The Independent Football Regulator is undertaking an extremely important consultation process which closes on Monday the 6th of October 2025. The consultation process is open to (among others) all football fans. If […]
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The Analysis Series: The Premier League Summer 2025 Transfer Window
The conclusion of the Premier League’s summer 2025 transfer window confirms its position as the highest spending window to date. Clubs collectively spent a record-breaking £3.087 billion, representing a significant increase […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Wolves (a), Everton’s current status and VAR
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on a fabulous performance at Wolves, and a great start to the season. We look at […]
The Analysis Series. Premier League agent payments: £1.9 billion (2019-20250
Of all the financial analysis I have done for many years, the one that shocks me most is the amount of money that leaves the game via the agent’s bank accounts – […]
The Analysis Series: Cash is King; Cash Flow in the English Premier League (2010-2025)
Ask any experienced investor or business person what is the most important indicator of the health of a business and they will always point you to the cash flow statements. Whilst […]
When the ball is in play for less than 41% of the game, we are being cheated – by George Costigan
A guest piece by Talking the Blues’ George Costigan: A call to arms. Footy fans. Unite. We all love to hate each other – red and blue, gooner and spur etc etc […]
Analysis Series: What impact does moving to a new stadium have on home performance? The answer is surprising
In professional football “home advantage” is an established and quantifiable fact. Across leagues and eras, teams consistently perform better, secure more points, and score more goals in their home fixtures than […]
A new age as finally we move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium – a look at the managers who shaped us and got us there
As the hours tick down to our first competitive game at the Hill Dickinson stadium, on the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey, a look at the managers who task it has […]
Lancashire County Cricket Club Special General Meeting, Monday 1st September 2025
Following on with looking at matters within Lancashire County Cricket Club and my recent podcast with Alan Higham, the founder of the County Cricket Members Group, matters at Lancashire continue to develop […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – Leeds United (a). Mixed opinions on the opening day
Welcome to the first Talking the Blues Podcast of the 2025/26 season when we review the opening fixture at Leeds. Plenty of passionate debate from Andy and George representing the Prosecution in […]
The Crossroads for English Domestic Cricket?
The English domestic cricket season stands at a critical juncture. The traditional rhythms of the summer have been fractured by competing pressures, creating what many stakeholders describe as a perfect storm The […]
The Esk Podcasts with Paul Quinn – An update on Lancashire County Cricket Club & the changes to County Cricket
In addition to Talking the Blues, I run an occasional podcast series called The Esk Podcasts with Paul Quinn covering topics other than Everton Football Club. Today it’s about Lancashire County Cricket […]
The Analysis Series: The English and Major European Football Broadcast Rights Market
Summary The European football broadcast market is dominated by the English Premier League, a trend that is accelerating, driven by its international appeal. Other major leagues demonstrate pockets of strength […]
A detailed analysis of the Friedkin Group
Summary The Friedkin Group is a privately held consortium of global businesses and investments dominated by the strategic vision of its Chairman and CEO, Dan Friedkin. The Group generates its financial […]
The Analysis Series: Yo-yos and Parachutes; Premier League Relegation, Subsequent Performance, and Financial Impact (2010-2024)
Introduction Dropping out of the English Premier League represents one of the most significant financial shocks in world football. The gulf in revenue between England’s top tier and its second, […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – the Roma game, the stadium, what type of club do we want to be and on to transfers
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. We look back on a momentous day with the first capacity crowd at the Hill Dickenson stadium. We examine […]
The Analysis Series: Premier League Academy Productivity and Profitability (2015-2025)
For years, certainly the last decade or more, there’s been a huge focus on football club academies – both the positive and negative aspects. Many young children (both boys and girls) […]
The Analysis Series: Women’s Super League
The Analysis Series: Women’s Super League The success of the women’s national side, “the Lionesses” has undoubtedly contributed to the growth of women’s professional football in England, particularly the Women’s […]
The Analysis Series: The Independent Football Regulator
The Analysis Series: The Independent Football Regulator and its likely Impact on English Football The Football Governance Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 21 July 2025, marks the end […]
The Analysis Series: Everton’s stadium development in the context of 30 plus years stadium development across Europe
With the Hill Dickenson Stadium just a few short days away from its first capacity crowd, I thought it would be interesting to compare the building of other stadia in England […]