On Another Planet with Emma Jones and Robbie Savage

May 21 2024

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What is it like to be a Director of football at a professional football club? We see players and managers week in week out, but what really goes on in those boardrooms? How do they make the decisions that affect everything at the club, from which players to bring in, to what next season's shirt looks like, and how much to charge for season tickets. This is ‘On Another Planet’ where Former Premier League player and Welsh international Robbie Savage finds himself facing these challenges everyday as Director of Football at Macclesfield Town (it really is another planet). He'll share his insights every week with Emma Jones, and a rotating panel of football experts, as they tackle the big issues through the lens of a football decision maker as well as answering your questions on the latest sporting news. Think of this podcast as Diary of a CEO but for football… Diary of a DOF. Follow us on social media and submit your questions: X: @planetsportbet IG: @planetsportbet Enter your world of Sport Betting at www.planetsportbet.com 18+ www.begambleaware.org

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'We are the Leeds of non-League football'

May 21 2024 38 mins

As Manchester City claim their fourth title in a row, Emma, Robbie & Fraser look at what it is that makes them so successful, and what Arsenal and other teams can do to try and stop the juggernaut they've become. Meanwhile, Robbie presents his awards of the season, while Emma finds herself increasingly nervous as her beloved Leeds are just 90 minutes away from returning to the top

'I'm not bringing players into the club just for money'

May 17 2024 37 mins

Emma and Robbie are joined again by Fraser Fletcher as they preview the final weekend in the Premier League and discuss the impending vote on VAR. Plus, having failed to go up through the playoffs, Macclesfield are rebuilding their squad and finding agents demanding more from them than they can afford. Follow us on social media and submit your questions: X: @planetsportbet IG: @pla

'You have to go again. For the families. For the kids wearing the shirt.'

May 07 2024 35 mins

In the end, the Silkmen were unable to overcome Marine and now face another season battling to get promoted. Recorded the morning after the defeat, a distraught Robbie has no time to sulk as his work continues. But what impact does it all have on the club to have come so close and miss out? Then we turn our attention to the mixed fortunes of Robbies former teams, before heading to

'I walked out, got in my car and put the music on full volume'

May 03 2024 44 mins

The Silkmen have got to the playoff final, but Robbie's nerves got the better of him and he found himself unable to watch the closing stages of the game against Worksop. With everything coming down to 90 minutes on bank holiday Monday, will he be able to watch it unfold without any ability to influence events on the pitch? Then in the second part along with Fraser Fletcher, they di

'This is the time everyone earns their money'

Apr 22 2024 41 mins

The Silkmen have secured second place and now wait to find out who they will face in the promotion play-offs, but will all the nerves be too much for Robbie? And with a couple more league fixtures to go first, do they rest key players? Or maintain momentum, keeping them match fit, and in doing so risk injury? In the second part, Fraser Fletcher (@FrazFletcher) joins them to discuss

'I never realised as a player, what the fans have to do'

Apr 08 2024 47 mins

It's been a mixed bag at Macc in the last 7 days with the women's team winning their league, while the men bowed out of the FA Trophy at the semi-final. And with the weather beginning to disrupt more and more matches, the club could find themselves having to play games every few days and then straight into the play-offs. And Robbie reveals he will not be able to handle the stress a

'This could be the biggest week in the club's history'

Apr 02 2024 37 mins

On the back of a big home crowd against FC United, Robbie breaks down how the match day earnings can really make the difference to a club at this level. And with an FA Trophy semi-final just days away, games are coming thick and fast as the Silkmen also keep up the pressure on securing a vital playoff place. In the second part, Harry Watkinson (@HJWatkinson) joins them to discuss t

'The more success the club has... the more money it costs'

Mar 25 2024 38 mins

How much money do you need to buy a football club? And how much does it cost just to keep the lights on? Find out the answer to these and many more questions as Robbie and Emma are joined by football club owner, Rob Smethurst in a very open and honest interview. In the second part, journalist Seb Sternik (@seb_sternik) steps in to preview the big showdown between Wales and Poland,

'The manager's walked in!'

Mar 19 2024 26 mins

With the Silkmen losing their first game under the new manager at the weekend, and things getting very tight around the playoff places, Robbie is feeling the pressure. With injuries and suspensions starting to take their toll on the squad, and the budget already stretched he tells Emma how he is navigating his way through this tricky time to give the team the best possible chance o

'I'm edging towards Wembley'

Mar 11 2024 29 mins

With the Silkmen just 90 minutes away from Wembley, Robbie has got cup fever and is dreaming with the fans. Plus hear what happened when Love Island descended on Macclesfield, and listen as Mr Savage turns into Mr Sage Wisdom and tackles another of your dilemmas. In the second part, Emma and Robbie are joined by Football 365 journalist and Spurs fan Dave Tickner (@tickerscricket) t