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  • Is Your Football Club at Risk? The Crisis Facing English Football

    October 21, 2026 · 35 min

    English football is a £9bn industry. So why are so many clubs struggling to make money? Former Footballer & Executive Mark Palios joins Colin Murray and Natalie Pirks to examine a financial model that rewards ambition but often punishes…

  • How Much Does ONE Bad VAR Decision Really Cost?!

    October 14, 2026 · 16 min

    When one refereeing decision can be worth millions, what price is football really paying for VAR? Colin and Natalie examine the business behind football’s most divisive technology, from the millions riding on a single league position to…

  • What Is a Premier League Fan Actually Worth?

    October 7, 2026 · 16 min

    Are football clubs becoming too focused on tourists at the expense of loyal fans? Colin Murray and Natalie Pirks explore the battle between football's biggest commercial opportunity and the supporters who make the matchday experience worth…

  • Ex Premier League Exec Chairman on Man City & Football's Soaring Wages

    October 1, 2026 · 42 min

    What does the man who spent almost 20 years running the Premier League make of the biggest issues facing English football today? Richard Scudamore talks Manchester City’s long-running charges, the pressure facing current Premier League…

  • Man City Guilty of Premier League Charges: Former Chairman Speaks Out

    September 29, 2026 · 49 min

    Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. But this story is far from over. There’s no punishment yet, City maintain the process is ongoing, and an appeal…

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About the show

You know the score, but what happens on the pitch is only half the story . Soaring ticket prices. Endless subscription fees. Baffling rule changes. Even the most diehard fans are left wondering: why? Award-winning sports journalists Natalie Pirks & Colin Murray step back from a busy news cycle to deliver the business playbook. Armed with razor-sharp wit and genuine curiosity, they bridge the gap between the sports business and the sport itself, unpacking the power plays shaping global games and decoding what they really mean for people in the stands. From FIFA and F1 to the Premier League and major US sports, High Performance Business delivers top-down clarity straight from the pitch-side, court-side, and paddock. Because when you understand the mechanics behind the machine, you're no longer sitting on the sidelines. No business degree required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.