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AYNE 509 - Goal/Own Goal

The lads discuss whether sport PE is set up for a major fall? Watch out Nick Clarry! Plus the usual GOG nonsense around Vince McMahon, Blatter, Elon, Kyrgios, Leclerc.

AYNE 508 - Andrew Croker Part 2

Back by popular demand. The Groundsmen mailbox was inundated by requests to follow up our chat with sports industry veteran - Andrew Croker. So we asked him back. In this show we talk about the 10 Deals that shaped the sports industry and what can we learn as the world of sport continues to be rocked by disruption and new investment in many shapes and sizes.

AYNE 507 - GENERATIONS - Michael and Louis Lynagh (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

In the second show in this brand new series, Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport and how those bonds can help forge and nurture ambition.  We also debate what pressures they can create. Is nature more important than nurture?  
In this episode, we are joined by the former Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh and his son Louis -  who is fast following in his father’s footsteps as one of Harlequins up and coming rugby players.

AYNE 506 - Barry Hearn

Legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn is our latest guest to join the Groundsmen. In a career that has spanned six decades he has been one of the most influential, outspoken and successful businessmen in sport including Snooker, Darts, Golf, Angling, Pool, and Boxing. This show is NOT to be missed. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.

AYNE 505 - Goal/Own Goal

Goal Own Goal this week takes us from Royal Family table etiquette, Mike Owen's Love Island travails, the (very) politically incorrect Berlusconi and Monza, FIFA (in)justice, TT deaths, a wee bit on golf, and a special mention to Mr. Benn!!!

AYNE 504 - Andrew Croker Part 1

On this week’s Groundsmen Conversations - we are joined by Andrew Croker. One of the great characters of the sports industry over the past 40 years, this is a guest we have waited a long time to chat to. A joy to welcome him to our show. And well worth a listen. In association with Sportsdigita.

AYNE 503 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 6

The AYNE Web3 and Sport series ends as it started, with the wonderful Robby Yung of Animoca. This is a deeper dive into their sports investments with OneFootball, Dapper Labs, and Move.ai. In the context of a turbulent 5 months for the sector.

AYNE 502 - Barney Francis

The Groundsmen this week welcome Barney Francis. Difficult to argue that he hasn't been the most influential executive in sports for the last decade.  He talks Sky Sports and now IMG Media. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.

AYNE 501 - GENERATIONS - Kenny and Gabby Logan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)

In the first show in this brand new series,  Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport - and how those bonds can help forge and nurture ambition and also what pressures do they create?  In our first episode, we are joined by the leading  Sports TV presenter Gabby Logan and her husband Kenny -one of the most capped Scotland rugby internationals.

AYNE 447 - Goal/Own Goal

Goal Own Goal this week discusses the battle for soul of football and golf. From Maoism to machetes.  The delicious absurdity of Wagatha Christie and getting sacked for flatulence.