Section 1: The Evolving Financial Landscape of English and European Football The financial architecture of European football is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by an unprecedented surge in revenue, the […]
The role of truth and realism in Everton’s recovery & what it means in the transfer window
The role of truth and realism in Everton’s recovery “The one thing I’ll do is I’ll tell the fans straight, and I’m telling it straight at the moment, we’re having a bit […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – first US Tour game (0-3 v Blackburn) are fans getting what they deserve & changes to the women’s team ownership structure
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on the first game of the US tour and have wildly differing views on so much […]
The Analysis Series: The £4 Billion Paycheck: An Analysis of Wage Cost Growth and Financial Sustainability in the Premier League (2010-2024)
I. Summary This report provides a financial analysis of the English Premier League over the 15-season period from 2009/10 to 2023/24, with a specific focus on the growth of wage […]
The Analysis Series: Premier League Clubs’ Earnings from UEFA European Football Competitions (2010-Present)
Summary This report provides a comprehensive financial analysis of Premier League clubs’ earnings from UEFA European football competitions—the Champions League (UCL), Europa League (UEL), and Europa Conference League (UECL)—from the 2010/11 season […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – post Blackburn, pre USA and a whole load of more interesting stuff
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. This week George and Andy look back on the Blackburn game, before we scale each of our anxiety levels […]
The Analysis Series – the growth of transfer debt among clubs and the associated systemic risk
The Growth of Player Transfer Creditors and Debtors in Premier League Football: 2010 to Present Summary This report examines the significant growth in trade creditors (transfer payables) and the complex management of […]
The Analysis Series: An Analysis of Premier League Profit and Loss Accounts (2010-2023) & regulatory challenges
1. Summary The Premier League stands as a global sporting powerhouse, with its constituent clubs consistently generating record revenues, primarily fueled by robust broadcasting revenues and commercial agreements plus increasing […]
The Analysis Series: Analysis of Capital Inflows into Premier League Football Clubs (2010-2025)
Analysis of Capital Inflows into Premier League Football Clubs (2010-2025) 1. Summary This report provides an analysis of capital inflows into Premier League football clubs over the past 15 years, from 2010 […]
The Friedkin Group’s European Football Portfolio – details of Pursuit Sports added
Three days ago (15th July) I issued a detailed report on The Friedkin’s ownership of Everton and their multi- club model. The article can be found here. The article also includes details of […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – the most random of pre-season chats
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy Costigan and his brother George. Recorded during the first pre-season practise match at Accrington Stanley, there’s a distinct pre-season feel to this […]
The Friedkin Group’s European Football Portfolio: Acquisitions, Shareholding, and UEFA Regulatory Landscape
Having examined the situation across the Premier League with regards to multi-club ownership, the potential benefits and the potential pitfalls it is time to look specifically at Everton and the Friedkin’s […]
The Analysis Series: Multi-Club Ownership in Premier League Football: A Detailed Analysis of Structures, Control, and Strategic Implications
Multi-Club Ownership in Premier League Football: A Detailed Analysis of Structures, Control, and Strategic Implications (This article excludes Everton and Roma and the multi-club ownership by the Friedkins – that topic will […]
The Analysis Series: Premier League Club Governance, A Comprehensive Analysis of Board Composition and Director Profiles – Part II
This is Part II of a three part series looking at the individual boards of each Premier League Club. It includes a detailed profile of each director. Part I features Manchester City, Manchester […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – 3rd episode of the close season, how Everton are going to compete
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan where we talk about transfers but more importantly the strategy going forwards. Transfers can no longer be viewed in […]
The Analysis Series: Premier League Club Governance: A Comprehensive Analysis of Board Composition and Director Profiles – Part I
This is a two or three part series looking at the individual boards of each Premier League Club, profiling each of their Directors – warning -Long read Part I features Manchester City, […]
The Analysis Series: Premier League 2023/24: A Financial Overview (most recently available figures)
With Everton’s finances in a much more robust state following the Friedkin acquisition, and with a year of unprecedented (for Everton) revenue growth ahead, I thought it would be useful to put […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – 2nd edition of close season, thoughts on DCL & how to create 15,000 new Evertonians
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. With me (Paul) not being able to find the right words to our opening, the actor amongst us (George) […]
Talking the Blues – close season ramblings with Andy, George and Paul
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast. With not a lot of concrete news to discuss, the three of us have a good old natter, trying to put the world of […]
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