How To Buy A Football Club
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Introducing Series Two... The Fall And Rise Of Manchester City
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From "Theatre of Comedy" to Premier League domination.Join Sally, Simon and Faisal as they discuss what has happened to Manchester City Football Club ...
1. Manchester City: Relegation! A New Low For The City's Second-Biggest Football Club
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Michael Brown, ex-Man City player and now BBC pundit.On 3rd May 1998 Manchester City were relegated to the third tier of English football. City, ...
2. Manchester City: A New Stadium And A New Era
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With David Bernstein, ex-Man City Chairman. In 2002, Manchester City left their beloved Maine Road for a glamorous new stadium which was the centrepi...
3. Manchester City: Kevin Keegan Brings The Ambition!
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Dennis Tueart, club legend (player and board member). Plenty of eyebrows were raised in 2001 when former England manager Kevin Keegan was named t...
4. Manchester City: The Prime Minister Of Thailand
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Nedum Onuoha, former City player. Controversy surrounded Manchester City when the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, bought ...
5. Manchester City: Champions!!! (And Financial Fair Play)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dominance on the field but uncertainty off the field. Seven Premier League titles, three FA Cups, six league cups, one Champions League and an histori...
6. Manchester City: The Premier League v Man City
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
City face 115 charges for allegedly breaking the financial rules of the competition they have won for a record-breaking four consecutive seasons.City ...
41. Manchester United: Jim Ratcliffe The Billionaire (bonus episode)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special football-themed episode of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast, hosts Simon Jack and Zing Tseng look at how lifelong sports fan Jim Ratcl...
40. Manchester United: The Jim Ratcliffe Era Begins
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the deal for the club is approved by the FA and Premier League. Sally, Simon and Faisal chat about the Premier League and the FA approving Sir Jim ...
38. Manchester United: What Does The Sir Jim Deal Mean For Man Utd?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dust has now settled on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% purchase of Manchester United but what does it mean for the club? And Simon, Sally and Faisa...
Jim Ratcliffe Agrees A Deal!
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United for about $1.3bn!Simon, Sally and Faisal get together late on...
37. Manchester United: When Could Sir Jim Ratcliffe Finalise His Bid?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And will his bid lead to a Manchester United restructure? HOSTS:How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Spor...
36. Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Millions
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the UK's richest men makes a(nother) move to buy the club. Simon Stone, Sally Nugent and Faisal Islam have reunited to talk through what the in...
35. Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim Pulls Out!
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does this mean for the sale of the club? The team gets back together (for the first time in a while) to discuss what has happened, what a minorit...
34. Manchester United: New Season, Same Owners
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
United kick off their Premier League season with the Glazers still in charge.Chris Rumfitt of the Manchester United Supporters Trust tells us their st...
33. Manchester United: Have The Glazers Paused The Takeover Process?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster Ben Jacobs joins Simon to discuss whether there is any truth to the reports this week that the Glazers have put the takeover on hold.And w...
32. Manchester United: The 1958 Fan Group
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are they so against the Glazer ownership? Simon Stone and Sally Nugent are joined by anonymous members of The 1958, a Manchester United supporter ...
31. Manchester United: The Stretford Paddock Perspective
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
230 days have passed since the Glazers announced they were willing to listen to offers for the club, would the United fans prefer Jim Ratcliffe or She...
30. Manchester United: How Do You (Usually) Buy A Football Club?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the man who advised on the acquisitions of Chelsea, Bournemouth and Burnley, former football chairman, sports lawyer and advisor Trevor Watkins. ...
29. Manchester United: Fan Protests... And Record Revenues
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and Faisal chat about today's protest outside and Old Trafford and United announce their third-quarter financial results. HOSTS How To Buy A Foo...
28. Manchester United: Talking Business
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the club losing out in the transfer window? With BBC business presenter and journalist Sean Farrington...HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted...
27. Manchester United: Squeaky Bum Time
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Faisal and Simon chat about the latest takeover developments; are Qatar now the frontrunners?HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economi...
26. Manchester United: Does Twitter REALLY know anything about the takeover?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#Speculation? Faisal is joined by David Hellier, football finance journalist at Bloomberg. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics...
25. Manchester United: What next after Sheikh Jassim's "final" bid?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Qatari bankers deadline of Friday has passed with no deal made. Faisal, Sally and Simon chat to Senior Football Writer at ESPN Mark Ogden and we h...
