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The Price of Football

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Premier League
Manchester United
EFL
Sheffield Wednesday
Football Finance
Manchester City
Football Governance
FIFA
Financial Fair Play
English Football
Chelsea
Community Engagement
Chelsea Football Club
La Liga
Transfer Market
Leicester City
Financial Sustainability
National League
Crystal Palace
Newcastle United

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 Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has bought a stake in Liverpool, and find out why Leicester City is for sale for £200m.

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Kevin and Kieran discuss whether any player transfers are paid using cryptocurrency.

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Kevin and Kieran take a look at the prize money on offer for winning the various leagues and cups in the English football system, and how it compares to other countries.

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Kevin and Kieran take an in-depth look at how Real Madrid are performing financially.

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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
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
Holly Murdoch
Head of operations for the Women's Professional Game
Women's Super League leadership
Episode: English clubs receive €667m in UEFA prize money, Oldham Athletic sign centre circle sponsor
Dom Housen
Sheffield journalist involved with the Wednesday story
Sheffield Wednesday coverage
Episode: English clubs receive €667m in UEFA prize money, Oldham Athletic sign centre circle sponsor

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 6k ratings
  • Entertaining and informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sweetleftfoot72
    a month 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 Kingdom3 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

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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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#80
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#19
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#70
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#116
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#169
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#173
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Real Madrid's finances
Q: I'd love to know your opinion on how well Real Madrid is managed from a financial point of view.
Real Madrid are very strong financially, with world-record revenues and substantial profits from EBITDA, driven by strategic asset development, savvy recruitment, and a top-tier global brand, though Barcelona serves as a useful contrast highlighting how governance and scheduling can impact finances.
UEFA's spicy response to FIFA's World Cup stake sale plans
Q: How do matchday ticket price variations by age affect a club's cash flow and budgeting under the new financial frameworks?
Different age-based pricing creates revenue variability and forecasting challenges, but clubs often justify it as market segmentation; the bigger question is how such pricing interacts with overall cash flow planning and season-ticket dynamics under evolving financial regulations.
UEFA's spicy response to FIFA's World Cup stake sale plans
Q: Are there rules to stop owners from selling the ground to themselves and then buying it back at a lower price?
Yes, depending on the league rules, there are constraints about ownership transfers and related-party transactions, though technically a club could execute such maneuvers; the real concern is how financial reporting and governance would treat such actions under current accounting standards and SCR changes.
English football pyramid prize money broken down
Q: Darren Holgate asks about prize money for winning each league and cup competitions in England and comparisons with other countries.
Answers enumerate a spectrum of prize money: Premier League winner around three million pounds more than runner-up, with FA Cup around two million pounds to win (roughly four million total including progression), Carabao Cup around a hundred thousand, and negligible prize money for the Championship itself, plus European competition pots that are substantially larger depending on competition and country.
English football pyramid prize money broken down
Q: Aidan Baldacera asks about the transfer process order and how clubs ensure rules aren't broken during player moves.
The host explains the official sequence—offer to current employer, medical, contract terms to the player's representative—and notes that in practice there can be informal inquiries or agent-led discussions that precede formal steps, which can complicate policing and compliance.

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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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