How new investors will support Durham's growth plans

Lee Sanders and Mark Donnelly, the driving forces behind English Championship side Durham, are special guests this week. Lee has spent much of his life and career as a youth football coach, and was the driving force of establishing Durham Women. He also managed the team for a significant period of its existence, and now serves as the club’s Head of Football. A former journalist, Mark meanwhile joined the club in 2015 in a part-time role and a decade later, as Operations and Marketing Manager, plays a leading role in the day-to-day running and, critically, growth of the club. They talk about the commercial set-up of the club, why they have taken investment from local millionaires Patrick and Frances Connolly, and answer your questions about whether they support introducing B teams into the pyramid and a rebranding of the Championship to the WSL2. If you're enjoying the podcast, please give us a like and a review! It will help us become more discoverable. Expected Goals is an Unofficial Partner production. Get in touch by emailing matt@unofficialpartner.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices