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The Price of Football

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Premier League
Manchester City
Financial Fair Play
Everton
EFL
Manchester United
Women's World Cup
777 Partners
Joe Lewis
FIFA
Nottingham Forest
FIFA Club World Cup
European Super League
Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Broadcast Revenue
Jurgen Klopp
Tottenham Hotspur
The Price Of Music
Motherwell Football Club
Reading FC

University of Liverpool football finance lecturer Kieran Maguire and comedian Kevin Day follow the money to find out what’s really going on behind the scenes of the beautiful game. The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Join The Price of Football CLUB: priceoffootbal... more

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Producer Guy and Kieran look into whether clubs impose limits on player bonus payments, and discuss the difference between FFP and PSR.

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Kieran talks to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about how the new Independent Football Regulator for England will work in practice.

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Producer Guy and Kieran discuss the news that Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have sold part of their Wrexham stake, and find out why Ipswich Town have been valued at a Championship record £350m.

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Producer Guy and Kieran discuss whether players and coaches are ever incentivised with shares by club owners, and analyse how much money League One and League Two sides make from the EFL Trophy.

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Recent Guests

Spencer Gore
Owner and chairman of Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City
Episode: Interview: Chelmsford City owner and chairman, Spencer Gore
Adrian Goldberg
Broadcaster and author of 'Where's the Money Gone? The Battle for the Soul of English Football'
Episode: Interview: Adrian Goldberg, broadcaster and author of 'Where's the Money Gone? The Battle for the Soul of English Football'
Dean Gallagher
Samaritans representative involved in mental health initiatives
Samaritans
Episode: Coventry City's ticket prices, UEFA facing lawsuit over Champions League format
Harry Hugo
Owner and chairman of Farnham Town Football Club
Farnham Town Football Club
Episode: Interview: Farnham Town owner Harry Hugo
Neil Doncaster
Chief Executive of the SPFL
Scottish Professional Football League
Episode: Interview: SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster
Shilen Patel
Majority shareholder and chairman of West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Episode: Interview: West Brom majority shareholder and chairman, Shilen Patel
Tarnia Elsworth
Chair of the Shrimps Trust
Shrimps Trust
Episode: Morecambe crisis deepens, Snoop Dogg becomes a minority owner at Swansea City
Martin Cloake
Former co-chair of the Supporters Trust at Tottenham Hotspur and involved in the Save Our Seniors campaign
Tottenham Hotspur
Episode: Interview: West Ham United Fan Advisory Board chair, Andy Payne, and Martin Cloake from Tottenham’s ‘Save Our Seniors’ campaign
Alex Muzio
President of Belgian Club Union Saint-Gillois and the Union of European Clubs
Union Saint-Gillois
Episode: Interview: Union of European Clubs president, Alex Muzio

Hosts

Kevin Day
Comedian and co-host of the show.
Kieran Maguire
Football finance lecturer and co-host of the show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
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    Despite falling out of love with the money obsessed “beautiful game” beyond following my local club, the ‘Price of Football’ is still my favourite podcast.

    A fantastic mix of expert financial knowledge from Kieran Maguire and the superb comedy from the legendary Kevin Hunter Day, I’m not sure it could be bettered even by having Martin Lewis & Stewart Lee as hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevel_Knievel
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Let’s Kick It Off brought me here

    Kieran was an absolute delight on the Let’s Kick It Off Podcast. As an accountant myself it’s great listening to a fellow numbers man talk so eloquently about both finance and football in equal measure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gwinter93
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great pod!

    Saw Kieran Maguire on the Let’s Kick it Off Man U pod and after he spoke about this pod, gave it a listen and love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ads…1994
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Compulsory listening

    One of my five “must listen” podcasts, though obviously I would prefer if it could be presented by the brother with the whistle and the sister with the winged union jack dress. IYKYK. Thanks guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Contented guy
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fantastic Listen

    I’ve been listening religiously for 3yrs now and it’s a very good and informal podcast. I hope for the guys to come to my area for a live show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Kirk 85
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some fans express a desire for broader engagement with themes outside just finance, although overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Many find the podcast a necessary resource for understanding the business side of football, highlighting the unique perspective provided by the hosts.
The comedic approach of the show is frequently mentioned as a standout quality, providing levity to serious discussions on financial issues in football.
Listeners appreciate the expert financial insights mixed with humor, making complex topics entertaining and accessible.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#38
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#203
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#46
Russia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#67
Finland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#79
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#127
Ukraine/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TV rights for free-to-air games, how to buy a football club
Q: If you wanted to buy a football team, where would you start?
You would need to know if the club is up for sale, which often involves networking or contacting the owners or administrators directly.
TV rights for free-to-air games, how to buy a football club
Q: In terms of the money the owners pump into Newcastle United, is it a donation non-refundable or a loan with expectation of repayment?
The money injected into Newcastle by the owners is treated as shares, which unlike loans, do not require repayment.
TV rights for free-to-air games, how to buy a football club
Q: Does each player buy their own boots or does the club buy them in bulk?
It depends, but generally, elite players often have sponsorship deals with manufacturers, meaning they are provided with boots for free, while clubs may purchase boots in bulk for players.
Players and coaches owning shares in their club, EFL Trophy finances
Q: Is there a financial benefit for lower division clubs participating in the EFL Trophy?
Yes, clubs can earn participation fees and bonuses, which can be financially beneficial despite the lower attendance.
Players and coaches owning shares in their club, EFL Trophy finances
Q: Why isn't the mechanism of equity incentives commonly used for players and managers in football?
Football contracts differ significantly, where a player's release clause acts as a retention measure, making equity options less practical.

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Recent guests on The Price of Football include:

1. Spencer Gore
2. Adrian Goldberg
3. Dean Gallagher
4. Harry Hugo
5. Neil Doncaster
6. Shilen Patel
7. Tarnia Elsworth
8. Martin Cloake

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