Playmaker

By Tortoise Media

The Playmaker from Tortoise - one story every day to make sense of the beautiful game.

Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take news slowly. We tell stories t

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How many episodes does Playmaker have?

The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.

Playmaker episodes:

October 05, 2021 Ep 41: Standing: the supporters' campaign
From January next year, leading clubs will be allowed to offer safe standing areas. But it’s something the Football Supporters Association has been calling on for decades. Why did it take so long?
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October 04, 2021 Ep 40: Should loot boxes be in the game?
FIFA 22 came out last week, with some changes to its most controversial feature - loot boxes. Has EA Sports done enough to fend off charges that it's making huge profits from a form of gambling?
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8min
October 01, 2021 Ep 39: Ted Lasso scores
Film and television have a pretty dismal record making dramas and comedies about football. But now there's Ted Lasso.
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6min
September 30, 2021 Ep 38: Sorry seems to be the easiest word
Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for Manchester United, and later issued a long apology on social media. Cue an almighty row. Should he apologise for his apology?
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7min
September 29, 2021 Ep 37: When referees fight
In football - a sport worth billions - high refereeing standards are crucial. Could they be undermined if referees are consumed with rivalry and infighting, as a new book alleges?
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7min
September 28, 2021 Ep 36: Norwich's Achilles heel
Norwich are pointless this season and leaking goals. Sometimes it's a mystery why a team is doing badly, but not in Norwich's case. They seem to have a problem in one particular position.

To read Felix Tamsut's piece on Germany, football and politics, click here: https://torto.se/3CX5pPn
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6min
September 26, 2021 Ep 35: Measuring the damage done by Football Index
Football Index was billed as a smart, innovative way to gamble on football. When it collapsed it caused not just heartache but financial ruin as well.
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September 24, 2021 Ep 34: It's always sunny in Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's takeover of non-league side Wrexham earlier this year left most football fans bemused. But it's likely it would never have happened had it not been for an English comedian.
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7min
September 23, 2021 Ep 33: Iceland's football dynasty
It wasn’t until 2016 that Iceland saw their side play at a major tournament for the first time. And one Icelandic family in particular have played a starring role. So how did the Guðjohnsen’s come to dominate the sport across the nation?
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6min
September 22, 2021 Ep 32: Football's Candy Crush king
When the founder of the popular game Candy Crush bought Derby County, heads turned. But a string of hiring and firing multiple managers, breaking transfer records, and overspending didn't pay off... and the owner Mel Morris has now put the club in administration. So, has he crushed Derby County for good?
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How many episodes does Playmaker have?

The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.

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