The boys welcome Gerry Cardinale of RedBird Capital to the podcast for a remarkable discussion that explores the mindset of potential investors in sports franchises in a post-Covid world. Gerry brings a wealth of experience, both as a top-class athlete and successful investor, and opens a window into the very highest levels of investment in the sports universe.

This week on The Captain’s Table, Giles is joined by golfing royalty - Gary Player. One of the original “Big 3”, The Black Knight won 9 Majors and 163 tournaments over 7 decades. Widely considered to be the world’s most travelled human being, Gary shares stories of meeting Elvis, growing up in South Africa and his love of horse-Racing and rugby.

The Groundsmen ask whether sport really wants to move into direct relationships with its fans. Or actually just prefers safe cash up front. How to manage the importance of betting whilst controlling recklessness. And a discussion around Swing Low Sweet Chariot. All comments welcome.

This week, Giles “the Captain” Morgan welcomes British golfer Lee Westwood to The Captain’s Table. An avid fan of all sports, Lee shares his love of Nottingham Forest FC, his one and only experience of going to the Yankee Stadium, and what his favourite 3 course meal would be!!

On Goal/Own Goal this week, Grant and Roger tackle sport and #blacklivesmatter, with a bit of help. The legendary Jim Kerr of Simple Minds and Artists against Apartheid helps AYNE try to Walk The Talk and find the right tone.

The boys host one of the most progressive football club owner/managers around. Listening to Gary Sweet of Luton Town is the shot in the arm the whole game needs. Listen to how he explains the beauty of Association Football.

In our current theme of “how investable is sport?” we pick the brains of financier deal-maker Laurie Pinto to understand how opportunities are assessed and deals structured. Macro and micro. From data strategy to game theory!

Giles "The Captain" Morgan welcomes aboard former Wallabies Scrum-Half and Rugby World Cup winner, George Gregan aboard the Rive Gauche. Together they discuss George’s love of cricket, the great West Indian cricketers and George’s passion for golf and his unbridled desire to attend an Open Championship.  Brought to you by Loch Lomond Whiskies and Are You Not Entertained.

On today’s episode of the Groundsmen we get a sponsorship masterclass from the Captain, as we assess the debris caused by Covid like in DAZN, F1, EFL women’s football and NCAA. Is all this a necessary cull of a bull market caused by zero cost capital?

A discussion with Scottish football insiders around how the game needs to change to attract outside capital. Pertinent to all sports short of cash post Covid.