I have written for many years about the relationship between governance and the fundamental wellbeing of an industry and its key participants, customers, owners, operators (companies) and suppliers. By almost any metric […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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) […]