Are footballers just commodities?

Are footballers just commodities?

Crystal Palace were the most active side on transfer deadline day; as they signed Jørgen Strand Larsen, eventually kept Jean-Philippe Mateta, and saw a move for Dwight McNeil collapse... but after McNeil's partner took to social media to criticise the deal's breakdown, which impacted his mental health, are footballers just people in business deals? Spurs captain Cristian Romero has spoken out against the club's board - again - but what does he hope to achieve? Sunderland thrashed Burnley 3-0, but why is one promoted side excelling where another is struggling? And after FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments that the ban on Russia "has not achieved anything", is it time for sport to open its doors again to Vladimir Putin? Plus, Wasserman’s Global Head of Boxing, Kalle Sauerland, was in the studio, and Celtic's interim manager, Martin O’Neill, discussed his side’s transfer business and current form.



  • Hosts: Jim White and Simon Jordan
  • Podcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

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Was Hannah Dingley's interim Forest Green appointment a publicity stunt?

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Is it time for Maguire to let go of his Manchester United dream?

Is it time for Maguire to let go of his Manchester United dream?

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Lee Carsley's first interview since winning the EUROs

Lee Carsley's first interview since winning the EUROs

Sam Matterface and Alex Crook chat about the latest developments involving Jordan Henderson and his potential move to Saudi Arabia. They also speak exclusively to England under-21s boss Lee Carsley fo...

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Dele Alli reveals his struggles

Dele Alli reveals his struggles

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Could Pogba make a Premier League return?

Could Pogba make a Premier League return?

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12 Jul 202326min

Simon responds to 'nonsense' AJ claims

Simon responds to 'nonsense' AJ claims

Sam Matterface and Simon react to Ange Postecoglou's comments about Harry Kane and discuss whether he will stay at Tottenham. Sam takes aim at Wimbledon's explanation for why play on centre court only...

11 Jul 202326min

England victorious in the U21 European Championship

England victorious in the U21 European Championship

Sam Matterface and Simon Jordan reflected on success for England in an international football tournament as the men's U21's won the European Championship for the first time in nearly 40 years. Former ...

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United's takeover, Poch's Chelsea and Arsenal's mentality

United's takeover, Poch's Chelsea and Arsenal's mentality

Sam Matterface and Simon discuss the latest with Manchester United's takeover and ask whether it will ever be completed. They also chat about the impact Mauricio Pochettino could have at Chelsea and q...

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