Ever wondered what it's really like to revive a football club from the brink?
In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie Methven, football executive and co-owner of Charlton Athletic. Charlie shares his journey from the chaos at Sunderland to building stability, offering a rare insight into the cultural challenges, leadership struggles, and what it truly takes to turn a club around.
Show notes
Cultural clashes and the challenge of reviving Sunderland
Hard truths and relentless ambition needed to stabilize a struggling club
Now at Charlton, Charlie brings the same determination to a new environment
Honest insights and hard-earned lessons on the realities of football management
A raw look at the fight against mediocrity in the world of football
Catch the full story and see what it takes to bring a club back to life.
A little teaser…
Here, Charlie talks about his hatred of mediocrity
Next week
We are talking to former Fiji Rugby 7s coach and current Performance Director at Brentford Football Club in the English Premier League, Ben Ryan.
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Charlie Methven's football journey from chaos to stability