The Football Boardroom
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The Football Boardroom pulls back the curtain on football's corridors of power. Hosts Christian Purslow, former CEO of Liverpool and Aston Villa, and Henry Winter, seven-time Football Writer of the Year, reveal the deals, decisions, and power plays that shape the clubs we love. They provide insider access to the rooms where football's future is decided, offering fans the answers they've been searching for.
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Q & A: Chelsea ownership, a Liverpool sale, the future of Man Utd and more | The Football Boardroom 15.09.2026 33минThe time has come to dive back into the mailbag and answer your questions! In this Q & A episode, Henry and Christian address the most pressing boardroom concerns of the day, including the ownership latest at Chelsea, how things could pan out for Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford and what next for West Ham’s shareholders. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
The art of Premier League survival for a promoted club | The Football Boardroom 10.09.2026 43минGetting into the Premier League may be one of the toughest challenges in football. But once you reach sport’s Promised Land, how do you stay there? Christian and Henry swap milk and honey for transfer strategy, wages and financial regulation as they fashion a guide to Premier League survival and discuss the subsequent stages of the laddering-up process. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Transfer window deep dive | The Football Boardroom 02.09.2026 1ч 1минIn 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 main winners and losers? What’s the recipe for a £100m deal? And why are so many of these transfers being done between Premier League clubs? Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is the Ratcliffe approach the right way to run Man Utd? | The Football Boardroom 27.08.2026 59минSo 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 shaping up behind the scenes? What are the current fiscal and footballing priorities for United if they are going to once again challenge for the Premier League and Champions League? And what does this transfer window’s activity say about those aspirations? Henry and Christian go full ‘centre-back at a corner’ to grapple with the issues and tackle the key questions for the boardroom bosses at Old Trafford. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Would Boehly’s exit be a good thing for Chelsea? | The Football Boardroom 20.08.2026 46минIt 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 Mark Walter in talks to sell their stakes? What are the implications for the club’s value and capital structure? And what does it mean for Chelsea going forward? Henry and Christian go west to dissect a deal that could finally seal Stamford Bridge's boardroom divorce. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What would the Bezos deal mean for Liverpool? | The Football Boardroom 13.08.2026 51минIt 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 under the chassis of one of football’s deals of the century. What’s really going on? Why now? And what impact could it have going forward? Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Q&A: Infantino, Gambling, England’s DNA and more | The Football Boardroom 06.08.2026 45минWe'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 the flawed thinking around front-of-shirt sponsorship for gambling brands in the Premier League. Much more, too - is the Vinícius to Arsenal deal even real, and ten years after winning the Premier League, whatever next for Leicester City? Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside the West Ham deal | The Football Boardroom 03.08.2026 37минAmanda 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: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Howe leaves Newcastle | The Football Boardroom 30.07.2026 24минEddie 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 League football. But exactly what is Howe leaving behind? In this bonus episode, Christian Purslow and Henry Winter look at the foundations on which the Saudi project is built. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What does the FIFA private investment plan mean for football? | The Football Boardroom 29.07.2026 36минAs 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 investors. The proposal has sparked uproar. But what’s behind it? Where will it end? And can it be stopped? Christian and Henry follow the money and unpick the power plays and political dimensions of a deal that could change the game forever. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What does the Morgan Rogers deal mean for Villa, Chelsea and Arsenal? | The Football Boardroom 24.07.2026 52минThe 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 just for the Blues, but for the selling club Aston Villa and Arsenal, who missed out? Christian and Henry take a deep dive into the dynamics of an intriguing transfer and assess what it says about the clubs involved and how they do business, debunking a few myths along the way. Plus, we do talk about Bruno- specifically, does the Rogers move make Bruno Guimaraes’s possible Newcastle exit even more likely? Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Did the FA make a mistake with Tuchel? | The Football Boardroom 16.07.2026 30минEngland 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 Christian hone in on a key decision- the contract extension of Thomas Tuchel back in February. Was it flawed from the start? What are the consequences now? And what next for both the FA and Tuchel? Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will FIFA’s red card gamble backfire? | The Football Boardroom 07.07.2026 34минThe 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 moment say about the current balance of money, power and politics in the international game? What are the long-term ramifications? Will it prove to be the ultimate FIFA own goal or can Gianni Infantino ride out the global backlash? Christian and Henry run the rule over FIFA’s high-stakes card trick and examine whether the outcry could seriously jeopardise Infantino’s future. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why Premier League boardrooms have become so ruthless | The Football Boardroom 02.07.2026 47минIt’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 being characterised by a ruthlessness in the dealings between clubs as they look to exploit the positions of others and maximise their own hand. What is behind this cutthroat cultural change? How are clubs adapting? And who are the winners and losers? Henry and Christian analyse the latest goings on at Newcastle, Forest, Spurs, Chelsea and Man City. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will this World Cup change the way we watch football? | The Football Boardroom 25.06.2026 39минHydration 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 these changes? How will such ‘innovations’ evolve? And will we see a knock-on impact in how the Premier League is broadcast and watched going forward? Henry and Christian talk money, power and politics in the realm of sports broadcasting and ask whether this particular revolution will indeed be televised or not. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What does the Burnley v Everton legal verdict mean for football? | The Football Boardroom 19.06.2026 21минChristian 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 next? And what are the wide-ranging implications? The guys also cast their eyes over Spurs’ new transfer strategy and take a look at the other potential movers and shakers in the market. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tom Heaton | The Football Boardroom 15.06.2026 36минThe 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 take us inside an international squad on the road, as well as giving the lowdown on what it requires to be a leader at Old Trafford and how more former players can build successful careers in the boardroom. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What does Sullivan’s resignation mean for West Ham? | The Football Boardroom 10.06.2026 21минChristian 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? Will Daniel Kretinsky be looking to making his move? And what are the potential implications for West Ham’s stadium situation? Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Football in America: where is it at? | The Football Boardroom 09.06.2026 25минOn 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 the only current MLS coach to have managed in the Premier League, Dean Smith, who gives his unique perspective on a range of issues, including the salary cap, why more and more Americans are investing in English football and whether this World Cup can be transformational for the sport stateside. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Which England players will move this summer and where will they go? | The Football Boardroom 03.06.2026 30минEngland’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 moves in the transfer market. Who from Thomas Tuchel’s squad is likely to follow Anthony Gordon to pastures new? Where will they go and why? Henry, our man in America for the course of the tournament, joins Christian from hot and humid West Palm beach as they work up a sweat poring over the potential deals. First, they take a look at Liverpool’s imminent managerial appointment in the wake of Arne Slot’s exit. Email in via: [email protected] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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