The Sports Agents

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Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, all of which he denies. What do we know about the situation, and does the government need to intervene?

"To be honest, you can fix a game on your own." 💰 As Lucas Paquetá awaits a verdict on his spot-fixing hearing, Moses Swaibu explains just how widespread the problem is. 🫣 linktr.ee/sportsagentspod

'Records were set on grass, then cinder, then track. We have to move on!' 🏃💨 Darren Campbell hopes that his new 'super track' will see plenty of records fall, although Gabby makes a fair point about the 1980s... 🍁

ICYMI: Chelsea are playing fast and loose with PSR regulations. Which loophole will they exploit next? 🤑

'There's a feeling within clubs that the women's team is another potential PR angle.' 🧐 Are women's teams being used as pawns in the male game? That seems to be the sentiment inside some clubs, according to Miguel Delaney. ⚽️

Would AJ fight Jake Paul for a huge amount of money? 👀

Increasing youth participation 📈 Adding innovation to the game ✨ Expanding sustainability 💷 Bill Sweeney's under fire at the RFU, but has plans to reform the game, should he stay on. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We've all had to deal with a backseat driver before! 🏎️ Even if you're Lewis Hamilton, there's always someone in your ear telling you what to do! 🔊

'If they need to make room, can they take the Shearer statue down?' 🙋‍♂️👀 Now that Eddie Howe has secured Newcastle some silverware, does that lift him above Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson? 👑

ICYMI: Man United are getting a new stadium 🏟️ linktr.ee/sportsagentspod

History. Fans. Community. Culture. ⚽️❤️ Chappers isn't sure Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have fully 'got' Man United.

"It sometimes rains INSIDE the stadium at Old Trafford!" 🤭 Yorkshire-born Gabby Logan couldn't resist a few digs when discussing Man United's plans for a new stadium. 🏟️

Djokovic disguised as a waiter?! 🥂 Luke Donald taking European Ryder Cup team talks to a whole new level! 🤣 buff.ly/pBmV4vt

Kim Jong Un has been showing the Premier League in North Korea! ⚽️ But there are a few catches: - It's 4-6 months delayed ❌ - Games are 60 minutes long ⏱️ - No Spurs, Brentford, or Wolves games 🇰🇷

It's not often Mark and Gabby are left completely speechless, but with arrest, threat of deportation, and eventually Olympic glory, @cindyngamba's story has it all! 😲 Watch on TikTok: https://buff.ly/3EPPQit Listen here: https://buff.ly/4gX93gg

💬 "I could hear them handcuffing me. It didn't seem real." 😱 Arrested and threatened with deportation, Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba's story left Mark and Gabby speechless. 🥊 linktr.ee/sportsagentspod

Who is Matt Peet? 👋 Quadruple-winning coach 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Philosophical thinker 🤔 Comedy lover 🤣 Heart of the community ❤️

'I’m always conscious of the opposition manager when we win' 🥇 “You would NEVER get that in football!”🤣 Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet on accusations he doesn’t… smile enough?!

❌ "I blew a stop sign" ❌ "I was crawling! " ❌ "I asked him if he liked Formula One 👀" How NOT to pass your first drivers' test with Haas 19-year-old F1 rookie, Oliver Bearman 🤣

"As soon as you go through Turn 1, you know if it's going to be a good season... or a LONG season" 🤯 George Russell on stepping into Mercedes new F1 car for the first time 🏎️

ICYMI - Rugby is 'shooting itself in the foot' (again!) 🙄 If it went behind a paywall in the future, would you pay to watch the Six Nations? 🤔

'There's no doubt that it's not a good look.' 🫣 Former British No1 Tim Henman on the damage Jannik Sinner's ongoing doping case is doing to the sport 🎾 https://buff.ly/4gX93gg

'He's got the world's best on remote control!' 🎮 Antoine Dupont is back for France, and David Flatman is a BIG fan 🤩

'You can say what you want about people, but the only time you should worry is if they can beat you in a fight.' 💪 A new proverb is born via David Flatman.

