How To Buy A Football Club

United's season is over on the pitch, but will that speed up the takeover process? Sally, Simon and Faisal are joined by Andy Mitten of the United We Stand fanzine to discuss who the fans want to be the new owner. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episod...

And what impact could securing Champions League football have on the bids? Football finance expert, Kieran Maguire, discusses how a place in Europe's elite competition helps United's finances. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Je...

Polly Bancroft says the women’s team is of "increasing importance" at the club. Simon Stone and Polly Bancroft talk about the club's quick rise to success, the possibility of playing more home matches at Old Trafford next season, and - importantly for this pod - Avram Glazer's appearance at Wembley for the Women’s FA Cup final. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Fai...

Faisal, Sally and Simon discuss the latest twist in the battle to take over Manchester United. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuy...

The BBC's Nick Robinson joins Faisal Islam to chat about the politics and economics surrounding the potential takeover of Manchester United. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message...

PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins and Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

... against the Glazer ownership. Sally, Faisal and Simon get together after Sunday's game against Villa to chat about the fans' protest against the Glazer ownership, and the latest after the third round of bidding. Featuring conversations with commentator and Derby County footballer, Curtis Davies, and well-known Man U fan, Pete Boyle. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The po...

One of the most talked about football takeovers in Premier League history. Eighteen months on from the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle United, it's still on the minds of fans and football executives. Sally and Simon talk it through with The Athletic's Adam Crafton. And Newcastle fans Callum and Charlotte (from the Newcastle United supporters trust) tell us what it's been like being a fa...

Who are they and why could they be interested in buying a stake in the club? Faisal and Simon talk it all through... PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: - Send us a m...

How could the takeover impact United Women? Sally and Simon are joined by Women’s Super League presenter Kelly Somers and England legend, Hope Powell, to discuss the women’s team, how they are doing on the pitch and what lies ahead for the club. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner...

In this exclusive interview, the Finnish entrepreneur says he has NOT withdrawn his bid! Thomas Zilliacus talks to the BBC's Simon Stone about everything that's been going on with hiss bid to buy Manchester United. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior...

It looks like the Glazer family have opted to extend the process. The BBC's Sally Nugent and Simon Stone have the latest reaction, with help from The Athletic's Adam Crafton. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The technical producer was Johnny Hall. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senio...

And what could the Premier League's new club ownership rules mean for Sheikh Jassim? Our Simon Stone is joined by Jamie Jackson, the Manchester United correspondent for The Guardian and The Observer. Also, Simon takes a trip to FC United of Manchester, the club formed in 2005 by fans who were unhappy with the Glazers' takeover of Manchester United. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Je...

Who is the Finnish businessman who wants to buy Manchester United? Finnish sports reporter, Janne Ovio, joins Sally, Simon and Faisal to go through it all. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. CLIP CREDITS: The United Stand...

Sally and Simon talk through the deadline day that never was... PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Ben Carter with Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480 - Ema...

Sally and Faisal talk to three fans about the latest developments at Old Trafford. What are their views on the two main bidders? Do fans really care about sportswashing? And do they think the Glazers really want to sell? GUESTS: Jay Motty, from the Stretford Paddock podcast Kirsty Shelts, a presenter on MUTV Natalie Burrell, from the Only One Utd podcast PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by B...

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim’s representatives have been in Manchester. Sally, Faisal and Simon talk through a busy couple of days at Old Trafford. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Ben Carter with Maia Lowerson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bon...

What do a US hedge fund want with a football club? Sally, Faisal and Simon talk to Josh Noble, sports editor at The Financial Times, about Elliott Management. Plus we answer more of your questions on all things related to the proposed sale of the club. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Ben Carter with Maia Lowerson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Li...

One of Britain’s wealthiest men, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, wants to buy Manchester United. BBC News sports editor, Dan Roan tells us all about the billionaire's business interests, ventures into other sports, and how his bid differs to that of his main rival, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. And we also get the fans view from Beth Tucker, a presenter on the Man Utd fan channel, The United Stand. PRODUCT...

The proposed sale of Manchester United appears a step closer. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are reportedly through to the second phase of the process. What does that actually mean? Football finance expert, Kieran Maguire, is on hand to explain all. And Simon catches up with former United midfield legend, Nicky Butt, who gives his thoughts on the current owners, a potential...

Why does Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani want to buy United? Some people question his motivations (including his own ex-prime minister dad) but the Qatari banker and United fan still seems committed to becoming their next owner. Sally Nugent, Faisal Islam and Simon Stone are joined by The Athletic reporter, Adam Crafton, to profile Sheikh Jassim and try to trace where his money could be coming fr...

Who are Manchester United's mysterious owners? They're rarely interviewed, barely at the club, and spend most of their time in Tampa, but Sally Nugent, Faisal Islam and Simon Stone are determined to find out everything they can about the Glazer family. Joined by Chris Blackhurst – author of the upcoming book ‘The World’s Biggest Cash Machine: How the Glazers Made Billions from Manchester United’ –...

The very latest in battle to buy Manchester United. The first episode of this brand new podcast brings us up to speed on the debate over the future one of the biggest clubs in the world and explains why it’s about economics as much as football. We’ll ask what the ongoing sale says about who owns Britain and whether you have to be mad to want to buy a football club. And we get to know our presenter...

What happens when football meets money? BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport's Simon Stone follow the sale of Manchester United. In this new podcast, our crack team will dive deep into the battle to buy one of the biggest clubs in the world. We’ll be talking politics, debt, global economics, geopolitical rivalries, what it means for the community, and of co...