THE CURIOUS CASE OF WIGAN ATHLETIC; AND FOOTBALL'S HOMEGROWN HEROES

07/07/20 • 42 min

In this episode Adrian and John discuss the plight of Wigan Athletic who have been put into administration without warning after ownership of the club was passed to a company registered in the Cayman Islands. Lifelong Latics supporter Karen Kendrick and Paul Middleton of the Mudhutter fanzine share their thoughts.
There is crowdfunder for non playing staff at the club https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/official-wigan-athletic-football-club-fundraiser
This week we also celebrate football's homegrown heroes such as Mason Greenwood at Manchester United.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson
Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass.

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AN APPRECIATION OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL; AND HOMOPHOBIA LIVES

Adrian and John are joined by writer Daniel Gray in an appreciation of Scottish football. Daniel is the editor of the Scottish football periodical Nutmeg and wrote a book called Stramash, the story of Scotland through its smaller clubs.
And as another gay player comes out AFTER retiring, why can't homosexuality be acknowledged in the mens' game?
Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson
Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.

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ENGLISH FOOTBALL'S CHINA CRISIS

As the UK and China drift towards a diplomatic Cold War, what will be the knock-on effect for English football, which has attracted numerous Chinese investors and owners over recent years. Manchester City, Wolves, Aston Villa, West Brom, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Northampton Town and even Manchester City have all seen cash flow in from China, but will the money start flowing back the other way because of political tensions.
Adrian and John are joined by Simon Chadwick, a Professor at Emlyon Business School, based in Shanghai and Paris. He is an expert in Eurasian Football.