ROKER RAPPORT XTRA: Fleetwood owner Andy Pilley talks SAFC, The EFL and the rise of The Trawlermen!

Chris was joined for a chat ahead of Friday nights match with Joey Barton's Fleetwood Town in the League by FTFC Owner and Chairman - Mr Andrew Pilley. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about? Andy tells us the story of the rise of Fleetwood Town under his ownership of the last (almost) 17 years; from the North West Counties League to fighting for promotion to the Championship...The EFL and the state of Football since Covid-19 and Lockdown; How dire is the situation exactly, has it improved recently or are things getting worse financially for the clubs outside the top flight of the football pyramid?Are the governing bodies and the government doing enough to ensure the survival of clubs? (Bit of a trick question admittedly)Joey Barton; So what drew Andy and Joey together? What is it about Barton that attracted the attention of Fleetwood Town?Investment in Youth; The Fleetwood Town International Football Academy is a huge complex with some serious ambition behind it, what is the plan going forward with such a setup and how beneficial is it not just to Fleetwood but to football in general?Looking ahead to tomorrow's match against the Lads; How does Andy feel going into the game.. Any Predictions?Football without fans; How does it feel, not just financially, from a club owners perspective watching the matches the way we have to at the moment?All this and loads more! A great chat with Andy and some more insight into the current situation for all EFL clubs... and of course why you should always hold out for a little more if you happen to have a Jamie Vardy on the books... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.