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Fantastic Foden, The Best Title Race Ever & Are England going to win the Euros?
4 maart 2024 · 52 min
Is this going to be the best Title Race the Premier League has ever seen? Who are going to challenge England this summer in Germany and Phil Foden’s fantastic Man of the Match performance in the Manchester derby Lees meer
Gary, Micah and Alan look back over the weekend of Premier League Football
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Micah v Alan, The Art Of Finishing & Pogba’s Doping Ban
1 maart 2024 · 43 min
Who will come out on top in the FA Cup quarter-final between Man City and Newcastle? What does it take to become a truly great finisher? Does football have a bigger doping problem than people realise? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah look back at the FA Cup 5th Round action and pick their favourites to lift the trophy.
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The Genius Of Cesc Fabregas, Italian Swear Words & Is Everton’s 6-Point Deduction The Right Decision?
28 februari 2024 · 34 min
Where does Cesc Fabregas sit in the list of greatest Premier League midfielders? What’s it like trying to pick up the language when playing abroad and why do you always learn the swear words first? What next for Everton and Nottingham Forest after the Toffee’s points deduction was reduced to six? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also debate just how much of a difference a manager makes to clubs at the top level.
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Klopp’s Kids Triumph, Chelsea’s One That Got Away & The Celebration Police
26 februari 2024 · 51 min
How does Jurgen Klopp continue to get the very best out of his players, even when their backs are against the wall? Could Chelsea have done more and been more committed in going for the win? Are managers going over the top with some of their celebrations after matches now?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss team-mates fighting after Sheffield United’s Vinicius Souza and Jack Robinson clashed at Molineux.
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Conor Coady: The Impact Of Bellingham’s First Training Session, Why Gareth Is The Right Man For England & Nuno’s Vision That Came True
23 februari 2024 · 59 min
How did Jude Bellingham leave the other players gobsmacked after his first England training session? Why is Gareth Southgate better placed to win a trophy with England now than he ever has been before? How did Nuno turn his vision of the future for Conor and Wolves into reality?
Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Conor Coady to discuss life in the England camp at the last two major tournaments and playing club football in Europe.
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Getting Sued By Harry Kewell, £20m For Dan Ashworth & Bobby Robson’s Team Talks
21 februari 2024 · 29 min
Why did Harry Kewell take Gary to court? Is Dan Ashworth worth £20m to Man United? What rousing words did Bobby Robson give his team before the penalty shootout in the World Cup semi-final?
Gary, Alan and Micah also debate where this current Man City side rank amongst the greatest ever Premier League teams.
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Roy Hodgson’s Departure & Crystal Palace’s Ambitions
19 februari 2024 · 32 min
Where does Roy Hodgson rank among the list of Premier League managers? What will the future hold for Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner? What does success look like for Crystal Palace?
Gary, Alan and Micah are also joined by Dan Cook, who runs the HLTCO podcast, to dive into the Crystal Palace fans perspective and what they want to see from their club.
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Hojlund’s Transformation, Burnley’s Woes & Fantasy Football Nightmares
19 februari 2024 · 53 min
What has Rasmus Hojlund changed that’s led to his red-hot run of form? How long until Vincent Kompany is under real pressure for his job at Burnley? Who had a shocker with their ‘triple captain’ on Fantasy Football this week?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the title race in Scotland as Rangers leapfrog Celtic at the top.
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Micah’s Vegas Antics, Mbappé’s Next Destination & Can Anyone Stop Man City?
16 februari 2024 · 48 min
What exactly did Micah get up to in Las Vegas that made it a “trip of a lifetime”? Where would be best for Kylian Mbappé to move to in the summer? Are Manchester City the firm favourites to retain their Champions League title? Lees meer
Gary and Micah also discuss the race for promotion in the Championship.
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Alan’s Midnight Break-In, Players As Movie Stars & First Football Memories
14 februari 2024 · 27 min
Who was keeping Alan awake the night before his biggest game as Newcastle manager? What’s it like when the worlds of football and Hollywood movies collide? Which football moments made our hosts fall in love with the game?
