How do sporting directors prove their worth?
12 September - 42 minsThese days, most Premier League clubs have an executive to deal with transfers.
From Richard Hughes swapping Bournemouth for Liverpool this summer to Manchester United’s pursuit of Dan Ashworth and Newcastle replacing him with Paul Mitchell who has got off to a tricky start.
So, when a transfer window doesn’t go to plan, is the sporting director to blame?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh, lead writer for The Athletic FC's newsletter Phil Hay and senior football writer Simon Hughes.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay, Chris Waugh and Simon Hughes
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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