Mark Chapman & Matt Slater are joined by Paraag Marathe Vice Chairman of Premiers League side Leeds United & Executive Vice President of Football Operations at San Francisco 49ers.
In a wide ranging interview, Paarag details plans for Elland Road, discussions with other American owners of Premier League clubs and how Leeds & the 49ers could work together in areas such as player contracts, recruitment, analytics and commercial dealings. 
We also hear Paraag's exciting vision for cricket in the States in his role as chairman of USA Cricket. 
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Paraag Marathe Interview: Leeds United & the 49ers

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Almost three months on from Jurgen Klopp announcing his intention to stand down, Liverpool have earmarked the man they’d like to replace him.
So why do Liverpool want Feyenoord’s Arne Slot?
And is he the right personality to replace Klopp at Anfield? 
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Is Slot the right man for Liverpool?

Playing an exciting brand of attacking football it’s no wonder Simone Inzaghi is now being linked to high-profile managerial jobs in England and abroad.

But is he better off staying in Italy and a resurgent Serie A? 

Or does uncertainty around finance and the ownership at Inter mean now is the time for a new challenge?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Inzaghi and Inter: What next?

On Monday, The Athletic revealed that West Ham have held talks with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to be their next manager… 

He is also being looked at to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

So who is Ruben Amorim and why is he in such high demand? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Mark Carey
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Will Ruben Amorim be a Premier League manager next season?

Before taking his seat at Wembley, Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed the London Marathon and compared the race, to the job he has to do at Old Trafford.
Seeing his boyhood side reach a second successive FA Cup Final was only have the story though as Erik Ten Hag's side almost squandered a 3-0 lead to be dumped out by Coventry City.
So will success in the FA Cup show enough progress for Ten Hag to remain in position, or do United's problems run deeper than just their manager?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Mark Critchley who were both at Wembley to discuss.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Carl Anka and Mark Critchley
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Why Man United's Wembley embarrassment runs deep

It’s matchday 34 in the Premier League as Arsenal go to Wolves in the big clash in the title race.

Elsewhere, it’s the FA Cup semi-finals, as Chelsea face Man City and Manchester United go up against Coventry City.

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Liam Twomey
Producer: Mike Stavrou 
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Paraag Marathe Interview: Leeds United & the 49ers

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