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The Price of Football

Dap Dip
Premier League
Manchester United
EFL
Sheffield Wednesday
Football Finance
Manchester City
Football Governance
FIFA
Financial Fair Play
Chelsea
English Football
Reading Football Club
Community Engagement
Leicester City
Chelsea Football Club
La Liga
Transfer Market
Aston Villa
Financial Sustainability
National League

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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Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Premier League clubs are likely to vote this week on a landmark financial deal which would see them handing roughly £1.5bn to English Football League clubs over a ten-year period, and answer listeners' questions... more

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have confirmed they're in talks over selling a 'significant minority stake' in the club, and analyse FIFA's record World Cup revenues.

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Kevin and Kieran find out why former Portuguese champions Boavista have been forced to shut down after 123 years, and discuss whether managers are still entitled to bonuses when they are on gardening leave.

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Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup finals to 64 teams, and find out why Oxford Unied have been placed under a transfer embargo by the EFL.

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Recent Guests

Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester (as introduced in episode)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority / Mayor of Manchester
Episode: From the archive: Andy Burnham
Phil Alexander
CEO of the National League
National League
Episode: Interview: Phil Alexander, National League CEO
Ryan McKnight
COO at Thornaby Football Club
Thornaby FC
Episode: Interview: Ryan McKnight, COO at Thornaby Football Club
Maheta Molango
Chief Executive Officer
Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)
Episode: Interview: Maheta Molango, Professional Footballers' Association CEO
Maheta Malango
CEO of the Professional Footballers Association
Professional Footballers Association
Episode: Somalian World Cup referee denied visa, Michel Platini launches criminal case against FIFA
Zach Sweeny-Lynch
Host of The Upshot, raconteur of sports gossip and off-pitch stories
The Upshot Podcast
Episode: World Cup Special with The Upshot's Zach Sweeny-Lynch
Holly Murdoch
Chief Operating Officer of The Women's Professional Game in England
The Women's Professional Game (NUCO)
Episode: Interview: Holly Murdoch, Head of Operations for The Women’s Professional Game
Tom Murray
Top football lawyer, co-founder of Three Points, focus on financial regulation of football
Three Points
Episode: Questions Special: football lawyer Tom Murray
Dom Howson
Journalist who covered Sheffield Wednesday for the Sheffield Star and Yorkshire Live
Sheffield Wednesday journalist
Episode: The Sheffield Wednesday saga explained, with Dom Howson

Hosts

Kevin Day
Co-host and comedian known for sharp, humorous takes on football finance and governance.
Kieran Maguire
University of Liverpool football finance lecturer and long-time co-host known for data-driven insights and industry context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6k ratings
  • Entertaining and informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sweetleftfoot72
    19 days ago
  • Great show…..

    Love the podcast, learn a lot from it, but I think it could be improved by having it presented by Thomas Dolby and Professor Magnus Pyke.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walbaz
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    A great podcast that’s both informative and relaxed that provides great info whilst also entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaraBomb10
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great information

    Love the show👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidchesley
    United States3 months ago
  • Very good, but...

    ...do us all a favour, Kevin, and put yourself on mute when you're not talking. Hearing you grunt, splutter and heavily breathe in the background is really making this brilliant podcast unlistenable. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Phan†om
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts' chemistry and humor are frequently highlighted as a strength.
Listeners appreciate the clear, data-driven breakdowns of complex football finances and governance.
Some reviews mention improvements or criticisms about audio quality or pacing, but overall praise for insights into club economics.

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

Apple Podcasts
#73
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#237
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#70
Ukraine/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#111
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#116
India/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#124
Finland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Compensation for last-minute postponements, how consortiums make decisions
Q: What happens about games being postponed at the last minute?
Ticket holders' existing tickets for the original date are typically valid for the rearranged game or eligible for refunds, but travel and accommodation costs for fans may not be automatically covered. A formal compensation scheme could require a complex framework, potentially increasing ticket prices to cover payouts, and would involve significant bureaucratic and logistical challenges.
Can you win a league title while making a profiit?
Q: How do revenue recognition timings affect accounts when a club is part of a multi-club organization?
If clubs within a multi-club structure have different local clocks or jurisdictions, revenues may be recognized in different fiscal years, creating complex accounting considerations that depend on local timing and corporate structure.
From the archive: Andy Burnham
Q: What reforms do you think football needs to prevent these situations?
He argues for independent financial regulation of football, moving beyond the current governing bodies to protect clubs and ensure long-term sustainability.
From the archive: Andy Burnham
Q: When did you first become aware of what had happened with Wigan Athletic?
Burnham describes receiving a text while chairing a committee, realizing the impact on the club and the fans, and recognizing the seriousness of the situation.
Season ticket payment plans, how players and clubs are valued
Q: What is the prize money for the different leagues for getting promotion or finishing in a certain position, and how much does a club lose by relegation?
The hosts summarize prize money across competitions, noting, for example, PSG's large payout for winning the Champions League and Arsenal's notable but smaller prize, with tens of millions in play from domestic and European broadcasts and performance-based pillars; they explain that revenue gaps between leagues drive competitive dynamics and relegation risks, and they highlight that TV rights deals and performance incentives create substantial disparities between top and lower divisions.

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What is The Price of Football about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A finance-forward show that pulls back the curtain on football money, governance, and regulation. Conversations routinely dissect club accounting, prize money flows, sponsorship, and the broader economics shaping both big clubs and lower-league teams, with sharp banter and practical takeaways for fans, executives, and investors. Notable strengths include data-driven analysis paired with accessible storytelling, a willingness to tackle timely governance questions, and regular guests who provide legal, ownership, and administration perspectives across the football ecosystem. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want clear explanations of complex financial topics and how they translate into on-pitch outcomes, ticketing, and club strat... more

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4. Maheta Molango
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7. Holly Murdoch
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