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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Is the title race back on after Man City won at Liverpool?

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Does League One beckon for Leicester City and can Manchester City keep the title race going with Liverpool?

Does League One beckon for Leicester City and can Manchester City keep the title race going with Liverpool?

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6 Feb 43min

Simon Jordan vs Deontay Wilder: what was said and what’s the fallout?

Simon Jordan vs Deontay Wilder: what was said and what’s the fallout?

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The William Hill Sports Club - The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero

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5 Feb 51min

Is the quadruple on the cards for Arsenal?

Is the quadruple on the cards for Arsenal?

Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0, 4-2 on aggregate, to reach the Carabao Cup final, but are they beginning to show that they're ready to win trophies under Mikel Arteta? Simon Jordan reacted to the news that ...

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Who's on the move on transfer deadline day?

Who's on the move on transfer deadline day?

It's transfer deadline day, so which players could be on the move before the winter window shuts at 7pm? Spurs fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Man City, has that result given Thomas Frank a...

2 Feb 54min

Six years of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United

Six years of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United

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