# @bizofsport on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=u-ftHwck1Ug
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65339352-bizofsport-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-12T14:08:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Business of Sport (@bizofsport) — https://gondola.cc/bizofsport

## Caption

Today, we are delighted to welcome one of the very few female CEO’s in the English Football League. Polly Bancroft spearheads the Grimsby Town revolution that has seen the club thrive across the board, currently vying for a place in the League Two play-off final. We recorded this a few days before the disappointing 2-1 first-leg loss of Grimsby’s play-off semi final with Salford, but it’s still all to play for going into Friday’s decider.

Whether successful or not in the mission to get promoted, this conversation should leave you in little doubt that this is a football club with plenty to look forward to. It reminded me of two things: first that we have the most incredible footballing system in the world, and secondly that clubs really are the bedrock of communities. The second point may seem obvious, but listen to this. Listen to how influential Grimsby is to the local area and everyone in it. Polly’s job is of course to deliver success on the pitch, but it is also to support over 100,000 people in the local community, and she articulates the balance perfectly. 

From that incredible night against Manchester United earlier this season to ensuring the club is run as a sustainable business, this is for both Grimsby and sports fans to enjoy. We’re delighted to welcome Polly to the Business of Sport.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
06:39 Growing Up With Football 
07:44 From Manchester United To Grimsby 
15:55 Beating Manchester United 
39:19 It’s Not Always About The Bottom Line
43:54 Challenge Of Maintaining Attendance 
45:39 Value To The Community 
48:30 Is The Football Regulator A Good Thing? 
50:10 Grimsby Finances 
56:54 Preparing For League One OR Two

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Business of Sport | @bizofsport | https://gondola.cc/bizofsport | Podcast |

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