Where's The Money Gone?
Episodes
Iran At The World Cup: Haitian Players Banned By USA; Millwall Fined
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the possibility of Iran's particpation in the World Cup while they are under attack from the host nation. PLUS the impact...
Spurs Relegation Fears - The Financial Impact; KSI in the Dagers boardroom.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the potential financial impact of relegation on Spurs; Plus, KSI takes a stake in Dagenham & Redbridge.Produced by Adri...
Ramadan Breaks and Football Culture Wars: Sheffield Wednesday
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Ramadan breaks and football culture wars; plus the fate of Sheffield Wednesday after the preferred bidder to take the club ...
West Brom and Shilen Patel - 'It's Complicated'; Racism In Football; Forest Fans' Pushback
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss West Brom fans' 'loveless marriage' with owner Shilen Patel; racism in football and supporter pushback from over Charlie's ...
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Comments: Evangelos Mariankis: The Conference League
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss controversial comments made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Man United co-owner: plus Evangelos Mariankis - barmy or brilliant at...
Leicester City Points Deduction; Dwight McNeil Transfer and Players' Mental Health.
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Leicester City's 'lenient' 6 point penalty for breaching spending rules; and the mental health impact of Dwight McNeil's fa...
Can Villa Break The Glass Ceiling? How Soon Can You Sack A Manager?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie talk about whether Aston Villa can break the 'glass ceiling' at the top of the Premier League and whether West brom fans are crazy ...
Deloitte Rich List: Do English Clubs Need Bigger Stadiums: Regulator Update
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the Deloitte Global Football Rich List and whether elite English clubs need bigger stadiums. Plus an update on the new In...
Deloitte Rich List: Do English Clubs Need Bigger Stadiums: Regulator Update
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the Deloitte Global Football Rich List and whether elite English clubs need bigger stadiums. Plus an update on the new In...
A Tale Of Two Managers: Oliver Glasner and Thomas Frank
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the fate of two managers, Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace and Thomas Frank at Spurs.
Celtic Special: David Low interview
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie meet David Low, founder of Celtic Supporters Limited, which wants to remove the cirrent board at Parkhead.Produced by Adrian Goldbe...
Maresca's Chelsea Departure: Revolting Fans at Blackburn and Leicester City
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Enzo Marsca's strange departure as Chelsea Head Coach, and the proposed supporter boycotts at both Blackburn Rovers and Lei...
World Cup USA Ticket Prices and Time Outs: Plus EFL overspending and Tether try to buy Juve
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the 2026 World Cup - specifically ticket prices and 'hydration' breaks.PLUS an exclusive report by LCP Analytics revealing ...
Infantino's Trump Peace Award; Tony Bloom; Mo Salah
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss FIFA President Giannia Infantiono's 'Peace Prize' for Donald Trump. Plus gambling charges against Bright...
Return On Investment FC: How To Make Money From Football
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie talk to Omar Chaudhari from Twenty First Group who advise football clubs and investors. Omar edited their book ROI FC.
German Fan Culture; Birmingham City; Squad Cost Ratio
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss German fan culture, Birmingham City's new stadium plans and the Premier League's introdcution of Squad Cost Ratios.
The 3UP Campaign; The Football Regulator's First Big Interview
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the National League's 3UP campaign and the first big newspaper interview given by the Independent Football...
Managerial Hokey Cokey; Mary Earps
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the in-out world of football management and Mary Earps autobiography 'All In' in which she makes unflattering comments abou...
EFL Ticket Price Cap? Boxing Day Fixtures In Premier League
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss whether their should be a price cap for tickets in the EFL. And try to discover why there's only one Boxing Day fixture i...
Sheffield Wednesday Administration; Celtic Fan Protests
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss what happens next after Sheffield Wednesday were placed in administration; plus Celtic fans launch a campaign against their...
Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban; Spanish Player Protests
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans visiting Aston Villa in the Europa League; and protests by Spanish footballers against pla...
Inside The World Of Football Analytics
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do analytics really work in football? Adrian Goldberg gets and inside view from Alex Stewart of Analytics FC - a company which has worked with a...
World Cup Ticket Prices; League Games Overseas; Expanding Stadiums
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss exorbitant World Cip 2026 ticket prices; the arrival of League matches being played overseas in La Liga and Serie A; plus A...
Sheffield Wednesday - The Regulator's First Big Test; Ange At Forest
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday - the new Football Regulator's first big test.Plus - what happens when manager is i...
Daniel Levy At Spurs; Rangers, Celtic and Hearts; Abandoned Games
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie reflect on Daniel Levy's time at Tottenham Hotspur; Hearts attempts to break Scottish football's Old Firm duopoly; and the decision...
VAR; 'Where's The Money Gone' Book'; Como 50; Superleague
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone?' - the book; the Como 50 Conference and the prospects for a new European Superleague.
Play Off Shake Up; Matches Played Abroad; Chelsea Charges
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven debate proposals to shake up the EFL play-offs; proposals by Spanish and Italian clubs to play a league match abro...
