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State of Play 2.0 - "Talking GBE, ESC and overseas targets with Andy Watson..."

State of Play 2.0 - "Talking GBE, ESC and overseas targets with Andy Watson..."

Update: 2025-06-06
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What does Brexit have to do with Sheffield United’s next signing? Quite a lot, actually. In this episode of The Pinch, we unpack the hidden world of football visas with analyst Andy Watson, revealing how the right knowledge of GBE and ESC rules can give clubs like United a massive recruitment edge. Packed with examples, past missteps, and future targets, this one’s a must-listen for any fan who wants to know how the transfer game really works.

Timestamps:

00:03:00 – Andy Watson’s journey from maths teacher to GBE guru

00:08:30 – What GBE and ESC mean in a post-Brexit football world

00:27:00 – How Sheffield United are already using ESC slots

00:35:00 – Transfer targets for the Blades



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State of Play 2.0 - "Talking GBE, ESC and overseas targets with Andy Watson..."

State of Play 2.0 - "Talking GBE, ESC and overseas targets with Andy Watson..."

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