ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In the first episode of the Leonard Curtis Business of Sport Podcast, host James Cooper is joined by Leonard Curtis Director Alex Cadwallader and sports finance expert Prof Rob Wilson to explore one of the biggest questions facing the industry today: is professional sport operating on a sustainable financial footing?
Drawing on insights from the Leonard Curtis Business of Sport report series, the discussion examines why so many clubs and governing bodies continue to face financial pressure despite growing revenues. The episode covers governance, ownership, regulation, competitive balance and the structural challenges affecting rugby, football, cricket and other sports.
Whether you work in sport, invest in the sector or simply want to understand the business forces shaping the games we love, this episode provides a clear and insightful introduction to the financial issues at the heart of modern sport.
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Read our sports finance reports:
https://www.leonardcurtis.co.uk/business-of-sport
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lcbusinessofsport/
Follow Alex Cadwallader on LinkedIn:
https://linkedin.com/in/alex-cadwallader-84952228
Follow Prof Rob Wilson on LinkedIn:
https://linkedin.com/in/prof-rob-wilson-a8501428
Follow James Cooper on LinkedIn:
https://linkedin.com/in/jamescooper207
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Filmed at University Campus of Football Business’ Manchester Podcast Studio
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Thank you to our UCFB student production team:
Rowan MacLellan, Editor
Calum Spiller, Autocue
Evie Malcom, Production assistant
Ella Mazurke, Camera and lighting
Louis Jones, Audio
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Disclaimer:
The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at rob.venables@leonardcurtis.co.uk and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly.
