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Podcast · 48 episodes

The Football Boardroom, page 2

by 1071 Media · English

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

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What next for West Ham and Spurs? | The Football BoardroomWest Ham’s power dynamics and Nuno Espirito Santo’s decision to stay after relegation; West Ham’s rebuild needs (money, staffing, squad turnover); comparison with Tottenham’s post-relegation reset…28 May 2026 · 45 min · 14 chapters
Money, power & politics: Inside the world of a Premier League CEO | The Football BoardroomWhat it takes to be a Premier League CEO, using Paul Barber’s experience at Brighton & Hove Albion to discuss crisis leadership (Southampton “Spygate”), managerial recruitment, club ownership/CEO…22 May 2026 · 56 min · 24 chapters
Could Hearts become European football’s biggest success story? | The Football BoardroomThe episode argues that Hearts’ potential Scottish league title is driven by a “data-driven recruitment” model from Brighton owner Tony Bloom and his analytics firm Jamestown Analytics.14 May 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
What would relegation mean for West Ham? | The Football BoardroomWest Ham’s relegation stakes and the boardroom/ownership decisions shaping the summer—especially the new 40-40 power-sharing between David Sullivan and Daniel Kratinsky, the club’s “going concern”…7 May 2026 · 44 min · 17 chapters
Coventry owner Doug King on promotion and Premier League survival | The Football BoardroomCoventry City’s return to the Premier League and Doug King’s business-led plan for survival, including squad-building, contracts, commercial expansion, and views on Premier League/Championship…30 Apr 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 31 chapters
Should Arsenal fans be careful what they wish for? | The Football BoardroomThe Football Boardroom episode compares Arsenal’s behind-the-scenes strategy and boardroom structure to Chelsea’s, then debates whether Arsenal fans should worry about Mikel Arteta’s future.23 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Chelsea sack Rosenior | The Football BoardroomThe episode discusses Chelsea sacking head coach Liam Rossini after only about six and a half weeks on a six-and-a-half-year contract, following poor results including a “terrible performance” at…22 Apr 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Is the Chelsea project broken? | The Football BoardroomThe Football Boardroom debates whether Chelsea’s ownership “project” is broken, focusing on Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali’s strategy, financial losses, squad/manager constraints, fan disconnect, and…16 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 22 chapters
Why are Championship clubs in financial freefall? | The Football BoardroomWhy English Championship clubs are in chronic financial losses, what drives the “financial freefall,” and what reforms could prevent the pyramid collapsing into a Premier League-only ecosystem.9 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
Q & A: Liverpool ticket prices, Man Utd’s ownership, SCR and moreThis Football Boardroom Q&A episode covers: Spurs’ stalled stadium naming-rights deal (likely driven by a very high price expectation in the mid-20s millions); Liverpool’s multi-year ticket price…3 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
Spurs land De Zerbi | The Football BoardroomTottenham appoint Roberto De Zerbi as permanent head coach, replacing interim Igor Tudor, and debate why Spurs landed him, the contract structure (notably no relegation escape clause), and what it…1 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
Salah Exit Explained | The Football BoardroomThe Football Boardroom episode discusses Mo Salah’s exit from Liverpool, why it’s happening on a free transfer despite a year left on his contract, and what it means for Liverpool’s recruitment/FFP…26 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Were the Premier League too lenient on Chelsea? | The Football BoardroomFormer CEO of Liverpool and Aston Villa, and managing director at Chelsea.18 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Relegation: Who has the most to lose? | The Football BoardroomAnalyzing the potential relegation battle for Tottenham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds, focusing on the implications and strategies at the boardroom level.12 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 21 chapters
Sean Dyche | The Football BoardroomIn this episode of *The Football Boardroom*, hosts Christian Purslow and Henry Winter interview Sean Dyche, former manager of Burnley and Everton, who shares insights on managing football clubs…5 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 31 chapters
Gareth Southgate | The Football BoardroomChristian Purslow, Henry Winter26 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
Man City & The 115 Charges | The Football BoardroomChristian Purslow and Henry Winter19 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
What Next for Newcastle? | The Football BoardroomIn this episode of *The Football Boardroom*, hosts Christian Purslow and Henry Winter discuss the current state of Newcastle United as they navigate the latter part of the Premier League season.13 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Forest Sack Dyche & England Keep Tuchel | The Football BoardroomChristian Purslow, Henry Winter12 Feb 2026 · 32 min · 17 chapters
Spurs Sack Frank | The Football BoardroomIn this bonus episode, hosts Christian Purslow and Henry Winter discuss the recent firing of Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank and explore the ramifications of this decision for the club's…11 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
The Price of Sterling | The Football BoardroomIn this episode, the hosts delve into the complexities behind the January transfer window, focusing on three players: Raheem Sterling, Harvey Elliott, and Kalvin Phillips.5 Feb 2026 · 44 min · 15 chapters
Inside The Guéhi Deal | The Football BoardroomIn this special bonus episode of *The Football Boardroom*, hosts Christian Purslow and Henry Winter explore the implications of Marc Guéhi's transfer to Manchester City.2 Feb 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Man Utd’s Big Dilemma | The Football BoardroomFormer CEO of Liverpool and Aston Villa, and managing director at Chelsea.30 Jan 2026 · 44 min · 25 chapters
Welcome to The Football BoardroomChristian Purslow and Henry Winter27 Jan 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter