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AYNE 536 - Goal/Own Goal

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's GOG, with the usual mix of petty schoolboy sniggers, and decent macro analysis of sport's winds of change. Not an episode Nick Clarry will enjoy,...

AYNE 535 - The Falcon Series Ep.1 - Pádraig Harrington

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pádraig Harrington - 3 times Major winner and one of Ireland's most successful ever golfers - joins us on the first of a two-part Series sponsored by...

AYNE 534 - Goal/Own Goal

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The usual petty and ill-informed sports conversation, together with some occasional cultural, geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal

AYNE 533 - Goal/Own Goal

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The usual petty and ill-informed sports conversation, together with some occasional business, geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal

AYNE 532 - Goal/Own Goal

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The usual petty and ill-informed sports nonsense, from princely squabbles to honour in footy. Dart mania to sport nepotism... it's Goal Own Goal.

AYNE 531 - The Groundsmen

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the final Groundsmen Conversations of 2022, Grant, Roger and Giles reflect on the recent World Cup and the implications for major sporting events i...

AYNE 530 - Goal/Own Goal

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The usual petty and ill-informed sports nonsense, together with some serious geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal.

AYNE 529 - Iain Carter

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week with the Groundsmen is respected BBC golf journalist Iain Carter, hopefully to allow AYNE to offer balance on the other side of the LIV deba...

AYNE 528 - Goal/Own Goal

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's GOG again...or better. From the Sublime (Doddy Weir) to the Ridiculous (FIFA, IOC, Ronaldo). Congrats to Tom Harrison on creating the Hundred.

AYNE 527 - Lee Westwood

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International golfer and former World Number One, Lee Westwood, joins the lads this week where we discuss his love of football, horse-racing, and the ...

AYNE 526 - Goal/Own Goal

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sport's grumpy old men are back for this week's GOG. Discussing the not unexpected calamities in crypto and Twitter. With an eye also to Qatar and the...

AYNE 525 - Simon Halliday

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Halliday joins us for the Groundsmen Conversation this week. Simon is a former England, Bath and Harlequins rugby player, ex Chairman of Europea...

AYNE 524 - Mike Dickson

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen are joined this week by one of the world's most respected tennis correspondents, Mike Dickson. Mike has been a leading sports writer fo...

AYNE 523 - Steve Kuhn

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the lads host Steve Kuhn, the Texan driving forward the US fastest growing sport of pickleball. His new league is attracting major investmen...

AYNE 522 - Goal/Own Goal

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The lads return for a GOG episode this week.  From the poignant to the pathetic, from economic theory to Erling Haaland, from fascism to 4-4-2. If yo...

AYNE 521 - Ed Smith

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Groundsmen this week, we are joined by Ed Smith - sport's modern day polymath.  A former England Cricketer, National Selector, Author, Lecture...

AYNE 520 - Jon Ridgeon Live in Como

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Jon Ridgeon - CEO of World Atheltics.  A former Great Britain Olympian - Jon has been charged with the role of transformin...

AYNE 519 - The Groundsmen

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The groundsmen discuss the themes from Sport Summit Como, and in particular how the intense volatility in the finance markets will affect sport.

AYNE 518 - Lucas von Cranach

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen dedicate this week to really getting under the hood of OneFootball and its founder Lucas von Cranach. This company is too big to be mis...

AYNE 517 - Theo Westerman

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen are joined by Theo Westerman - owner of the winning horse at the 2022 Palio di Siena - one of the world's oldest sporting events.  Thi...

AYNE 516 - GENERATIONS - The Hastings Clan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Nicol and Giles Morgan are joined on the Generations podcast this month by members of the mighty Hastings clan.  Gavin Hastings - Captain of Sco...

AYNE 515 - Goal/Own Goal

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Not Your Boyfriend's GOG" this week as the lads eviscerate women footballers attitudes, Giggs, Brooklyn Beckham. Its a man's game after all. Special ...

AYNE 514 - Georgie Wilkinson

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week The Groundsmen welcome  Georgie Wilkinson, Dunlop Masters Superbike racer to discuss how she fell in love with racing, her goals for the fu...

AYNE 513 - Goal/Own Goal

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Goal Own Goal at its eclectic best. From Vin Scully to Nancy Pelosi; from Brittney Griner to Bill Russell to Magic Johnson; from Gary Lineker to Fanta...

AYNE 512 - Laurie Pinto

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Michael Caine of the football finance world, Laurie Pinto, joins the Groundsmen to discuss the world of sport M&A, valuations, and macro-finance. ...

AYNE 511 - MidSummer Groundsmen

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MidSummer Groundsmen reflect on the events of the summer in sport. Mainly around the Barbarians at the Turnstiles of the world's golf Tours. Brought ...

AYNE 510 - Corey Leff

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Groundsmen welcome Corey Leff, aka "JohnWallStreet", to look at pastures new and discuss what is happening in American sport. Let's see ...

AYNE 509 - Goal/Own Goal

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The lads discuss whether sport PE is set up for a major fall? Watch out Nick Clarry! Plus the usual GOG nonsense around Vince McMahon, Blatter, Elon,...

AYNE 508 - Andrew Croker Part 2

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand. The Groundsmen mailbox was inundated by requests to follow up our chat with sports industry veteran - Andrew Croker. So we ask...

AYNE 507 - GENERATIONS - Michael and Louis Lynagh (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second show in this brand new series, Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport and how th...

AYNE 506 - Barry Hearn

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn is our latest guest to join the Groundsmen. In a career that has spanned six decades he has been one of the most...

AYNE 505 - Goal/Own Goal

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Goal Own Goal this week takes us from Royal Family table etiquette, Mike Owen's Love Island travails, the (very) politically incorrect Berlusconi and ...

AYNE 504 - Andrew Croker Part 1

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Groundsmen Conversations - we are joined by Andrew Croker. One of the great characters of the sports industry over the past 40 years,...

AYNE 503 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 6

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The AYNE Web3 and Sport series ends as it started, with the wonderful Robby Yung of Animoca. This is a deeper dive into their sports investments with ...

AYNE 502 - Barney Francis

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen this week welcome Barney Francis. Difficult to argue that he hasn't been the most influential executive in sports for the last decade. ...

AYNE 501 - GENERATIONS - Kenny and Gabby Logan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first show in this brand new series,  Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport - and how...

AYNE 447 - Goal/Own Goal

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Goal Own Goal this week discusses the battle for soul of football and golf. From Maoism to machetes.  The delicious absurdity of Wagatha Christie and...

AYNE 446 - Oli Slipper

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen are joined by Oli Slipper, one of the architects of today's sports industry, as co-founder of Perform Opta, and serial entrepreneur in ...

AYNE 445 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 5

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 5th episode of our Web3 series we talk DAOs with Mike Dudas of 6th Man Ventures and LinksDao. All aspects of how sport is being changed, from W...

AYNE 444 - Pat Nevin

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen this week welcome back a dear friend of AYNE; the "Accidental Footballer" Mr Pat Nevin. A very intimate discussion on ethics and values...

AYNE 443 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Guy Kinnings (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers)

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming Ryder Cup Director, Guy Kinnings, on board The Rive Gauche.  Guy reflects on his 3...

AYNE 442 - Goal/Own Goal

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Hero/Villain week on Goal Own Goal. From Elon Musk, to Benzema, Deshaun Watson and back to Rory and Totti. Two sports fans having a laugh.

AYNE 441 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 4

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 4th episode of our Web3 series, we have the outrageous privilege of hearing England footballer Phil Jones talk about his vision for building hi...

AYNE 440 - Fausto Zanetton

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen this week talk with sports investment banker Fausto Zanetton. As an active bidder for Chelsea, with Luca Vialli, and an advisor to many...

AYNE 439 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 3

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 3rd episode of the Antourage Renaissance 3.0 Roger and Johan were joined by Charles Read (@ChatWithCharles), a founding partner at Rarestone Ca...

AYNE 438 - Manoj Badale

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The lads welcome venture capitalist Manoj Badale, to discuss his vision and outlook for sport and sporttech. Famously, he owns the Rajasthan Royals IP...

AYNE 437 - Goal/Own Goal

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Roger continue the analysis of the Russian dominoes. From Chelsea to Newcastle to Qatar. What are sports assets worth in a world of hyper in...

AYNE 436 - Jeremy Darroch

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Groundsmen Conversations this week, we are joined by one of the most influential television executives & British businessmen - Jeremy Darroch. ...

AYNE 435 - Goal/Own Goal

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Roger showcase the uniqueness of AYNE this week. World class geopolitical analysis from Grant, and the black swans now facing sport, on the ...

AYNE 434 - Simon Barnes

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On The Groundsmen Conversation this week we are joined by Simon Barnes - one of the world’s most respected sports-writers in the last 50 years.  We...

AYNE 433 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 2

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 2nd episode of the Antourgage Renaissance 3 docuseries, Roger challenges two real experts on NFTs and tokens, @PetBerisha from Copa90, and @ill...

AYNE 432 - Juan Arciniegas

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen with their usual conversation around the crazy world of sport. Then welcoming this week's guest Juan Arciniegas from 777, to discuss bu...

AYNE 431 - Goal/Own Goal

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Mason Greenwood to Masonic NFTs, and everything in-between, Grant and Roger have a comment for everyone. Not saying it's a professional one. But ...

AYNE 430 - Sahil Bloom

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Groundsmen Conversations hosts one of the most influential thought leaders in sport and disruption. Sahil Bloom is an ex baseball player now using fin...

AYNE 429 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 1

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 1 of the 6-part series on Sport and Web 3. A new Renaissance? Very special guest is Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands. Brought to you by Ant...

AYNE 428 - Graham Fry

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brought to you by Sportsdigita, the inaugural Groundsmen Conversation episode hosts the legendary Graham Fry of IMG. Graham discusses his astonishing ...

AYNE 427 - Goal/Own Goal

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What was your Goal Own Goal for 2021? Do you agree with Grant and Roger's choices? Watch out for some very special guest appearances. A relaxing yulet...

AYNE 426 - Dan Porter

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen chat with Dan Porter founder of Overtime. An eclectic and intellectual conversation around the "collective delusion" of fandom, and how...

AYNE 425 - Gerry Cardinale

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the final Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview of 2021, Roger & Giles are joined by the Managing Partner of RedBird Capital - Gerry Cardinale, a titan ...

AYNE 424 - Chris Cairns

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On The Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month: The boys are joined by former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns.  Chris shares his perspective o...

AYNE 423 - Goal/Own Goal

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Goal Own Goal time. Roger and Grant comment the evermore volatile ups and down in the world of sport. From Paddy the Baddy, to Vlad the Strong. A...

AYNE 422 - The Groundsmen

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen are back  - resting on their rakes and ruminating on a hectic few days in the world of sport. Hamilton vs Verstappen.  Australia’s ...

AYNE 421 - Bo Han

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month's Big Interview hosts the amazing Bo Han of Buzzer. We discuss how Bo is changing the way sport is consumed, especially amongst GenZ. One...

AYNE 420 - Tomorrow’s World - Today. In Assocation with SRI

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this the third episode in our 3 part series - in partnership with SRI - Giles is joined by Ed Crossman, Co-Founder of Clippd, Mark Moreau - MD at S...

AYNE 419 - Goal/Own Goal

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous. This week GOG rambles from the absurdity of Dominic Cummings as MMA guru, thru meltdown at United, the Arab Spring...

AYNE 418 - The Groundsmen

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen this week discuss the challenges of sport's evolution into a B2C business. Do you know your LTV, CAC, ARPU? Unit economics porn! And a ...

AYNE 417 - Keith Pelley

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month we are joined by the CEO of the European Tour Keith Pelley.   A brilliant hour with one of sports ...

AYNE 416 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Sean Fitzpatrick (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand rugby legend - Sean Fitzpatrick is the latest guest on The Captain’s Table.   One of the hardest men ever to pull on the All Blacks jer...

AYNE 415 - Goal/Own Goal

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Roger go very deep on sports leadership and winning attitude, in the context of F1 and the Ryder Cup record loss. Of course, they don't agre...

AYNE 414 - The Groundsmen

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 3 musketeers are back to discuss Emma R and the risks of being too "much", Solheim and Ryder Cups, rugby formats, MLS, the future of sports agenci...

AYNE 413 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Mark Durden-Smith (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Captain is joined this week by veteran sports TV broadcaster Mark Durden-Smith - whose endless energy & wit has brightened up even the dreariest o...

AYNE 412 - Michael Lynagh

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Australian Rugby Legend Michael Lynagh joins Roger and Giles on the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview.  Michael shares his thoughts on sport in...

AYNE 411 - Goal/Own Goal

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lads this week have a look at front-running "inside trading" in F1, and analyse the us/them attitudes in sports organisations. We ask when Bryson...

AYNE 410 - Goal/Own Goal

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roger and Grant return to dissect the ups and downs of the world of sport. From Malice in the Palace, to Field of Dreams, via Sir Michael Moritz and ...

AYNE 409 - Louis Gave

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Pumpjack Big Interview this week hosts Louis Gave from the world of high finance. Talking about his ownership of French rugby club Biarritz, and t...

AYNE 408 - The Groundsmen

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Groundsmen discuss how the IOC should market the Games, increasing athlete power in the NBA, the Lions, crashes in F1, and the bright bright futur...

AYNE 407 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - David Flatman (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Captain is joined this week by David Flatman - a former England, Bath & Saracens prop forward who now is one of the leading rugby TV presenters, p...

AYNE 406 - Sir Russell Coutts

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this week is legendary sailor Sir Russell Coutts.  5 times America's Cup winner, 12 times World Champion and ...

AYNE 405 - Nakisa Bidarian

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month's Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview is with one of the industry's very top innovators and value creators. Nakisa Bidarian is a multi-faceted...

AYNE 404 - The Groundsmen

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our Groudsmen really let rip over meaningless tournaments, unsustainable governance, outdated sponsorship packages, the Lions, joyless Olymp...

AYNE 403 - Goal/Own Goal (Elliot Richardson)

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Goal Own Goal  the lads are joined by Elliot Richardson, founder of Dugout and Gooner. For a proper pub chat around the Euros and the UK...

AYNE 402 - Brett Gosper

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this week, we welcome Brett Gosper onto the show.  The newly appointed Head of the NFL in UK & Europe, Brett ...

AYNE 401 - The Groundsmen

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lads this week have a strong word for everyone. Osaka, Ollie Robinson, Rabin twins, Julius Baer, Logan Paul, subscription mergers, Jon Rahm, Brook...

AYNE345 - Shaping The Future of Sport: Management in 2021 and Beyond

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lads, together with our friends at SRI, are joined by 2 very senior sports leaders (Tom Harrison CEO of the ECB, Angus Kinnear CEO at Leeds U) to ...

AYNE 344 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Sir Matthew Pinsent (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Captain is joined on his boat this week by the ultimate oarsman - Sir Matthew Pinsent.  A 40 minute row-locking good chat with one of Britain’s...

AYNE 343 - Goal/Own Goal

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Roger dissect the good and the bad in the world of sport. Phil, Rory, Pep, Cholo, StevieG, LeBron, Josh Taylor, and the disaster that is Chi...

AYNE 342 - John Inverdale

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roger, Grant and Giles welcome veteran sports broadcaster John Inverdale on to The Big Interview - brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks.  John has be...

AYNE 341 - The Groundsmen

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a week where the tensions between sport and finance intensify, the Groundsmen discuss sponsor boycotts, golf elite leagues, the All Blacks/Silver L...

AYNE 340 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Bryan Habana (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Habana is the latest guest on The Captain’s Table podcast.   One of South Africa’s greatest ever rugby players - with 124 caps and 67 tries...

AYNE 339 - Goal/Own Goal (with Colin O'Donnell)

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast is about the fans' point of view. Authentic and unvarnished.  We discuss a seminal week for football as honestly as you can.

AYNE 338 - Jeff Slack

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AYNE welcomes the immensely experienced Jefferson Slack, Managing Director at Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team, to discuss his amazing career in sports,...

AYNE 337 - The Groundsmen

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The groundsmen reflect on sport finally climbing aboard the data train. Just in time for things to change again! A close up look at the Masters and i...

AYNE 336 - Goal/Own Goal

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Roger unpeel the onion of fandom in 2021. What does it all mean now? From the death of Claude Callegari, to following Fulham and Celtic, to ...

AYNE 335 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Graeme McDowell (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Captain is joined this week by Graeme "G-Mac"  McDowell - one of the most popular and successful Northern Irish golfers in recent times.   A lif...

AYNE 334 - Sam Renouf

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks, the lads welcome Sam Renouf, CEO at Professional Triathletes Organisation. PTO is challenging the current triat...

AYNE 333 - The Groundsmen

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Groundsmen pick apart the future for PE funded rugby; new basketball leagues for GenZ, challenging NCAA; skiing and funding scandals, the tragedy ...

AYNE 332 - Goal/Own Goal

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Roger let off steam about refs, Football index and gamification, Bryson, Barca trading whilst insolvent, and Serbian football stadium tortur...

AYNE 331 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jason Leonard (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week is former rugby player Jason Leonard - one of the finest prop forwards ever to appear for England.   Winning 114 Caps over a 14...

AYNE 330 - Alec Scheiner

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alec Scheiner of Redbird joins the Pumpjack Big interview. A packed 60 minutes covering SPACs, Fenway, Toulouse and a multiclub strategy, XFL, Wasser...

AYNE 329 - Shaping The Future of Sport: Beyond Covid

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this 3 part series - in partnership with SRI - The Captain & Roger are joined by Annamarie Phelps, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, J...