Episode 41 with Neil Pinkerton Chairman of National League Gateshead

We hear from Shannon about what life has been like at Bishop’s Stortford this season and what lessons he and they have learnt by finishing bottom of the National League North

Media magnate Simon Leslie gives his thoughts on his club and how and why the League needs to modernise. I explain why I am annoyed with AFC Wimbledon and give an update as usual on life at King’s Lynn Town FC.

A grass roots club with a difference - hear how Peter has built up a club by using Bitcoin with a little help from the Winklevoss twins!

A discussion about the trials and tribulations of running a football club with an update on all things Blue and Gold.

Craig and I discuss the role of sporting directors and data in recruitment of players. I explain why Aldershot FC would be in the dock if they tapped up Tommy Widdrington had we of been in the Premier or Football League and why the National League and King’s Lynn are going to do about it. Cover the FA’s response to the Boston crowd trouble, Ollie Scott’s probably move to Aldershot and much more.

Discuss the financial aspects around Altrincham FC going full time, why The National League is appealing to American investors and much more. I explain why the streaming deal is not fair, cover why Chelsea loan players instead of selling and why Clearlake can’t lose. I also explain how much money King’s Lynn made in our FA Cup run but I still struggle to pronounce the word amortisation.

Phil explains how to run a sustainable club and Tonbridge Angel’s model - great insight. I cover King’s Lynn news, naming rights in the Premier League, streaming developments in the Football League and how clubs inflate profits through players sales and purchases.

We’re back after too long an absence and no better person than Neil to kick the show off with his thoughts on why Gateshead were promoted and what they are going to do to progress. I update you on life in Norfolk and everything King’s Lynn Town FC.

Great conversation with Steve Bellis who has been at Stockport County for 40 years in various roles. Lots of insight with a lot of discussion about how Stockport’s trips to China came about before they were in vogue.

A great chat with Niall about proposals put forward to regulate and make football sustainable. We discuss Gary Neville, Ollie Palmer’s move from Wimbledon to Wrexham and how the beautiful game can be improved.