{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/648ae58b4abad20011065e56/6a33fb8cf1ca90f5870920f5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Oliver Gage - Inside The New Southend United","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/648ae58b4abad20011065e56/1781791239476-87911f5b-d457-448c-93e8-c005efe3a817.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on The Custard Splat, we sit down with Southend United Director of Football Oliver Gage.</p><p><br></p><p>With a new era underway at Roots Hall, we go behind the scenes to understand what a Director of Football actually does, why Southend's football structure has changed and how key decisions are made at the club.</p><p><br></p><p>Oliver discusses his journey into football, the recruitment process, the appointment of Kieron Dyer as Head Coach and the long-term vision for Southend United both on and off the pitch.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever wondered how a modern football club operates behind the scenes, this is the episode for you.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Custard Splat "}