24. Manchester United: A New Sheikh Jassim Bid!
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Qatari banker makes his fifth and final bid for the club.The Qatari banker makes his fifth and final bid for the club. Sally, Simon and Faisal tal...
23. Manchester United: The End Of The Season
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
United's season is over on the pitch, but will that speed up the takeover process?Sally, Simon and Faisal are joined by Andy Mitten of the United We S...
22. Manchester United: How Could The Sale Impact United's Transfer Plans?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And what impact could securing Champions League football have on the bids? Football finance expert, Kieran Maguire, discusses how a place in Europe's ...
21. Manchester United: The Head of Women's Football In Conversation
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Polly Bancroft says the women’s team is of "increasing importance" at the club.Simon Stone and Polly Bancroft talk about the club's quick rise to su...
20. Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim Submits A New Bid
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Faisal, Sally and Simon discuss the latest twist in the battle to take over Manchester United. PRODUCTION TEAMThis episode was made by Josh Jenkins. T...
19. Manchester United: Football and Politics
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC's Nick Robinson joins Faisal Islam to chat about the politics and economics surrounding the potential takeover of Manchester United.PRODUCTION...
18. Manchester United: Peter Schmeichel In Conversation
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PRODUCTION TEAMThis episode was made by Josh Jenkins and Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevi...
17. Manchester United: The Fan Protest
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
... against the Glazer ownership. Sally, Faisal and Simon get together after Sunday's game against Villa to chat about the fans' protest against the G...
16: The Newcastle United Story
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most talked about football takeovers in Premier League history. Eighteen months on from the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle Unit...
15. Manchester United: The Carlyle Group Emerges As Potential Funder
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who are they and why could they be interested in buying a stake in the club? Faisal and Simon talk it all through...PRODUCTION TEAM:This episode was m...
14. Manchester United Women
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How could the takeover impact United Women? Sally and Simon are joined by Women’s Super League presenter Kelly Somers and England legend, Hope Powel...
13. Manchester United: Thomas Zilliacus In Conversation
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, the Finnish entrepreneur says he has NOT withdrawn his bid! Thomas Zilliacus talks to the BBC's Simon Stone about everyth...
12. Manchester United: The Third Round Of Bidding
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like the Glazer family have opted to extend the process. The BBC's Sally Nugent and Simon Stone have the latest reaction, with help from The ...
11. Manchester United: Would No Champions League Deter Potential Buyers?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And what could the Premier League's new club ownership rules mean for Sheikh Jassim? Our Simon Stone is joined by Jamie Jackson, the Manchester United...
10. Manchester United: Thomas Zilliacus makes his bid
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the Finnish businessman who wants to buy Manchester United? Finnish sports reporter, Janne Ovio, joins Sally, Simon and Faisal to go through it...
9. Manchester United: Deadline Day Extended
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally and Simon talk through the deadline day that never was...PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Ben Carter with Josh Jenkins. The technical p...
8. Manchester United: The Fans Episode
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally and Faisal talk to three fans about the latest developments at Old Trafford. What are their views on the two main bidders? Do fans really care a...
7. Manchester United: When Ratcliffe met Ten Hag
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim’s representatives have been in Manchester. Sally, Faisal and Simon talk through a busy couple of days at Old Tra...
6. Manchester United: Elliott Management
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do a US hedge fund want with a football club? Sally, Faisal and Simon talk to Josh Noble, sports editor at The Financial Times, about Elliott Man...
5. Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of Britain’s wealthiest men, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, wants to buy Manchester United. BBC News sports editor, Dan Roan tells us all about the billiona...
4. Manchester United: The Second Stage
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The proposed sale of Manchester United appears a step closer. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are reportedly through to the sec...
3. Manchester United: The Qatari Bid
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani want to buy United?Some people question his motivations (including his own ex-prime minister dad) but the Qa...
2. Manchester United: Meet the Glazers!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who are Manchester United's mysterious owners?They're rarely interviewed, barely at the club, and spend most of their time in Tampa, but Sally Nugent,...
1. Manchester United: Club For Sale?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The very latest in battle to buy Manchester United.The first episode of this brand new podcast brings us up to speed on the debate over the future one...
Introducing How To Buy A Football Club
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when football meets money?BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport's Simon Stone follow the sale of ...