6. The Future

If the future of women's football is left to 'market forces', then it risks becoming just a version of the men's game. Because the 'market' is dominated by men's football and the money to which it has access. In this final episode, we look at the optimal conditions needed to create a strong, authentic women's game that benefits every club and every player, not just the elite.Guests (in order of appearance):SUE CAMPBELL               FORMER FA DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALLALEXANDER VON SCHIRMEISTER      MD, Xero UK & Emerging MarketsJULIAN HADWIGER     WHU-OTTO BEISHEIM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTLEE SANDERS                  HEAD OF FOOTBALL, DURHAM WOMEN FCELLIE LEEK                         FORMER PLAYERJENNIFER HASKEL       DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUPMOYA DODD                    LAWYER, SPORTS CONSULTANTKIERON O’CONNOR    THE SWISS RAMBLE NATALIE BURRELL         WOMEN’S FOOTBALL FANROLAND GISCARD D’ESTAING    WOMAN UP AGENCYPAUL DRESIBACH          WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRATEGISTHELEN WARD                  GENERAL MANAGER, WATFORD WOMENJENNIFER HASKEL       DELOITTE SPORTS BUSINESS GROUPBETTINA BAER                 LEAD CONSULTANT, TWO CIRCLESYVONNE HARRISON   CEO, WOMEN IN FOOTBALLDR SADIA SHEIKH          FOUNDER, DIYA WOMEN FCANJALI SHAH                   PIFA, INDIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ALLIANCE

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6-part audio docuseries on women's football around the world. Through interviews with 23 women's football insiders, Not Small Men looks at fandom, finances, players, the role of men, world perspectives and the future of the game. Presented by Charlie Dobres, former Director at Lewes FC, one of the world's most pioneering football clubs.