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What the footie happens behind the scenes in football? From the boardroom to the backroom staff #WhatTheFootie investigates how the business of football works. Every fortnight (Mondays) host Paul Musa is 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. Previous guests include Les Reed, Chris Kirkland, Steve Morrow, Dave Bassett & Eddie Bonsu.

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What The Footie Podcast

41. Toby Wakefield: Brand Director for Jesse Lingard

23 MAY 2021 · This week’s What The Footie pod is with Toby Wakefield, brand director for Jesse Lingard & athlete branding expert. In this exclusive, Paul & Toby discuss the secret behind Jesse’s stellar form at West Ham, what makes the JLingz brand so unique, the media pressure that athletes endure, the unfiltered nature of US sports/athletes compared to the UK, a Jesse Lingard NFT collection, what’s next for Jesse and so much more. This is the final episode before Paul returns in late July/August from his mini-sabbatical with more content so please do use this time to catchup on our blockbuster episodes, this year, with the likes of Chris Kirkland, Les Reed & Neil Banfield.

59m 20s
40. Daniel Geey: Football Governance, The ESL Fallout & 50+1

9 MAY 2021 · This week’s What The Footie pod is with sports lawyer, author and podcaster Daniel Geey (Done Deal). In this exclusive, Paul & Daniel discuss the future of football governance after the European Super League (ESL) fallout, why 50+1 won’t work, is it time for an independent football regulator, salary caps as a form of cost control, the fan-led review & so much more! Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow us on the socials @whatthefootie to submit questions!

44m 9s
39. Neil Banfield: 21 Years Coaching Alongside Wenger @ Arsenal

26 APR 2021 · This week’s What The Footie Pod is with Neil Banfield. Neil spent 21 years coaching at Arsenal alongside Arsene Wenger, coaching the reserves, Elite Group & first team. Working with players like Cesc Fabregas, Ashley Cole, Robin Van Persie, Santi Cazorla, Serge Gnabry & more. He is now currently First-Team coach at QPR. In this exclusive, we discuss the best youngster he ever saw at Arsenal, his relationship with Arsene Wenger, life behind the scenes at Arsenal, why the Championship is so undervalued, the art of coaching, why the u23s model needs revisiting, the evolution of coaching staff in football, preparing for matchdays and so much more.

54m 1s
38. Les Reed: Selling Van Dijk, Negotiating with Daniel Levy & Working with Southgate (Part 2)

12 APR 2021 · For Part 2 of my exclusive What The Footie pod with Les Reed, we speak about the ins and outs of Virgil Van Dijk's transfer, the process of trusting young players like Luke Shaw and negotiating with Daniel Levy and super-agent Mino Raiola. We also speak about England, the U21s performance in the Euros, Jude Bellingham's development, Jamal Musiala picking Germany, Gareth Southgate, project 2024, the biggest mistake that owners make in football & so much more. If you have loved this 2-part episode please do rate and review the poddy on Apple Podcast and subscribe for more blockbuster content.

43m 51s
38. Les Reed: Hiring Pochettino, Scouting Mané & Running a Premier League Club (Part 1)

5 APR 2021 · This week’s What The Footie Pod is an exclusive 2-part episode with Les Reed. Les spent just under a decade at Southampton as Vice-Chairman helping to guide them from League 1 to a sustainable Premier League club & recently spent time as technical director at The FA . In this episode, Part 1, Paul and Les speak about creating a vision/philosophy with the owners, Pochettino’s interview, the process of scouting players like Mané, who was in the famous blackbox & the pressure of replacing the likes of Ronald Koeman, Luke Shaw, Virgil Van Dijk and so much more. Make sure you subscribe so you know when Part 2 drops!

37m 28s
37. The Future of Football: Tech, NFTs & Innovation with Steve Madincea @ Fantastec

28 MAR 2021 · This week’s pod is with Steve Madincea the Co-Founder of Fantastec the tech company that helps clubs & players to engage with fans through disruptive technologies. In this episode, Paul & Steve speak about how technology/innovation is shaping the future of football both on and off the pitch. We speak about NFTs/digital collectibles, how fans engage with their club post-pandemic, why brands love the champions league, the lessons the Prem can learn from the NBA, Steve’s first football experience with Lord Sugar & so much more. Remember to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcast and download Fantastec Swap in your app store.

44m 51s
36. Player Care & Academy Football with Ben Marks @ Reading FC

15 MAR 2021 · This week's What The Footie Pod is with Reading FC's Head of Academy Psychology & Ops Ben Marks. In this exclusive episode, we discuss player care, Championship superstar Michael Olise, players being released from academies, how clubs support them with a 'Plan B', the transition from academy football to 1st Team and more. Please remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcast.

35m 57s
35. Football Finance with The Price of Football's Kieran Maguire

1 MAR 2021 · 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!

43m 48s
34. Steve Morrow: 20 Years Playing & Scouting At Arsenal

15 FEB 2021 · 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.

59m 4s
33. Chris Kirkland: Life After Premier League Football

1 FEB 2021 · 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.

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