Football Shorts is an analytical series (part I here) examining Premier League finances in the light, not only of the short term implications of lockdown and suspension of professional football, but the wider long term implications of a severe global… Read More ›
Welcome to the latest episode of Talking the Blues with Andy and George Costigan where we rabbit on for over an hour about Hummel, boots, Manchester United and other things. Thanks as ever for listening All podcasts are available on… Read More ›
Andy, George and I get together for our weekly chat about Everton, football in general and anything else that crops up. In today’s episode we talk through season ticket rebates, give frank views on the Premier League and their intent… Read More ›
In finance, short selling or “being short” of a stock, a bond or a currency means that the investor has a negative view on the future price of the asset and positions him/herself to make a profit from any future… Read More ›
Once more, we are joined by Rodger Armstrong and Neil Wolstenhome (talking in a personal capacity) in the second podcast exploring the latest scientific, economic and political views relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. We had an incredible response to our… Read More ›
I’m joined yet again by Andy Costigan and his brother George as we examine the latest news and views on the potential re-start of the Premier League. Some frank views exchanged on those in charge of the game and whether… Read More ›
Andy and George join me for a serious look at the issues surrounding Project Re-start, we talk about the proposed Champions League format before George expresses his delight for a potential new sponsor – enjoy! Thanks for listening All podcasts… Read More ›
The first episode of Everton Business Matters was hosted by Paul on May 4th, 2017, since then a lot of change has happened in and around our football club. Hosted by Tom this episode, along with John explores the club’s… Read More ›
I was lucky to be joined by two of the most forward thinking individuals regarding the game of football. One a former professional footballer, now a successful agent for many years, in Neil Sang, and also Dr Dan Parnell from… Read More ›
At what point will the powers that be, those with a (financial) interest in the game wake up and realise that the vast majority of the population have no interest in an artificial crammed, behind closed doors, end to a… Read More ›
Andy, George and I get together for our weekly chat about Everton, football in general and anything else that crops up. This week we look at Moise Kean and ask the question are players “looked after” enough? We chat about… Read More ›
In a totally new direction, I called upon my old co-presenter, Rodger Armstrong to host a discussion with a fellow blue and friend Neil Wolstenholme. Neil as you will hear, has a strong scientific background and a career that includes… Read More ›
Andy George and myself get together for our weekly unscripted chat about football. As the title says, right backs, Norman Hunter, the 2009 FA Cup Final and Puskas all feature! All podcasts are available for download or subscription on Spotify and iTunes or your usual… Read More ›
It is not business as usual. The cost base of the club has to be addressed. That is inevitable. It’s inevitable from a regulatory point of view (even if there’s a temporary relaxation to reflect the extraordinary circumstances currently) but more importantly for the club’s future solvency.
John and Tom explain Paul’s absence and why this podcast is a week later than when the original ‘recording’ was done. Despite that they engage in candid debate around furloughing, how can owners get it so wrong, the C-19 impact… Read More ›
Andy, George and myself get together for our weekly chat. As the Covid-19 virus continues we discuss what a world of football with much less income might look like. *apologies for the less than perfect sound quality on my responses… Read More ›
The Bull market has ended. It always does. The tragic events of the Covid-19 pandemic have brought a closure to more than a quarter of a century of unbroken growth in Premier League revenues, inflated values and even greater inflation… Read More ›
Press Release: Everton Football Club has submitted an outline planning application to Liverpool City Council for a community-led legacy development at Goodison Park. The outline plans would see Everton’s current home redeveloped to provide a range of community assets in… Read More ›