On this third episode, Nick & Dom discuss two more current hot topics....

The Americanisation of Football & Fit & Proper Very different, but very interesting either way.

After the recent FIFA World Club Cup (which we discussed on Episode 1) and with the World Cup 2026 being co-hosted in the USA, we consider......

• Cheerleaders - Warm Up Music & Fire Bombs
• Half Time Shows
• Individually Introducing the Players
• The Half Time Interview
• Foam Fingers
• Hot Dog Vendors
• Beer at Your Seat
• Pricing

Is the World Cup next year going to herald an abomination for us all to endure going forward, or should we embrace trying to be more ra-ra and more like the NFL?

These things and much more discussed in the first half of the podcast.....

In the second half, we turn to a much more serious and damaging subject - well, maybe not as damaging as foam fingers, but the whole subject of Fit & Proper.......

• The plight of Sheffield Wednesday, Hull, Reading and the likes
• How did they happen and how was it allowed?
• FFP v Profit & Sustainability - Is it all smoke & mirrors?
• How do bigger clubs get away with spending £millions?
• Will a new Regulator make any difference?
• Does money and deep pockets for lawyers override compliance?
• Where does this leave fans?

Lots to get your teeth and opinions into.

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