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 […]
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 […]