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Paul Quinn

Talking the Blues, Burnley (h) and an update on Fan Tokens

We’re back after a tremendous victory against Burnley. We analyse the performance, the initial formation and then the change at the back. We eulogise over the three goads, explore where would James […]

Talking the Blues podcast, tennis, creating champions, FIFA World Cups, fan tokens and a look at Burnley (h)

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues where we remember September 11th for two reasons. A passionate discussion on young winners, on to why would FIFA want World Cups every two years. […]

Caveat emptor, $EFC fan token offering (C)

Over the next few days, Everton football club are going to try and convince (by my estimate) more than ten thousand Evertonians to part with £1 million. A million pound which will […]

Reform in Football – the Fair Game Manifesto

A little under 5 months ago the Super League proposals rocked football and whilst the initial ill-conceived proposals have been moved to the back burner for at least the short term, the […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, “the winner takes it all” a look at the closing of the transfer window then the women’s team, how to attract a new audience?

This week’s Talking the Blues podcast goes deep into the transfer window. As well as examining what transpired, we look at what got us to this position in the first instance. Plenty […]

The hard work starts now

For as long as I’ve been writing about football finances I’ve tried to show that funds for players can only come from limited sources. Simply, if you want to buy and pay […]

Talking the Blues podcast, Brighton (a), early report on Benitez’ impact, the academy,James, Richarlison, Iwobi and more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast a couple of days after a very impressive 2-0 victory at Brighton’s Amex stadium. We look at the match and analyse the impact of […]

Talking the Blues Podcast, Huddersfield Town (a) and the Richarlison question?

Welcome to a look back on the Carabao Cup 2nd round tie at Huddersfield. We analyse player by player their performances before turning our attention to the remaining days of the transfer […]

Talking the Blues podcast, post match analysis Leeds United (a) and we salute the entertainer, the great Denis Law

Welcome to this weeks Talking the Blues as we look back on a thrilling game at Elland Road resulting in a 2-2 draw with plenty to talk about…… Fittingly on a day […]

Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham back reform proposals from “Fair Game”

‘We need to safeguard the integrity of the pyramid and put community back at the heart of football again’ – Steve Rotheram, Liverpool Mayor ‘Fair Game’s proposals are exactly what football needs. […]