The Price of Football
Episodes
Mo Salah to leave Liverpool, former Bury owner Steve Dale appears in court
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Mo Salah is to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, and find out why former Bury owner Steve Dale has app...
Impact on the Premier League if one of the 'Bix Six' go down
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse what the impact might be on the Premier League's global TV deals if one of the 'Big Six' were relegated. Follow Kevin on X...
Joan Laporta says Barcelona will be "unstoppable", Birmingham City Women's ownership structure changes
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss Joan Laporta's re-election as Barcelona president, and find out why the ownership structure at Birmingham City Women has chan...
How Premier League clubs' Foundations work, financial settlements for coaching staff
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse what Premier League club Foundations are and how they work, and discuss whether coaching staff are compensated when head coac...
NEWS SPECIAL: Chelsea hit with record fine over 'secret transfer payments'
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a news special, Kevin and Kieran analyse the news that he Premier League has fined Chelsea a record £10mn for secret payments made under former ow...
Manchester United and Newcastle United increase season ticket prices, Nuno Espirito Santo's legal dispute with Nottingham Forest
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Manchester United and Newcastle United are both increasing their season ticket prices by 5% next season, and fi...
Interview: manager contract lawyer Nick Humphreys
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran has a fascinating chat about the way managers' contracts work with Nick Humphreys, employment and sports lawyer at Penningtons Manches Cooper. ...
Manchester United debt up to £1.3bn, Premier League to launch own streaming service
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out how Manchester United's debt is now close to £1.3bn, and discuss the news that the Premier League is planning to launch its...
Chelsea post record losses, are manager contracts amortised?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss Chelsea's record financial losses, and find out whether managers' contracts are amortised. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunte...
NEWS SPECIAL: Sheffield Wednesday takeover collapses
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran dive into the reasons why the potential takeover of Sheffield Wednesday by a consortium led by the poker player James Bord has collap...
Leicester City appeal against their six-point deduction, Chelsea finally secure front-of-shirt sponsor
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse why Leicester City have appealed against their six-point deduction, and discuss the news that Chelsea have finally secured a ...
The value of Premier League shares, why player contracts typically end in June
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss how shares in the Premier League are valued and how they are swapped when clubs get relegated and promoted, and find out why ...
European Super League project officially ends, Hamilton Academical handed another points deduction
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that the European Super League project is officially over, and find out why Hamilton Academical have been given anot...
Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest, why paperwork can hold up transfers
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Sean Dyche has been sacked by Nottingham Forest, and find out the ways paperwork can hold up player transfers. ...
Spurs sack Thomas Frank, Barcelona formally ditches European Super League project
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the financial implications for Spurs after they sacked their manager Thomas Frank, and find out why Barcelona say they've for...
Leicester City docked six points by the EFL, how clubs benefit from a behind-the scenes documentary
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse the EFL's decision to hit Leicester City with a six-point deduction, and discuss how clubs benefit financially from behind-th...
Blackburn Rovers sued by kit maker Macron, Hamilton Academical at risk of administration
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why Blackburn Rovers are being sued by their kit maker Macron, and discuss the news that Hamilton Academical are at risk of ...
The value of Manchester United, amortisation and transfer dates
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran look at the value of Manchester United when Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought his stake in the club, and find out whether amortisation calcula...
Bundesliga posts record revenues, Hamilton Academical owner interview
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that the German Bundesliga has posted record revenues, and talk to the new owner of Hamilton Academical, Rob Edwards...
Player contracts and annual leave, the best value striker in Premier League history
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran and Producer Guy analyse player contracts and annual leave, and find out who is the Premier League's best value for money striker. Follow Ke...
Nine out of ten English clubs expect to post losses for 2025, Sporting Kansas City sold
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that a new report says nine out of ten English clubs expect to post pre-tax losses for 2025, and analyse the sale of...
How ground ownership works with PSR, player contracts and drug bans
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse how ground ownership its into PSR rules, and find out whether player contracts include clauses around drug bans. Follow Ke...
