How To Buy A Football Club

In this special football-themed episode of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast, hosts Simon Jack and Zing Tseng look at how lifelong sports fan Jim Ratcliffe made enough money in business to buy a stake in Manchester United. You can hear more about the uber-rich on the Good Bad Billionaire podcast on BBC Sounds, or wherever you get your podcasts

As the deal for the club is approved by the FA and Premier League. Sally, Simon and Faisal chat about the Premier League and the FA approving Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent stake in Manchester United. We take a look at what changes he has already brought to the club, including a new hire from rivals Man City. And the three predict how the Ratcliffe era at Manchester United will pan out - will he be the man to finally bring the good times back to Old Trafford? HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The executive commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

The dust has now settled on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% purchase of Manchester United but what does it mean for the club? And Simon, Sally and Faisal are joined by former Chelsea midfielder and author of “Football and How to Survive it”, Pat Nevin shares his thoughts on the last few days. Pat knows a thing or two about running a football club from his time as Chief Executive of Motherwell FC.

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United for about $1.3bn! Simon, Sally and Faisal get together late on Christmas Eve to talk it all through...

And will his bid lead to a Manchester United restructure? HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

One of the UK's richest men makes a(nother) move to buy the club. Simon Stone, Sally Nugent and Faisal Islam have reunited to talk through what the investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe could mean for Manchester United. Sources have told BBC Sport that Ratcliffe is now hoping to conclude a deal for a minority stake in the clubCould the end finally be in sight? Faisal seems to think so... HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

What does this mean for the sale of the club? The team gets back together (for the first time in a while) to discuss what has happened, what a minority investment from Sir Jim could look like, and what the fans think! Are the Glazers here to stay? HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480 - Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk - Or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub

United kick off their Premier League season with the Glazers still in charge. Chris Rumfitt of the Manchester United Supporters Trust tells us their stance on the ownership saga. And Sally, Simon and Faisal answer your questions! HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub

Broadcaster Ben Jacobs joins Simon to discuss whether there is any truth to the reports this week that the Glazers have put the takeover on hold. And with Tom Brady announcing that he is an investor in Birmingham City the two chat about the new trend for celebrities to get involved with football clubs. Why are they so keen to get involved? PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub

Why are they so against the Glazer ownership? Simon Stone and Sally Nugent are joined by anonymous members of The 1958, a Manchester United supporter group which regularly protests against the Glazer ownership. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The assistant commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub

230 days have passed since the Glazers announced they were willing to listen to offers for the club, would the United fans prefer Jim Ratcliffe or Sheikh Jassim? Sally and Simon are joined by Jay Motty from the Stretford Paddock to try and find out.

With the man who advised on the acquisitions of Chelsea, Bournemouth and Burnley, former football chairman, sports lawyer and advisor Trevor Watkins. How does the sale of Man United compare to other football sales? PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was produced by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub.

Simon and Faisal chat about today's protest outside and Old Trafford and United announce their third-quarter financial results. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was produced by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

Is the club losing out in the transfer window? With BBC business presenter and journalist Sean Farrington... HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith.The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

Faisal and Simon chat about the latest takeover developments; are Qatar now the frontrunners? HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith.The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

#Speculation? Faisal is joined by David Hellier, football finance journalist at Bloomberg. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was produced by Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

The Qatari bankers deadline of Friday has passed with no deal made. Faisal, Sally and Simon chat to Senior Football Writer at ESPN Mark Ogden and we hear what happened when Simon met Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chairman of Qatar Sports Investments. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was produced by Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

The Qatari banker makes his fifth and final bid for the club. The Qatari banker makes his fifth and final bid for the club. Sally, Simon and Faisal talks through what's going on and answer your questions. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

United's season is over on the pitch, but will that speed up the takeover process? Sally, Simon and Faisal are joined by Andy Mitten of the United We Stand fanzine to discuss who the fans want to be the new owner. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub

And what impact could securing Champions League football have on the bids? Football finance expert, Kieran Maguire, discusses how a place in Europe's elite competition helps United's finances. HOSTS How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM This episode was made by Josh Jenkins with Maia Lowerson. The podcast lead for BBC Radio 5 Live is Matt Smith. The commissioner is Stevie Middleton. The series editor is Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. JOIN THE CLUB Send us a Whatsapp message or voice note to 0330 123 9480 Email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk Or use #howtobuyafootballclub