In this episode of The Agents Angle, we explore a whirlwind of recent developments affecting football agents.
Over 1,000 FIFA-licensed football agents appear to have been suspended, sparking questions about their future and any support that may be available to them.
Joining us is the legendary football agent Barry Silkman, who brings over 30 years of experience as an agent and more than 300 professional games under his belt as a player.
Silky shares fascinating insights into how players perceptions of agents have changed, the evolution of the agent's skillset, and his proudest transfer dealings, as well as how unexpected interventions and good fortune led to him becoming a football agent.
We also unpack FIFA’s recent introduction of new transfer windows, including the potential headaches these changes may cause for agents, especially those dealing with the Club World Cup. EMAIL : questions@theagentsangle.com
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:08) - Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >
(01:05) - Eventful 10 Days Impacting on Football Agents. >
(02:48) - Shocking Number of FIFA Agents Suspended. >
(06:58) - Help for Suspended Agents? >
(08:36) - Guest Interview : Barry Silkman. >
(09:54) - Starting Out As a Football Agent. >
(15:39) - Match of The Day Reunites Old Friends. >
(21:08) - Players Perception of Agents Changed?. >
(21:38) - Whats In A Modern-Day Agents 'Skillset'? >
(22:39) - Why Agents May Lie & Cheat. >
(27:59) - Biggest Changes in the World of the Football Agent. >
(29:33) - Developing Good Relationships Across Football. >
(31:57) - 'Bee in Their Bonnet' About Football Agents! >
(36:53) - The Transfer Deal(s) That Make You Proud. >
(38:06) - Club Chairman as 'Funny' as Groucho Marx. >
(41:53) - Disappointing Parting, But No Regrets. >
(42:57) - Proud of Many Player Clients (Friends). >
(44:55) - Strangest Experiences as a Football Agent. >
(46:57) - Zinedine Zidane was 'Useless'. >
(47:18) - A Thank You - Simple, Priceless But Rare in Football. >
(48:20) - Simple Advice to New Agents. >
(49:55) - One Wish and the Downside of Football Data. >
(51:37) - Same Game Different Words ....... Nonsense. >
(53:49) - A True Football Man. >
(55:17) - New FIFA Transfer Window(s) Affects Agents. >
(59:01) - Headaches for Agents With CWC Transfer Windows. >
(63:27) - Closing Remarks - Events & Announcements. >
(65:12) - Disclaimer >
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