Matt Slater

Adam Crafton, a US-based football journalist, and Matt Slater, a former BBC contributor, dive into the changing landscape of football viewing. They discuss the complexities of broadcasting rights in the US versus the UK and the implications of the 3pm blackout. Crafton highlights economic pressures leading to illegal streaming, while Slater predicts that by 2035, fans will experience hyper-personalized viewing with tech innovations. The duo debates the viability of a Premier League direct-to-consumer platform amidst traditional broadcasters' dominance.