Claim OwnershipI Bought A Football Club - Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FC
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A real insight into the behind the scenes workings of a football Club. Stephen Cleeve bought King's Lynn Town FC in 2016 and helped take them from the Southern League to the National League. He shares with you the trials and tribulations of running a football club and gives you some thought provoking insight into the world of football.
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Craig and I discuss the role of sporting directors and data in recruitment of players. I explain why Aldershot FC would be in the dock if they tapped up Tommy Widdrington had we of been in the Premier or Football League and why the National League and King’s Lynn are going to do about it. Cover the FA’s response to the Boston crowd trouble, Ollie Scott’s probably move to Aldershot and much more.
We hear from Shannon about what life has been like at Bishop’s Stortford this season and what lessons he and they have learnt by finishing bottom of the National League North
Media magnate Simon Leslie gives his thoughts on his club and how and why the League needs to modernise. I explain why I am annoyed with AFC Wimbledon and give an update as usual on life at King’s Lynn Town FC.
A grass roots club with a difference - hear how Peter has built up a club by using Bitcoin with a little help from the Winklevoss twins!
A discussion about the trials and tribulations of running a football club with an update on all things Blue and Gold.
Discuss the financial aspects around Altrincham FC going full time, why The National League is appealing to American investors and much more. I explain why the streaming deal is not fair, cover why Chelsea loan players instead of selling and why Clearlake can’t lose. I also explain how much money King’s Lynn made in our FA Cup run but I still struggle to pronounce the word amortisation.
Phil explains how to run a sustainable club and Tonbridge Angel’s model - great insight. I cover King’s Lynn news, naming rights in the Premier League, streaming developments in the Football League and how clubs inflate profits through players sales and purchases.
We’re back after too long an absence and no better person than Neil to kick the show off with his thoughts on why Gateshead were promoted and what they are going to do to progress. I update you on life in Norfolk and everything King’s Lynn Town FC.
Great conversation with Steve Bellis who has been at Stockport County for 40 years in various roles. Lots of insight with a lot of discussion about how Stockport’s trips to China came about before they were in vogue.
A great chat with Niall about proposals put forward to regulate and make football sustainable. We discuss Gary Neville, Ollie Palmer’s move from Wimbledon to Wrexham and how the beautiful game can be improved.
Martin Thacker joins me this week and we discuss the truth behind the Tshimanga transfer, running a football club and the future. Lots of general stuff including what’s wrong with Gary Neville’s Football review.
I speak with Alex Sharp whose team Hornchurch became by beatings Notts County last week the lowest rank side ever to appear in the FA Trophy final. I explain why the No Confidence vote in the National League board is doomed to fail, why the FA should look after the FA Cup and update you on life at The Walks
Our guest today is Paul Lyon who explains how he can operate Oxford City financially without fans - a fascinating listen and I update you on all things Lynn
The interview that they all wanted - Jim Parmenter explains the whole situation with Why Dover stopped playing, all the ramifications of the National League’s various positions and stances. This podcast explains all that you need to know and answers all your questions about the current situation.
Chat with David Johnston of Darlington FC about his freedom of information act request from the DCMS, Covid fines, the future of the leagues and Darlington FC’s hopes and aspirations.
Mark Hearle returns to discuss what’s going on with The National League and how things may well pan out. We discuss the smoking gun that Darlington FC may well uncover and streaming figures at King’s Lynn
Cracking Podcast with the Chairman of Charlton - Thomas Sandgarrd - we chat about why he turned down Wigan and Sunderland, the truth behind how the previous owners ran the club, his desire one day to buy The Valley, Range Rovers and his dreams for the future.
Great interview with Stuart Fuller Chairman and Head of Football Operations at Lewes FC. We discuss the six figure sponsorship deal with Lyle and Scott and how they got it, women’s football, fan ownership and much more.
Quick summing up of this weeks major news as above and Mark Hearle comes on to run through ticketing prices, how to buy tickets and when to buy them.
James Leary reveals what went right at Marine and what went so wrong when he was at Bury FC and why the club should and could have been saved. I reveal the 3rd actor taking an ownership stake at Wrexham FC and the truth behind the project and question if the independent review committee is really truly independent now that the National League have set up to review the financial aid packages offered. Also explain the issues with ticket prices once fans are finally allowed back into the stadium.
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Really enjoyed this podcast. Keep up the great work.