Gary & Alan also debate the best Irish player they ever played against.
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Sensational Saka, Pressure Mounting on Moyes & The Champions Of Africa
12 februari 2024 · 46 min
Is Bukayo Saka now a guaranteed starter for England? Should West Ham stick with David Moyes and give him a new contract? Was Ivory Coast’s AFCON success the biggest ever turnaround at an international tournament? Lees meer
Gary & Alan also discuss the crazy situation of loan players scoring against their parent clubs.
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Future Stars, Bursting Onto The Scene & The Best Advice To Youngsters
9 februari 2024 · 32 min
Who are the best up and coming players in world football right now? Who has made it into EA SPORTS FC 24’s Future Stars? Did Micah make the most of the early years of his career after bursting onto the scene? As three players that made it to the very top of the game, what advice would our hosts give to these players that are drawing so much attention at a young age?
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Lescott’s Pocket Tweet, Micah’s Memorable Olympics & Lying About Nando’s
7 februari 2024 · 31 min
What really happened when Joleon Lescott tweeted a photo of a flashy car after a 6-0 defeat? Why is the Olympic Village the “party of all parties”? Which player used to lie about his use of Nando’s? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also explain exactly what a typical day in the life of a Premier League footballer is like.
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A Proper Title Race, United Showing Promise & The Lack Of English Coaches
5 februari 2024 · 53 min
Are we set for one of the best title races for years? Have Man United finally started to turn the corner? Why has an English manager never won the Premier League? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the unrest at Crystal Palace and whether Roy Hodgson will survive the season.
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Big Club Bias, Celebrating Too Soon & The Ubiquitous Darwin Núñez
2 februari 2024 · 45 min
Do referees subconsciously favour big clubs, particularly when they’re at home? How do we feel about players mocking each other’s celebrations? Why does Gary think things will definitely come good for Darwin Núñez? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also sing the praises of Michael Olise and discuss whether Gareth Southgate should be looking to try and snap him up before he makes a senior international appearance for France.
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Schwarzenegger’s Crocodile, Extravagant Purchases & Handshake Poker
31 januari 2024 · 35 min
Why did Alan have his head in a crocodile’s mouth in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office? What were the most ridiculous things they ever spent their football wages on? Who are the most famous people the boys have ever met? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also reveal the unexpected perks of being a football pundit.
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The Rashford Conundrum, Away Day Euphoria & VAR Replays
29 januari 2024 · 42 min
How do Man United get Marcus Rashford back to the highs he was hitting last season? What prompted Alan to watch a game amongst the Newcastle away fans for the first time in decades? Has a dangerous precedent been set after the Anderlecht v Genk match was ordered to be replayed in full after a VAR error? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also celebrate Maidstone United’s terrific victory against Ipswich, which saw them go through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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Auf Wiedersehen: Jurgen Klopp leaves Liverpool
26 januari 2024 · 17 min
Why is Klopp leaving Anfield? Will Xabi Alonso replace him? Should he be remembered as one of the greatest Premier League managers of all time?
Join Alan and Gary for an emergency episode of The Rest Is Football, where they react to the news that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will leave the club at the end of the season.
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Transfer Window Latest & What Does Success Look Like For Chelsea?
26 januari 2024 · 47 min
If Gary and Alan were in Victor Osimhen’s shoes, which Premier League club would they join? If Chelsea win the League Cup would that be a successful season for them, regardless of league position? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also review all the action from AFCON and the Asian Cup as the group stages come to an end.
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Favourite Football Kits, Recurring Nightmares & Playing Golf With Michael Jordan and Samuel L. Jackson
24 januari 2024 · 31 min
Why did Micah’s first ever football shirt make Alan so happy? Which football-related incidents keep the boys awake at night? How did Gary end up playing golf with two American superstars? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Omar Berrada’s move from Man City to Man Utd and whether he will be able to turn the tide at United.
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Dealing With Racism In Football, Jota’s Brilliance & Pressure Mounting On Roy Hodgson
22 januari 2024 · 50 min
How should players, fans and governing bodies deal with the ongoing issues with racism in football?
