59. Paul Barber: CEO @ Brighton & Hove Albion FC

This week’s What The Footie Podcast is with Paul Barber, CEO at Brighton & Hove Albion FC.  In this exclusive, both Paul’s discuss Brighton’s shrewd recruitment and scouting over the years (Cucurella, Lamptey, Bissouma), how they define the role of the sporting director (David Weir stepping-up into Dan Ashworth’s role), working with Graham Potter and Hope Powell and their ambition for the upcoming Premier League season.  As well as big picture topics such as competing with new ownership models/groups (private equity and state money), does the Premier League need cost controls (salary/transfer caps), the broadcasting deals and whether it’s time for the Premier League to go direct-to-consumer (Premflix)? Please remember to support the pod by hitting 5 stars and following on your chosen platform (Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon & etc.)