Jorge Mendes & Wolves’ Portuguese revolution
The Athletic FC Podcast
03/02/21
•50m
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Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Tim Spiers.
Hear the inside story of super agent Jorge Mendes' influence at Wolves, how he operates and how he took full advantage of uncertainty during the most recent transfer windows - much to the admiration of many within football.
Plus, we look at the paradox of Brighton and Graham Potter and hear why his admired by decision makers at the FA.
And after another weekend of tough weekend for match officials is it time they were given more chance to share the mechanics of the decision making as it happens at post-match to viewers at home?
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