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The Sports Agents

Gabby Logan & Mark Chapman, two of the UK’s top sports broadcasters, host a twice-weekly podcast exploring the biggest stories from the world of sport... From the Premier League to the Olympics, rugby"s future, boxing"s identity crisis, the latest Formula 1 soap opera, the NFL and beyond... you name it, The Sports Agents have got it covered - and will bring you behind the scenes at some of the greatest sporting events from around the world too. Drawing on their wealth of experience and insight,

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44:54

Next England manager: Meet the candidates

The Sports Agents ·

2024/07/18

After Gareth Southgate resigned while we were recording Tuesday's episode, today, The Sports Agents run the rule over the candidates to replace him...The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke is in the studio to explain why Eddie Howe will be difficult to prise from Newcastle and why the FA have not ruled out non-English options. And later, as golf caddies have been making headlines (for good and bad reasons) over the last few weeks - and to mark the start of The Open - Gabby and Mark find out what makes a

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32:17

Gareth Southgate resigns... What now?

The Sports Agents ·

2024/07/16

England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned... So who will the FA look to next, does his successor need to be English and how difficult will it be to fill his shoes? The Sports Agents are joined by former FA Managing Director Martin Glenn - the man who hired Gareth - to reflect on that process, as well as, the true scale of Southgate's legacy, which reaches far beyond this summer's Euros in Germany. Matt Lawton of The Times also joins Gabby and Mark to discuss Eddie Howe's credentials as the

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37:46

England reach Euro 2024 Final & How to 'peak' for the...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/07/11

An incredible night. An unexpected hero. Gabby Logan reflects on England making it through to Sunday's Euro 2024 final, Gareth Southgate's inspired subs and Ollie Watkins' late winner... But as this incredible summer of sport continues - we're also just two weeks away from the start of the Olympics in Paris - a tiny window in time where athletes need everything to go perfectly for a shot at gold...The Sports Agents are joined by former Team GB Icons, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Iwan Thomas, to

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40:03

Do Jim Ratcliffe's Man United care about women's...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/07/09

Players moved in to 'portacabins' to accommodate the men's team, genuine superstars like Mary Earps leaving the club and disparaging comments in the media - So, do Manchester United's new owners actually care about women's football? The Sports Agents speak to Kelly Simmons - the former Director of Women’s Pro game at the FA, Polly Bancroft - former Head of Women's football at Man United, and Tom Garry - the football writer who broke the 'portacabin' exclusive, to find out. Plus, was Novak Djokovic

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38:49

Lando Norris on Verstappen crash & Marvellous Mark...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/07/04

Today on The Sports Agents - Formula One driver Lando Norris joins us in studio, days on from his Austria crash with friend and rival Max Verstappen, and just hours before his home race at Silverstone this Sunday... Has all the chaos surrounding Team Red Bull and Christian Horner created an opportunity for Lando and McLaren? What really goes on inside his head at speeds of over 200mph and what he'd trade to win a home race! Gabby and Mark also marvel at Cristiano Ronaldo's heart-rate data during

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41:42

Can Mbappe stop the far-right's rise to power in France?

The Sports Agents ·

2024/07/02

Before France had even kicked a ball at Euro 2024, captain Kylian Mbappé had warned that his country were approaching a ‘crucial moment in their history’... France, one of the pre-tournament favourites, are still battling to win the European Championship after squeezing past Belgium and into Friday's quarter-final against Portugal. ... Two days before the country goes to the polls again for the final round of voting in a high-stakes national election, where the far-right - are also on track to

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31:49

A Premier League 'swap-deal' conspiracy & England's...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/06/27

Today on The Sports Agents - A flurry of ‘swap deals’ for academy graduates between Premier League clubs (for some eyebrow-raising transfer fees) led to reports that a 'loophole' in the current 'PSR' financial rules for clubs had been exploited... So do the Premier League investigate, how do you decide the ‘fair market value’ of a footballer and are rival clubs really conspiring to get bend the rules?Mark & Gabby are joined by Professor of Applied Sports Finance at UCFB Rob Wilson, and Chief

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40:31

Should the media 'support' England more at Euro 2024?

The Sports Agents ·

2024/06/24

Today on The Sports Agents - do the media actually have a responsibility to 'support' England more during a major international tournament? After Harry Kane and his England teammates bit back at recent criticism, England international Conor Coady sat down with Gabby & Mark for what it's really like inside Gareth Southgate's England camps... Will it lead to a siege mentality within the group, who are England's next generation of young leaders and how difficult is it to ignore criticism while on

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36:28

David Moyes on Scotland’s Euro 2024 lifeline, Declan...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/06/20

Fresh from his appearance as a TV pundit during Scotland's 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Germany, former West Ham boss David Moyes sits down with The Sports Agents to reflect, as Scotland's Euro 2024 adventure continues...He also opens up about his departure from West Ham this summer, his future in management and if strike action is the only way for players to address the number of games they're facing next season.Later, ever wondered how those televised games in the Premier League really get

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42:37

Why McIlroy needs a break from Golf & We're at the...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/06/18

After Rory McIlroy's decision to take a break from Golf - following his US Open collapse - The Sports Agents explore how a unique set of challenges have taken their toll on one of the best players in the world and how elite athletes cope with failure... 2010 Ryder Cup-winning captain & 5-time Major Runner-up Colin Montgomerie joins Gabby & Mark to discuss the extreme psychological test the sport provides and reflects on his own US Open meltdown. Sports Psychologist & Golf performance

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46:23

Do smaller sports need to go pro to survive?

