IS HASHTAG UNITED FOR SALE?? - How To Run a Football Club Ep1

First episode of my new podcast series revealing how different football clubs are run, from the good, the bad, to the ugly! Who do you want me to talk to next? ► Subscribe: bit.ly/subSPEN
Thanks to Google Pixel for sponsoring this video and helping me get the best results by using their Audio Magic Eraser and the Best Take Feature tools! #Ad (Magic Audio Eraser - Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all audio elements. Sequences shortened. Best Take Feature - Requires Google Photos app. May not work on all images. Takes 5-7 consecutive photos within 10 seconds. Works on photos with 2 to 5 people. Will not work in low light or with pets. Sequences shortened).
► Subscribe: bit.ly/subSPEN
► Follow me on Twitter! - / spencerowen
► Follow me on Instagram! - bit.ly/spengram
► Hashtag United channel - / hashtagunited
► Buy Hashtag United merch! hashtagutd.com
► JOIN my channel access to perks: / @spencerfc
► Follow me on Twitch! - / spenfc
Music by Epidemic Sound.
If you read this, type "Up The Tags" in the comments.

[@SpencerFC]

Let me know what you think of this new show guys. Will be available on audio platforms asap. This first ep is Hashtag United focused but the rest will all be about different interesting clubs from the world of football, be it online, non-league or professional. Feel free to comment below if there's any specific guests you'd love to see come on! Merry Christmas!

[@Ben-ft2vo]

I’d like to see Chris MD come on

[@zombieeater3456]

would love to see some championship or L1/L2 owners!

[@bxxxscards5354]

Andy Holt from Accrington, Marc White from Dorking and an American guy called Haralabos Voulgaris who took over a lower league Spanish side would all be solid guests.

[@MG11513]

Upload it & I’ll watch it, simple 👌

[@betterspud21]

Please make these regular. Whether about Hashtag (as much as possible please) or the wider football picture, I can see this being a fascinating series. Pretty sure there's a huge audience for this kind of thing and I'm sure you already know that.

[@harryrobinson8544]

Spencer FC coming back is the Christmas present we didn’t know we needed

[@YouTube]

spencer fc content ? christmas has come early 🔥

[@zenobrad6283]

KZbin commenting on a KZbin video interesting

[@redboi.2838]

please put back dislike count you dimwits

[@jackdavis1664]

Such high quality content, not in terms of camera lighting etc, but the actual information, detail and in depth analysis from you both. Honestly inspirational, keep it up chaps

[@betterspud21]

On the topic of someone taking over the reins of Hashtag United at some point in the future, I completely understand that it's necessary in order to push the club forward, but I'd be more than a little fearful of it. As it stands, I'm 100% confident that the club is being overseen by someone (actually a team of people) that will never make a decision that is not in the best interests of the club itself. That's a very strong and unique quality to have in your identity, which resonates with a lot of fans. My concern would be that any future person or group that takes on the role would not have such a strong commitment, or maybe even they in turn may choose to pass the club on again to someone that goes against that. That being said, I know it can't simply continue as it is for ever. I'm just concerned about the "cost" of progress. I'm already committed to the journey and I'll be along for whatever ride there is.

[@TylerAven10]

I thought Hashtag was a gimmick until I watched some of Spencer’s old videos discussing the club, and especially his background with non-league football and making videos about non-league. I really think a major mistake would be made if a sale was sanctioned for Hashtag United. He’s said before he’d rather exist in 50 years than rush promotion to the EFL in 5. I hope he keeps that mindset going and doesn’t get caught up in what could happen if he sells

[@bmmacbacon9568]

​@@TylerAven10 they have massive sponsorship brands for their level the women are 2 tier behind the tpp the gaffer is my uni teacher its crazy how big they've grown to have a women's team in the second tier next year hopefully is crazy

[@VillaBoys123]

Realistically if Hashtag are going to majorly kick on from this point it needs outside investment, which of course is by no means a guarantee of success. Many rich idiots plow money into a club with no return. Anyway, over the course of the years listening to Spencer I can't see him ever giving up majority control. It was his dream to own and run a football club, not some ego driven thirst for recognition and glory you see in the lower leagues.

[@georgeb7641]

He never said someone else would take over just said they need investors

[@smason613]

I think I speak for a lot of viewers when I say I'll be back for every single one of these episodes you put out. Good insight, great storytelling, unique perspective. Nothing else like it on KZbin. And Manjdog will always be the Hashtag GOAT in my eyes.

[@Mattitude-29]

Never sell! Hashtag United is yours! I’ve watched since your very first non-league game on KZbin! (Wasn’t into the pre-pyramid) personally but love this adventure so far and would love to see Hashtag make step 2!

[@Micfri300]

Exactly I would wait till hashtag get their own stadium rather than rush it.

[@goonermcgivney]

He would have to be involved always but itd be incredibly selfish to the other people who work so hard to build the club if he doesn’t allow that progression to happen if the right buyer came along

[@sitasin6545]

I think attendance will improve hugely over the next 10 years or so. As you say, a lot of the audience is kind of in that 15-20ish range. I think over the next 10-15 years that group will start working and have money and be able to attend games regularly and once that first generation of hashtag supporters gets to the age where they can go to games regularly then the attendance will improve a lot

[@BantamsOnline]

42:24 I don’t know whether the women’s team already have a dedicated channel and I know there’s logistical considerations but the team definitely need Hashtag to do a BBC & Sky to normalise the women’s team to the main audience. Either by having the goals and an update on their league position before each men’s match which then would still allow the option for people to skip it (a bit like how people have sponsored content at the start of the vid) then direct them to subscribe to the women’s channel for extended highlights. Then when the women’s channel takes hold you can drop it to the end so people don’t get spoilers or if it’s got a good enough following drop it from the main vid completely. Think it’s one way to prepare for the championship and help both maximise the benefits of having a women’s team reaching the championship. Let’s face it I won’t be the only one who doesn’t take much interest purely because unlike with the men’s team, I’ve just not had the easy access to matches whilst I’m watching the team I’m already invested in. So make it easy for me and I probably will follow the fortunes of the women’s team like I do the men’s. And I’m a Bradford City supporter.

[@Jay_Coop]

This looks incredible!! Let’s get Spencer FC to 2,000,000 SUBS 🤩🤩

[@HashtagUnited]

New series alert 🚨

[@guul_molecuul]

Really looking forward to this! I have been watching Hashtag since its inception, and seeing the club grow has been great to witness. Always loved the more in-depth videos as well. Its a great thing to learn about, and I'll be there when the crowd funding starts ;)

[@harrysmith4992]

Sensational work from Spen. The greatest to ever do it! 🐐

[@finleywatton3817]

Cannot WAIT for a series like this!

[@simenstory3321]

Looking forward to this! Been missing long-form content/podcasts from you! I do have a wish though; if this is a series, it would be very beneficial to put it up on streaming platforms such as Spotify. Much more convenient for listeners + I think this could really pop off!

[@HashtagUnited]

Coming soon…just needed a few eps in the can first 👍

[@simenstory3321]

@@HashtagUnited Lovely to hear! Looking forward to it! Don't go changing ✨️🙌🏻

[@IAmNateNelson]

Been watching you lot since day 1 remember seeing Fazel in a pub in Liverpool st and couldn’t remember where I knew him from. As a grown man I respect what you lot have done with the club and you’re defo a team I support!

[@Rdon_Ranger]

The growth I’ve witnessed is incredible! I was a school kid when I started watching Spencer and Hashtag, since I’ve finished college AND university and now work in a school myself! I remember watching the OG videos vs Google and Coca Cola and being inspired by it. Now you’ve actually joined the football league and are SMASHING it! Admittedly I haven’t been down in a while and I haven’t been watching as much as I used to, but I really love the club and the journey! I hope to one day see you guys in the Premier league 🙏🏾! Keep it up Spen Doggy Dog & rest of the Hashtag team/family 👊🏾💎! #LivingLegend

[@hydem04]

Oh this is the content I've needed Spencer. Hook it to my veins, give me more. Already I want an episode with Ben Foster!

[@thamuffinman6911]

Would love to see a series where you fly around Europe to the different leagues and clubs and interview them on how they become successful. Zealand did a video on the Faroe Islands league and it was amazing

[@paranoidpixie95]

I think it's awesome that you guys really value women's football. As the recent World Cup showed, there's a huge market for women's sports, and more clubs are starting to realise this. I follow the Australian A-Leagues pretty closely, and I think its women's league is more competitive than the men's comp. They also recently renamed the competition to share the A-League name (hence A-Leagues), so they're on par with each other in terms of recognition.

