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The Price of Football

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Premier League
Manchester United
EFL
Sheffield Wednesday
Manchester City
Football Finance
FIFA
English Football
Chelsea
Financial Fair Play
Chelsea Football Club
Transfer Market
Football Governance
Leicester City
UEFA
Financial Sustainability
Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur
Community Engagement
Aston Villa

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 Manchester United's latest accounts show Sir Jim Ratcliffe can buy the Glazers out in 2029.

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Kieran speaks to Samanway Dey, and online writer who regularly publishes commentary and analysis on Exeter City, and Alistair Yates, a founding member and long-serving figure of the Exeter City Supporters' Trust, about how the club's fan-owned model ... more

Kevin and Kieran take a close look at whether it's standard in all loan contracts that a player can be recalled by their parent club.

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Kevin and Kieran speak to Des Taylor, former head of recruitment at Bournemouth, about how the club found players, his biggest scouting successes, and more.

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Recent Guests

Richard Monks
Chief executive of the Independent Football Regulator
Independent Football Regulator
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Independent Football Regulator CEO Richard Monks explains the new levy on clubs
Gareth Farrelly
Former professional footballer, lawyer and chief executive of the Union of European Clubs
Union of European Clubs
Episode: Interview: former Premier League player, now boss of the Union of European Clubs, Gareth Farrelly
Neil Doncaster
Chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League
Scottish Professional Football League
Episode: Interview: Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive
Andy Watson
Founder and Football Recruitment Analyst, Advisor on Football Recruitment specializing in Brexit, GBE and ESC
GBE Expert Hub / GBE Expert Hub
Episode: Interview: international transfer rules expert Andy Watson
Eric Hanslip
Football historian
Independent historian/analyst
Episode: Do players pay tax on signing-on fees?
Sarah Batters
Commercial consultant with extensive experience in women's football
London City Lionesses (former), various clubs
Episode: Interview: former London City Lionesses managing director, Sarah Batters
Adam Crockett
Former head of football regulation, adviser and regulator expert
Independent Football Regulator (IFR) / Former government adviser
Episode: Interview: Adam Crockett, one of the chief architects of the Independent Football Regulator
Holly Murdoch
CEO of the WSL 1 and 2
Women's Super League
Episode: Compensation for last-minute postponements, how consortiums make decisions
Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester (as introduced in episode)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority / Mayor of Manchester
Episode: From the archive: Andy Burnham

Hosts

Kevin Day
Comedian and co-host known for engaging banter and accessibility in complex finance topics.
Kieran Maguire
University of Liverpool football finance lecturer, articulate co-host who provides in-depth financial analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • Tired Format & Dull Jokes

    Regurgitates the prevailing news. Missed opportunity to present counter factual discussion about Manchester City case. Instead joining pile on to play to the crowd!

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    Comida & Cocina’s!
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • RELEASE THE FILES!!!

    RELEASE THE FILES!!!

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    alwaysbemosca
    United States23 days ago
  • Review

    Excellent (and entertaining) insights - keep it up(py)!

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    Baggies Prof
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Good insight into the game

    Interesting podcast, good insight into the state of the game financially and clubs facing issues.

    Good explanations of how things work in the financial world and how that impacts football

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    1905Blue.
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Past its Sell-By

    Use to enjoy it but it’s become boring and repetitive some of the questions they waste time answering are ridiculous yet claim to have a waiting list Send in a serious one and it gets ignored Producer Guy seems to filter the questions to suit his agenda we all know who he supports The jokes and banter have also become repetitive Also we know Kieran use to live in Manchester and went to OT and Maine Rd don’t believe the Maine Road one and he works in Liverpool don’t need to be told in every epis... more

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    ManCunian56
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Some listeners note strong opinions and humor as highlights, with occasional critiques about pacing or nose for banter.
Listeners praise clear, data-driven insights into football finances.
Fans enjoy the balance of serious analysis and friendly banter between hosts.

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#217
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#46
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#221
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#75
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#83
Ukraine/Sports
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#108
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can a club get a refund for a 'rubbish' player?
Q: How much do kickoff times affect clubs' catering revenue, and which times are most and least lucrative?
Saturday lunchtime kickoffs are particularly difficult, especially for lower-league clubs, because fans and away supporters may struggle to arrive in time. Saturday at 3 p.m. is a more favorable slot for matchday income, while broadcaster payments can partly compensate clubs for less convenient televised kickoffs.
Can a club get a refund for a 'rubbish' player?
Q: Can a football club get its money back after signing a player who turns out to be a poor performer?
Generally, no. Clubs buy a player's registration rather than a performance guarantee, and there is no fit-for-purpose clause. Transfer add-ons may be avoided if the player does not meet their conditions.
Interview: former Premier League player, now boss of the Union of European Clubs, Gareth Farrelly
Q: What is the biggest threat to the sustainability of the financially fragile clubs the UEC represents?
Farrelly points to a combination of pressures, including dominant elite clubs, flattening domestic broadcasting-rights income, transfer-market dynamics and high debt. He says many clubs across the European pyramid are struggling financially.
Interview: former Premier League player, now boss of the Union of European Clubs, Gareth Farrelly
Q: What made you think the Union of European Clubs was needed when the European Club Association already existed?
Farrelly says smaller clubs, including Locomotiva Zagreb, were not adequately represented in existing structures. He says the UEC was formed to give a voice to the many European professional clubs whose challenges differ from those of major clubs.
Arsenal job cuts, Canadian Premier League finances
Q: I was hoping that you could shed some light on the health and sustainability of the Canadian Premier League.
Maguire says the league has lost money, attendance is declining, and teams have struggled to find buyers. He describes football as a minority sport in Canada, where established sports, population distribution and travel distances make growth difficult.

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A sharp, data-driven look at the finances and economics of football, with a university-lecturer and a comedian pairing up to explain prize money, transfer rules, sponsorships, governance, and ownership dynamics. Episodes blend concrete numbers with practical anecdotes, covering topics from Premier League cash flows and TV deals to World Cup revenue, private equity influence, and governance reforms. The show is known for accessible explanations, a mix of humor and serious analysis, and audience-driven Q&A that keeps complex topics engaging for listeners who want to understand how money shapes the sport behind the scenes.

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2. Gareth Farrelly
3. Neil Doncaster
4. Andy Watson
5. Eric Hanslip
6. Sarah Batters
7. Adam Crockett
8. Holly Murdoch

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