Episode 7 with Dan Chapman - Secrets of being a football Agent

Episode 7 with Dan Chapman - Secrets of being a football Agent

Author: Stephen Cleeve May 14, 2020 Duration: 1:14:05
Dan Chapman joins me to discuss being a lawyer and a football agent. We discuss Grant Holt, Simon Power, how Birmingham can get such a huge fee for Jude Bellingham when he is too young to sign a contract, Why the Paul Pogba agency fee was paid by Manchester United and why some agents should be in prison. Dan gives his views on King’s Lynn’s season and I give you an idea of what I have been dealing with this week including signing new contracts with players, setting up a charity and life at the club as well as discussing how I see the Premier League down to the National League playing out.

In I Bought A Football Club-Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FC, you get a seat at a table rarely open to the public. This isn't a fan's fantasy or a pundit's analysis; it's the raw, unfiltered account from the owner's office. Stephen Cleeve, who purchased the club in 2016 and spearheaded its rise from the Southern League to the National League, narrates the journey himself. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the relentless, often chaotic reality of club stewardship. You'll hear about the agonizing decisions that happen long before the team walks onto the pitch, the financial tightropes walked every month, and the human stories that define a community institution. The podcast moves beyond transfers and tactics to explore what it truly costs-emotionally, financially, and personally-to be responsible for a football club's heartbeat. Cleeve's perspective is grounded in the specific trials and tribulations at King's Lynn Town, yet the insight he provides resonates with anyone curious about the beautiful game's brutal business. It's a masterclass in resilience, offering thought-provoking moments that challenge romantic notions of football ownership. For listeners who crave substance over spectacle, this series delivers a compelling, behind-the-scenes narrative you won't find on the back pages.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 46

I Bought A Football Club - Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FC
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