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S112E13: "I Don't Want Good Players, I Want Players With Passion" - Pep Guardiola In A Beautiful Obsession
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This is the Season 112 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
Cristiano Ronaldo's Children in Football
Emmy and Trevor discussed Cristiano Ronaldo's potential for having more children and the challenges footballers' children face in pursuing professional sports careers. Trevor explained that while having a famous parent can provide initial opportunities, true success requires personal commitment and hard work, citing examples like David Beckham's children who didn't succeed in football. They agreed that while it's possible for Ronaldo's children to follow in his footsteps, it would be unlikely due to the exceptional talent required to become a top footballer like Ronaldo.
Carlos Baliba Transfer
Emmy and Trevor discussed Manchester United's potential transfer of Carlos Baliba from Brighton, with United offering 70 million euros plus 6 million euros in add-ons. Trevor noted that while United doesn't typically pay high transfer fees, they previously paid 80 million for Jadon Sancho, and suggested Brighton's valuation might be higher due to the player's perceived value. They agreed to monitor the situation as the transfer window approaches its September 1st deadline.
Football Transfer Negotiations
Emmy and Trevor discussed the transfer of Rodri from Manchester City to Barcelona for $60 million and the subsequent acquisition of Elio Anderson for $120 million. Trevor explained that Rodri's decision to leave was likely influenced by his Spanish heritage and desire to return to Barcelona, rather than Manchester City's willingness to sell him. They also discussed Bruno Fernandes' contract negotiations with Manchester United, where Galatasaray had offered him $20 million per year, though the exact status of his response to the offer was unclear.
Premier League Financial Growth Concerns
Trevor and Emmy discussed the significant financial growth in the Premier League, highlighting how TV companies from around the world invest billions to secure broadcasting rights, which in turn allows clubs to pay high salaries to players. They noted that while players benefit from these earnings, the increased costs are passed on to fans through expensive tickets, with some season tickets reaching £3,000. Trevor expressed concern that clubs risk pricing out ordinary fans in the future, potentially making football less accessible to the general public.
Premier League Transfer and VAR
Emmy and Trevor discussed Premier League transfer spending, noting that Chelsea was the highest spender at 207 million pounds while Aston Villa was the lowest at 110 million pounds. Trevor mentioned that Todd Boley and his partner might be looking to sell their stake in Chelsea due to ownership disputes in America, and referenced other American owners like Jeff Bezos who have recently acquired interests in Liverpool. The conversation then shifted to new VAR transparency changes being introduced by the Premier League this season, including referee audio and VAR explanations being published on social media.
Football Referee Transparency Proposals
Emmy and Trevor discussed three proposed changes to football referee transparency, including allowing fans to hear selected referee-player conversations after whistles, providing near-live VAR explanations on social media, and making KMI panel verdicts public. Trevor expressed support for hearing referee explanations and VAR discussions, comparing it to rugby and arguing that as fans pay significant a
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
Cristiano Ronaldo's Children in Football
Emmy and Trevor discussed Cristiano Ronaldo's potential for having more children and the challenges footballers' children face in pursuing professional sports careers. Trevor explained that while having a famous parent can provide initial opportunities, true success requires personal commitment and hard work, citing examples like David Beckham's children who didn't succeed in football. They agreed that while it's possible for Ronaldo's children to follow in his footsteps, it would be unlikely due to the exceptional talent required to become a top footballer like Ronaldo.
Carlos Baliba Transfer
Emmy and Trevor discussed Manchester United's potential transfer of Carlos Baliba from Brighton, with United offering 70 million euros plus 6 million euros in add-ons. Trevor noted that while United doesn't typically pay high transfer fees, they previously paid 80 million for Jadon Sancho, and suggested Brighton's valuation might be higher due to the player's perceived value. They agreed to monitor the situation as the transfer window approaches its September 1st deadline.
Football Transfer Negotiations
Emmy and Trevor discussed the transfer of Rodri from Manchester City to Barcelona for $60 million and the subsequent acquisition of Elio Anderson for $120 million. Trevor explained that Rodri's decision to leave was likely influenced by his Spanish heritage and desire to return to Barcelona, rather than Manchester City's willingness to sell him. They also discussed Bruno Fernandes' contract negotiations with Manchester United, where Galatasaray had offered him $20 million per year, though the exact status of his response to the offer was unclear.
Premier League Financial Growth Concerns
Trevor and Emmy discussed the significant financial growth in the Premier League, highlighting how TV companies from around the world invest billions to secure broadcasting rights, which in turn allows clubs to pay high salaries to players. They noted that while players benefit from these earnings, the increased costs are passed on to fans through expensive tickets, with some season tickets reaching £3,000. Trevor expressed concern that clubs risk pricing out ordinary fans in the future, potentially making football less accessible to the general public.
Premier League Transfer and VAR
Emmy and Trevor discussed Premier League transfer spending, noting that Chelsea was the highest spender at 207 million pounds while Aston Villa was the lowest at 110 million pounds. Trevor mentioned that Todd Boley and his partner might be looking to sell their stake in Chelsea due to ownership disputes in America, and referenced other American owners like Jeff Bezos who have recently acquired interests in Liverpool. The conversation then shifted to new VAR transparency changes being introduced by the Premier League this season, including referee audio and VAR explanations being published on social media.
Football Referee Transparency Proposals
Emmy and Trevor discussed three proposed changes to football referee transparency, including allowing fans to hear selected referee-player conversations after whistles, providing near-live VAR explanations on social media, and making KMI panel verdicts public. Trevor expressed support for hearing referee explanations and VAR discussions, comparing it to rugby and arguing that as fans pay significant a