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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Leicester’s Reprieve

Leicester’s Reprieve

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy discuss Leicester's successful appeal to avoid a points deduction, Koeman's decision to end Bergwijn's international career and the growing impact of the Saudi...

4 Sep 202442min

Countdown to Joshua vs. Dubois with Eddie Hearn

Countdown to Joshua vs. Dubois with Eddie Hearn

Jim White and Simon Jordan are joined in the studio by top boxing promoter Eddie Hearn as the countdown to Joshua vs. Dubois at Wembley heats up. They also delve into Erik Ten Hag's future at Manchest...

3 Sep 202454min

Salah's Future, Celtic's Old Firm Triumph & Turki Alalshikh Exclusive

Salah's Future, Celtic's Old Firm Triumph & Turki Alalshikh Exclusive

Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by former Liverpool captain and manager Graeme Souness after his old side trounced Manchester United 3-0. Much of their discussion centred around Mo Salah's futu...

2 Sep 202455min

Lee Carsley makes a statement

Lee Carsley makes a statement

Jim White and Simon Jordan were joined by Martin Kewon as Lee Carsley selected his first England squad as interim-manager. Is it a case of evolution rather than revolution? Meanwhile, there's a couple...

30 Aug 202441min

League Cup Fury

League Cup Fury

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss the League Cup seeding system. Does it compromise the competition's integrity? Plus, Raheem Sterling faces an ultimatum from Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca. Is it fair f...

29 Aug 202447min

Sterling-Sancho, English Quotas & Cocaine Horses

Sterling-Sancho, English Quotas & Cocaine Horses

Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy discuss Manchester United and Chelsea‘s potential Sterling-Sancho swap, but who benefits more? Wolves haven’t fielded an English player in their first two Prem...

28 Aug 202442min

Oasis Reunited, Everton turmoil & Man United DNA.

Oasis Reunited, Everton turmoil & Man United DNA.

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Oasis reuniting. Jim spoke to the man who discovered them, Alan McGee. Everton’s rocky start raises questions: Is harsh criticism just part of the job for footballers?...

27 Aug 202448min

Tributes To Sven & Slot’s 1st Win At Anfield

Tributes To Sven & Slot’s 1st Win At Anfield

Sam Matterface and Alex Crook pay tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson, England's first foreign manager, who has died aged 76 following a battle with cancer. They also look back at Chelsea thrashing Wolves ...

26 Aug 202456min

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