[@gerardlong5907]

Thanks for the extra information about our club. Loving this club is only getting more and more exciting. And to think we have never experienced relegation yet and when it happens it will be brilliant to cause we will be the first Hashtag Utd fans to experience it

[@rebelbrickstudios]

Spencers quality is top - but this is exceptional, even from you. Looking forward to more episodes!

[@willyt6616]

Love it, always wanted a podcast from you since your one a few years back!

[@YippySoCal]

Loved the behind the scenes discussion. Looking forward to the new series!

[@bensurgenor5355]

Watched you my entire childhood bro, great to see your planning on making content consistently on this channel very excited for the future of this pod!

[@flag1663]

Love the new podcast, think this could be something special. I think what you would be looking for is a kind of deal that Mark Cuban just got for selling the Dallas Mavericks where the new owners deal with the money side but he is still in charge of the Basketball side of the team. Also someone that I think would be a awesome guest maybe down the road would be the CEO of Brighton Paul Barber heard an interview with him a while back and think he would be someone that gives another look on how to run a football club.

[@Lucask888_]

Quality content this mate. Great insight to what actually goes into running a football club. Looking forward to more of the same 👌

[@joshmann9579]

Great video! love hearing out the insights of a club like Hashtag and seeing the passion in the way you talk about it is great too. More vids like this please.

[@PepitoSuarezTV]

Amazing episode Spencer⭐️ Looking forward for the next one! Huge fan from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@wonkeydonkeydonkeychannel8566]

A great video and early Christmas present 🎁 So excited for a new series. Merry Christmas

[@martinjasper7650]

Absolutely brilliant video... So much intersting info about both Hashtag and stories about football in the non league system... Hope you make many more of these.

[@JordanSmith-gp8de]

Spen this is exactly what i’ve been hoping for from you

[@AmmarKadric-xg6gb]

i m here from the first day thank you for memory i m from BOSNIA and HERCEGOVINA i was awake all night when you played TST i just love everything you do al the best

[@WaldoWalllis]

Awesome Video Concept idea as always Spenny! Smashing it man 💙

[@danielawrobinson]

Bloody love this format, Spen and Seb are brilliant together and almost brotherly ;) . Really love it

[@Michael-qs7sz]

From Ohio, been following all the way since the beginning. Clear you’re pretty astute businessmen, and that’s nothing to sniff at. Keep humble and passionate, and I’m sure more fans like myself will come.

[@AlexMcMonnies]

I really enjoyed this. For me, videos like this serve as an opportunity to step back and marvel at all you've achieved and I hope it does the same for you guys.

[@cannonswoodfc]

This was such a good watch. Some of the stuff that goes on in non-league has opened our eyes. The money involved is insane. Even in Step 6, the money involved is mental.

[@danjohnson3981]

Brilliant concept for a new series 👏🏽 you guys should chat to a Marske United member who are the same level as Hashtag but up in the north east and also play in the infamous yellow and blue! A lot going on at that club at the minute

[@ZaaRaphz]

Loved this pod, looking forward to the future episodes on other clubs

[@krystianpajdak]

do you have a podcast? i don’t think i’ve ever sat for an hour listening to something without getting bored before. Loved this

[@701Ash]

This has been a long time coming! Uncle Spen has been missed! Class watch as usual.

[@iTsC0R3YMC123]

Love this man, keeps us updated with hashtag growing together as a fan base and team 🙌🏼

[@flyingloox4982]

Been watching Hashtag since the start. It’s been an amazing journey and this is a great idea to show the insides to running the club. Cant wait for more

[@fraserallison29]

Buzzin to see you back spendog. Looking forward to watching this series. Don’t forget to # it. See you when your older, don’t go changin.

[@Charlieharwood311]

Spenny boy. I can't believe how much hashtag has grown over the last few years and I genuinely believe that hashtag can go further❤

[@footballscominghome2815]

Always been my favourite KZbin channel missed you consistent content everything you do is class

[@WeAreWombwellMain]

agreed

[@willemvanderzanden5708]

Amazing video. Looking forward to this series!

[@joooowoood]

Been watching since the FIFA 15 Dortmund career mode! Unbelievable how far Hashtag has come in such a short period of time

[@josephsim-parfitt5094]

Love these behind the scene videos spen, keep it up.

[@brianeibert1647]

I love what you have done with Hashtag as a grassroots group of clubs, particularly getting into the youth clubs and supporting them. We have a local semi-pro organization where I am from that consistently assists our youth football programs by offering extra training sessions, tryouts for travel teams, etc. and they have been so helpful getting more kids into the sport in a place where American football and basketball are really the bigger sports. Keep doing what you are doing and I look forward to seeing what other great opportunities come your way. #UpTheTags

[@bscoggs]

I haven't been tapped in over the last 5 years or so, but I was there at the very beginning. Crazy to hear how far you guys have come already.

[@SpencerFC]

Good to have you back mate!

[@magictrades159]

Incredible video and insights into the club and non-league. This could be an amazing series. Good guest would be Gary Neville and Salford since he was heavily involved with that. Use those connections at Sky to pull a few strings perhaps

[@jasonhill9652]

brilliant video, keep them coming guys !!

[@mikulitsi1819]

Oh yesss Spencer FC back and with such a high quality video as well 😍

[@pedrororiz9910]

great to see you guys back here. i love Hashtag Utd and it's history. for the podcast, what about getting Piqué to be interviewed by spencer? he has a nice project at Andorra FC that has cultural and social roots in that region. should make a very interesting case study.

[@henrywilliams2558]

Pique and Spencer are good friends tbf

[@Plasaty]

I came for the career mode content back in the day. But I’ve stayed for some of the best quality football content on KZbin. Well done lads

[@Formula1Edits99]

Been since 2016 never looked back thank you spence for making my childhood

[@Husebio]

How regularly are these eps dropping Spencer? Definitely enjoyed the episode & I would love to understand the entire step two promotion process in more detail as you semi touched up on. Great watch!

[@sellURbiz]

Guys, loved this content especially about behind the scenes and understanding the logistics of behind the scenes of a non league club.

[@stijnlavooii2385]

So cool to see this. Excited for whats to come

[@HonchoUNO]

Got 10 seconds into this video and this is looking like it’s gonna be a beautiful series. Spenny the 🐐

[@aherointrepid]

I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter and i cant wait till shes old enough to understand the game a bit more and get her into watching the Hashtag Women. Incredible team and role models!

[@sophdub001]

so stoked you guys are talking more about the women’s league and backing your women’s team all the way!! 💖💖

[@benabecks7388]

Fantastic to have a podcast with you and seb. Would love for you both be in every video as hosts

[@JustAFootyFan_]

Absolutely love this Spen doggy dog. As someone that used to photo bomb pictures, doing the Hashtag symbol, and watched you guys religiously before you went into the pyramid, it's remarkable to see how far you've come. I'd love for you to have Stephen Howson on, to speak about the ins and outs of his team "Stretford Paddock FC". I think you've spoken on it before, but it's a club birthed from the Social Media world like yours, but it's whole financial model couldn't be more different, with it being a fan owned entity. Would be great to hear about the similarities and differences in the 2 worlds. I love it whenever one of your pods come up, they are always a remarkable listen. Don't go changing.

[@youreafatneek8313]

Watched the whole podcast, I loved it boys; one part I wanted to mention was I’m someone who’s followed from the start of hashtag and Spencer before that so it would be upsetting to see Spencer not be the chairman could going down a Bundesliga/German club style of running a football club work for the future where it’s almost “fan owned” but still run by Spencer

[@Jeppmeister]

After some years of hiatus, i`m back in the hashtag fold! Awesome show! Merry christmas - and don`t go changing!

[@SpencerFC]

Welcome back!

[@zambiazimbabwe8528]

Darragh McAnthony - Owner of Peterbrough would be a great guest to have on lads. Great video btw, really good insight into the club as a fellow Non League follower

[@MANapier7]

This was very good video and eye opening for everyone from the inside & outside of the club. The previous five years was perfectly planned out. Isthmian Premier is where we belong and I can see us being here for a while until the right time to go up which imo is 2-3 years time. I always wanted to play for hashtag while watching them in person, I got that dream became reality when I joined Hashtag Inclusive and look what I achieved with them. I already talked about women championship licenses with some people and thinking if we win the league and deciding not to go up is okay with me cos I knew it’s a gamble that could go right or massively wrong. I made new hashtag friends/family every past seasons and I can see it will keep growing every new season. It’s our job to make our home games is the place to come again. Finally, the most important words always stay in everyone mind about this club is SUSTAINABLE and UNIQUE! Trust this process and we will have an incredible future! UP THE TAG!

[@SpencerFC]

Good man Matt!

[@ryandeasy678]

Loved the video guys it was very insightful as always and I love what you guys are doing for women’s and youth football in Essex. But just one question have you reported the manager who threatened your players to the Essex FA or just the FA in general?

[@thamuffinman6911]

Great series idea. Interested to see what you do with your approach to non-hashtag clubs

[@HashtagUnited]

SE Dons up first!

[@CristianRamirez-jz7gw]

Always comes back when I need you been here since FifaPlaya Lethal Injection

[@simonbissy]

I haven’t been on this channel for 3ish years and the progress made blows my mind. Well done gents

[@mikulitsi1819]

What a great video. Can't wait for this series to continue

[@jamesburdock9453]

Love it spen, a Birmingham city player/coach from the 2010/11 Carling cup win era would be interesting, the club was a mess back then and has only recently got back on track

[@Jayson_nnn]

Watched for years and love listening to these. If I could time travel forward I would, to see how you tackle upcoming situations. The stadium situation I understand and I’m assuming if you go artificial you can obviously rent out etc for other clubs/ community based football etc to generate cash. What I really want to know is, how are you going to tackle getting people physically in on match days? Many local people in that area (Essex/london) have football clubs they already support but how can you get these people in and not just for a one off game? I wouldn’t even know where to start apart from really integrating fully with everything in the local area to try create attraction. Very jealous tho, I’d love to own my football team 🥲

[@Bruh-Bot]

Timbzy what a throwback love all the Copa90 guys I hope they’re all doing well. Great video 💙

[@_lee-od7bc]

A SpenFC podcast, the podcast I knew i needed😮‍💨👏🏻

[@KeyTrainin]

Can’t wait for more episodes, up the tags

[@dandavies03]

Really looking forward to this

[@jackellerby9840]

great video!! Really insightful

[@adwilshe]

This was really interesting. More of this!

[@ratixyz]

So good to have Spen doggy dog back! Hyped for this podcast.

[@martinfaulds1508]

Great insight guys. Make us love you more.

[@danieldeveau5804]

Love the club! Never missed a game that the club has played and would love if there was an opportunity to give back to the club. Would you guys ever consider a fan investment round?

[@d.akerejola6165]

Been an OG since FIFA Playa days; I’m turning 20 tomorrow. It’s been a real pleasure having Spence and Seb as role models in the KZbin football space.

[@christiandeblock77]

Love this type of content!

[@TopComment777]

there is still so much to unpack from this, this is an aspect of football yet to be fully explored, much love guys ❤don’t forget to #hashtagit

[@McDercas]

Elite content as always

[@jaydog93]

What you have done with Hashtag United is amazing. Its good to see non league football teams being covered on YT.

[@runevanloo4476]

Should take a look at the mid mid podcast from friends of sports. CEO’s , CFO’s , chairman of the biggest footballclubs in Belgium (pro league )being interviewed about their experiences. Quite a good watch

[@stephen2559]

Been watching hashtag and Spencer fc since day one and can't underestimate how much hash tag has given bk to me mentally and enjoyment

[@espben360]

The idea that was thrown towards the end (potentially hashtag being a fan owned club?) sound extremely interesting. Hopefully that can actually become a reality, because I’m a massive fan of Bundesliga, and I love how the fans are majority owners, and even now, there was some serious discussions with maybe new investors and already most the fans are against it. Would be great if hashtag were fan owned

[@elliotthomas8346]

An excellent insight and looking forward to more of these podcasts episodes! I’m not having that the women are better technically than the men in Hashtag sides though

[@benmarron2545]

i played quite a few women in sunday league when i was a kid (im 20 now) they would completely blend and fit in with the game and often be some of the better players. Opened my eyes when i played a game against my first woman.

[@yourmum955]

Completely the same, there were only 2 girls in my league when I was at under 14s/15s and they were good players

[@mitcharthur1571]

Did you try and get East Thurrock as your home? All the family and historical links make so much sense. Instead it goes to Romford who aren’t in the area at all!! Would love to hear Spencer’s thoughts / whether they tried!!

[@zacdoc9426]

FINNALY A SPENCER SERIES

[@lewispaul4636]

Im a Burnley supporter. Our women's team is in the exact same position as Hashtag's. Top of the third tier (North). Kinda hits home for me exactly how credible Hashtag really is as a club now. It's been great to see!

[@thenorthman1987]

Would be interesting to dive in more with the owner of Peterborough, he is on talksport a fair bit so does Media, also maybe Simon Jordan if you could, him discussing hashtag etc and his palace time would be interesting