Semenyo's January Release Clause: A Ten-Day Window
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- David Ornstein (The Athletic) - Mentioned for breaking the news about Antoine Semenyo's release clause.
- Dan Kilpatrick - Guest in the studio discussing transfer rumors.
- Carl Anka - Guest in the studio discussing transfer rumors, particularly from a Manchester United and Ghanaian perspective.
- Dean Holden (Assistant Manager at Hull City, former head coach of Bristol City) - Provided insights into Antoine Semenyo's early career and development.
- Scott McTominay - Referenced as an example of a player who developed later in his career.
- Pep Guardiola - Referenced as a top manager and for his coaching philosophy.
- Alex Scott - Mentioned as another talented young player Dean Holden worked with.
- Thierry Henry - Discussed as Antoine Semenyo's favorite player and used as an example in coaching.
- Stephen Bartlett - Mentioned as a podcast host whose episode on a mentalist named Oz was listened to by Dean Holden.
- Oz (American Mentalist) - Referenced for his work on mind control and storytelling.
- Harry Kane - Used as an example of a player who benefited significantly from loan spells in the Football League.
- Matt Davies-Adams - Will be hosting the next episode.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Athletic - The publication where David Ornstein's transfer news was revealed and where Carl Anka's piece on Semenyo was published.
- Bristol City - Antoine Semenyo's former club, where Dean Holden coached him.
- Hull City - Dean Holden's current club as assistant manager.
- Bath City - One of the clubs Antoine Semenyo had a loan spell with.
- Newport County - One of the clubs Antoine Semenyo had a loan spell with.
- Sunderland - One of the clubs Antoine Semenyo had a loan spell with.
- Nottingham Forest - Mentioned in the context of Spurs trying to sign Gibbs-White.
- Ajax - Mentioned as Mohammed Kudus's former club where he played as a number 10.
- Brighton - Mentioned as a potential club for Mohammed Kudus.
- Tottenham Hotspur - Discussed as a potential suitor for Antoine Semenyo.
- Manchester United - Discussed as a potential suitor for Antoine Semenyo.
- Liverpool - Discussed as a potential suitor for Antoine Semenyo.
- Manchester City - Discussed as a potential suitor for Antoine Semenyo.
- Arsenal - Mentioned as a club Antoine Semenyo supported growing up, but currently well-stocked in attacking positions.
- Newcastle - Discussed as a potential suitor for Antoine Semenyo.
Other Resources
- Documentary on a young tennis player - Referenced by Dean Holden when discussing player mentality and burnout.