I Bought A Football Club - Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FC

Stephen Cleeve
  • 4.7 (89)
  • FOOTBALL
I Bought A Football Club - Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FC

A real insight into the behind the scenes workings of a football Club. Stephen Cleeve bought King's Lynn Town FC in 2016 and helped take them from the Southern League to the National League. He shares with you the trials and tribulations of running a football club and gives you some thought provoking insight into the world of football.

  1. 03/04/2024

    Episode 48 with Shannon Toms the general manager of Bishop’s Stortford

    We hear from Shannon about what life has been like at Bishop’s Stortford this season and what lessons he and they have learnt by finishing bottom of the National League North

    1h 9m

  2. 25/01/2024

    Episode 47 with Simon Leslie Chairman and owner of Eastbourne Borough FC

    Media magnate Simon Leslie gives his thoughts on his club and how and why the League needs to modernise. I explain why I am annoyed with AFC Wimbledon and give an update as usual on life at King’s Lynn Town FC.

    1h 9m

  3. 20/11/2023

    Episode 46 with Peter McCormack owner of Real Bedford FC.

    A grass roots club with a difference - hear how Peter has built up a club by using Bitcoin with a little help from the Winklevoss twins!

    59 min

  4. 11/10/2023

    Episode 45 with James Blower Chairman of Wroxham FC

    A discussion about the trials and tribulations of running a football club with an update on all things Blue and Gold.

    1h 11m

  5. 03/08/2023

    Episode 44 with Craig Cope - Head of Football Operations at AFC Wimbledon

    Craig and I discuss the role of sporting directors and data in recruitment of players. I explain why Aldershot FC would be in the dock if they tapped up Tommy Widdrington had we of been in the Premier or Football League and why the National League and King’s Lynn are going to do about it. Cover the FA’s response to the Boston crowd trouble, Ollie Scott’s probably move to Aldershot and much more.

    1h 17m

  6. 16/01/2023

    Episode 43 with Bill Waterson Co-Chairman of Altrincham FC

    Discuss the financial aspects around Altrincham FC going full time, why The National League is appealing to American investors and much more. I explain why the streaming deal is not fair, cover why Chelsea loan players instead of selling and why Clearlake can’t lose. I also explain how much money King’s Lynn made in our FA Cup run but I still struggle to pronounce the word amortisation.

    1h 23m

  7. 14/10/2022

    Episode 42 with Phil Broad of Tonbridge Angels

    Phil explains how to run a sustainable club and Tonbridge Angel’s model - great insight. I cover King’s Lynn news, naming rights in the Premier League, streaming developments in the Football League and how clubs inflate profits through players sales and purchases.

    1h 3m

  8. 29/09/2022

    Episode 41 with Neil Pinkerton Chairman of National League Gateshead

    We’re back after too long an absence and no better person than Neil to kick the show off with his thoughts on why Gateshead were promoted and what they are going to do to progress. I update you on life in Norfolk and everything King’s Lynn Town FC.

    46 min
See All (46)

4.7
out of 5
89 Ratings

About

A real insight into the behind the scenes workings of a football Club. Stephen Cleeve bought King's Lynn Town FC in 2016 and helped take them from the Southern League to the National League. He shares with you the trials and tribulations of running a football club and gives you some thought provoking insight into the world of football.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephen Cleeve
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Cleeve

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada