The Football Boardroom

Mid-table heading into the final block of the Premier League season, it’s fair to say things haven’t quite gone as planned for Newcastle or Eddie Howe this season. But why not? As the fifth anniversary of the PIF takeover looms large, Christian Purslow and Henry Winter look under the bonnet at Newcastle to examine the impact of FFP, the role and future of the manager, and why some big decisions ju...

Henry Winter and Christian Purslow react to the latest Premier League managerial departure after Evangelos Marinakis called time on Sean Dyche’s tenure. One manager who is sticking around for a bit longer is Thomas Tuchel at England. They give their verdict on the FA’s decision to extend his contract ahead of the World Cup. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: htt...

Was Thomas Frank always on borrowed time at Tottenham? And where do Spurs go from here? In this bonus episode, Christian Purslow and Henry Winter dive into the breaking news around Frank’s departure and examine what comes next to arrest the decline. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @football...

On the face of it, the transfer window might have appeared relatively uneventful - but dig into the weeds and you find all kinds of juicy stuff. How much did Raheem Sterling’s exit end up costing Chelsea? And what is behind the evolution and ever-increasing intricacy of loan deals in football? Christian Purslow and Henry Winter put a different lens on the January window and focus on three differen...

What does Marc Guéhi’s move to the Etihad tell us about the current positions of Man City, Liverpool and Crystal Palace? In this bonus episode of the new podcast The Football Boardroom, Christian Purslow and Henry Winter delve into the far-reaching impacts of the Guéhi transfer. They dissect the timing, cost and wider implications for a host of clubs and the league itself- shining a light on the w...

What do Man Utd do next? And which factors will decide whether Michael Carrick lands the job? A fast start has done wonders for Carrick, but is he the right man to lead long-term?  In the first episode of the brand new podcast The Football Boardroom, Christian Purslow and Henry Winter hone in on the appointment that Manchester United simply cannot get wrong.  If Carrick stumbles, what are the pros...

Former Premier League executive Christian Purslow has run three of the biggest clubs in the country: CEO at Liverpool and Aston Villa, managing director at Chelsea. Henry Winter is a pillar of British football journalism who has spent decades chasing the stories that matter, the ones often hidden behind boardroom doors. Now, he doesn't need to knock. He's got an access-all-areas pass. Money. Power...