The Football Boardroom

Podcast by 1071 Media

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About The Football Boardroom

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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32 episodes

Will FIFA’s red card gamble backfire? | The Football Boardroom

The 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: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk [getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Yesterday - 34 min

Why Premier League boardrooms have become so ruthless | The Football Boardroom

It’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: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk [getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

2 Jul 2026 - 47 min

Will this World Cup change the way we watch football? | The Football Boardroom

Hydration 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: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk [getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

25 Jun 2026 - 39 min

What does the Burnley v Everton legal verdict mean for football? | The Football Boardroom

Christian 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: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk [getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

19 Jun 2026 - 21 min

Tom Heaton | The Football Boardroom

The 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: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk [getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

15 Jun 2026 - 36 min

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