The Price of Football

For episode 500, Kevin and Kieran speak to legendary football finance blogger Kieron O'Connor, AKA Swiss Ramble. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran talk to the Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew MP, about how the new independent football regulator will work. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that The Dutch football association has deducted 18 points from Vitesse Arnhem, officially confirming the club’s relegation, and find out why Gateshead have failed to meet the entry criteria for membership to the EFL. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - National League and FA Cup replays - Gateshead and the EFL - Nottingham Forest and VAR - Vitesse Arnhem - Cardiff City and FC Nantes - Torquay - Southend - Rochdale - Spurs planning application - Guinness and Heineken and the Premier League Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the fallout from the news that FA Cup replays will be scrapped next season, and analyse how clubs pay for treatment when players get injured. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - FA Cup replays - Coventry Building Society Arena - FFP workaround - Kit designs - Injury treatment - Sheffield clubs Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran speak to Caledonian Braves chairman Chris Ewing about their campaign to sell a 25% stake in the club to fans around the world. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Leicester City won't get a points deduction this season, and find out why the Winklevoss twins have invested around £3.5m in Real Bedford. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Leicester City - Everton - Nottingham Forest - New Premier League financial rules - Season ticket prices - Chelsea hotels - iFollow - Leeds and Jean-Kevin Augustin - Football Index co-founder Adam Cole - Winklevoss twins and Real Bedford Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Sheffield United and Morecambe have both been handed points deductions, ad analyse how much clubs get when artists like Pink!, Beyonce and Coldplay perform in their stadiums. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Sheffield United - Morecambe - Stadium gig revenue - Sponsorship deal valuations - Gambling shirt sponsors - FFP for clubs promoted to the Championship from League One - Hard salary cap - Transfer add-ons - Inflation-linked wages Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran talk to Tom Beahon, co-founder of kit maker Castore, about taking on Nike and Adidas, issues with Aston Villa and Newcastle United's kits, and much more. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran find out why Everton have been deducted a further two points, and analyse how Spurs have maintained their position as the most profitable club in Premier League history. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Everton - Spurs - Joe Lewis - City Football Group - Outstanding transfer fee payments - Torquay United - Motherwell - Manchester United and chauffeur-driven private cars - Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran look at the costs involved when clubs and sponsors end sponsorship deals early, and look in detail at the numbers behind Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Reading FC women - Sponsorship deals ending early - London Irish and Brentford - Saudi-led club tournament - Finances of promotion to the old Division One - Referees' pay - VAR and the EFL - Inter Miami and Lionel Messi - Testimonial committees Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Everton's losses doubled in 2022/23 to £89m, and find out why Morecambe have been placed under embargo by the EFL. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Everton - Southend - Leicester City - Tottenham - Manchester United - Ajax - Morecambe - Wrexham - 31st May and 30th of June Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the fact that Championship clubs are on average making much bigger losses than those allowed by FFP rules, and analyse the different ownership models of clubs at grassroots level. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Championship clubs' losses - Club logo changes - Player transfers and FFP - NFL broadcasting model - Grassroots club ownership - Transfer ban Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran speak to John Blair, author of A Culture of Kits: The Definitive Guide to Classic Football Shirt Collecting. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal over their points deduction, and find out why Ipswich Town's owners have sold 40% of the club to new investors. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Nottingham Forest - Ipswich Town - Rochdale - 777 Partners - Liverpool fans and UEFA - Luis Rubiales - Mike Ashley - Amanda Staveley - Sheffield United - Wigan Athletic - Wycombe Wanderers - New England shirt - German national team and Adidas Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran find out what happens next after Leicester City were charged by the Premier League over FFP, and discuss Prince Yemoh's ownership of Chorley FC. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Leicester City - PSR timings - Chorley FC - New kit timing - Scottish Lowland League - Huge companies and sponsorship - Kayo Sports - Jesus Navas - Gillingham - Costliest relegation Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran speak to Tina Rehana, Mary Earps' brand manager, commercial & PR agent, about how she got involved with Mary and how they've grown her personal brand. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Nottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching the Premier League's financial rules, and the introduction of the Football Governance Bill in Parliament. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Nottingham Forest - 777 Partners and Everton - Football Governance Bill - Blackburn Rovers owners - Torquay United - Manchester United and HMRC - Manchester United and Adidas - Accrington Stanley - Reading - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran discuss whether there are any rules to stop club owners offering players shares in the club, and analyse whether football could end up with its own Bobby Bonilla Day. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Morecambe and Southend - Players owning shares in their club - Bobby Bonilla - Transfer fees and FFP - Ipswich Town - Resale of season tickets - Steve Dale - Andy Pilley Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin speaks to football tax adviser Tony Bogod about how much football clubs pay in tax, and whether some Premier League clubs are paying too much. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Kieran find out why Premier League clubs have been accused of making an "empty promise" over the EFL funding deal, and discuss the latest news around Leicester City and FFP. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: - Premier League and EFL deal - Leicester City and FFP - Rochdale AFC - 777 Partners - Reading owner Dai Yongge - Morecambe fan protests - Watford managers - Derby County - Chelsea and Oman Air - Spurs season ticket prices - Manchester United new stadium Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices