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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Simon & Souness: "He's Better Than Pep!" | Klopp Special

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Moyes On Borrowed Time… Manchester United Still In The ‘Wilderness?’

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This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.This week we are joined by one of the most successful rugby coaches of t...

10 Feb 202447min

Two blues and you're off!

Two blues and you're off!

Sam Matterface, Simon Jordan and Martin Keown discussed the possibility of football introducing a blue card for dissent and tactical fouls and ask why the pro game is so resistant to change. Meanwhile...

9 Feb 202435min

Is the gloom lifting over Stamford Bridge?

Is the gloom lifting over Stamford Bridge?

Jim White and Simon Jordan looked back at Chelsea's win over Aston Villa last night and asked where Mauricio Pochettino would be without the cups this season. Meanwhile, Ivan Toney is almost certainly...

8 Feb 202439min

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Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy discuss the pressure on Pochettino at Chelsea and how FFP will affect them. A look at Sir Jim Ratcliffe's stadium plans for Manchester United and IFAB’s latest...

7 Feb 202436min

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Should rugby be banned in schools?

Jim White & Simon Jordan discuss Rugby in Schools after researchers say it should be banned for under 18’s. Plus a great night of British Boxing saw Joshua Buatsi beat Dan Azeez on points in their WBA...

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