The Price of Football
Podcast

The Price of Football

Dap Dip

55 episodes

SportsBusiness

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: https://priceoffootball.supportingcast.fm/ Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit our website: https://priceoffootball.com/ For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Priceoffootball for £100 sponsored credit.

What this show covers

football financeManchester CityManchester UnitedPremier LeagueFootball governancelistener questionsBroadcasting dealsScottish footballSPFLJJ GabrielOwners' and Directors' Testlistener Q&Arule breachescommercial contractsSports business

What listeners will find here

Inside the SPFL: Neil Doncaster on structure, TV deals and bigger football questions
The episode focuses on the Scottish Professional Football League, with chief executive Neil Doncaster discussing how the league is structured, how broadcasting deals work, and wider issues including Manchester City. It looks set to be a useful listen for anyone interested in football governance and the business side of the game.
Manchester City sanctions and JJ Gabriel’s next step take center stage
Manchester City’s potential punishments and JJ Gabriel’s expected exit from Manchester United drive this listener Q&A episode. Kevin and Kieran focus on what could happen in City’s case while also discussing the implications of a highly watched youth departure at United.
A listener Q&A on Manchester City’s scandal and the Owners’ and Directors’ Test
Manchester City’s scandal is the focus here, with Kevin and Kieran answering listener questions, including one on the Owners’ and Directors’ Test. It looks set to be a targeted, question-led discussion for anyone trying to make sense of the governance angle.
What the £900m ‘sham contracts’ verdict could mean for Manchester City
Manchester City’s alleged £900m income boost through ‘sham’ commercial contracts is the focus here, as Kevin and Kieran dig into the Premier League’s verdict. They also tackle listener questions on the club’s rule breaches and what could happen next.
Why the Premier League’s 4% transfer levy matters
The episode focuses on the Premier League’s 4% transfer levy, with Kevin and Kieran also answering listeners’ questions. It looks set to blend football finance explainer material with the broader Q&A style regular listeners will expect.

Episodes

Interview: Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive
Interview: Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive
9 Oct 2026 · 55 min
Manchester City's potential punishments, JJ Gabriel expected to leave Manchester United
Manchester City's potential punishments, JJ Gabriel expected to leave Manchester United
8 Oct 2026 · 58 min
Manchester City and the Owners' and Directors' Test
Manchester City and the Owners' and Directors' Test
6 Oct 2026 · 44 min
Manchester City's £900m 'sham' contracts
Manchester City's £900m 'sham' contracts
30 Sept 2026 · 1h 14m
What is the Premier League's 4% transfer levy?
What is the Premier League's 4% transfer levy?
29 Sept 2026 · 51 min
Manchester City: GUILTY
Manchester City: GUILTY
26 Sept 2026 · 48 min
Manchester United's £1bn debt pile
Manchester United's £1bn debt pile
24 Sept 2026 · 1h 0m
Interview: international transfer rules expert Andy Watson
Interview: international transfer rules expert Andy Watson
23 Sept 2026 · 1h 19m
Do players pay tax on signing-on fees?
Do players pay tax on signing-on fees?
22 Sept 2026 · 54 min
Manchester United ban 685 season-ticket accounts, "This Is Anfield" sign sold for £115,000
Manchester United ban 685 season-ticket accounts, "This Is Anfield" sign sold for £115,000
17 Sept 2026 · 49 min
Interview: former London City Lionesses managing director, Sarah Batters
Interview: former London City Lionesses managing director, Sarah Batters
16 Sept 2026 · 54 min
The money side of transfer requests explained
The money side of transfer requests explained
15 Sept 2026 · 42 min
Liverpool's Turkish Airlines deal, Manchester United team up with SumUp
Liverpool's Turkish Airlines deal, Manchester United team up with SumUp
10 Sept 2026 · 58 min
Interview: Adam Crockett, one of the chief architects of the Independent Football Regulator
Interview: Adam Crockett, one of the chief architects of the Independent Football Regulator
9 Sept 2026 · 1h 2m
London City Lionesses' 'record' shirt sponsorship deal
London City Lionesses' 'record' shirt sponsorship deal
8 Sept 2026 · 59 min
Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record
Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record
3 Sept 2026 · 54 min
The most financially unfair season in football history
The most financially unfair season in football history
1 Sept 2026 · 46 min
Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract dispute with Crystal Palace, Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract dispute with Crystal Palace, Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
27 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Should parachute payments be more transparent?
Should parachute payments be more transparent?
25 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules explained
Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules explained
20 Aug 2026 · 1h 17m
Jeff Bezos buys a stake in Liverpool, Leicester City for sale for £200m
Jeff Bezos buys a stake in Liverpool, Leicester City for sale for £200m
18 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m
Player transfers and cryptocurrency
Player transfers and cryptocurrency
13 Aug 2026 · 19 min
English football pyramid prize money broken down
English football pyramid prize money broken down
11 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Real Madrid's finances
Real Madrid's finances
6 Aug 2026 · 30 min
UEFA's spicy response to FIFA's World Cup stake sale plans
UEFA's spicy response to FIFA's World Cup stake sale plans
4 Aug 2026 · 38 min
FIFA plans to sell off World Cup stake to investors
FIFA plans to sell off World Cup stake to investors
30 Jul 2026 · 1h 5m
Premier League clubs likely to vote on new EFL deal
Premier League clubs likely to vote on new EFL deal
28 Jul 2026 · 43 min
Liverpool owners look to sell minority stake, FIFA's record World Cup revenue
Liverpool owners look to sell minority stake, FIFA's record World Cup revenue
23 Jul 2026 · 53 min
Boavista forced to shut down after 123 years, do managers on gardening leave still get bonuses?
Boavista forced to shut down after 123 years, do managers on gardening leave still get bonuses?
21 Jul 2026 · 1h 6m
FIFA considers 64-team World Cup, Oxford United placed under transfer embargo
FIFA considers 64-team World Cup, Oxford United placed under transfer embargo
16 Jul 2026 · 1h 1m
Can you win a league title while making a profiit?
Can you win a league title while making a profiit?
14 Jul 2026 · 43 min
Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun suspension, police raid German football federation HQ
Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun suspension, police raid German football federation HQ
9 Jul 2026 · 1h 3m
Compensation for last-minute postponements, how consortiums make decisions
Compensation for last-minute postponements, how consortiums make decisions
7 Jul 2026 · 57 min
Enzo Maresca to pay Chelsea compensation, Manchester United buy “majority” of new stadium land
Enzo Maresca to pay Chelsea compensation, Manchester United buy “majority” of new stadium land
2 Jul 2026 · 1h 9m
How image rights companies work, when contract add-ons are actually paid
How image rights companies work, when contract add-ons are actually paid
30 Jun 2026 · 1h 3m
Manchester United criticised over 'weak' corporate governance, Marseille given suspended European ban
Manchester United criticised over 'weak' corporate governance, Marseille given suspended European ban
25 Jun 2026 · 57 min
From the archive: Andy Burnham
From the archive: Andy Burnham
23 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Interview: Phil Alexander, National League CEO
Interview: Phil Alexander, National League CEO
23 Jun 2026 · 52 min
Interview: Ryan McKnight, COO at Thornaby Football Club
Interview: Ryan McKnight, COO at Thornaby Football Club
19 Jun 2026 · 20 min
Manchester United take on another $125m in long-term debt, Robbie Williams sponsors Port Vale
Manchester United take on another $125m in long-term debt, Robbie Williams sponsors Port Vale
18 Jun 2026 · 1h 4m
Interview: Maheta Molango, Professional Footballers' Association CEO
Interview: Maheta Molango, Professional Footballers' Association CEO
17 Jun 2026 · 1h 2m
Everton told to pay Burnley £35m, the most expensive transfers ever
Everton told to pay Burnley £35m, the most expensive transfers ever
16 Jun 2026 · 1h 3m
Somalian World Cup referee denied visa, Michel Platini launches criminal case against FIFA
Somalian World Cup referee denied visa, Michel Platini launches criminal case against FIFA
11 Jun 2026 · 1h 7m
World Cup Special with The Upshot's Zach Sweeny-Lynch
World Cup Special with The Upshot's Zach Sweeny-Lynch
10 Jun 2026 · 1h 5m
Season ticket payment plans, how players and clubs are valued
Season ticket payment plans, how players and clubs are valued
9 Jun 2026 · 1h 14m
Manchester United profits up £40m, Squad Cost Rules and the EFL Championship
Manchester United profits up £40m, Squad Cost Rules and the EFL Championship
4 Jun 2026 · 1h 2m
Play-off final gate receipts, club finances pre-1992
Play-off final gate receipts, club finances pre-1992
2 Jun 2026 · 59 min
Arsenal set for almost £200 million in domestic prize money, Bournemouth stadium plans approved
Arsenal set for almost £200 million in domestic prize money, Bournemouth stadium plans approved
28 May 2026 · 54 min
Baller League finances, open top bus costs
Baller League finances, open top bus costs
26 May 2026 · 48 min
Interview: Holly Murdoch, Head of Operations for The Women’s Professional Game
Interview: Holly Murdoch, Head of Operations for The Women’s Professional Game
21 May 2026 · 53 min

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