More Than A Match

Rob Smethurst: From Pub Talk to Club Owner, Savage Exit & BBC Plans?!

10 Jul 2025

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This week on More Than a Match, we sit down with Macclesfield FC owner Rob Smethurst — and hear the unbelievable story of how a 4-day drinking session led to him buying a football club.Rob opens up about Robbie Savage’s shock departure from the club, whether there’s any bad blood left, and how it all unfolded behind the scenes.We also discuss the appointment of new manager John Rooney, the club’s bold ambitions for the upcoming season, and how Rob is reshaping Macclesfield on and off the pitch — from elite-level facilities to major community impact.This one’s full of wild stories, honest reflections, and big plans ahead.

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

01 Jan 1970

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10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

01 Jan 1970

El Partidazo de COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

01 Jan 1970

El Partidazo de COPE

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Rob Smethurst: From Pub Talk to Club Owner, Savage Exit & BBC Plans?!

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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