<p>For over a decade, Adrian Jacob has helped shape Chelsea into one of the most successful and dominant teams in the game. Today, he sits down with Rach to take us inside that journey - from what it was like working with Emma Hayes to some of the club’s biggest moments. He also gives his take on accusations that Chelsea have ‘spent’ their way to success and explains why it’s up to other clubs to catch up. </p><br><p>But Adrian’s next project is just as ambitious: World Sevens Football - the new, women’s seven-a-side tournament launching next month. He breaks down what his role as Head of Football actually involves, explains why this competition could be a game changer, and addresses concerns about its potential impact on player loading, calendar congestion and whether it could widen financial gaps in the game.</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/upfront_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/upfront_pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/upfrontpodcast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UpfrontPod?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! Email us <a href="mailto:show@upfrontpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">show@upfrontpod.com</a>.</p><br><p>For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/footballramble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><br><p>**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!**</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

Stak

Meet the man who left Chelsea Women to lead World Sevens Football

APR 3, 202540 MIN
Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

Meet the man who left Chelsea Women to lead World Sevens Football

APR 3, 202540 MIN

Description

<p>For over a decade, Adrian Jacob has helped shape Chelsea into one of the most successful and dominant teams in the game. Today, he sits down with Rach to take us inside that journey - from what it was like working with Emma Hayes to some of the club’s biggest moments. He also gives his take on accusations that Chelsea have ‘spent’ their way to success and explains why it’s up to other clubs to catch up. </p><br><p>But Adrian’s next project is just as ambitious: World Sevens Football - the new, women’s seven-a-side tournament launching next month. He breaks down what his role as Head of Football actually involves, explains why this competition could be a game changer, and addresses concerns about its potential impact on player loading, calendar congestion and whether it could widen financial gaps in the game.</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/upfront_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/upfront_pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/upfrontpodcast.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UpfrontPod?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! Email us <a href="mailto:show@upfrontpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">show@upfrontpod.com</a>.</p><br><p>For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/footballramble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><br><p>**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!**</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>