Cardiff City placed under transfer embargo, Harlow Town go into administration
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Cardiff City have been placed under a transfer embargo, and find out why Harlow Town have gone into administrat...
The medical costs each Premier League club faces, the best club purchases for PSR
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse the medical costs Premier League clubs need to meet, and discuss what are the best purchases to make to maximise pure profit ...
Amorim sacking takes Manchester United manager compensation payments above £88m, Landon Smith is the new owner of Hartlepool United
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss Ruben Amorim's sacking and the news that Manchester United have now paid out more than £88m in compensation to managers sinc...
How transfer fee payments work, league position clauses in managers' contracts
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran take a look at how transfer fee payments work in practice, and find out whether any clubs have put clauses around league position int...
Interview: Bosman lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont on his player compensation claim against FIFA
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty years after he acted for Jean-Marc Bosman, sports lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont, alongside his colleague Dolf Segaar, tells Kieran about the compens...
Academy players signing pro contracts and PSR, financial impact of social media interactions
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran and Producer Guy find out how academy players signing professional contracts affects PSR, and discuss the financial impact of social media inte...
Premier League concessionary ticket rules, why US investors are buying British clubs
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran and Producer Guy discuss the Premier League's concessionary ticket rules, and analyse why more and more US investors are buying British clubs. ...
Interview: Oxford United CEO Tim Williams
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran and Producer Guy talk to Oxford United chief executive, Tim Williams, about why it's harder than ever financially to stay in the Championship,...
PSG told to pay Mbappe 60m euros, Fifa introduces "more affordable" World Cup tickets
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay Kylian Mbappe 60m euros by a French court, and discuss the news that Fifa have...
Limits on bonus payments, difference between FFP and PSR
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Guy and Kieran look into whether clubs impose limits on player bonus payments, and discuss the difference between FFP and PSR. Follow Kevi...
Interview: Lisa Nandy, Culture Secretary, on the Independent Football Regulator
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran talks to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about how the new Independent Football Regulator for England will work in practice. Follow Kevin on X ...
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac sell part of their Wrexham stake, Ipswich Town valued at £350m
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Players and coaches owning shares in their club, EFL Trophy finances
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Guy and Kieran discuss whether players and coaches are ever incentivised with shares by club owners, and analyse how much money League One a...
Sheffield Wednesday docked another six points, SFA sells Hampden Park naming rights
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Guy and Kieran find out why Sheffield Wednesday have been docked another six points by the EFL, and discuss the news that the Scottish Footba...
TV rights for free-to-air games, how to buy a football club
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran take a look at how the TV rights bidding processes work for games that must be free-to-air, and discuss how to go about buying a foot...
Premier League clubs agree new financial rules, mystery Sheffield Wednesday fan offers £1m loan
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran look at all the details after Premier League clubs agree on a bunch of new financial rules, and discuss the news that a mystery Sheff...
The power of US owners in the Premier League, who creates football data?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss whether American owners have the balance of power in the Premier League, and find out who creates the data that football club...
Interview: Chelmsford City owner and chairman, Spencer Gore
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran speak to Chelmsford City owner and chairman, Spencer Gore, about how he bought the club, why he holds monthly fan meetings, and how c...
Kylian Mbappe's legal dispute with PSG reaches court, AFC Wimbledon say their current structure is unsustainable
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Kylian Mbappe's multi-million euro legal dispute with PSG reached a Paris labour court this week, and find out...
Players and club ownership, why youth development costs are excluded from PSR
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran take a look at the rules around players owning clubs, and find out why the costs of youth development are excluded from PSR calculati...
Atletico Madrid taken over by US private equity firm, National League games being streamed on TikTok
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse why Atletico Madrid have been taken over by a US private equity firm, and discuss the news that National League games are now...
Matchday revenue ups and downs, do players get P45s?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran look into whether clubs make more revenue on matchdays when the team wins, and find out if players get a P45 when they leave a club. ...
Interview: Adrian Goldberg, broadcaster and author of 'Where's the Money Gone? The Battle for the Soul of English Football'
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran speak to Adrian Goldberg, legendary fanzine founder, broadcaster and author of 'Where's the Money Gone? The Battle for the Soul of E...
