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The esk podcasts

Podcasts that don't fit into my regular Talking the Blues and Everton Business Matters. Usually with guests.
Latest Episode6/1/2021

Fair Game - independent regulation and the role of fans with Niall Couper

This evening I am joined by Niall Couper a director of Fair Game and one of the original founders of AFCWimbledon. Fair Game is an organisation set up to represent a growing band of football clubs striving to change the game for good.In the podcast we explore who Fair Game are, and their objectives. We look at independent regulation as the enabler to improve the whole game from grassroots all the way to the Premier League promoting sustainability, fairness and success.Importantly we look at the fan lead review chaired by Tracey Crouch MP and we look at how fans can involve themselves in the process.Fair Game can be found at Fair Game (fairgameuk.org) and on TwitterNiall can be found on Twitter
6/1/2021

Fair Game - independent regulation and the role of fans with Niall Couper

This evening I am joined by Niall Couper a director of Fair Game and one of the original founders of AFCWimbledon. Fair Game is an organisation set up to represent a growing band of football clubs striving to change the game for good.In the podcast we explore who Fair Game are, and their objectives. We look at independent regulation as the enabler to improve the whole game from grassroots all the way to the Premier League promoting sustainability, fairness and success.Importantly we look at the fan lead review chaired by Tracey Crouch MP and we look at how fans can involve themselves in the process.Fair Game can be found at Fair Game (fairgameuk.org) and on TwitterNiall can be found on Twitter
5/27/2021

The Everton 2020/21 season review, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

I get together with Rodger Armstrong and journalist Paul Brown to review the 2020/21 season from an Evertonian's perspective. Rodger and Paul give their insights into "clear progress", Carlo's performance, the squad's performance, before looking at the options open to Ancelotti as he attempts to increase the quality of the playing squad whilst moving several players on.As ever with Rodger and Paul, an interesting, engaging and thoughtful discussion on the club we loveThanks for listening and your support as ever
5/10/2021

Extract from Talking the Blues, UEFA, Regulation, Reform and fan representation

On the 9th May episode of Talking the Blues we got into the conversation surrounding UEFA, the treatment of the twelve miscreants and then a wider conversation on governance, regulation and fan involvement.I've taken that conversation and made it available on this channel for a wider audience. I hope you enjoy it
3/10/2021

With Paul Brown, Carlo Ancelotti and other tales

Today I am joined by football journalist and Evertonian, Paul Brown to have a chat about Carlo Ancelotti. Paul had the good fortune of reporting on Carlo's time at Chelsea so shares his experiences of a man who is demonstrating the effectiveness of quiet leadership at Everton.There are some great stories regaled by Paul, thanks Paul for a very enjoyable hour.There's a reference to a Financial Times feature, Lunch with the FT: Carlo Ancelotti which can be foundhereThanks for listening!Image copywright James Ferguson
2/17/2021

With Dr Gary James

Today, I am joined by Dr Gary James, academic, historian, Manchester City supporter and writer of several books including Joe Mercer's biography Football with a smile.We cover a lot of ground, compare City's history and the common threads that run through both blue clubs in the great North West cities of Liverpool and Manchester, before getting into some great tales about Joe Mercer, beloved of Everton, Arsenal and Manchester City fans plus many neutral fans for sure.Thanks to Gary for a really enjoyable talk. Gary can be found on Twitter here and his website brimming with content https://gjfootballarchive.com/. His website also includes links to the book, Joe Mercer OBE, Football with a smile .Thanks for listening!
2/4/2021

With Adam Pope and Rodger Armstrong, Leeds United and Everton

Season 1, Ep. 11
Today, I am joined by Rodger Armstrong and BBC Leeds Adam Pope. Adam, born on Merseyside and as you will discover a life long Blue.We spend a good hour chatting about the modern Leeds, Bielsa, their owners Andrea Radrizzani and the guys behind the San Francisco 49ers. We look at last night's game and Adam gives his assessment of the Everton side compared to other teams that have visited Elland Road this season.We finish with a marvellous tale involving a young Adam and a certain former Everton centre-forward.Thanks for listening!
11/20/2020

Covid-19 The return of football fans

Season 1, Ep. 10
Today I am joined by Dr Dan Parnell, Kieran Maguire and Dr Rob Wilson to discuss their recently published paper "Covid-19 the return of football fans" presenting the case that spectators are key to the survival of football clubs and that the United Kingdom Government must reverse their decision to not let spectators return.In a wide ranging discussion we reach some firm conclusions on the running of the game, the Government's response and the impasse that exists. Sadly, as a result,the game suffers, the clubs suffer and of course, fans - the most important stakeholders in football are left in the wilderness.Thanks for listening and comments most welcome!