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2024/06/13

Does every sport need to professionalise in order to survive?... When plans for a revamped Netball Super League were revealed in May, fans and players were outraged at the exclusion of four franchises, including 5-time Champions Team Bath. Today, on The Sports Agents, Gabby & Mark speak to key stakeholders to find out how those uncomfortable decisions were reached and the effect the new changes will have on both current players and the next generation - as the entire South West of England (and

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29:13

How (and why) Saka became the face of England's...

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2024/06/11

If you hadn't actually watched England's defeat to Iceland in their final warm-up game ahead of the Euros, you'd have been forgiven for thinking Bukayo Saka was largely responsible... Images of the Arsenal talisman adorned the back pages of almost every major newspaper - despite him only being introduced as a 65th minute substitute at Wembley on Friday night.Today on The Sports Agents, Gabby & Mark are joined by football writer Henry Winter and Channel 4 sports correspondent Jordan

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49:09

Why Man City's legal action won't save them from 115...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/06/06

As Manchester City go to war with Premier League over its financial rules - how crucial is next week's hearing to the Champions beating their 115 charges once and for all? Sheridan's Sports lawyer Daniel Geey, explains the nuanced differences between the two cases involving Associated Party Transaction Rules, how 'fair market-value' is actually determined and why Man City will have more support from rival Premier League teams than you might think.Then, as the mother of all transfer sagas ended with

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40:38

Should FIFA wait for Taliban to let girls play football?

The Sports Agents ·

2024/06/04

When Afghanistan's capital city fell to the Taliban back in 2021, life for women across the country changed overnight… The national women's football team faced the real threat of execution, just for playing the game...Already in exile, the country's first ever female football captain Khalida Popal - our guest on The Sports Agents today - orchestrated a massive evacuation strategy to get the players out of Kabul and into safety in places like the UK, Portugal and Australia.Now, FIFA, the world's

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12:12

Weekend Edition

The Sports Agents ·

2024/05/31

This week on The Sports Agents, UK cyclist Lizzy Banks joined Gabby & Mark in the studio, following her 10-month battle with UK Anti-Doping, for an insight into what actually happens when you fail a drugs test and the reality of trying to live as a 'clean' athlete under the current rules.The youngest executive in English football history, and current West Ham Director, Jack Sullivan, joined us later in the week to to help us find out how the big calls, like replacing the head coach, or voting on

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39:07

How does a Premier League club find a new manager?

The Sports Agents ·

2024/05/30

Today on The Sports Agents - as Bayern Munich announce Vincent Kompany, Chelsea turn to Enzo Maresca and Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick - West Ham Director, Jack Sullivan, gives us an insight into how the big calls are really made at Premier League clubs.Jack reflects on how David Moyes exit was handled, the process of identifying his successor Julen Lopetegui, as well as, the due diligence involved in transfers, being a teenager in a Premier League boardroom and how clubs will work together ahead of

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42:11

What it's like to fail a drugs test

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2024/05/28

*Trigger warning* Some of the themes explored within our interview with Lizzy Banks contains mention of suicide and suicidal thoughtsToday on The Sports Agents, what's it really like for athletes living under the cloud of a failed drugs test? Lizzy Banks, the UK cyclist who has spoken out against Anti-Doping authorities following her 10-month battle to clear her name - which ultimately cost her, her sporting career and almost her life. Lizzy sheds light on the mind-blowing level of commitment it

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41:22

Is Premier League promotion starting to feel pointless?

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2024/05/23

Ahead of the Championship Play-off Final, dubbed 'the richest game in football', EFL Chairman Rick Parry, joins Gabby & Mark to answer the big questions facing the Football League - What’s the point in Premier League promotion?Is the gulf between the top two tiers of English football too big and how would a Government regulator close it? Plus, with Vincent Kompany set to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich and as Chelsea eye Ipswich's Kieran McKenna and Leicester's Enzo Maresca, how has the

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22:39

Judging the 'biggest robbery in British boxing history'

The Sports Agents ·

2024/05/22

Was Oleksandr Usyk's split-decision victory over Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight crown the correct decision? Should the referee have stopped the fight in the 9th? Does boxing need VAR?...The Sports Agents brings you a bonus interview with former star referee and judge, Ian John-Lewis, days before the eagerly anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall - a fight described as the 'biggest robbery in boxing history', where Ian was one of the two judges who scored it in favour

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38:17

Zinchenko exclusive: Ukraine's 'real heroes' & Why...

The Sports Agents ·

2024/05/21

Today on The Sports Agents, an exclusive interview with the Arsenal & Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko. In an emotional sit-down with The News Agents' Jon Sopel, Zinchenko talks about football and the war. The pride in representing Ukraine at this summer's European Championships and his 'duty' to use his profile to continue to help. Plus, as the Gunners missed out on the Premier League title on the final day, Zinchenko explains why Arteta's team are edging closer to silverware and reflects

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