Agent Influence

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? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herc talks Lionel Messi to MLS's Inter Miami, a signing that has the power to reshape soccer in this country. Plus, a conversation with super agent Lyle York, a former US U-20 star who has risen to become one of the most powerful agents in the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the January transfer window open Suj & James discuss the role of agents in football, how they represent their players and concerns about the amount of money that leaves football & is paid to agents with Premier League clubs paying over £260million in 2019-20. Are agents good for the game? Do they really act in the best interest of their clients? Plus, discussion on contract negotiations, super agents, commercial rights and suspicious transfers & more... ____________________________________________ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Web: www.planetfpl.com Twitter: @PlanetFPLPod (James) / @sujanshah (Suj) Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlanetFPL Instagram: @planetfpl You Tube: www.youtube.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices