Not Small Men

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6-part audio docuseries on women's football around the world. Through interviews with 23 women's football insiders, Not Small Men looks at fandom, finances, players, the role of men, world perspectives and the future of the game. Presented by Charlie Dobres, former Director at Lewes FC, one of the world's most pioneering football clubs.

Episodes

  1. 04/25/2025

    Interview 3 - Sadia Sheikh

    Dr Sadia Sheikh founded DIYA FC in Pakistan, in 2002. It started life as a football centre for young girls & women, and has developed into a highly successful academy that not only coaches football, and runs a team in the National Women Football Championship, but changes girls' lives. This inspirational interview was recorded in late 2024.

    55 min

  2. 04/16/2025

    Interview 2 - Moya Dodd

    Moya Dodd believes that women's football "should be given its own head".She is a Lawyer and Sports Consultant, Co-Chair at Common Goal, member of the Women's Leagues Forum. She has also been a FIFA ExCo and AFC ExCo member. As a player, she was vice Captain of the Matildas.Her views on women's football and its governance are a must-hear for anyone who cares about the integrity and future of the women's game.

    57 min

  3. 04/14/2025

    Interview 1 - Sue Campbell

    Baroness Sue Campbell became the FA Director of Women's Football in 2016. She created and oversaw implementation of the roadmap for developing the women's game, that set it firmly on the path to professionalisation and success. This very candid interview was recorded in late Summer 2024 and was the final full-length interview she gave before stepping down from her role in December 2024.

    51 min

  4. 04/09/2025

    6. The Future

    If the future of women's football is left to 'market forces', then it risks becoming just a version of the men's game. Because the 'market' is dominated by men's football and the money to which it has access. In this final episode, we look at the optimal conditions needed to create a strong, authentic women's game that benefits every club and every player, not just the elite. Guests (in order of appearance): SUE CAMPBELL               FORMER FA DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ALEXANDER VON SCHIRMEISTER      MD, Xero UK & Emerging Markets JULIAN HADWIGER     WHU-OTTO BEISHEIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT LEE SANDERS                  HEAD OF FOOTBALL, DURHAM WOMEN FC ELLIE LEEK                         FORMER PLAYER JENNIFER HASKEL       DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP MOYA DODD                    LAWYER, SPORTS CONSULTANT KIERON O’CONNOR    THE SWISS RAMBLE  NATALIE BURRELL         WOMEN’S FOOTBALL FAN ROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING    WOMAN UP AGENCY PAUL DRESIBACH          WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRATEGIST HELEN WARD                  GENERAL MANAGER, WATFORD WOMEN JENNIFER HASKEL       DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP BETTINA BAER                 LEAD CONSULTANT, TWO CIRCLES YVONNE HARRISON   CEO, WOMEN IN FOOTBALL DR SADIA SHEIKH          FOUNDER, DIYA WOMEN FC ANJALI SHAH                   PIFA, INDIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ALLIANCE

    1h 3m

  5. 04/02/2025

    5. The Role of Men

    The biggest factor affecting the development of women's football is... men's football. It casts an enormous shadow that creates a big challenge to the women's game. Partly because of the temptation (wrongly) to emulate it, but partly also because it currently controls the capital that funds the growth of the women's game. So, what is the role of men's football and men, right now, and also historically? Guests (in order of appearance): HELEN WARD                  GENERAL MANAGER, WATFORD WOMEN JENNIFER HASKEL       DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP NATALIE BURRELL        WOMEN’S FOOTBALL FAN BETTINA BAER                 LEAD CONSULTANT, TWO CIRCLES PAUL DRESIBACH         WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRATEGIST MOYA DODD                    LAWYER, SPORTS CONSULTANT KELLY LINDSEY               COO, DIRECTOR FOOTBALL, LEWES FC FANNY ALMERSSON   STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS ANJALI SHAH                   PIFA, INDIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ALLIANCE ROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING    WOMAN UP AGENCY LEE SANDERS                  HEAD OF FOOTBALL, DURHAM WOMEN FC ELLIE LEEK                        FORMER PLAYER IRENE MERINO              GLOBAL HEAD OF GENDER BALANCE, DECATHLON YVONNE HARRISON CEO, WOMEN IN FOOTBALL DR SADIA SHEIKH        FOUNDER, DIYA WOMEN FC JULIAN HADWIGER    WHU-OTTO BEISHEIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MARK BRADLEY             FAN EXPERIENCE COMPANY KIERON O’CONNOR    THE SWISS RAMBLE

    59 min

  6. 03/26/2025

    4. Worldwide Development

    Women's Football is growing all over the world, but WHY women play, beyond the more developed markets like the USA and Europe, gives a fascinating insight into the power and social importance of the women's game. Guests (in order of appearance): MOYA DODD                  LAWYER, SPORTS CONSULTANT ELLIE LEEK                        FORMER PLAYER IVI CASAGRANDE        CASAGRANDE COACHING KELLY LINDSEY              COO, DIRECTOR FOOTBALL, LEWES FC JENNIFER HASKEL       DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP KIERON O’CONNOR    THE SWISS RAMBLE  JULIAN HADWIGER      WHU-OTTO BEISHEIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT IRENE MERINO                GLOBAL HEAD OF GENDER BALANCE, DECATHLON ROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING    WOMAN UP AGENCY FANNY ALMERSSON   STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS PAUL DRESIBACH          WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRATEGIST DR SADIA SHEIKH          FOUNDER, DIYA WOMEN FC ANJALI SHAH                   PIFA, INDIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ALLIANCE

    1h 16m

  7. 03/19/2025

    3. Revenues

    The business of women's football is very much still in a start-up phase. But already, elite clubs, with their immediate access to capital, are dominating Leagues. What earned revenue streams are available to clubs and what are the prospects for attracting external investment? Guests (in order of appearance): SUE CAMPBELL FORMER FA DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEE SANDERS HEAD OF FOOTBALL, DURHAM FC HELEN WARD GM, WATFORD WOMEN KELLY LINDSEY COO, DIRECTOR FOOTBALL, LEWES FC ALEX VON SCHIRMEISTER MD, Xero UK JENNIFER HASKEL DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP KIERON O’CONNOR THE SWISS RAMBLE JULIAN HADWIGER WHU-OTTO BEISHEIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT IRENE MERINO DECATHLON FANNY ALMERSSON STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS BETTINA BAER LEAD CONSULTANT, TWO CIRCLES PAUL DRESIBACH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRATEGIST ROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING WOMAN UP AGENCY

    59 min

  8. 03/12/2025

    2. Players

    'Without fans, football is nothing'. But try playing without the players... Hear from 12 guests on the reality of being a player, from the physical to the financial. It's getting good at the top, but, for everyone else... Guests (in order of appearance): SUE CAMPBELL FORMER FA DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL IVI CASAGRANDE CASAGRANDE COACHING ROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING WOMAN UP AGENCY JENNIFER HASKEL DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP ALEX VON SCHIRMEISTER MD, Xero UK IRENE MERINO DECATHLON ELLIE LEEK FORMER PLAYER DR STACY SIMS HEALTH & PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST HELEN WARD GM, WATFORD WOMEN ANJALI SHAH PIFA, IWFA KELLY LINDSEY COO, DIRECTOR FOOTBALL, LEWES FC DR SADIA SHEIKH FOUNDER, DIYA WOMEN FC

    56 min

  9. 03/05/2025

    1. Fans

    There's something... different about many fans of women's football. Analysis and opinion from 17 different voices within the game. What do YOU think? Comment here or on LinkedIn (by following Charlie Dobres). This week's guests (in order of appearance): ELLIE LEEK FORMER PLAYER MARK BRADLEY FAN EXPERIENCE COMPANY LEE SANDERS HEAD OF FOOTBALL, DURHAM FC JUAN BRADLEY WOMEN’S FOOTBALL FAN BETTINA BAER LEAD CONSULTANT, TWO CIRCLES NATALIE BURRELL WOMEN’S FOOTBALL FAN PAUL DRESIBACH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRATEGIST FANNY ALMERSSON STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS JENNIFER HASKEL DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUP HELEN WARD GENERAL MANAGER, WATFORD WOMEN JULIAN HADWIGER WHU-OTTO BEISHEIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MOYA DODD LAWYER, SPORTS CONSULTANT KIERON O’CONNOR THE SWISS RAMBLE IRENE MERINO DECATHLON ROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING WOMAN UP AGENCY ANJALI SHAH PIFA, IWFA SUE CAMPBELL FORMER FA DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

    1 hr

  10. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    TRAILER

    Not Small Men is a six-part audio docuseries on women's football, where it's at and where it's going. The series looks mostly at the situation in England, but also considers the development of the game around the world. Episodes are released every Wednesday, starting on 5th March.

    3 min

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6-part audio docuseries on women's football around the world. Through interviews with 23 women's football insiders, Not Small Men looks at fandom, finances, players, the role of men, world perspectives and the future of the game. Presented by Charlie Dobres, former Director at Lewes FC, one of the world's most pioneering football clubs.

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