# 34. Fixing… Player Power

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Podcast: [Football Is Fixable, Alright?!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/football-is-fixable-alright-6744986)
Published: 2026-02-17T23:24:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are footballers becoming too big for their (football) boots? With several recent examples of players running-down their contracts and holding their clubs to ransom, we question whether players have too much power in the modern game. Ces and James can’t help but sympathise with clubs after experiencing similar issues with Dan recently. The boys address the issue of player power in football, but in turn, discover a power-struggle within their own ranks… #premierleague #arsenal #manchesterunited #mancity #liverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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