Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish on the Future of Football | The Peter McCormack Show

Steve Parish is a British businessman and the Chairman of Crystal Palace Football Club, known for his role in revitalising the club and his outspoken views on football and business.

In this interview, we discuss challenges of leading a Premier League club. From the impact of big data and AI in football to navigating financial pressures and planning for the club’s future. We also cover the hidden strategies behind the scenes of the Premier League and the balancing act required to maintain success in one of the world’s most competitive leagues.

Steve Parish covers football analytics, the evolution of stadiums, player recruitment, and the economics of football clubs.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:39 - Data and Technology in Football
00:05:51 - Balancing Financial Viability
00:06:58 - Long-Term Vision for Crystal Palace
00:10:00 - Financial Fair Play
00:11:02 - Expansion Plans for Selhurst Park
00:21:51 - Financial Pressures in Football
00:32:19 - The Fan Base
00:34:30 - Women’s Football
00:42:06 - Football Governance
00:43:28 - The Premier League’s Operations
00:45:00 - VAR
00:55:36 - Team Dynamics
01:00:00 - Data and AI
01:05:00 - Owners as Custodians
01:08:22 - Challenges in South London
01:10:47 - Political and Economic Challenges
01:18:12 - Football Regulator’s Plans
01:34:05 - Non-League Clubs
01:37:21 - Bitcoin
01:54:50 - Crystal Palace’s Ambitions
01:56:02 - Ted Lasso

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