This weeks interview features Marc Owen Jones, Assistant Professor for Middle Eastern Studies at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar. Mark's specialises in the field of social media disinformation He spoke with @ginolasleftfoot about its

Miguel Delaney talks Saudi Arabia, Newcastle and end-games.

Apr 25th, 2020 23m 33s

The take over of Newcastle Utd by the state wealth fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is imminent. It casts a tremendous shadow over the morality of football. Many human rights organisations have spoken out against the proposed purchased of the histor

Facial Recognition Tech. An interview with Amanda Jacks of Football Supporters’ Trust on privacy and policing.

Nov 11th, 2019 26m 6s

This week I spoke with Amanda Jacks of @FSA_Faircop . We discuss the recent report that facial recognition technology was used in conjunction with traditional policing methods during the recent Swansea vs Cardiff match.The topic proves a d

An interview with WSJ’s Senior Sports Writer, Rachel Bachman.

Oct 1st, 2019 18m 2s

In this week's episode, I talk with Rachel Bachman, Senior Sports Writer for the Wall Street Journal, about her recent findings concerning the profit and cost status of the Womens World Cup '19. Rachel discusses the implications of an

Politics in the MLS – An interview with Jules Boykoff.

Sep 8th, 2019 31m 49s

A stand off has arisen in the MLS over a ruling that Portland Timbers fans, mainly those of the Timbers Army, along with all who attend MLS matches, cannot fly the Iron Front Symbol, due to its political connotations and links with the Antifa

Bury FC in Exile…an interview with football writer Peter Taylor.

Aug 22nd, 2019 32m 3s

Friday, August the 23rd will for most of us be regular day. If you support Bury FC, it will not be a regular day. It will be the day when perhaps one of the oldest clubs in the world, ceases to exist. When generations of loyal, loving Shakers

An interview with football artist, Dan Leydon.

Aug 12th, 2019 41m 35s

Dan Leydon is a man who's work you will have seen. If you love football that is. Nike, ESPN, BTSport, Liverpool to name a few. Dan's unique style of art has exploded through Twitter and Instagram. And his iconic images have become symbolic wi

Man City, Mansour and sportswashing. An interview with Nic McGeehan.

Jul 29th, 2019 36m 54s

This week's episode focusses on the work of Human Rights researcher and reporter, Nic McGeehan. His wealth of knowledge on the Man City take-over in September 2008 hones in on the issues of governance and morality. Nic's work with Human Rights

The USWNT, Rapinoe and Solo are leading the challenge in addressing football’s pay-gap.

Jul 18th, 2019 25m 10s

The pay-gap between men's and women's football has risen to the top of the sport's agenda. Players from the USWNT are demanding equal pay for their sporting achievements spurred on by the most commercially successful Women's World Cup . Their

Afghan Women’s Football Team seek justice in light of sexual abuse case.

Mar 21st, 2019 7m 16s

As the growth of the women’s game continues, I look at the sexual abuse case affecting the Afghanistan Women’s National Team. Brought to the media’s attention by ex player Khalida Popal, several squad players sought Popal out to confide in he

An interview with #OystonOut Campaign group, Tangerine Knights.

Mar 1st, 2019 12m

This week, Race to the Bottom talks with @EveorEvie from the Tangerine Knights. We discuss theire #OystonOut Campaign alongside the #Notapennymore movement. Fan activism is proving to be a powerful and positive model for change. The Tanger

An interview with Lewes F.C director, Charlie Dobres.

Feb 23rd, 2019 18m 36s

Lewes F.C stand unique among the vast number of football clubs for it's stance on gender equality . It is clear that those behind the scenes are pioneers of a different kind of football club. I was fortunate enough to speak with Charlie Dobres

#HakeemSaved but what now?

Feb 19th, 2019 9m

This week, finally saw the safe return of exiled Bahraini footballer, Hakeem Al Araibi, to his adopted country of Austrailia. I review Bahrain's history of human rights abuses towards it's activist athletes, asking whether the governing bodies

John Barnes calls out unconscious racism.

Feb 9th, 2019 8m 48s

In episode 5, I look at John Barnes’ 7 minute talk on unconscious racism, and highlight the imprisonment of British-Sudanese football fan Ali Issa Ahmad, in the UAE, due to him wearing a Qatar shirt at the Asian Cup. Note how Barnes' v

A campaign for equal rights. Introducing Lewes F.C- Britain’s most progressive club.

Feb 7th, 2019 10m 48s

Episode 4, in which I say the words ‘Lewes FC’ a lot. I delve into the history of women’s football and amateur football club Lewes F.C’s stance on equal rights for their players, also highlighting their open letter to the F.A board which looks

Racism in the F.A Cup and Robbie Savage impersonators.

Feb 1st, 2019 9m 39s

I talk in my car, in the rain about how I feel the rise of racism in football is something that must be confronted, and briefly discuss a weird advert.

Iranian women’s fight for equal rights. An interview with OpenStadiums

Jul 9th, 2018 22m 13s

In this month's episode, the World Cup brings women's rights into focus. I interview Iranian activist Sarah of @openstadiums. We discuss her campaign to allow women access to stadiums for sporting events in her home country of Iran.

Wembley’s proposed sale reviewed, and a tale of two Sterlings.

May 14th, 2018 26m 49s

The construction of Wembley stadium was both over budget and late in its completion. I look at the possible long-term implications of a governing body without a national stadium as the F.A's proposed sale to Fulham F.C owner Shahid Kahn, appear

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