About this episode

The episode discusses Mo Salah's departure from Liverpool, Chelsea's ongoing issues, and the future of Brendon McCullum as England Head Coach.

I feel like we have a month’s worth of news that has happened since we last recorded. Mo Salah’s departure announcement, yet more Chelsea punishment, Brendon McCullum’s continuation as England Head Coach, Spurs going deeper into the relegation pit; where do we even start. Don’t worry, we’ll be taking a look at all of this in some capacity, but the Mo Salah news and what it tells us about Liverpool’s current situation, alongside the ECB’s decision to stick with the leadership that oversaw such a depressing winter for English cricket will lead from the front in this week’s episode of ‘The Breakdown’. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only. All financial analysis, commentary, and forecasts are based on publicly available information and/or permitted confidential sources. These represent our personal opinions, not professional financial, legal, or investment advice. We make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Nothing said should be taken as a statement of fact about any individual, club, or organisation's financial position or future prospects. We are not…

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlie Stebbings, Harry Stebbings

Topics covered

• Mo Salah departure
• Liverpool situation
• Chelsea scandal
• Brendon McCullum
• English cricket
• relegation battle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Liverpool, Chelsea, ECB, England

Places: Spurs

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