The Football Boardroom

Christian and Henry react to the latest news in a story that has rocked English football.  They reflect on the developments of the last few days, analyse the chances of a successful City appeal and look ahead to what we can expect to happen next. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @f...

It has been described as ‘the most significant case in Premier League history’.  As damning new details emerge from the independent commission’s report into breaches of financial rules by Manchester City, Henry and Christian give their reaction to the dramatic latest twists and turns of a saga that has convulsed the English game. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch...

The dust is still settling on last week’s seismic developments around Manchester City’s rule break charges.  As turmoil, chaos and division threaten to engulf the English game, what is the best way to move forward? How do we get to a comprehensive settlement and what does that look like? And what is at stake if this can’t be reached? Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  W...

Christian and Henry give their reaction to the latest news around the Manchester City Premier League rule break charges. What next for the club? What does the process look like? And what might be going on behind the scenes? Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow u...

The international break is here and one player who was due to represent his country is JJ Gabriel. Instead, the highly-rated youngster finds himself at the centre of intense speculation around his future. Will he stay at Man Utd? What can the club do to keep him? And what does his case reveal about the wider issues around the development and movement of academy players? Henry and Christian take an...

The time has come to dive back into the mailbag and answer your questions! In this Q & A episode, Henry and Christian address the most pressing boardroom concerns of the day, including the ownership latest at Chelsea, how things could pan out for Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford and what next for West Ham’s shareholders. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube:...

Getting into the Premier League may be one of the toughest challenges in football. But once you reach sport’s Promised Land, how do you stay there? Christian and Henry swap milk and honey for transfer strategy, wages and financial regulation as they fashion a guide to Premier League survival and discuss the subsequent stages of the laddering-up process. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroo...

In the wake of another record-busting transfer window, Christian and Henry pore over the big deals and pick apart the phenomena driving the market forces. Who are the main winners and losers? What’s the recipe for a £100m deal? And why are so many of these transfers being done between Premier League clubs? Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.yout...

So a less than ideal start for Man Utd’s season after their mauling at Hull.  But, two and a half years after Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought into the club, how are things shaping up behind the scenes? What are the current fiscal and footballing priorities for United if they are going to once again challenge for the Premier League and Champions League? And what does this transfer window’s activity s...

It looks like the long-running boardroom tensions at Stamford Bridge may soon be resolved, with Clearlake Capital set to gain full control.  But why are Todd Boehly and Mark Walter in talks to sell their stakes? What are the implications for the club’s value and capital structure? And what does it mean for Chelsea going forward? Henry and Christian go west to dissect a deal that could finally...

It looks like Jeff Bezos is about to park his vans on the Anfield lawns. But will the proposed investment he is part of deliver for Liverpool? Christian and Henry get under the chassis of one of football’s deals of the century. What’s really going on? Why now? And what impact could it have going forward?  Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www....

We've finally got round to diving into the TFB mailbag for this week's Q&A!  Christian and Henry take on a host of your questions, from forcing Infantino out of FIFA to the flawed thinking around front-of-shirt sponsorship for gambling brands in the Premier League. Much more, too - is the Vinícius to Arsenal deal even real, and ten years after winning the Premier League, whatever next for Lei...

Amanda Staveley wants in at West Ham United. This bonus episode tells you everything you need to know about what’s happening at the club. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom  Learn more ab...

Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United, walking away from St James’ Park after almost five years. He won the club’s first trophy in 70 years and brought back Champions League football.  But exactly what is Howe leaving behind?    In this bonus episode, Christian Purslow and Henry Winter look at the foundations on which the Saudi project is built. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballbo...

As the dust settles on a revenue-busting World Cup, a new plan to generate even more money emerges from FIFA HQ: selling off stakes of its competitions to private investors. The proposal has sparked uproar. But what’s behind it? Where will it end? And can it be stopped?  Christian and Henry follow the money and unpick the power plays and political dimensions of a deal that could change the ga...

The British transfer record has been broken again. This time the player is Morgan Rogers and the buying club is Chelsea. What are the domino effects of the deal, not just for the Blues, but for the selling club Aston Villa and Arsenal, who missed out? Christian and Henry take a deep dive into the dynamics of an intriguing transfer and assess what it says about the clubs involved and how they do bu...

England are out of the World Cup and the footballing post-mortem is well underway.  Amidst the debate around substitutions, squad selection and man-management, Henry and Christian hone in on a key decision- the contract extension of Thomas Tuchel back in February. Was it flawed from the start? What are the consequences now? And what next for both the FA and Tuchel? Email in via: getintouch@th...

The decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card will go down as one of the most controversial in the history of the World Cup. But what does the rabbit-in-a-hat moment say about the current balance of money, power and politics in the international game? What are the long-term ramifications? Will it prove to be the ultimate FIFA own goal or can Gianni Infantino ride out the global backlash? Chri...

It’s only early July and yet the big transfer deals are flowing. And it’s not just players on the move, with new faces in numerous dugouts. These moves are increasingly being characterised by a ruthlessness in the dealings between clubs as they look to exploit the positions of others and maximise their own hand. What is behind this cutthroat cultural change? How are clubs adapting? And who are the...

Hydration breaks have become a much-maligned talking point of this World Cup, it’s very own ‘water cooler’ moment if you like.  But what are the factors at play driving these changes? How will such ‘innovations’ evolve? And will we see a knock-on impact in how the Premier League is broadcast and watched going forward? Henry and Christian talk money, power and politics in the realm of sports broadc...

Christian and Henry unpick the details of the Burnley v Everton legal case in the wake of an initial verdict in Burnley’s favour. How was the decision arrived at? What next? And what are the wide-ranging implications? The guys also cast their eyes over Spurs’ new transfer strategy and take a look at the other potential movers and shakers in the market.  Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroo...

The World Cup is underway and one man who knows what life’s like at a major tournament camp is Tom Heaton. The Manchester United goalkeeper joins Henry and Christian to take us inside an international squad on the road, as well as giving the lowdown on what it requires to be a leader at Old Trafford and how more former players can build successful careers in the boardroom. Email in via: getintouch...

Christian and Henry examine the boardroom ramifications of David Sullivan stepping down from his position as co-chair and director at West Ham. What next for the club? Will Daniel Kretinsky be looking to making his move? And what are the potential implications for West Ham’s stadium situation? Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootba...

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, Christian and Henry take a look at the challenges and opportunities presented by a tournament co-hosted by the USA. They’re joined by the only current MLS coach to have managed in the Premier League, Dean Smith, who gives his unique perspective on a range of issues, including the salary cap, why more and more Americans are investing in English football and whether...

England’s World Cup training camp has begun out in Florida, but it’s not just the players who are busy. Owners, managers and club executives are already making their moves in the transfer market. Who from Thomas Tuchel’s squad is likely to follow Anthony Gordon to pastures new? Where will they go and why? Henry, our man in America for the course of the tournament, joins Christian from hot and humi...