Coventry City's ticket prices, UEFA facing lawsuit over Champions League format
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why Coventry City's ticket prices are upsetting fans, and discuss the news that UEFA is facing a lawsuit from a Chilean spor...
Cost of away game accommodation, clubs' relationships with fan channels
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse the cost to clubs of away game accommodation, and find out whether fan channels face any copyright issues. Buy tickets for...
Manchester United complain about midweek fixtures, Newcastle United Women charged with misconduct
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why Manchester United have complained about their number of midweek fixtures, and discuss the news that Newcastle United Wom...
Sheffield Wednesday file for administration, La Liga scraps Miami game
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss in detail the news that Sheffield Wednesday have filed for administration, and find out why La Liga has scrapped plans to st...
Switzerland's gambling regulator files criminal complaint against FIFA, players in La Liga protest over Miami game
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why Switzerland's gambling regulator has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA, and discuss the news that players in La Li...
Sheff Wed set to be served winding-up petition, 777 Partners co-founder charged with defrauding lenders
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Sheffield Wednesday are set to be served with a winding-up petition, and find out why 777 Partners co-founder J...
Arsenal look to expand Emirates Stadium, Cole Palmer trademarks 'Cold Palmer'
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Arsenal are planning to expand Emirates Stadium, and find out the implications of Cole Palmer successfully tr...
The cost of broadcasting Carabao Cup games, Premier League income per fan vs NBA and NFL
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the cost for Sky Sports of broadcasting Carabao Cup games, and look at Premier League income per fan vs the NBA and the NFL....
UEFA give Barca green light to play abroad, David Kogan appointed chair of English football regulator
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that UEFA has given Barcelona and AC Milan permission to play league games abroad, and find out why David Kogan has ...
Front-of-shirt sponsorship revenue, why PSR rules exist in the first place
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out how much it costs teams when they fail to secure a front-of-shirt sponsor, and discuss the reasons why PSR rules exist in th...
Interview: Farnham Town owner Harry Hugo
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran speak to Farnham Town owner Harry Hugo about back-to-back promotions, this season's best-ever FA Cup run, and Peter Crouch being the ...
Premier League facing pressure from clubs over rising running costs, Gillingham's new owners sue former owner Paul Scally
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why the Premier League is under pressure from member clubs over rising running costs, and discuss the news that Gillingham's...
How sell-on clauses are accounted for, Delia Smith's impact at Norwich
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse how clubs account for sell-on clauses, and look back at Delia Smith's impact at Norwich City. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhu...
Leeds United and Everton settle out of court, Manchester United's record revenues
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Leeds United and Everton have reached a settlement out of court over Everton's breach of profit and sustainabil...
The cost of taking a player from the academy to the first team
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss how much it costs to take a player right through from a club's academy to its first team. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterd...
Chelsea hit with 74 charges over alleged agent rule breaches, Inverness Caledonian Thistle out of administration
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Chelsea have been hit with 74 charges over alleged agent rule breaches, and find out why Inverness Caledonian T...
English players signing for European clubs, latest on Barcelona's finances
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out why there seem to be more English players signing for European clubs in recent years, and look at the very latest situation ...
Manchester City and Premier League reach settlement on Associated Party Transactions, Spurs say they've rejected two takeover approaches
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse the reasons why Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement over Associated Party Transactions, and disc...
Why transfer windows exist, Chelsea and PSR
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the reasons why transfer windows exist, and analyse how Chelsea stay within PSR rules. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday ...
Premier League clubs spend a record £3.2bn in the summer transfer window
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the record level of spending by Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window, and find out why the Football Association...
How agents' fees work, do PSR rules encourage stadium development?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse how agents' fees work, and discuss whether PSR rules encourage or discourage clubs to develop their stadium. Follow Kevin ...
Premier League summer spending hits new record, Coventry City complete Coventry Building Society Arena purchase
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Premier League clubs have spent more than ever before in a single transfer window this summer, and find out how...
Worst Premier League transfer ever, how goodwill affects clubs' balance sheets
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse which player is the worst Premier League transfer in terms of minutes played versus transfer fee, and discuss how goodwill af...
Interview: SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran put listeners' questions to Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the Scottish Premier League. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday F...
Panjab Warriors complete Morecambe takeover, Aston Villa fined for breaking multi-ball rules
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Panjab Warriors have completed their takeover of Morecambe, and analyse why Aston Villa Aston Villa have been f...
Video game image rights, zero per cent alcohol front-of-shirt sponsorships
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran find out who owns the player and club image rights that are licensed to computer games, and discuss whether beer brands might make a ...
Interview: West Brom majority shareholder and chairman, Shilen Patel
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran chat to West Brom majority shareholder and chairman, Shilen Patel, about his first year running the club. Follow Kevin on X - @kev...
Crystal Palace demoted to Europa Conference League, Serie A players agree to 25% obligatory relegation pay cut
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Crystal Palace have been demoted to the Europa Conference League, and find out why Serie A players have agreed ...
Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe latest, football club share prices versus the market
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse the very latest at Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe, and how football club share prices have performed compared to the wider...
Fan flags' impact on sponsors, which clubs have received the most transfer money from the Premier League
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran look at the impact fans' flags have on pitch-side sponsors, and discuss which clubs have received the most transfer money from the P...
How player swap deals are accounted for, the fastest way to pull matchday pints
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse how player swap deals are recorded in club accounts, and look into the fastest way clubs can pull pints on matchdays. Foll...
mandatory sell-on clauses for lower league clubs selling up, benefits of Europe for Welsh and Northern Irish clubs
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss whether there should mandatory sell-on clauses for lower league clubs that sell players up the divisions, and look at thee b...
Increase in fans' costs, managers' backroom teams
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss how costs have increased for fans over the last few years, and find out how the contract work for managers' backroom teams. ...
Morecambe crisis deepens, Snoop Dogg becomes a minority owner at Swansea City
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the deepening crisis at Morecambe with the chair of the Shrimps Trust, Tarnia Elsworth, and find out why Snoop Dogg has becom...
How contract options work, can managers work with more than one club at the same time?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran look into the way player contract options work, and discuss whether managers can work more than one club at the same time. Follow ...
Interview: West Ham United Fan Advisory Board chair, Andy Payne, and Martin Cloake from Tottenham’s ‘Save Our Seniors’ campaign
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran talk to West Ham United Fan Advisory Board chair, Andy Payne, and Martin Cloake from Tottenham’s ‘Save Our Seniors’ campaign ab...
Manchester City sign £1bn deal with Puma, Axel Tuanzebe suing Manchester United
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Manchester City have signed a new contract with Puma worth at least £1bn, and find out why Axel Tuanzebe is su...
Crystal Palace demoted to Conference League, the club which has punched above its weight more than any other
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Crystal Palace have been demoted to the Conference League by UEFA, and find out which club has punched above it...
Interview: Union of European Clubs president, Alex Muzio
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran speak to Alex Muzio, chairman of Belgian club Union Saint-Gillloise and president of the Union of European Clubs. Follow Kevin on...
UK MPs vote to create independent regulator, Barcelona and Chelsea among several clubs fined by UEFA
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that MPs have voted to back the Football Governance Bill and establish an independent regulator to oversee the men's...
The best and worst months for club finances, how sacking a manager actually works
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss which are the best and worst months for clubs' finances, and find out how sacking a manager actually works in practice. Fo...
Sheffield Wednesday descend into chaos, Aston Villa sell their women’s team
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran discuss the latest at Sheffield Wednesday as the running of the club descends into chaos, and find out why Aston Villa have sold thei...
Deadlines for publishing accounts, should League One and League Two be combined?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin and Kieran analyse the deadlines that football clubs have to meet when publishing their accounts, and discuss whether it would be financially be...
Interview: AFC Wimbledon chair Mick Buckley
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin speaks to AFC Wimbledon chair Mick Buckley about promotion, fan ownership, the women's game, expanding Plough Lane, the club's finances and more...