compete with Celtic and Rangers and his thoughts on the growth potential for Scottish football as a whole. We're also joined by the Rochdale chairman Simon Gauge after a tumultuous few months that has seen the club trying to fend off a hostile takeover by two businessmen, but with the takeover having fallen apart we get an update into exactly what went on and have a wider discussion about the threats many EFL clubs face from potential new owners and the challenges the EFL has in trying to adequately assess the suitability of anyone wanting to buy a football club. And staying with the subject of ownership wrangles, Swindon Town have also been the subjected of a protracted row over who owns the club so we speak to newly appointed CEO Rob Angus for the latest and get some insight into what it's like to go from working in banking to all of a sudden being charged with running a League Two football club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: The £25 Billion Value of Olympic Glory

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 58:07


Host Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater bring an Olympic theme to the Business of Sport and ask what is the value of chasing gold medals - £25 billion according to UK Sport - from a commercial social & political perspective. Guests include UK Sport CEO Sally Munday, Sport England's director of sport Phil Smith and British Cycling director Danielle Every to talk funding, the link between medals & participation, how sports make investment decisions, the value of the sports sector, bidding for major events & working under the huge shadow football casts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Box2Box Friday 30th July 2021 - Matildas vs Team GB Preview, Olyroos Exit, Man City Investigation, Scottish Premiership Preview

Box2Box: Full Show | Radio NTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 88:31


This week Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Grace Gill to preview the Matildas Olympic quarter-final clash against Team GB, and John Kosmina to analyse where it went wrong for the Olyroos in Tokyo. Also in the first hour, The Athletic's Matt Slater dissects the ongoing Financial Fair Play investigation into Manchester City, and what it could mean for Australia's A-League Champions. In the second hour Kieran Devlin, also of The Athletic, previews this weekend's start of the Scottish Premier League, with Ange Postecoglou looking to revive fallen giant Celtic. With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Dean Hennessey and Derek Dyson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Box2Box Friday 30th July 2021 - Matildas vs Team GB Preview, Olyroos Exit, Man City Investigation, Scottish Premiership Preview

Box2Box: Full Show | Radio NTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 88:31


This week Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Grace Gill to preview the Matildas Olympic quarter-final clash against Team GB, and John Kosmina to analyse where it went wrong for the Olyroos in Tokyo. Also in the first hour, The Athletic's Matt Slater dissects the ongoing Financial Fair Play investigation into Manchester City, and what it could mean for Australia's A-League Champions. In the second hour Kieran Devlin, also of The Athletic, previews this weekend's start of the Scottish Premier League, with Ange Postecoglou looking to revive fallen giant Celtic. With the usual contributions from Willem van Denderen, Dean Hennessey and Derek Dyson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What English football's day of shame means for 2030 World Cup bid

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 34:18


Dan Bardell is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater & Oli Kay discuss the horrendous scenes at Wembley stadium ahead of the EURO 2020 final that saw fans clash with stewards and police as they attempted to break through gates for Sunday's historic sporting occasion. As Uefa open disciplinary proceedings into security breaches & Chair of DCMS select committee, Julian Knight MP, writes to FA demanding answers could this scupper England's chances of hosting the World Cup in 2030? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Business of Sport: Eddie Hearn on boxing

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 35:38


A bonus edition of the Business of Sport, The Athletic's Matt Slater with a boxing focus. as promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing has agreed a five-year deal with streaming service DAZN to replace Sky Sports as their exclusive broadcast partner in the UK and Ireland. So coming up you’ll hear The Athletic’s Matt Slater in conversation with Eddie Hearn and also DAZN’s Co-CEO, James Rushton discussing the deal and some of the wider issues facing the business side of the sport of boxing.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tracey Crouch MP on regulation & fan-led review

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Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 34:16


Host Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Tracey Crouch MP, who is leading the UK government's fan-led review of English football. Tracey outlines how the panel will work and its key objectives such as structures and regulation around ownership of football clubs from the elite level to the grassroots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Matt Slater interview, The Athletic Football Reporter | EPISODE 10 | HTO Football

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 39:06


HTO Football - the mindful podcast for football debate and insight. Join us as we speak to The Athletic's Matt Slater. Matt discusses Manchester City's CAS appeal and their UEFA ban being lifted as well as the lastest on Newcastle United's proposed takeover. Matt also takes a look at the future of lower league football in a post Covid world. In the coming weeks we welcome incredible guests from across the globe - from coaches and players to media and creative professionals and a plethora of well known faces who want to talk football.