Liam Scully and Bart Huby on the Football Regulator
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg is joined by Lincoln City CEO and Bart Huby, Head of Sport Analytics and Advisory at LCP.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.
Could Man United Be Relegated: Belgian Football: You Tube
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie examine into the possibility of Manchester United being relegated; football in Belgium; and the rise of YouTube as a football broad...
Isak and Eze - A Tale Of Two Transfers; Football Stickers
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie are joined this week by Adrian's daughter Gracie, to discuss football stickers, after the Premier League contract was won by Topps ...
Barca Borrowings; Wednesday Woe
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss Barcelona's huge borrowings the the plight of Sheffield Wednesday under Dejphon Chansiri. Plus Charlie's...
Morecambe Unwise?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg talks to Tarnia Elsworth, Chair of The Shrimps Trust about the plight of her beloved Morecambe FC.
Ange Sacked: Palace Face Europe Ban
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the sacking of Ange Postecoglou by Spurs; and the threat to Crystal Palace of losing their place in Europe...
NUFC and the role of a Sporting Director: Premier League Finances
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie take a close look at the role of Sporting Director in footbal, following Paul Mitchell's departure from Newcastle United. Plus - ...
Turning Around MUFC; Inter Miami and the World Club Championship
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Manchester United struggle with debt, Charlie Methven shares his experience of turning arounf financially troubled Sunderland and Charlton Athletic...
Play Off Pandemonium: Palace Win The FA Cup
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie's new club Mount Pleasant, in Jamaica, have a play-off final this weekend. So do his two previous clubs, Sunderland in the Championship and ...
Man United and 'Weakened Team' Row; Play Off Finances
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the row over Manchester United's decision to rest key player for Premier League matches ahead of the Europ...
David Kogan Named Regulator; Wolves Women's Team
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the naming of David Kogan as the government's preferred Independent Football Regulator; and Wolves decision not to apply fo...
Man City Tickets; Dodgy Sticks
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss Manchester City fans' campaign for greater season ticket availability and cheaper matchday prices; plus wa...
Sacking Managers/The Return Of Game 39
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the sacking of Cardiff City manager Omer Riza with just three matches remaining in the season. How do directors know when t...
Smashing the Premier League 'Cartel'?: Barcelona Debts
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adrian and Charlie discuss whether the Premier League's Big Six - the so-called 'cartel - are now facing a serious threat from Aston Villa,...
Sheffield Wednesday; Harry Winks and Long Distance Players; VAR
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Sheffield Wednesday's late payment of players, players who commute long distances for training; and Norway's battle against...
Reading FC/World Club Championship/Charlie's New Job
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the EFL ultimatum to Reading FC owner Dai Yongge, the expanded World Club Championship, and Charlie's new job following his...
Deloitte Money League/January Transfer Window
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the new Deloitte Money League, and the January transfer window.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg a...
Could Players Strike? Football's New Spending Rules.
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlton Athletic chief executive Charlie Methven explains football's new spending rules to Adrian Goldberg, and explores the possibility of a player ...
Football and Dementia/FA Cup Replays
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss a new campaign by families ex footballers who have suffered dementia; and revisit the decision to scrap FA...
Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. ...
Sam Morsy and LGBTQ Supporters
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven are joined by Sarah Robinson, one of the founders of Proud Baggies, a WBA LGBTQ group, to discuss Ipswich Town cap...
Man United Price Increases
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Manchester United's decision to raise prices for children and seniors following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Tra...
Manchester City and APT; Football Regulation Own Goal
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss Manchester City and Associated Party Transcations; and the "own goal" of a missed opportunity of football ...
Inside Soccerex: From Messi and the MLS to Concourse Catering
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Methven shares his experiences of Soccerex in Miami, where football's suits discussed a range of topics including life the the MLS after Messi...
'Welcome To Wrexham', YouTube & Football's New TV Frontiers
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven explore 'life after Sky' for EFL clubs seeking to gain new fans whilst bypassing traditional TV sports shows. 'W...
Supporter Consultation with Joe Blott, ex LFC Spirit of Shankly
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss plans for supporter regulation with Joe Blott, former chair of Liverpool Supporters Trust, Spirit of Shank...
Lassana Diarra: The End Of The Transfer Market?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the fallout from the Lassan Diarra contract case at the European Court of Justice.Produced by Adrian Goldb...
Manchester City vs the Premier League
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven explore Manchester City's battle with the Premier League over Associated Party Transactions.Produced by Adrian Gol...
The Womens' Football Newco - with Kelly Simmons OBE
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adrian and Charlie discuss the new, independent company running the WSL and the Womens' Chmapionship.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldb...
Starmer, Football Freebies and the Regulator
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss how Sir Keir Starmer's free football tickets might be used as an attempt to lobby for changes to the gover...
Manchester City's 115 Charges
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the 115 charges laid against Manchester City by the Premier league relating to alleged breaches of financi...
Leicester/Chelsea PSR; Villa UCL Pricing; Womens' Football Newco
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Leicester City and Chelsea's successful efforts to avoid PSR penalties; plus Aston Villa's UCL pricing; and the Newco set u...
Ivan Toney's Saudi Transfer
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven analyse Ivan Toney's transfer to Al Ahly in Saudi Arabia.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring A...
'Melting Footballers' - When To Sell Veteran Players
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss Virgil Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Jamie Vardy and consider when the time is right to sell football's golden oldies'
The PSR Puzzle: How Can Clubs Avoid Breaking Spending Rules?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss how clubs can avoid breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules.
German Football; 50 Plus One and more
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adrian and Charlie meet Kit Holden, author of 'Played in Germany - A Footballing Journey Through A Nation's Soul' - your essential guide to...
The Richest Prize In Sport - The Play Offs
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics, with Adrian Goldberg - investigative journalist and West Bromwich Albion season ticket hold...
The Premier League Salary Cap with Phil Alexander
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie talk to ex Crystal Palace and Bristol City Chief Exec about the porposed Premier Leagus salary cap, parachute payments and more.
Malcolm Clarke of the FSA
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Where’s the Money Gone?" is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Bro...
Up for the Cup? Scrapping F.A. Cup Replays
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the decision to scrap FA Cup replays.WTMG is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg...
Paul Elliot: Fighting Racism, Increasing Diversity
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven are joined by Paul Elliott, an advisor to both UEFA and the FA on anti racism and diversity. Paul, who started hi...
Tickety Booooo - the rising cost of football
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie discuss the rising cost of football admission with Fulham fan Dan Crawford from the Hammy End blog.
What's The Point in Points Deductions?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven talk to former Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen Chief Executive Keith Wyness about points deductions for breaches...
Game Changer - Football's New Regulator
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In what PM Rishi Sunak has described as an "historic moment for football", the government has introduced a Football Governance Bill that will create a...
When Will We Get A Football Regulator?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Where’s the Money Gone?" is a podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg (investigative journalist and West Brom s...
From Pies to Prawn Sandwiches - Improving The Matchday Experience
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week – fans as customers, and what makes a great matchday experience? It's a timely question as Manchester United’s. new co-owner Sir Jim Ra...
What Next For Women's Football
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics, with Adrian Goldberg investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder, and Charl...
Marcus Rashford and players behaving badly
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where’s the Money Gone? is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics, with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Brom s...
Klopp Quits: How Do You Replace A Legend?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you replace a managerial legend? Liverpool are about to find out, following Jurgen Klopp's decision to quit at the end of the season. Adrian Go...
Is There Too Much Football?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there too much football? That might seem like a counter intuitive question on a podcast made by and for people who are in love with the beautiful g...
The January Transfer Window
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WTMG is a podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg, an investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder ...
Concentrating On The Cup
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the financial benefits of a good run in the FA or Carabao Cup? Why do managers sometimes field weakened teams? How valuable is taking part ...
Football 'Crimes' and Punishment
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When football clubs break the game's financial rules, does the punishment fit the 'crime'?With Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Adrian is an inves...
Trevor Watkins: Saving Bournemouth and Beyond
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Adrian and Charlie hear from lawyer Trevor Watkins. As a fan, Trevor led the rescue mission that helped save AFC Bournemouth; he helped cr...
English Football's U.S. Invasion
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than 30 English League clubs have bee bought up by investors from across the Pond. Why are they interested? And will it change our game for bett...
Manchester United - "The World's Biggest Cash Machine".
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Brom...
Everton FC; Takeover talk and a new stadium
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.This week - why are things so sticky for the Toffees...
Exeter City - Owned By The Fans
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics…with Adrian Goldberg andCharlie Methven..After last week’s episode looking at global, mu...
Multi Club Owners
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg is an investigative journalist and West Bromwich season ticket holder. he's taking you inside the boardroom with Charlie Methven, b...
Buyers, Sellers...and Tyre Kickers
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Charlie talk about football's buyers, sellers and tyre kickers i.e. those who are often linked with deals to buy clubs, but who rarely, if ...
Clubs In Crisis
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Adrian and Charlie are joined by supporters of two clubs in crisis - Caroline Parker, a Reading FC fans and Alistair Jones, founder of Actio...
"A New Deal For Football"
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adrian and Charlie are joined by Niall Couper of Fair Game to discuss the proposed New Deal For Football, details of which have been leaked...
The Sack Race
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg is a journalist and West Bromwich season ticket holder and he takes you inside the football boardroom with Charlie Methven, boyhood Ox...
An Independent Football Regulator
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss how a new Independent Football Regulator will operate.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.A We Brin...
Inside The Transfer Window
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to be a football club director amid the frenzy of the transfer window? Adrian Goldberg gets the inside story from Charlie Methven, a B...
Why Would Anyone Buy A Football Club?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about football finance and politics with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. Se...