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Football Weekly The Football League returns and crisis at Morecambe – Football Weekly Extra podcast
Jul 31, 2025
Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, a data-savvy football analyst from Not the Top 20 podcast, alongside Barry Glendenning and Sanny Rudravajhala. They delve into the return of League One, discussing Luton's potential and Sheffield Wednesday’s financial crisis. The conversation highlights urgent club management issues and calls for regulatory reforms. With insights on Huddersfield's strategic revamp and managerial changes, the hosts engage in a lively mix of football analysis, personal anecdotes, and humor.
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Sheffield Wednesday's Deep Crisis
- Sheffield Wednesday faces a severe crisis with unpaid wages, squad uncertainty, and stadium issues.
- The club's survival and ability to compete this season are highly uncertain without a buyer.
Limits of Football Authorities
- EFL and FA have limited power to intervene in club ownership and operations.
- They're primarily gatekeepers enforcing rules, with little ability to prevent crises before they escalate.
Ownership Challenges in Football
- Football clubs are privately owned businesses, making it challenging to force change.
- Stricter owners and directors tests may reduce future issues but can't solve current club instability.