Where's The Money Gone?

A podcast about football finance, governance and politics.<br />With Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.<br />Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.<br />Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

German Fan Culture; Birmingham City; Squad Cost Ratio

Adrian and Charlie discuss German fan culture, Birmingham City's new stadium plans and the Premier League's introdcution of Squad Cost Ratios.

11-25
31:13

The 3UP Campaign; The Football Regulator's First Big Interview

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the National League's 3UP campaign and the first big newspaper interview given by the Independent Football Regulator David Kogan.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machado/Football Smash.

11-17
34:49

Managerial Hokey Cokey; Mary Earps

Adrian and Charlie discuss the in-out world of football management and Mary Earps autobiography 'All In' in which she makes unflattering comments about Hannah Hampton.

11-10
33:53

EFL Ticket Price Cap? Boxing Day Fixtures In Premier League

Adrian and Charlie discuss whether their should be a price cap for tickets in the EFL.  And try to discover why there's only one Boxing Day fixture in the Premier League.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas; socials by Mark Machado 11-29 Media.

11-04
32:54

Sheffield Wednesday Administration; Celtic Fan Protests

Adrian and Charlie discuss what happens next after Sheffield Wednesday were placed in administration; plus Celtic fans launch a campaign against their owners 'lack of ambition'.Produced By Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas; socials by Mark Machado 11-29

10-28
34:45

Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban; Spanish Player Protests

Adrian and Charlie discuss the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans visiting Aston Villa in the Europa League; and protests by Spanish footballers against playing league matches abroad.

10-21
30:55

Inside The World Of Football Analytics

How do analytics really work in football?  Adrian Goldberg gets and inside view from Alex Stewart of Analytics FC - a company which has worked with around 30 clubs and player agencies in 14 different countries in their recruitment and also has been used by several players in their contract negotiations, including Kevin de Bruyne and Miles Lewis-Skelly.  

10-17
33:29

World Cup Ticket Prices; League Games Overseas; Expanding Stadiums

Adrian and Charlie discuss exorbitant World Cip 2026 ticket prices; the arrival of League matches being played overseas in La Liga and Serie A; plus Arsenal and the trend for expanding stadiums.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado at 11.29

10-13
30:24

Sheffield Wednesday - The Regulator's First Big Test; Ange At Forest

Adrian and Charlie discuss Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday - the new Football Regulator's first big test.Plus - what happens when manager is immediately unpopular with fans, Ange Postecoglou at Nottongham Forest.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/11-29

10-07
33:51

Daniel Levy At Spurs; Rangers, Celtic and Hearts; Abandoned Games

Adrian and Charlie reflect on Daniel Levy's time at Tottenham Hotspur; Hearts attempts to break Scottish football's Old Firm duopoly; and the decision to replay Blackburn's abandoned match with Ipswich.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Matck Machado/11-29 Media

09-29
32:53

VAR; 'Where's The Money Gone' Book'; Como 50; Superleague

Adrian and Charlie discuss VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone?' - the book; the Como 50 Conference and the prospects for a new European Superleague.

09-22
33:40

Play Off Shake Up; Matches Played Abroad; Chelsea Charges

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven debate proposals to shake up the EFL play-offs; proposals by Spanish and Italian clubs to play a league match abroad; and charges against Chelsea.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.

09-16
32:01

Liam Scully and Bart Huby on the Football Regulator

Adrian Goldberg is joined by Lincoln City CEO and Bart Huby, Head of Sport Analytics and Advisory at LCP.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.

09-08
29:54

Could Man United Be Relegated: Belgian Football: You Tube

Adrian and Charlie examine into the possibility of Manchester United being relegated; football in Belgium; and the rise of YouTube as a football broadcaster.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machado.

09-02
29:18

Isak and Eze - A Tale Of Two Transfers; Football Stickers

Adrian and Charlie are joined this week by Adrian's daughter Gracie, to discuss football stickers, after the Premier League contract was won by Topps over Panini.  By way of response, Panini are now introducing an EFL collection.Also in the spotlight, two contrasting transfer stories; Alexander Isak's potential move from Newcastle United and Eberichi Eze's swith from Palace to Arsenal.

08-26
32:46

Barca Borrowings; Wednesday Woe

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss Barcelona's huge borrowings the the plight of Sheffield Wednesday under Dejphon Chansiri.  Plus Charlie's new venture in Belgium as co-owner of Mons.

08-18
32:39

Morecambe Unwise?

Adrian Goldberg talks to Tarnia Elsworth, Chair of The Shrimps Trust about the plight of her beloved Morecambe FC.

07-30
22:23

Ange Sacked: Palace Face Europe Ban

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the sacking of Ange Postecoglou by Spurs; and the threat to Crystal Palace of losing their place in European competition.

06-09
30:24

NUFC and the role of a Sporting Director: Premier League Finances

Adrian and Charlie take a close look at the role of Sporting Director in footbal, following Paul Mitchell's departure from Newcastle United.  Plus - the state of Premier League finances.

06-03
34:54

Turning Around MUFC; Inter Miami and the World Club Championship

As Manchester United struggle with debt, Charlie Methven shares his experience of turning arounf financially troubled Sunderland and Charlton Athletic, who have bothe enjoyed play-off succeess.Adrian Goldberg wonders how Inter Miami have qualified for the World Club Cup, despite never being US Major Cup winners.

05-27
33:25

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