The Football Show - Ancelotti, Ainsworth, Barton, Carragher and Neville
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Good morning. We've made it through to the end of another week and we have a packed show for you to bring it all to a conclusion.
Why did Carlo Ancelotti return to the Premier League?
We're joined by Carlo Ancelotti, who explains to us why he chose a return to the Premier League and much more. And it really was a momentous day in the EFL. Big 24 hours. We're joined by two League One managers, one in Joey Barton of Fleetwood Town, who stand to go in the playoffs, and another who Gareth Ainsworth of Wickham Wanderers whose side finished the season in eighth if it was to be voided now but would find themselves in the playoff mix as well we know that Joey Barton wanted to carry on playing the season and his side will vote to do that but what will Gareth Ainsworth's position be on that we look forward to hearing from them and also from a man with many voices Darren Farley will be joining us later the brilliant impressionist we know he does a very good Jamie Carragher we're going to set a little challenge for him right now as we're joined by Jamie Carragher
Gary Neville and Jeff Shreves with us also this morning who's been delving a little bit deeper into all the stories for us we know Darren you'll be watching so you can do a Jamie Carragher you've got about half an hour to be working on your Gary Neville we want to hear it live this morning on the football show that is your challenge Jeff over to you okay Dave I've got the newspapers here and another thing I want to complain about hang on hang on hang on Boris Johnson Boris Boris I've got Rick Perry it's the Premier League Sky what you need to do you need to sort this Darren the bars have sat very high the best thing about that the best thing about that viewers is that Geoff did not know that was happening that has just happened in a split second well done Geoff
Right, morning all, morning all. Really interesting interview last night on our own Sky Sports News. Substantial government bailout required. Don't forget Rick Perry said recently that he thought that the EFL and Leagues 1 and 2 needed 200 million. Substantial government bailout required to stop the clubs in the EFL, Leagues 1 and 2 going bust. He thinks otherwise up to 10 clubs could go into administration within weeks. That is the view of the former chairman of the Common Select Committee, Damien Collins MP, and minority shareholder at Sunderland, Charles Methven. Now, Gary, I'd be interested in your take on this, obviously, as a club owner yourself, part club owner. The pair have drafted a six-point plan to rescue football and protect community assets.
I'll just give you some of the highlights, Gary, of the six-point plan. So a football finance scheme should be created by the FFA, call it the FFA, but working and backed by the government. The funds would allow clubs to meet their short-term liabilities, but not invest in recruiting new players and improving clubs' infrastructure. Rather than these be loans, funds would be exchanged for between 10% and 49%, depending on the level of investment involved. and the value of the club. Independent directors would be appointed. And also, at a suitable time, either a recognised supporters trust or a local authority can subsequently acquire the FFA shareholding in their club at a discount. So, in some ways, some interesting points.
What do you think of that and the possibilities contained therein?
I think, to be honest with you, Geoff, I think a bailout of football clubs is required. I mentioned it, I think, some two months ago, that unless there were some funds put in place in the next few months, we would start to see severe things happening at clubs. How it's going to happen, I'm unclear.
What are Joey Barton's thoughts on continuing the EFL season?
I've always called upon the Premier League to be the ones that ultimately would solve the financial crisis in lower leagues. I would not call upon government to do that. I don't believe it's the government's responsibility to save football clubs. The government, to be fair, has far more pressing things to sort out in respect of all the other industries. There's hospitality industry, the airline industry, the construction industry, where there are millions and millions of jobs.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:16–0:22
2
Why did Carlo Ancelotti return to the Premier League?
0:22–4:23
3
What are Joey Barton's thoughts on continuing the EFL season?
4:23–5:35
4
How does Gareth Ainsworth view the playoff situation in League One?
5:35–7:53
5
What financial implications are clubs facing during the COVID crisis?
7:53–10:22
6
How are clubs managing player contracts amid uncertainty?
10:22–12:54
7
What is Carlo Ancelotti's perspective on managing Everton?
12:54–15:22
8
How does Darren Farley bring humor to football discussions?
15:22–1:39:55
Speakers
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