The Pirates vs The Premier League

Matt Cutler and Richard Gillis take a journey deep into the world of illicit Premier League broadcasting, uncovering the true scale of the problem, speaking to the criminals making large sums of money from the demand for cheap content, and exploring the potential cost to sport should piracy not be curbed soon.

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About The Pirates vs The Premier League

Watching live sport illegally has become second nature for millions of fans across the country, fueled by the cost-of-living crisis and greater accessibility to content.

A series by Unofficial Partner Productions.

Meet the hosts

Matt Cutler

Matt is a sports business journalist and specialist communications consultant to the agency sector, best known for his time as editor of SportBusiness International (2010-2015) and Head of Communications at award-winning data-driven sports marketing agency Two Circles (2017-2023). At Two Circles, Matt created and executed global communications, PR and marketing strategies and campaigns that helped take the company from plucky start-up to global leader. During his six years there, Two Circles won three coveted Sport Industry Agency of the Year awards.

Richard Gillis

Richard’s career mixes award winning journalism with a career as a strategic adviser to sports governing bodies, sponsors and agencies. He was listed number 5 in the sport category of PR Week’s Powerbook list of industry influencers. The Captain Myth, his book on leadership at the Ryder Cup, was The Guardian’s sports book of the year.