Roker Rapport

Chris was joined for a chat ahead of Friday nights match with Joey Barton's Fleetwood Town in the League by FTFC Owner and Chairman - Mr Andrew Pilley. - You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! - What are we talking about? Andy tells us the story of the rise of Fleetwood Town under his ownership of the last (almost) 17 years; from the North West Counties League to fighting for promotion to the Championship...The EFL and the state of Football since Covid-19 and Lockdown; How dire is the situation exactly, has it improved recently or are things getting worse financially for the clubs outside the top flight of the football pyramid?Are the governing bodies and the government doing enough to ensure the survival of clubs? (Bit of a trick question admittedly)Joey Barton; So what drew Andy and Joey together? What is it about Barton that attracted the attention of Fleetwood Town?Investment in Youth; The Fleetwood Town International Football Academy