Behind The Scenes with Gabby and Mark 🎙️ After Jannik Sinner's pre-match ritual caught her eye, Gabby complained that we don't 'warm up' enough before the show. Chappers wasn't sold. 🙄

ICYMI: Guillem Balague and Nedum Onuoha delved into the reasons behind Manchester City's tailspin. - An aging squad - Over-reliance on certain players Is the Man City era of dominance really coming to an end?

✅ Chelsea ✅ PSG ✅ Bournemouth ❌ Man United Three teams Pep wishes he had at his disposal, according to Guillem Balague 👀

'I ruled City out a long time ago.' ⚽️ Nedum Onuoha has lost all hope of a fifth consecutive Premier League title for Man City, and he's been crunching the numbers! 😜

"It means everything to me, because I never had that." ❤️ There's nothing quite like family for Sir Mo Farah, who used them as motivation during dark times in training camps and races. 🏃

Who knew Arsene Wenger had speed like this at 75?! 🏃 Not Gabby, who now has a target for when she runs with Sir Mo Farah. ⏱️

'He's really hands on, Jim, and he's super interested in the detail.' 📊 Just last month Sir Ben Ainslie told us about Sir Jim Ratcliffe's desire to win, but now it seems his plans don't involve the four-time Olympic champion. ⛵️

Would @Mo_Farah GIVE UP one of his Olympic golds? 🥇🥇🥇🥇 'Of course I would, I've got four of them!' 😉 But why?

Sir Mo Farah's Top Training Tips! 🏃 Legendary distance runner Mo Farah has got you covered, whether you've been running for ages, or it's your New Year's resolution. 🥇

We all know Gabby's an expert in gymnastics, but did you know Emily Maitlis was too?! 🤸 Her cartwheel caught our eye, so Gabby scored her attempt! 🇺🇸

"Our job is to make them dream." 💭🏆 Nottingham Forest captain Ryan Yates tells Gabby and Mark that the City Ground's electric atmosphere is a result of the fans following the club through thick and thin. 🌳 buff.ly/4gX93gg

'It'll be like nothing we've ever experienced before.' 😳 Tommy Fleetwood is steeling himself for a raucous and partisan atmosphere at this year's Ryder Cup, and for some reason, Mark's feeling the nerves too! ⛳️ buff.ly/4gX93gg

It's not just about getting a woman into F1...🏎️ Jamie Chadwick says that motorsport should focus on 'future-proofing' rather than putting all of its eggs in one basket, or creating its own female-only competition. 🏁 buff.ly/4gX93gg

"I think I need a psychologist just for being an Everton fan!" 🤪 Ryder Cup hero Tommy Fleetwood revels in the 'joint suffering' he feels when he sees a fellow Toffee out in public. 🍬

Nat Sciver-Brunt says the situation surrounding Afghanistan women at the moment is 'tough to take'. 😤 Praising cricket's ability to bring people together for good, she says the governing bodies 'need to do something'. 🏏

Is this man the heir to the Fury throne? 👑 Moses Itauma 'will be a world champion in the next 10-12 months' according to his manager Francis Warren. 🥊 The 20 year old Brit has made waves in his short career already, but isn't interested in the fame, he just wants the belts! 🏆

The Match of the Day chat you've been waiting for is finally here! It's fair to say Kelly found keeping the secret harder than Mark! 🤫 Listen to the full pod here: buff.ly/4gX93gg

Is WWE going back to basics? 🤔 Chelsea Green admits that with 283 million subscribers in 190 countries on Netflix, there's a balance to be found between informing new viewers and entertaining existing ones. 📺

Match of the Day 🤝 The Sports Agents Congrats to Mark, Gabby, and guest host Kelly Cates for being given the biggest role in sports television! 📺 Drop your questions for the show's new hosts and we'll get them on the pod tomorrow! 👇

"Triple H makes women specifically feel absolutely equal." 💪 WWE US Women's champ Chelsea Green praises boss Triple H for his leadership, which has begun to close the book on controversies surrounding previous owner Vince McMahon.

£100k to get your coaching badges?! 💸 Lee Johnson exposes the astronomical cost of qualifying as a top-level coach in the UK, and tells Kelly and Mark that others may consider defecting to Germany or Spain to get their badges cheaper. 🛫