Also, should Diogo Jota be in Liverpool’s starting XI when everyone is fit? Will Crystal Palace stick with Roy Hodgson amid growing unrest amongst their fans?
Gary, Alan and Micah also look at the battle at the top of the Championship and debate whether parachute payments should continue.
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Mourinho’s Pursuit Of Micah, Shearer v Richards & Are The FFP Rules Already Outdated?
19 januari 2024 · 34 min
Why did Micah turn down joining Jose Mourinho at Chelsea in 2007? Who would come out on top if Alan and Micah faced each other in their prime? Do the Premier League’s FFP rules need updating? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the worst dressing room dressing-downs they saw in their careers.
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Signing Ronaldo In Gary’s Garden, Ian Wright’s Sh*thousery & The Pressure Of Managing Newcastle United
17 januari 2024 · 26 min
How did Ronaldo end up signing for Man Utd in Gary’s garden? Why was Ian Wright so frustrating to play against? Why was managing Newcastle the most pressure Alan has ever been under?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the favourite partnerships they had during their playing careers.
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De Bruyne’s Genius, How To Solve A Bust-Up & The Power Of A Protest
15 januari 2024 · 45 min
Is Kevin De Bruyne the greatest ever Premier League midfielder? How do you bring a player back into the fold after they’ve fallen out with the manager? Will the fans protest at Reading that saw their game abandoned be enough to save their club?
Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether Man United still have the power to attract the world’s very best players.
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Falling Out With Mourinho, The Top 10 Most Valuable Players & A Salad XI
12 januari 2024 · 46 min
What made José turn a little cold towards Gary? Can Alan and Micah name the Top 10 most valuable players in the world right now? And who gets into a Salad XI of footballers?
The boys also discuss whether Antoine Griezmann is one of the most underrated footballers of this generation after he broke the Atletico goal scoring record.
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Dream January Transfers, Playing Through The Pain & Just How Valuable Are Boot Deals?
10 januari 2024 · 32 min
What would be the boys dream transfers during this month’s window? Who had to have 100ml of fluid removed from their knee before every training session? Why did Alan turn down an extra £600k from Adidas to wear their boots? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss players who have gone on to work outside of football after their careers and made it big.
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A Lack Of Cup Upsets & The Joy Of Games Without VAR
8 januari 2024 · 42 min
Why did we see so few big Cup upsets at the weekend? Are the big teams taking the FA Cup more seriously? Do we prefer watching games without VAR?
Gary, Alan and Micah review the best of the action from the FA Cup 3rd Round and suggest a solution for the use of VAR going forward.
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2023 Awards Ceremony
5 januari 2024 · 1 uur
Who was the best Premier League player of 2023? Which club were the biggest underachievers of the last year? Who “burst onto the scene” like our very own Micah Richards? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah run through The Rest Is Football’s very prestigious end of year awards and have a lot of fun along the way.
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Big Sam’s Brilliant Bolton, The Pain of Fantasy Football & Who Are The ‘World Class’ Players?
3 januari 2024 · 42 min
What was it like playing against Sam Allardyce’s Bolton in the early 2000’s? Why do we put ourselves through the highs and lows of playing fantasy football? How do you define what a ‘world class’ player is?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the emotions of taking a high pressure penalty.
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Breaking: Wayne Rooney Sacked
2 januari 2024 · 18 min
What next for Wayne Rooney and his managerial career? Why do some ‘star’ players find the transition to management so difficult? How do you get players to buy into your vision as a manager? Lees meer
Gary and Micah react to the news that Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham City after just 15 games in charge.
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Arsenal’s Nightmare Christmas, Man City’s Best XI & Bumping Into David Beckham
1 januari 2024 · 50 min
How do Arsenal recover from a poor run of form over the festive period? With players returning from injury, what is Pep Guardiola’s best XI? Who had a surprise meeting with David Beckham over the Christmas holidays? Lees meer
Gary and Micah also discuss whether VAR is now actually encouraging diving, rather than preventing it.
