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High Performance Business

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Premier League
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Deliveroo
Formula One
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Mcdonald's
Digital Transformation
Floral Street
Beauty Industry
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Nike
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Mental Health
Manchester City

You know the score, but what happens on the pitch is only half the story .

Soaring ticket prices. Endless subscription fees. Baffling rule changes. Even the most diehard fans are left wondering: why?

Award-winning sports journalists Natalie Pirks & Colin Murray step back from a busy news cycle to deliver the business playbook.

Armed with razor-sharp wit and genuine curiosity, they bridge the gap b... more

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Latest Episodes

Manchester City's legal battle could change English football forever. But what if the biggest revelations are still to come?

This week, we're joined by Paul Gilroy KC, one of Britain's most formidable sports lawyers, who has represented footballing... more

Colin and Natalie are joined by football finance expert Paul Quinn and The Blue Room's Matt Jones to tackle the big questions facing Everton.

Is the new stadium a springboard for success – or is debt swallowing the extra income? Has owning Roma lef... more

English football is a £9bn industry. So why are so many clubs struggling to make money?

Former Footballer & Executive Mark Palios joins Colin Murray and Natalie Pirks to examine a financial model that rewards ambition but often punishes sustainabili... more

When one refereeing decision can be worth millions, what price is football really paying for VAR?

Colin and Natalie examine the business behind football’s most divisive technology, from the millions riding on a single league position to the companie... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Gilroy
King's Counsel and sports lawyer who has represented Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and Harry Redknapp
Episode: Could ONE Piece of Evidence Save Man City's Appeal?
Paul Quinn
Football finance expert and Everton supporter
Episode: Will Everton’s Sale Cost Fans Another Transfer Window?
Matt Jones
Everton journalist and The Blue Room presenter
The Blue Room
Episode: Will Everton’s Sale Cost Fans Another Transfer Window?
Mark Palios
Former Football Association chief executive and Tranmere Rovers executive chairman
Tranmere Rovers
Episode: Is Your Football Club at Risk? The Crisis Facing English Football
Richard Scudamore
Former Premier League Executive Chairman
Premier League
Episode: Ex Premier League Exec Chairman on Man City & Football's Soaring Wages
David Bernstein
Former chairman of Manchester City and the FA
Manchester City, Football Association
Episode: Man City Guilty of Premier League Charges: Former Chairman Speaks Out
Kieran Maguire
Football finance guru
University of Liverpool (academic), football finance commentator
Episode: Man City Guilty of Premier League Charges: Former Chairman Speaks Out
Otmar Szafnauer
Former team principal, Alpine
Alpine (High Performance Racing)
Episode: How Much Does an F1 Crash ACTUALLY Cost? | Otmar Szafnauer
David Ornstein
Athletics football correspondent, BBC transfer oracle
The Athletic / BBC
Episode: David Ornstein Breaks Down Biggest PL Transfers: Enzo Fernandez, Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola

Hosts

Colin Murray
Co-host of the show, High Performance Business
Natalie Pirks
Host and journalist, Co-host of the show, High Performance Business

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
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    Israel14 days ago
  • Too many ads

    Like the Youtube equivalent, the good content is completely spoiled by the number of adverts which are incredibly intrusive, to an extent which is exploitative and disrespectful to listeners.

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    Planetaryflopper
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great concept

    Love the idea - great concept, wrong hosts!

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    Rob_1900
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Not what I expected

    I like the idea of this podcast, but it’s not hitting the right tone for me.

    It’s a bit too sweary with comments I wouldn’t expect in the workplace. When I’m listening to business podcasts, I expect them to be more business like (I know what I’m getting with other genres, I just don’t think it’s appropriate here).

    I’ll give it a few more listens but please tone this down.

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    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Listeners note strong guest lineups and practical insights into sponsorships and finance in sports.
Positive comments frequently highlight memorable industry angles and actionable takeaways for brands and teams.
Fans praise candid storytelling and the willingness of guests to reveal real-world business tactics.
Critiques often point to ads and tone, wishing for deeper operational detail and less interruptions.

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Could ONE Piece of Evidence Save Man City's Appeal?
Q: What does paragraph 29 mean for Manchester City's appeal?
Gilroy says the finding that some club witnesses gave false evidence and certain witnesses were dishonest could be repeatedly raised by the Premier League if City challenges the commission's factual conclusions.
Could ONE Piece of Evidence Save Man City's Appeal?
Q: What in your professional opinion was going on behind closed doors between the verdict and the appeal?
Gilroy says rumors suggest the sanctions hearing may already have taken place privately, while clubs and league executives may be discussing the cost, compensation claims and reputational damage of a prolonged dispute.
Will Everton’s Sale Cost Fans Another Transfer Window?
Q: Who would buy this club? Who do you think is the most likely? And is it perhaps not as shiny an asset as we think it is from the outside looking in?
Quinn describes Everton as a club with substantial debt, limited non-football revenue and ongoing losses, and says a buyer would likely need to acquire it at a discount. He notes that potential buyers face an unfavorable economic environment and the club has no clear path to sustained growth.
Will Everton’s Sale Cost Fans Another Transfer Window?
Q: Where do you think it sort of stands, the value of the club?
Paul Quinn estimates Everton's debt at around £600 million and says that, even if the reported £800 million enterprise value is accepted, the equity could be only about £200 million to £250 million.
Is Your Football Club at Risk? The Crisis Facing English Football
Q: Do you think English football has reached a point where clubs outside of this established Premier League are effectively forced to gamble financially to remain competitive?
Palios says clubs' financial pressures and the drive to reach the Premier League create incentives to overspend. He points to owner funding, wage inflation, and the need for better governance and a sustainable agreement between the leagues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Performance Business

What is High Performance Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-leaning look at global sports, from the boardroom to the paddock. Episodes routinely dissect the money behind elite competitions, covering topics like F1 crash costs, Premier League finance rules, sponsorship economics in football and basketball, and the business of women's football. Guests range from team principals and finance professors to reporters and tech executives, offering practical insights into cost caps, media rights, sponsorship strategy, and governance. The show also explores broader tech and AI themes as they intersect with sports, giving listeners a rare blend of on-field narratives and hard-edged commercial analysis. A notable strength is the mix of granular financial detail with candid storytelling from high-pro... more

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Recent guests on High Performance Business include:

1. Paul Gilroy
2. Paul Quinn
3. Matt Jones
4. Mark Palios
5. Richard Scudamore
6. David Bernstein
7. Kieran Maguire
8. Otmar Szafnauer

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