In this podcast highlight, Jeff Mostyn, former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth, discusses his book The Chairman and reflects on his journey through English football, from the lower leagues to the Premier League. Jeff explains how the idea for the book came together and why he chose to tell his story through the voices of others rather than solely in his own words. Jeff shares how conversations with Ed Bowers helped shape the structure of the book, drawing inspiration from Carlo Ancelotti’s autobiography. Using that approach, Jeff invited leaders from across the football world to contribute their perspectives, including Sir Gareth Southgate, FA Chair Debbie Hewitt, former Premier League CEO Richard Scudamore, fellow club owners, military leaders from his Army background, charitable partners, and former players. The result is a narrative broken up by first-hand reflections on his career, leadership style, and time in football. The conversation also touches on Jeff’s role within English foo...