Club Takeover

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper tell the story of probably the most-consequential football club takeover ever: When Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003. Before sportswashing was even a word and in an age when Financial Fair Play didn’t exist, we examine the background to the most-startling and unexpected deal in Premier League history. And the extraordinary impact it would make, as Chelsea splurged what was at the time an eye-watering £100m in that first summer transfer window, laying the foundations for Chelsea to become a super club that would win 18 major trophies in the Roman era. It transformed the Premier League, threatened Fergie, ruined the latter years of Arsene Wenger’s career, caused UEFA to dream up new FFP rules to curb them and paved the way for the era of nation state investors at Manchester City, Paris St Germain and Newcastle United. It Was What it Was goes back to that stunning summer which changed the game and debates whether football was ever the same after the Roman Conquest. Please subscribe to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planet FPL Correspondent Mini-League Winner Sean Norton joins James to kick off Day 2 of Correspondent Week by discussing all things Everton including interest in their FPL assets, particularly the defensive one's. The Toffees go into this season having had two attempted club Takeovers collapse and it's to be their final campaign at Goodison Park. What would constitute making their final season at their current home a success? Does it need to be more than just survival? There will be interest in Everton defensive assets but Jordan Pickford, Jarrod Branthwaite and James Tarkowski are now 5.0. Should managers look at a 4.5 alternative for coverage? Plus, there's discussion on Everton's new signings and whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin can be relied upon to lead the line on a consistent basis. Follow Sean on on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spirit_blues Next on Correspondent Week: ep.6 Manchester United with Gary Robinson For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109354364 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #CorrespondentWeek #Everton #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four weeks on from being hit with a record Premier league points deduction, Everton's fighting spirit is undeniable... After four wins on the bounce, the Toffees already clear of the drop-zone - and in fact - if their appeal was successful they'd be firmly in the race for European football. So how has Sean Dyche masterminded their escape, and with a takeover and the January transfer window looming - are they out of trouble just yet? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Jacob Whitehead and Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland to discuss. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the return of Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and Bournemouth fan Neil Grover to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of the return of Premier League Football. It's 5 league games without a win for Chelsea, is Graham Potter already under pressure from Blues fans? Can they get themselves back in contention for the top 4? And with a trip to Nottingham Forest and a Double gameweek following the visit of Bournemouth who are the best Chelsea assets for FPL managers? Will it simply come down to who's fit for selection? While for Bournemouth a club takeover is still 'imminent' and Gary O'Neil has been appointed manager permanently, but is it underwhelming for Cherries fan following links with Marcelo Bielsa? Bournemouth too have some appealing enablers for FPL managers but do Fulham's fixtures mean they'll be overlooked? Follow Gary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phantomantle Follow Neil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFCBNG On Friday: James returns with the Breakfast Stream at the slightly later time of 11am GMT with an audio version to be posted shortly after. And on Patreon today it's Money In Football: The Resignation of Juventus' Board ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? On Planet FPL Patreon, December is FREE for existing Patrons! And in January all Patrons will be boosted to the next tier level. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suj & James are joined by new Chelsea correspondent Gary Mantle to discuss The Blues FPL assets and hopes for the new season... but not all is well following the heavy pre-season defeat to Arsenal. Thomas Tuchel is not happy, there's an investigation into why and the learnings are that Chelsea need but are struggling to make new signings. All the FPL assets of interest are discussed including Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling. Plus, back three expected, likely starting line-up, the interesting home and away fixtures quirk and the club takeover Follow Gary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phantomantle Coming up tomorrow Planet FPL - Correspondent Week episodes 13-15: Leicester with @AaronLagor, West Ham with @Fpl_SkyAddict & Brighton with @FPLSeagull Join our Planet FPL Mini League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/yw6ree Patrons can find information on their mini leagues this season via this post https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-mini-69251447 You can also join our Sky Fantasy Football Mini League. The Pin required is 8475785 ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Our Patreon content in July features over 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier. Today's content features the Patreon Quiz