The Opaque Architecture of Football Finance: Rights and Media Funding Limited (R&MF) has established itself as one of the most significant, yet least transparent, financial institutions operating within European football, specialising in […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Spurs at home, and is it time we heard more from the owners about their plans?
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. In a far wider ranging conversation we discuss the game but also the whole squad and what are we […]
The Analysis Series: The role of US banks in financing Premier League clubs
JPMorgan JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) occupies a highly influential position within the financial architecture of the English Premier League (PL). The bank’s involvement extends beyond traditional corporate lending, including M&A advisory, […]
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, […]
A poetic review of Everton’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur (October 26, 2025)
A Sunday dusk, October’s chilling breath, Where Hill Dickinson dreamt of victory’s wreath. The twenty-sixth, the calendar did mourn, A Premier League encounter, darkly born. The white of Spurs arrived, […]
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 […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Manchester City (a), Moyes induced groundhog day, or evidence of better times ahead?
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George & Andy Costigan. We look back on yesterday’s 2-0 defeat, each with differing opinions as to what we wanted to see, what […]
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 & […]
Talking the Blues podcast, Crystal Palace (h),and a bit of a catch up
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back at the Palace game, have a good discussion around Moyes,have we had a good start to […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – Wolves (a) Carabao Cup – what was the cause of a very disappointing result?
Welcome to this midweek edition of the Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on a terribly disappointing result at Wolves and try to analyse who was […]
Talking the Blues podcast, Liverpool (a), David Moyes & the importance of progressing in cup games
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast with George and Andy Costigan where we dissect the game at Anfield, analyse Moyes’ possible thought process and look forward to Wolves on Tuesday […]
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 […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, Aston Villa (h), tactics for the Derby & the Hillsborough Law
Welcome back to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. In this week’s episode we look back at the Villa game, who offers the goal scoring threat, Beto […]
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill: A Legacy of Hillsborough and a Landmark for British Justice
The long awaited and frequently delayed legislation is a direct response to the systemic failures and institutional cover-up that followed the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which resulted in the deaths of 97 […]
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, […]
Owners, Directors and Senior Executives (ODSE) Regime – consultation process by the Independent Football Regulator
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 […]