America the Beautiful Game
America the Beautiful Game is a podcast about soccer in the US and its relationship with Europe. Each week Dan Rutstein, a former sports journalist and diplomat and now head of International at Orange County Soccer Club, sits down with a new guest to discuss the sport and its growth in this country. We have current and former players, coaches, administrators and those from industries linked to soccer - betting, data, marketing and more. America the Beautiful game is a chance to see soccer in the US from a new angle. Please join us.
America the Beautiful Game
Matchday 30 - Simon Leslie, owner of Eastbourne Borough FC
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Simon Leslie
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Season 1
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Episode 30
We talk to entrepreneur Simon Leslie who took the plunge and bought himself a non-league team.
He talks about transforming the business into a media company, bringing in celebrities and overcoming fan resistance.
Simon explains why he’s in it for the long haul, changing the badge and firing the manager and trying to bring some aspects of American sport to the National League South.
He tells us about his long term ambitions, how everyone told him not to buy the club and beating Manchester United to a new shirt sponsor.
Fascinating insight into sports ownership by an extraordinary entrepreneur.