The Sports Agents

Former Tottenham and Newcastle strike Les Ferdinand joins The Sports agents to discuss the North London Derby, his time at QPR and the struggles BAME applicants face in football coaching and management. Plus Spencer Matthews pops into the studio to talk about his incredible world record of running 30 marathons in 30 days in the Jordanian dessert for Globa's charity Make Some Noise.Senior Producer: Adem WatermanVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

Will Carling, a former England rugby captain, shares insights on the future of rugby union, discussing essential changes needed for better governance and fan engagement. He emphasizes the role of national teams in inspiring young talent. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner celebrates his first US Open victory, highlighting the significance of youth in sports and the evolving landscape of athlete fitness and resilience. The conversation reflects on the promising future of both rugby and tennis through innovation and emerging talent.

This week on The Sports Agents, Gabby & Mark were joined by former Chelsea F.C manager Emma Hayes to discuss her brand new book,  ‘A completely different game: My Leadership playbook’.There was a half full Lord's in the cricket - why may that have been?And the team digest how the new Manchester United exec board are getting on after their 3-0 loss to Liverpool. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Emma Hayes, a trailblazer in women's football and the current head coach of the U.S. national team, shares her inspiring journey with hosts Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman. She delves into the importance of authentic leadership and emotional well-being in coaching, especially under pressure. Hayes opens up about personal trauma, including the loss of a twin, and discusses the unique health challenges women athletes face. Reflecting on her Olympic experiences, she emphasizes the need for systemic changes to better support women's sports and their performance.

It's positive news, the podcast hasn't cursed Jack Draper who has made it through to the US Open Semi-Final after defeating Alex De Minaur in New York. And Emma Hayes, current head coach of the U.S women's national football team joins the podcast.Emma has a brand new book out called ‘A completely different game: My Leadership playbook’, detailing her upbringing in Camden and ending with her move to the U.S, where she won a gold medal at the Olympics. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Adem WatermanVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

With a half empty (or half full depending on your outlook) stadium at Lord's on the weekend, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman are joined by journalist Tim Wigmore about why that may be. Are tickets prices too high? Have England invested enough in opponents?And with Manchester United being the words on everyone's lips in the footballing world, The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell joins The Sports Agents to discuss the deeper problems at the club. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesSenior Producer: Adem WatermanVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

This week on The Sports Agents, Gabby & Mark paid tribute to the former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on Monday. After Emma Raducanu's tearful US Open press conference, following her first-round exit, former British tennis player turned commentator Anna Smith joined us to talk about the 'target on her back'.And as the transfer deadline approached, 'super-agent' Jon Smith gave us an insight into the chaos as clubs try to get last-minute deals over the line before the window closes. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Today on The Sports Agents, Gabby & Mark reflect on Emma Raducanu's tearful first-round exit at the US Open - three years on from her fairytale win in New York - Is there a target on her back and who put it there? Plus, as the transfer window prepares to slam shut for another summer with Premier League spending down 10%, 'super-agent' Jon Smith helps us dig into the reasons why and brings an insight into what it's really like at clubs trying to get that last-minute deal over the line in time!Later, Anna Smith, former British tennis player turned co-commentator, explains how Raducanu needs to find stability and consistency to rediscover her best form.Plus is Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL dream over? And a Paralympic scandal from the year 2000 involving basketball and fake beards.Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesAudio Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

Gabby & Mark are back! On today's episode, red flags raised at Twickenham after another member of Steve Borthwick's staff resigns and The Paralympic Games start tomorrow! Plus, The Sports Agents relive their fondest memories of the late England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who passed away on Monday at the age of 76. Have the RFU created an 'unstable working environment', is there a lot of suspicion among Paralympic athletes when it comes to rival classification and more.Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesAudio Producer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

This week on The Sports Agents... Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton's new 31-year-old manager - the youngest in Premier League history - joined Gabby for an exclusive interview. He talks his meteoric rise, embracing the culture on England's South Coast, looking forward to coming up against Pep Guardiola and more. Then on Thursday, with ITV's Mark Pougatch as our special guest host, we examined the Raheem Sterling situation at Chelsea and if their unusual recruitment strategy will ever actually work? Journalist Matt Hughes, applied sport finance expert Rob Wilson and the former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha joined in. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.