After a bucket load of requests, it’s time to talk about West Ham. I’ve been nervous about discussing them because I didn’t want to inflict the Breakdown curse and condemn them to relegation, but their situation on the pitch when reviewed against the wider business needs discussing. I think they’ve been getting off lightly. Add to that a look at what happens when a sports executive dares to suggest a club or team needs to think differently to thrive in this modern sporting environment, and the growth of the WNBA as it kicks off a new season this weekend. ---------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:43 World Snooker Final Recap 08:46 West Ham: How a Big Club Hit a Relegation Crisis 41:45 Bristol Bears CEO: "We're a Marketing Agency That Plays Rugby" 58:45 WNBA: 30 Years of Growth or a Bubble? ---------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public inter...