Adam Posted November 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 I am on Graham Falk's Sunderland AFC podcast this week, for anyone with a remote passing interest in EFL football: I know I'm not as good a guest as the likes of Sam Allardyce but if you do give it a listen - it's only 40 minutes - please let me know what you thought! I'm hoping to get into podcasting more regularly so guest spots like this are a nice starting point. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 You certainly sound like a football pundit. I've listened to a few minutes and am enjoying it. There's no dead air and the conversation seems to flow well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jack Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 In "royals of morally questionable regimes aim to buy every football club" news, Sheikh Khaled of Abu Dhabi is buying Derby County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 At least that means that everyone else can hate Derby with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogger Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 I for one hope they get pounded tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Admin Lineker Posted November 29, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Sunderland have sacked their manager, Phil Parkinson, after five games without a win. The team sit eighth in League One, seven points behind the leaders Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mad Jack Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 What a fucking moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted December 3, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Quote After nearly six months of gridlock, uncertainty and bickering with the government, the Premier League has agreed to fund an enhanced £250m rescue package for Football League clubs. The bailout will allow League One and League Two clubs to access £30m in funding immediately in order to combat the devastating financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Clubs in League One will receive a minimum payment of £375,000 and League Two sides at least £250,000. Another £15m will be distributed using a lost gate revenue share calculation, which will be approved by the EFL and Premier League. A further £20m is a “monitored grant” to the bottom two divisions, with clubs to apply for extra funds based on need. The deal was confirmed by Richard Masters, the Premier League chief executive, who said it underlined the league’s commitment “to protect all clubs in these unprecedented times”. “The Premier League is a huge supporter of the football pyramid and is well aware of the important role clubs play in their communities,” he said. “Our commitment is that no EFL club needs to go out of business due to Covid-19. “All football clubs continue to suffer significant financial losses as a result of the pandemic but Premier League shareholders have unanimously agreed to provide additional funding and support for EFL clubs in real financial distress.” The Premier League will also provide another £15m to allow the EFL to secure a £200m loan facility that it will on-lend to Championship clubs interest-free. However insiders have made clear this money will be for clubs to pay debts and taxes – not to sign players. With no gate receipts for nearly nine months many clubs were facing a perilous future and the fear was that the league structure could even collapse if a deal was not agreed. The Forest Green chairman, Dale Vince, said the Premier League’s “voluntarily act of kindness” would make a real difference. “It’s something for us to be grateful to the Premier League for sincerely because they didn’t have to do this,” he said. “If you look across society, I don’t think there’s another example of somebody like the Premier League helping out its neighbours and industry fellows. “Uniquely this government thought the Premier League should bail out football while it’s bailed out rugby, horse racing, the arts, pubs, all sorts of sectors but refuses to do anything for the football pyramid. “We’ve been affected by lockdown restrictions and every other sector of business that has had those restrictions has had [government] support – we’ve had none. Fair play to the Premier League, I think it’s brilliant what they have done. It’s a standout, unique example in our country.” The news was also welcomed by the EFL chair, Rick Parry, who said: “Our overarching aim throughout this process has been to ensure all EFL clubs survive the financial impact of the pandemic. “I am pleased we have now reached a resolution on behalf of our clubs and as we have maintained throughout this will provide much needed support and clarity following months of uncertainty.” The culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, also hailed the fact that football had come together to agree what he called a “substantial package”. “Fans are starting to return and we look forward to building on this as soon as it’s safe,” he added. “With a £250m support package for men’s elite football and £300m government funding for women’s football, the National League and other major spectator sports, we have fuel in the tank to get clubs and sports through this.” Julian Knight MP, the chair of the digital, culture, media and sport committee, said he welcomed the rescue package but criticised the delay. “This fiasco is evidence of a lack of accountability within football’s governance structure, demonstrating the urgent need for a review of how the business of football can be better managed in the interests of the clubs, fans and the nation.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddar Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Great to have fans back in stadiums. ...oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymbols Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 That’s vile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 I imagine we'll hear that at a lot of stadiums, although Millwall will hopefully be the worst offenders. Go to any football match and you'll find plenty of prejudiced people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddar Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 I was wondering if Sky would continue to offer just stadium noise with these low crowds. I feel like they'll be apologising for bad language every few minutes, with isolated incidents being easier to pick up on the microphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted December 5, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Cunts gonna cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymbols Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Gary Rowett has come out and said that Millwall players won’t be taking the knee going forward. Tosser managing a shit club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted December 5, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 What a pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Razohiro Ishii Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 I wish if people didn't agree with taking a knee they could just shut their cunt mouths up instead of booing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted December 6, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 That's about par for the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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