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Foden’s Magic, Ratcliffe’s To-Do List & What They Never Teach You As A Manager
29 december 2023 · 47 min
Are Man City finally getting the best out of Phil Foden in his new role? What are the immediate things that Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs to do at Man Utd? How hard is the transition from player to manager and what do the coaching badges not prepare you for? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also marvel at Bournemouth’s recent form and the job Andoni Iraola is doing.
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Merry Christmas
25 december 2023 · 4 min
A short message from Gary to say thank you to all our listeners for their support so far this season and give an update on what we’ve got planned for 2024. Lees meer
Have a wonderful Christmas!
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The Power Of Agents, American Takeovers & Negotiating With Brian Clough
22 december 2023 · 44 min
How do we take some of the power away from agents in the world of football? Why are there so many American takeovers of English clubs? What were Brian Clough’s secret negotiating techniques? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah speak to Jon Holmes, Gary’s agent of 45 years, to have an in-depth look at the life of a football agent.
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Wild Christmas Parties, Festive Suspensions & Players With An Alter Ego
20 december 2023 · 24 min
What’s the most outrageous thing our hosts ever saw at a club’s Christmas party? Do any players really intentionally get suspended over the festive period? Which players would be all smiles off the pitch, but wouldn’t hesitate to give you a good kick if they got the chance? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also debate which pair of Man Utd greats from the last couple of decades would be best suited to go and fix the current mess at the club.
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The £100m Bargain, City’s Glitch In The Algorithm & The Joy Of Silencing The Fans
18 december 2023 · 48 min
Can you be a bargain at £100m? Why are Man City struggling defensively at the moment? How does it feel to come up trumps after getting hammered by the opposition fans?
Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on a desperately disappointing game at Anfield and where that leaves both clubs.
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Newcastle Pay The Price, The Battle For Ivan Toney & Liverpool To Win the Europa League
15 december 2023 · 39 min
Should Newcastle have been less gung-ho in their attempt to reach the CL knockouts, which ultimately cost them a place in Europe altogether? Which club would Ivan Toney be best suited for if he was to leave Brentford? Can anyone stop Liverpool winning the Europa League?
Gary, Alan and Micah also make their predictions on who will ultimately win this year’s Champions League.
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Villa’s January Shopping List, Fighting Over Shirt Numbers & Alan In The Jungle
13 december 2023 · 34 min
Who should Aston Villa be looking to sign in January? What happens in the dressing room when another player wants your shirt number? Will Ant & Dec ever be successful in their attempts to tap Alan up to go into the jungle? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss what dangers the Premier League could face if 14 or more of the club’s owners are American.
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Alarm Bells At Chelsea, The Myth Of Player Fatigue & Front Foot Football
11 december 2023 · 56 min
Is Pochettino the man to fix the problems at Chelsea? Are we focussing too much on the idea that players are fatigued? Why are we seeing sides really having a go at the traditional ‘top teams’ this season? Lees meer
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the results of a poll about the use of VAR, after more than 100,000 fans voted.
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Managers in a Grump, Villa Show Their Class & Rice or Rodri?
8 december 2023 · 34 min
Why exactly are certain managers being particularly prickly at the moment? How big a statement was Aston Villa’s performance against Man City? Alan and Micah clash over whether they would want Declan Rice or Rodri in their side. Lees meer
Plus, the boys discuss the troubles at Nottingham Forest and whether Steve Cooper deserves more time in charge.
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The Danger Of Player Power, Celebrating A Manager's Sacking & Micah’s Short-Lived Music Career
6 december 2023 · 44 min
What’s the best way to deal with player power building in the dressing room? Which of our hosts saw team-mates actively celebrating when they found out their manager had been sacked? And how on earth did Micah Richards end up in a chart-topping music video? Lees meer
Also, after the sex noises prank during the group stage draw for the Euros, Gary reflects on exactly what was going through his mind when it happened to him live on the BBC last season.