Final Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #CorrespondentWeek #FPL #Chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's England and Spurs reporter Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on a historically bad evening for Gareth Southgate's England against Hungary - Is his relationship with the supporters now broken? David Ornstein is on hand for a mid-week transfer window round-up with Kalvin Phillips to Manchester City, Man United's offer to free-agent Christian Eriksen and Spurs' surprisingly ambitious approach to the market, all on the agenda - Could Conte's Tottenham actually be the biggest threat to both Liverpool and City next season? Plus, Everton writer Greg O'Keeffe details how a consortium led by former United and Chelsea Chief Executive, Peter Kenyon, have proposed a shock takeover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens survey the footballing landscape over the continent known as Europe. Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG edge tantalisingly close to claiming their respective titles. Christoph Biermann reflects on a mixed week in Europe for Nagelsmann’s champions elect and of course Eintracht Frankfurt in the Camp Nou. Resurgent Roma are flying the flag for Italy in Europe under Jose Mourinho while Milan could be on the verge of a billion Euro takeover. There are big wins for PSG and Lyon domestically but the fans remain unhappy and continue to protest. Michiel Jongsma tells us about the Dutch Cup final where PSV beat Ajax, who are in a precarious position as they prepare for life after ten Hag. Plus Gerard Pique’s controversial role in the Spanish Super Cup moving to Saudi Arabia. And Karim the Dream is catching. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03m 00s) • PART 2: Sevilla 2-3 Real Madrid and Barca out of the Europa League (06m 00s) • PART 3a: Christoph Biermann on Frankfurt, Dortmund and Bayern (15m 00s) • PART 3b: The Gerard Pique controversy (33m 00s) • PART 4: Resurgent Roma and a Milan takeover? (38m 00s) • PART 5: PSV beat Ajax in the Dutch Cup final, with Michiel Jongsma (51m 00s) • PART 6: PSG and Lyon protests (58m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Matt Slater take a trip north of the border as they are joined by Hibs owner Ron Gordon, who has a fascinating story. Arriving in Edinburgh via a life that started in Peru, passed through Laos with the CIA, before becoming a successful media entrepreneur in the US, he joins us with insight into why he bought the club, the challenges of trying to compete with Celtic and Rangers and his thoughts on the growth potential for Scottish football as a whole. We're also joined by the Rochdale chairman Simon Gauge after a tumultuous few months that has seen the club trying to fend off a hostile takeover by two businessmen, but with the takeover having fallen apart we get an update into exactly what went on and have a wider discussion about the threats many EFL clubs face from potential new owners and the challenges the EFL has in trying to adequately assess the suitability of anyone wanting to buy a football club. And staying with the subject of ownership wrangles, Swindon Town have also been the subjected of a protracted row over who owns the club so we speak to newly appointed CEO Rob Angus for the latest and get some insight into what it's like to go from working in banking to all of a sudden being charged with running a League Two football club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 1 of Planet FPL's Correspondent Week concludes with Simon Bibby joining Suj & James to discuss all things about Si's club Newcastle United. Is it a case of Callum Wilson or nothing from an FPL perspective? The case is made for Newcastle's talisman and a there's a warning that his consistency shouldn't neccessary be overlooked. There's frustration about the classification of some of the FPL assets but there could be some cheap enablers who appeal (The Sports Direct bench!), but there is an ongoing Goalkeeper crisis to be conscious of. And the proposed Takeover of the club will drag on until at least 2022 and Steve Bruce looks set to stay as manager. Si gives his opinion on why it's likely to be same old, same old for his club this season... but should we be taking more note of their brilliant and almost unnoticed end of season form...? You can follow Si on Twitter https://twitter.com/fpl_fitballer Coming up next on Correspondent Week - Burnley with @TurfyTopper ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with a brand new episode of On The Continent, here to try and plot a path through football’s volatile calendar so you don’t have to! As the Champions League and Europa League campaigns may well be resumed in August, we look at the resulting implications for Europe’s various leagues and their quest to finish their respective seasons. There is some promising news coming out of Germany as games may well resume in May, albeit behind closed doors. Elsewhere, AS Roma are still trying to finalise plans for the Friedkin Group takeover, while we assess Monaco's perilous financial state. We also speak to Preben Rokkjaer, Head of Marketing at Danish side FC Midtjylland, who gives us some more details about their new drive-in football idea that will help fans watch their march to the Superliga title! Fancy getting in touch? We are now releasing episodes of the Mailbag exclusively to Patreon! Email us at [email protected] and visit patreon.com/footballrambledaily to get involved! You can also find an extended cut of our interview with Preben in this week's episode of 'Ramble On', available this Sunday. **Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!* The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.