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On Another Planet with Emma Jones and Robbie Savage
What is it like to be a Director of football at a professional football club? We see players and managers week in week out, but what really goes on in those boardrooms? How do they make the decisions that affect everything at the club, from which players to bring in, to what next season's shirt looks like, and how much to charge for season tickets. This is ‘On Another Planet’ where Former Premier League player and Welsh international Robbie Savage finds himself facing these challenges everyday as Director of Football at Macclesfield Town (it really is another planet). He'll share his insigh...
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Episodes
'We are the Leeds of non-League football' 21.05.2024 36:57
As Manchester City claim their fourth title in a row, Emma, Robbie & Fraser look at what it is that makes them so successful, and what Arsenal and other teams can do to try and stop the juggernaut they've become. Meanwhile, Robbie presents his awards of the season, while Emma finds herself increasingly nervous as her beloved Leeds are just 90 minutes away from returning to the top flight. Follow u...
'I'm not bringing players into the club just for money' 17.05.2024 35:51
Emma and Robbie are joined again by Fraser Fletcher as they preview the final weekend in the Premier League and discuss the impending vote on VAR. Plus, having failed to go up through the playoffs, Macclesfield are rebuilding their squad and finding agents demanding more from them than they can afford. Follow us on social media and submit your questions: X: @planetsportbet IG: @planetsportbet Ente...
'You have to go again. For the families. For the kids wearing the shirt.' 08.05.2024 33:56
In the end, the Silkmen were unable to overcome Marine and now face another season battling to get promoted. Recorded the morning after the defeat, a distraught Robbie has no time to sulk as his work continues. But what impact does it all have on the club to have come so close and miss out? Then we turn our attention to the mixed fortunes of Robbies former teams, before heading to Scotland as nerv...
'I walked out, got in my car and put the music on full volume' 03.05.2024 42:14
The Silkmen have got to the playoff final, but Robbie's nerves got the better of him and he found himself unable to watch the closing stages of the game against Worksop. With everything coming down to 90 minutes on bank holiday Monday, will he be able to watch it unfold without any ability to influence events on the pitch? Then in the second part along with Fraser Fletcher, they discuss the sugges...
'This is the time everyone earns their money' 23.04.2024 39:52
The Silkmen have secured second place and now wait to find out who they will face in the promotion play-offs, but will all the nerves be too much for Robbie? And with a couple more league fixtures to go first, do they rest key players? Or maintain momentum, keeping them match fit, and in doing so risk injury? In the second part, Fraser Fletcher (@FrazFletcher) joins them to discuss that Nottingham...
'I never realised as a player, what the fans have to do' 09.04.2024 45:41
It's been a mixed bag at Macc in the last 7 days with the women's team winning their league, while the men bowed out of the FA Trophy at the semi-final. And with the weather beginning to disrupt more and more matches, the club could find themselves having to play games every few days and then straight into the play-offs. And Robbie reveals he will not be able to handle the stress and watch the gam...
'This could be the biggest week in the club's history' 02.04.2024 35:09
On the back of a big home crowd against FC United, Robbie breaks down how the match day earnings can really make the difference to a club at this level. And with an FA Trophy semi-final just days away, games are coming thick and fast as the Silkmen also keep up the pressure on securing a vital playoff place. In the second part, Harry Watkinson (@HJWatkinson) joins them to discuss the jeopardy Ever...
'The more success the club has... the more money it costs' 26.03.2024 36:05
How much money do you need to buy a football club? And how much does it cost just to keep the lights on? Find out the answer to these and many more questions as Robbie and Emma are joined by football club owner, Rob Smethurst in a very open and honest interview. In the second part, journalist Seb Sternik (@seb_sternik) steps in to preview the big showdown between Wales and Poland, and to talk abou...
'The manager's walked in!' 19.03.2024 24:32
With the Silkmen losing their first game under the new manager at the weekend, and things getting very tight around the playoff places, Robbie is feeling the pressure. With injuries and suspensions starting to take their toll on the squad, and the budget already stretched he tells Emma how he is navigating his way through this tricky time to give the team the best possible chance of gaining promot...
'I'm edging towards Wembley' 12.03.2024 27:21
With the Silkmen just 90 minutes away from Wembley, Robbie has got cup fever and is dreaming with the fans. Plus hear what happened when Love Island descended on Macclesfield, and listen as Mr Savage turns into Mr Sage Wisdom and tackles another of your dilemmas. In the second part, Emma and Robbie are joined by Football 365 journalist and Spurs fan Dave Tickner (@tickerscricket) to discuss a cont...
'We all win together. We all lose together.' 05.03.2024 33:59
With a new management team off and running for the Silkmen, Emma wants to know where and how you draw a line between the coaching staff and the Director of Football, and build an identity along the way. Then Sarah Winterburn joins them in the second half where no punches are pulled regarding Manchester United, while Liverpool once again find a way to hold onto that top spot. Finally, following las...
'Big shoes to fill' 27.02.2024 34:18
Robbie and Emma are joined by Macclesfield owner Rob Smethurst who explains the challenge of finding a new manager in just two days. Then TeamTalk editor James Marshment joins them to look back at a memorable day for Klopp's kids, and some of the big games from the weekend. Plus a message from Dave reveals a softer side to Robbie... It's all in the latest episode of On Another Planet. Follow us on...
'We've got a pool table in the boardroom" 20.02.2024 35:47
On the back of a big win that puts them in the play-off places, Robbie is on the hunt for players to boost Macclesfield's promotion challenge. With the transfer deadline just a few weeks away, could a certain Love Islander be in the frame? And after Harry Styles was spotted at Luton this weekend, Robbie reveals the celebrities that have been to watch the Silkmen, and how Emma's Grandad has had fir...
"I'd be walking out with the fans" 13.02.2024 34:18
With Macclesfield through to the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy, Robbie is dreaming of white suits for the team, but it may have to stay a dream as he reveals just how much a cup run can cost a club. And with one eye on the playoffs he's having conversations with agents as he looks to add some more experience to the squad. Sarah Winterburn from Football 365 joins them to review the big stories fr...
'I would sacrifice everything to get promoted' 06.02.2024 29:24
Robbie recounts the story of how he became a Director of Football, and along with it the challenges, doubts and pressures he's encountered over the last few years. Looking ahead, the Silkmen play in the fifth round of the FA Trophy, but would they swap the road to Wembley for promotion? With just 2 points between the top three, TeamTalk Editor James Marshment pops in to review the big stories from...
On Another Planet with Emma Jones and Robbie Savage. Coming soon! 22.01.2024 1:04
What is it like to be a Director of football at a professional football club? We see players and managers week in week out, but what really goes on in those boardrooms? How do they make the decisions that affect everything at the club, from which players to bring in, to what next season's shirt looks like, and how much to charge for season tickets. This is ‘On Another Planet’ where Former Premi...
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