Show Notes
We start with the chaos at Chelsea after Liam Rosenior’s exit and ask who is really to blame. We get into the financial mess, the ownership model, the sporting directors, the long contracts, and why none of it seems to point towards an actual football vision. Then we drift into social media misery, World Cup songs, shark chat, Arsenal podcasters, and the usual nonsense from the questions. A proper wander, but a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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