How Clubs Replace Their Superstar Players

James Allcott sits down to discuss the cost of promotion to and relegation from the Premier League. Joining him is English Football League expert Ali Maxwell from ‘Not the Top 20 Podcast.’ The duo discuss what the season may hold for the newly promoted teams, and how much money you really have to spend to survive in the Premier League. And of course, what the season will hold for the relegated teams: Southampton, Leicester, and Leeds. Host: James Allcott Guest: Ali Maxwell Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Aug 20231h 34min

James Allcott welcomes back Hugh Woozencroft to discuss the game-changing ripple effects from the Saudi Pro League and why it may benefit some Premier League clubs while also dooming others. Will Mbappe make the move, and will that elevate the league for decades to come? What will the Jordan Henderson transfer mean? And of course, what have we learned from preseason so far? Host: James Allcott Guest: Hugh Woozencroft Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Juli 20231h 43min

James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) and the returning Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to shine a light on the unearthed gems from the England under-21 squad and what the ripple effects will be from their historic continental triumph. Who are the players that will now look to secure moves? How do we view youth football in England? Does Mudryk need a haircut to save his career? And what is the future of the England national team? And of course, what is Thomas Gravesen’s role in all this? Host: James Allcott Guests: Harry Brooks, Joe Donnohue and Kweku Afari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Juli 20231h 46min

James Allcott is joined by Culture Cams (@Culturecams) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to discuss the big transfers that have happened so far. Will Mason Mount thrive at Manchester United next season? Is Declan Rice the most important transfer of the summer? What role will Kai Havertz have at Arsenal? And why could the Kim Min-jae transfer to Bayern Munich result in the Wolves being relegated next season? Host: James Allcott Guests: Culture Cams and Kweku Afari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Juli 20232h 5min

James Allcott discussed ‘How Aston Villa will set up in 2025’ with Aston Villa fan, broadcaster, and podcaster, Dan Bardell (@DanBardell). The pair discuss what this summer holds for the club with Unai Emery and Monchi set to have a substantial budget and subsequent ample spending power ahead of next season’s European tour. Host: James Allcott Guest: Dan Bardell Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Juni 20231h 36min

James Allcott is joined by Flav from ‘The Fighting Cock' to discuss what the future of Tottenham will be and how it will affect the future of football as we know it. The pair discuss the ins and outs, Harry Kane, and who could be the casualties under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs. Host: James Allcott Guest: Flav Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Juni 20231h 21min

James Allcott is joined by European football expert Dougie Critchley to discuss the chain reactions of the biggest transfers this summer. James and Dougie discuss Harry Kane’s future and what that holds for the likes of Kolo Muani, Victor Osimhen, and even Declan Rice. What will the future hold for Kylian Mbappé and PSG? And how does Gianluca Scamacca become involved in all of this? Host: James Allcott Guest: Dougie Critchley Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Juni 20231h 39min

James Allcott welcomes back @Rimedi to discuss some big topics: the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan (14:58), the recent moves by the Saudi Pro League and what the huge sums of money being doled out to some of the best players in the world mean for football going forward (38:15). Will the money provided by the state give the league a platform to get to the top five? And will we see a restructuring of European football and, more important, the Champions League? Host: James Allcott Guest: Rimedi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Juni 20231h 13min