The Football Boardroom

Money, power & politics: Inside the world of a Premier League CEO | The Football Boardroom

May 22, 2026·56 min
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Brighton’s Paul Barber is one of football’s most experienced chief executives. But what makes a top CEO in today’s game?  Paul joins Christian and Henry to talk crisis management in the midst of the Southampton spygate scandal, managerial succession, player recruitment and how the Premier League can maintain the competitive edge that makes it such compelling global viewing. Email in via: getintouch@thefootballboardroom.co.uk  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballBoardroom Follow us on Instagram: @footballboardroompod Follow us on TikTok: @footballboardroompod Follow us on X: @FootyBoardroom  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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