World Game-ChangersThe Second Greatest Story Ever Told (3): Football Is No Longer The Beautiful Game! – Paul D. Lowe & Gary Clarke & Gary Harris
On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul continues the mini-series based around the second greatest story ever told. This time he talks to Gary Clarke & Gary Harris about football & whether or not it’s still the beautiful game?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Sheffield United fans told me recently that they hate being in the Premier League now, you can get tickets anymore. It’s great for the first year, being able to visit the grounds of the famous teams & being able to take their kids, but it’s just got worse & worse this year. I only go because my boy still wants to go. It’s all about money, they don’t care about the fans.
- The leagues are too top heavy financially, with loads more money at the top end and hardly any in the lower end. Clubs have been asking to be relegated in the non-league which highlights the lack of money even though they had their best ever season, finishing 6th, they can’t maintain or upgrade their ground. Where one player’s weeks’ wages from Man Utd could have saved that club.
- I don’t think it’s possible to get the game back, as we knew it. There’s far too much money in there. The only think we might see is a separation where the big clubs go off into some kind of European league & reformat the English Football League. I can’t see any other way of balancing it out.
- One of the nails in the coffin was introducing all-seater stadiums as a must in the top leagues & on top of that introduced allocated seating, Rather than the fans getting in there early together to have a knees-up & create an atmosphere, now everyone’s split up around the ground which is hard to get an atmosphere going.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I’ve lost interest & become disillusioned with football'.
‘They’ve betrayed a working class sport & working class fans, it’s all about money'.
'Some Arsenal fans have pulled away & started their own club because the membership fees were a scandal because you still couldn’t get a ticket while the club made £18million'.
‘You’re no longer a fan, you’re a customer'.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
- World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Gary Clarke is Commercial & Marketing manager of Carlton Town Football Club.
Gary Harris is a Watford supporter, and the founder of an amazing online platform known as "Proper Football" - it's an absolute must, for football followers..
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy & fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink & constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate & destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches & mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice & ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long & distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities & good causes around the world; positively impacting & inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast & books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
Email: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com