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Drama At The Etihad, Man Utd’s Attitude Problems & Nutella Sandwiches
4 december 2023 · 50 min
Did Spurs deserve a point against Man City? Is there any way back from the lack of desire some Man Utd players are showing on the pitch? Why on earth were Barcelona players asking for Nutella sandwiches after their matches? Lees meer
The boys also discuss Liverpool having their own goal of the month competition at Anfield and a crucial win for Burnley.
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Sin-bins, A Tale Of Two Agüeros & The Most Annoying Players
1 december 2023 · 42 min
Would the introduction of sin-bins be a good thing for football? Why was Sergio Agüero so different on a matchday compared to the rest of the time? Who were the most annoying players that Gary and Micah ever played against? Lees meer
Alan also tell us what he would have done if he’d been playing for Newcastle in the Mike Ashley era.
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Introducing... The Rest Is Entertainment
29 november 2023 · 10 min
In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries and unveil the hidden gems within the vast landscape of entertainment. Blending knowledge, humour, and insight as industry insiders they'll talk television, films, books, music and celebrity gossip as well as offering an enticing peek behind the curtain. Lees meer
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Micah’s Curse On Alisson, Villa The Real Deal & The Best Ever PL Goal?
28 november 2023 · 46 min
Did Micah’s pre-match chat with Alisson play a few mind games before his performance against Man City? Will Aston Villa be able to sustain their Top 4 push? Was Alejandro Garnacho’s overhead kick the best goal ever scored in the Premier League?
Gary, Alan and Micah also reflect on a big weekend at the bottom of the table.
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Remembering the Great Terry Venables
27 november 2023 · 33 min
After the sad news that Terry Venables passed away at the weekend, Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on the incredible person that he was and his tremendous impact on the game of football. Lees meer
He was Gary’s manager at Barcelona and Tottenham, Alan’s manager with England for Euro 96 and was part of the national set-up as assistant manager for Micah.
We hear stories of his genius footballing brain and the innovations he would try in training, his brilliant man-management skills in handling strong personalties like Paul Gascoigne and how he loved a good sing-song.
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Mid-Term Reports - All 20 PL Clubs Reviewed
24 november 2023 · 55 min
Who thinks Man City won’t win the league this year? Who has got the best chance of gatecrashing the Top 4? Will Everton survive after their points deduction?
Gary, Alan and Micah look back at the predictions they made at the start of the season, to see what they’ve got right and where they’ve been going wrong.
They go through all 20 Premier League teams to look at the challenges they face and any surprises we might see between now and the end of the season.
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A Run in with Roy Keane, England’s Best XI & Battles at the Britannia
22 november 2023 · 29 min
Why did Roy Keane threaten to knock Alan out on the pitch? What do Gary, Alan and Micah think is England’s best starting XI? And what was it really like having to go to battle against Tony Pulis’ Stoke City?
We also hear the story of when Gazza brought his new Winnebago to training and ended up giving one fan a journey he would never forget.
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Everton’s Financial Troubles, The Case For Appeal and What Next For Man City & Chelsea?
20 november 2023 · 34 min
With Everton having been docked ten points for breaching Premier League financial rules, Gary and Alan are joined by journalist Nick Harris of Sporting Intelligence to discuss the reasoning behind the dramatic decision. Lees meer
Also discussed are the implications for Manchester City, currently facing 115 charges for alleged breaches of the League’s financial rules. Charges Manchester City deny.
Anyone wanting to read the full reasons for the Everton judgement can do so here: https://resources.premierleague.com/premierleague/document/2023/11/17/49989e4e-01a2-44f9-a012-c3a31ae5536b/2023-11-17-Premier-League-v-Everton-FC-Decision-for-Publication.pdf
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The Biggest Danger To English Football, Salary Caps & How Much Money Do Football Clubs Lose?
17 november 2023 · 55 min
What is the biggest threat to the growth, or even survival, of domestic football? Would salary caps help level the playing field? Is it ok for football clubs to continually lose money?
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish joins Gary and Alan on today’s episode to discuss what it’s really like running a professional football club.
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