<p dir="ltr">This week, we take a look inside one of the most talked about clubs this season. From hiring Wayne Rooney as manager to knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup, it’s been a crazy season for Plymouth and CEO Andrew Parkinson. Even more so when the club finds itself bottom of the championship fighting for survival. But this is a club that continually outperforms its budget, competing against teams with 6x bigger budgets, and that’s what we want to get into today. How do you build success in a football club when you can’t rely on money to win?&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">On today's show we discuss:</p> <p dir="ltr">Economics of a Championship Team:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do Plymouth compare to their rivals when it comes to the financial resources at their disposal?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does a club in the bottom half of the table generate in revenue?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How much can they afford to spend on player budgets?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of having multiple budgets for multiple scenarios: facing the relegation reality.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How much can a Championship team earn from sponsorship?</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Plymouth this Season:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hiring Wayne Rooney at the start of the season attracted a lot of attention; was it more than a PR move?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">…and what happens when you have to sack a manager?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The competitive nature of the Championship and the importance of staying in the decision for both financial and player retention reasons</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The value beyond emotions of beating Liverpool and pushing Manchester City in the FA Cup</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Improve the Business of Football:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Plymouth are looking for investment and what they would be able to do with an additional capital injection.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Developing a high performing and well supported women’s team is a priority, but should it be under the same banner as the men’s?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Does the 3pm blackout help or hinder football across the pyramid?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Can the club implement a media strategy to help support the profile and exposure of the club?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cracking America: capitalising on the pilgrims link with the US&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Orreco</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.orreco.com/">https://www.orreco.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Scan.com</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://uk.scan.com/">https://uk.scan.com/</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-c6853e68-7fff-bc1f-3d23-77385910905f"><br /> <br /></strong></p>

Business of Sport

Charlie and Harry Stebbings

Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle CEO: ‘Hiring Rooney, Beating Liverpool, and Fighting for Championship Survival’ (Ep62)

MAR 25, 202562 MIN
Business of Sport

Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle CEO: ‘Hiring Rooney, Beating Liverpool, and Fighting for Championship Survival’ (Ep62)

MAR 25, 202562 MIN

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<p dir="ltr">This week, we take a look inside one of the most talked about clubs this season. From hiring Wayne Rooney as manager to knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup, it’s been a crazy season for Plymouth and CEO Andrew Parkinson. Even more so when the club finds itself bottom of the championship fighting for survival. But this is a club that continually outperforms its budget, competing against teams with 6x bigger budgets, and that’s what we want to get into today. How do you build success in a football club when you can’t rely on money to win?&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">On today's show we discuss:</p> <p dir="ltr">Economics of a Championship Team:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do Plymouth compare to their rivals when it comes to the financial resources at their disposal?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does a club in the bottom half of the table generate in revenue?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How much can they afford to spend on player budgets?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of having multiple budgets for multiple scenarios: facing the relegation reality.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How much can a Championship team earn from sponsorship?</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Plymouth this Season:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hiring Wayne Rooney at the start of the season attracted a lot of attention; was it more than a PR move?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">…and what happens when you have to sack a manager?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The competitive nature of the Championship and the importance of staying in the decision for both financial and player retention reasons</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The value beyond emotions of beating Liverpool and pushing Manchester City in the FA Cup</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Improve the Business of Football:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Plymouth are looking for investment and what they would be able to do with an additional capital injection.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Developing a high performing and well supported women’s team is a priority, but should it be under the same banner as the men’s?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Does the 3pm blackout help or hinder football across the pyramid?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Can the club implement a media strategy to help support the profile and exposure of the club?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cracking America: capitalising on the pilgrims link with the US&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Orreco</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.orreco.com/">https://www.orreco.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Scan.com</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://uk.scan.com/">https://uk.scan.com/</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-c6853e68-7fff-bc1f-3d23-77385910905f"><br /> <br /></strong></p>