The Premier League is undergoing a fundamental financial regulatory change, the impact of which will require considerable thought in the coming months. Who will the net winners be? What impact do […]
The events of the last 5 years are a useful context in which to place Everton’s current position
With disappointing recent performances on the pitch, a lack of communication from our current owners, and the recognition that there’s much to do rebuilding the squad and sorting operational issues at the […]
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 […]
Talking the Blues Podcast – No match, the Premier League & a lot of other stuff about modern football
Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. No Everton on the pitch this week, but plenty to consider off it. We look at the regulatory position […]
Summary of Everton’s appeal of Premier League Commission ruling
The decision regarding Everton’s appeal of the original Premier League Disciplinary Panel made on 17 December 2023 was published on 26th February 2024. Below is a summary of the 61 page decision […]
Summary of the Commission decision, aggravating factors, mitigation claims and the sanction
Trying to condense 28,000 documents, several months of pre-commission preparations and five days of complex legal argument into something that is (i) readable but (ii) an accurate representation of proceedings is quite […]
Talking the Blues Podcast, the Commission and the Premier League
Welc.ome to this week’s Talking the Blues podcast in which George and Andy take a detailed look at the Commission findings. We dig a bit deeper into the hearing, looking at the […]