What the footie happens behind the scenes in football? From the boardroom to the backroom staff #WhatTheFootie investigates how the business of football works. Once a month (on 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, Paul Barber, Dave Bassett, Steve Morrow & Eddie Bonsu.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefootie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatthefootie
Episodes
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
BEHIND THE SCENES with Solihull Moors' Women's Chairman, Alex Alexandrou. Women's football is booming in England, so I sat down with Alex to understand more about the business behind it. From how to create an academy pathway to hiring and backing a manager. We also had an interesting debate on the role that the Premier League should play in supporting and funding the Women's game. PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE 5 STARS AND REVIEW US ON APPLE!
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LAURA RAFFERTY - BRISTOL CITY DEFENDER & NORTHERN IRELAND INTERNATIONAL! We discussed her journey from Southampton when the girls' academy was closed down to now playing in the Women’s Super League. Her state of mind after tearing her ACL, her entrepreneurial endeavors alongside football, the best player in the #WSL, the importance of player care, the growth of the women’s game and much more. PLEASE LEAVE A 5 STAR RATING & REVIEW! Instagram: @whatthefootieTwitter: @whatthefootieEmail: whatthefootie@hotmail.com
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Directors of Football/Sporting Directors are the glue behind the scenes. Much of the modern success of teams like Liverpool & Dortmund is attributed to people like Michael Edwards & Michael Zorc. But in general, these people are seen as something of an enigma. Who better to lift the lid than Stewart King, Partner @ Nolan Partners. Stewart is an advisor to the biggest clubs in the Prem, other major European leagues and the MLS. He is trusted by their owners to appoint the best Directors of Football/Sporting Directors in the game. Be prepared to gain rich insight and be sure to tell a friend to tell a friend!
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
How does the Bundesliga compare to the Premier League? I spoke with the Head of International Marketing @ FC Schalke 04 - the club that birthed Ozil, Neuer, Goretkza, Matip, Sane, Gundogan, Goretzka & Draxler to understand. We debated various issues: whether it is time to scrap 50+1? How does Schalke compete on/off the pitch with Bayern/Dortmund? Why are more Prem teams buying Bundesliga talent?
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
BEHIND THE SCENES: Commercial Director & Board Member @ Bristol Rovers, Tom Gorringe. The pandemic and Project Big Picture has accelerated the importance of clubs becoming financially sustainable. Stoke did it in Prem and Brighton and Burnley have been doing it. Tom and the directors at Rovers are not waiting on the Premier League to save the day, with a bailout, they have taken active steps and communicated a long-term sustainable strategy with their fans. A huge part of this strategy involves improving the infrastructure around to club to lead to youth and player development in a way that has worked wonders for clubs like Brentford and Southampton.Key Timestamps: 04:21: Life at Portsmouth - being the first Prem club to go into administration. 08:13: Life at Cardiff - the switch from blue to red & Vincent Tan walking into a pub in Cardiff. 14:11 Life at Brighton - best run club in the country. 17:19 Building Rovers - youth development and scouting, the effects of the pandemic, Project Big Picture, the salary cap and more.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
BEHIND THE SCENES: Fulham FC Sports Scientist, Lewis MacMillan. Fit, healthy & robust players form the foundation for success at a football club. In 2018/19 Premier League teams paid £221m to injured players and this season we have seen a 42% increase in muscular injuries. For this exclusive, Paul sat down with Fulham's 1st team Sports Scientist Lewis MacMillan to discuss a plethora of issues. From why we have seen a spike in injuries across the league to the value that young managers, like Scott Parker, see in sports science. From the return of the 5 sub-rule to ensuring that key bagsman Mitrovic is getting the right amount of sleep. If you enjoyed this episode why not check out Episode 14 with the Club Doctor @ Watford FC.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
For this bonus episode, Paul collaborated with fellow podcaster and Founder @ Fan Insights Kevin Rye. Kevin has spent the last 15 years working within the Fan Engagement space and is the architect behind the Fan Engagement Index. Listen to find out what happened when this football business podcast met up with a fan engagement podcast!
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Back on 16th November. This season we are going deeper into how clubs are dealing with the pandemic. Exclusive behind the scenes content with directors, advisors and staff at some of the biggest clubs in European football! 9 unmissable episodes out every Monday morning!
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Following on from my exclusive episode with Akin Solanke-Caulker, CEO @ The Athletic Network. I sat down with him and his protégé, Mustafa, to find out the blueprint to becoming a sports agent. This content is for any aspiring Jerry Maguires and Spencer Strasmores. I hope you learn something valuable. Remember to leave a review on Apple!
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: For the season finale, Paul sat down with Akin Solanke-Caulker, CEO @ The Athletic Network, to speak about his transition from reality TV to being the best-dressed sports agent in the world. From game-changing brand deals with Pirelli to working with ballers like Jack Butland, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw & Bakayoko. REMEMBER TO DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW & TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND!