Category: Analysis Series

The Analysis Series: Analysis of BDT & MSD Partners: Corporate Restructuring, Global Credit Platform, and Football Financing 

  The Michael Dell investment complex  The entity formerly known as MSD Capital has undergone a decisive transformation from a proprietary single-family office (SFO) into a globally significant, institutionalised merchant bank, BDT […]

The Analysis Series: Ares Management Corporation: Credit, Capital Structure, and the Football Investment 

ARES and football investment Ares Management Corporation (ARES) is an established, leading global alternative investment manager, distinguished by its asset-light, fee-centric business model. The firm’s strategy encompasses complementary primary and secondary investment […]

The Analysis Series: Financial and operational risk analysis of Eagle Football Holdings Limited

With media reports of a potential interest in acquiring Wolverhampton Wanderers for a suggested price of £400 million, it is worth considering the current state of John Textor’s primary multi-club investment vehicle, […]

The Analysis Series: A Comparative Analysis of Financial and Governance Regulation Across Major European Football Leagues

Models of Control and Regulatory Divergence This article details the operational mechanics and statutory bases of financial governance across six major European football leagues, including the Dutch Eredivisie.  The analysis reveals two […]

The Analysis Series: The Penetration of US Private Credit in English Premier League Financing: Exposure, Structure, and Systemic Risk

Author: Paul Quinn The Premier League and US Private Credit Influence The financing landscape of the English Premier League (EPL) has undergone a profound transformation, moving rapidly from traditional banking relationships and […]

The Analysis Series: The Looming Difficulties in US Private Credit

Author: Paul Quinn 19th October 2025 Private Credit at a systemic inflection point The US private credit (PC) market is currently undergoing its first comprehensive stress test since its dramatic expansion following […]

Analysis Series: Federal Criminal and Regulatory Charges Against Joshua Wander & others in the New York Courts

For those familiar with this website, there is a dedicated page highlighting multiple reports, analysis and podcasts relating to Wander, 777 Partners and others. This can be found here – Everton & […]

Analysis of the Burnley FC vs. Everton FC PSR Compensation Claim

  Burnley FC has initiated a legal action against Everton FC, seeking compensation in the amount of £50 million. The claim is directly tied to the Clarets’ relegation from the Premier League […]

The Analysis Series: Premier League & European Football Ticketing & Fan Accessibility 

Broadly speaking, European football at the highest level is a similar product, country to country. Yet it will be no surprise to anyone that there is a huge divergence in ticket prices, […]

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 […]