The Price of Football

Episodes

1. Can a club get a refund for a 'rubbish' player?

   27 Oct 2026 · 48 min

   Kevin and and Kieran answer listeners' questions, including one that asks whether clubs can get a refund if a player transfer turns out to be a disaster. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X -…

2. EXCLUSIVE: Independent Football Regulator CEO Richard Monks explains the new levy on clubs

   23 Oct 2026 · 41 min

   Kieran speaks to Independent Football Regulator chief executive, Richard Monks, about the new levy on clubs, Manchester City, owners and directors, and much more. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X…

3. UEFA vs FIFA

   22 Oct 2026 · 48 min

   Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that UEFA has told FIFA it must release key documents and answer all questions relating to its governance and decision-making by November the 2nd. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday…

4. Interview: former Premier League player, now boss of the Union of European Clubs, Gareth Farrelly

   21 Oct 2026 · 1 h 06 min

   Kevin and Kieran speak to former Aston Villa, Everton and Bolton Wanderers midfielder, now chief executive of the Union of European Clubs, Gareth Farrelly, about the distribution of money around Europe, club ownership…

5. Arsenal job cuts, Canadian Premier League finances

   20 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   Kevin and Kieran find out why Arsenal have made 60 members of staff redundant, and look into the finances of the Canadian Premier League. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow…

6. Majority of English clubs "on the edge of financial disaster"

   15 Oct 2026 · 1 h 08 min

   Kevin and Kieran discuss the latest on Manchester City, find out why Evertone are up for sale, and analyse why the Independent Football Regulator says English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the…

7. The 'real' transfer window spending figure

   13 Oct 2026 · 45 min

   Kevin and Kieran discuss what makes up the true figure when trying to assess transfer window spending, when you take fees paid between Premier League clubs into account. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow…

8. Interview: Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive

   9 Oct 2026 · 56 min

   Kevin and Kieran speak to Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League, about the league structure, broadcasting deals, Manchester City and more. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday…

9. Manchester City's potential punishments, JJ Gabriel expected to leave Manchester United

   8 Oct 2026 · 59 min

   Kevin and Kieran answer listener questions on Manchester City, including a look at potential punishments, and discuss JJ Gabriel's expected departure from Manchester United. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow…

10. Manchester City and the Owners' and Directors' Test

    6 Oct 2026 · 45 min

    Kevin and Kieran answer listeners' questions about the scandal at Manchester City, including one about City and the Owners' and Directors' Test. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire…

11. Manchester City's £900m 'sham' contracts

    30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the Premier League's verdict that Manchester City boosted their income by a staggering £900m through the use of 'sham' contracts with commercial partners. They also answer listener questions on…

12. What is the Premier League's 4% transfer levy?

    29 Sep 2026 · 51 min

    Kevin and Kieran answer listeners' questions and take a close look at the Premier League's 4% transfer levy. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X -…

13. Manchester City: GUILTY

    26 Sep 2026 · 49 min

    Kevin and Kieran take a deep dive into the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 breaches of financial rules they had been accused of by the Premier League. Follow Kevin on X -…

14. Manchester United's £1bn debt pile

    24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 00 min

    Kevin and Kieran take a detailed look at Manchester United's £1bn mountain of debt as the club publishes its latest financial results. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The…

15. Interview: international transfer rules expert Andy Watson

    23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 19 min

    Kevin and Kieran speak to international player transfer rules specialist Andy Watson, who runs GBE Expert Hub, which advises clubs on Governing Body Endorsements (GBE) and Elite Significant Contribution (ESC)…

16. Do players pay tax on signing-on fees?

    22 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss whether players pay tax on signing-on fees. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question:…

17. Manchester United ban 685 season-ticket accounts, "This Is Anfield" sign sold for £115,000

    17 Sep 2026 · 50 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Manchester United have banned 685 season-ticket accounts following an investigation into ticket touting, and that the original "This Is Anfield" sign from Liverpool's stadium…

18. Interview: former London City Lionesses managing director, Sarah Batters

    16 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    Kevin and Kieran speak to former London City Lionesses managing director, Sarah Batters, about the finances of in women's football. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The…

19. The money side of transfer requests explained

    15 Sep 2026 · 42 min

    Kevin and Kieran take a closer look at what happens behind the scenes when a player hands in a transfer request. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football…

20. Liverpool's Turkish Airlines deal, Manchester United team up with SumUp

    10 Sep 2026 · 58 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Liverpool have a new shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines worth in excess of £60m a year, and Fintech company SumUp is Manchester United's new Official Sleeve Partner.…

21. Interview: Adam Crockett, one of the chief architects of the Independent Football Regulator

    9 Sep 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Kevin and Kieran speak to Adam Crockett, former Head of Football Regulation Policy at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, and one of the chief architects of the Independent Football Regulator. Follow Kevin on…

22. London City Lionesses' 'record' shirt sponsorship deal

    8 Sep 2026 · 59 min

    Kevin and Kieran take a look into the details after Women’s Super League club London City Lionesses’ American owner, Michele Kang, said their new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Nike is the largest in the women’s…

23. Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record

    3 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    Kevin and Kieran crunch the numbers after Premier League clubs smash the summer transfer spending record, chucking £3.5bn at new signings. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire…

24. The most financially unfair season in football history

    1 Sep 2026 · 47 min

    Kevin and Kieran try and work out which was the most financially unfair season in football history. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X -…

25. Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract dispute with Crystal Palace, Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

    27 Aug 2026 · 52 min

    Kevin and Kieran analyse Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract dispute with Crystal Palace, and discuss the news that Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball has sold for £2.5m at auction. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday…

26. Should parachute payments be more transparent?

    25 Aug 2026 · 54 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss whether the distribution of Parachute Payments should be more transparent. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X -…

27. Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules explained

    20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 17 min

    Kevin and Kieran take a detailed look at the new and varied Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules which are now in effect across the English football pyramind and for clubs playing in Europe. Follow Kevin on X -…

28. Jeff Bezos buys a stake in Liverpool, Leicester City for sale for £200m

    18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has bought a stake in Liverpool, and find out why Leicester City is for sale for £200m. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X -…

29. Player transfers and cryptocurrency

    13 Aug 2026 · 20 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss whether any player transfers are paid using cryptocurrency. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a…

30. English football pyramid prize money broken down

    11 Aug 2026 · 26 min

    Kevin and Kieran take a look at the prize money on offer for winning the various leagues and cups in the English football system, and how it compares to other countries. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow…

31. Real Madrid's finances

    6 Aug 2026 · 31 min

    Kevin and Kieran take an in-depth look at how Real Madrid are performing financially. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a…

32. UEFA's spicy response to FIFA's World Cup stake sale plans

    4 Aug 2026 · 38 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss UEFA's unimpressed response to the news that FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on…

33. FIFA plans to sell off World Cup stake to investors

    30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that FIFA president Giani Infantino is planning to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire…

34. Premier League clubs likely to vote on new EFL deal

    28 Jul 2026 · 44 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Premier League clubs are likely to vote this week on a landmark financial deal which would see them handing roughly £1.5bn to English Football League clubs over a ten-year period,…

35. Liverpool owners look to sell minority stake, FIFA's record World Cup revenue

    23 Jul 2026 · 53 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have confirmed they're in talks over selling a 'significant minority stake' in the club, and analyse FIFA's record World Cup revenues. Follow…

36. Boavista forced to shut down after 123 years, do managers on gardening leave still get bonuses?

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    Kevin and Kieran find out why former Portuguese champions Boavista have been forced to shut down after 123 years, and discuss whether managers are still entitled to bonuses when they are on gardening leave. Follow…

37. FIFA considers 64-team World Cup, Oxford United placed under transfer embargo

    16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 02 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup finals to 64 teams, and find out why Oxford Unied have been placed under a transfer embargo by the EFL. Follow Kevin on X -…

38. Can you win a league title while making a profiit?

    14 Jul 2026 · 43 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss whether there is a country in the world where you can consistently win its domestic league whilst making a profit. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire…

39. Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun suspension, police raid German football federation HQ

    9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Donald Trump asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup, and find out why police have carried out a major raid on the headquarters of Germany’s…

40. Compensation for last-minute postponements, how consortiums make decisions

    7 Jul 2026 · 57 min

    Kevin and Kieran look at whether fans are fairly compensated when games are postponed at the last minute, and discuss how consortiums make decisions with the clubs they own. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow…

41. Enzo Maresca to pay Chelsea compensation, Manchester United buy “majority” of new stadium land

    2 Jul 2026 · 1 h 09 min

    Kevin and Kieran analyse the reasons why Enzo Maresca is paying Chelsea compensation now he has been confirmed as Manchester City's new head coach, and discuss the news that Manchester United have announced they have…

42. How image rights companies work, when contract add-ons are actually paid

    30 Jun 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Kevin and Kieran analyse how players' image rights companies work, and look into when contract add-ons are actually paid. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow The Price of…

43. Manchester United criticised over 'weak' corporate governance, Marseille given suspended European ban

    25 Jun 2026 · 58 min

    Kevin and Kieran find out why Manchester United Plc has faced criticism over its allegedly weak corporate governance, and discuss the news that Marseille have been handed a suspended European ban and a €10m fine after…

44. From the archive: Andy Burnham

    23 Jun 2026 · 15 min

    Back in July 2020, Kieran spoke to Andy Burnham, then Mayor of Greater Manchester, about Wigan Athletic going into administration a few days earlier, and his views on the football pyramid more generally. Follow Kevin…

45. Interview: Phil Alexander, National League CEO

    23 Jun 2026 · 53 min

    Kevin and Kieran talk to Phil Alexander, National League chief executive, about the Independent Football Regulator, promotion to and relegation from the EFL, league sponsorship and more. Follow Kevin on X -…

46. Interview: Ryan McKnight, COO at Thornaby Football Club

    19 Jun 2026 · 21 min

    Kevin and Kieran speak to Ryan McKnight, COO at Thornaby Football Club, about the club's recent decision to offer a fully-funded season ticket to every resident in Thornaby-On-Tees for the 2026/27 season. Follow Kevin…

47. Manchester United take on another $125m in long-term debt, Robbie Williams sponsors Port Vale

    18 Jun 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    Kevin and Kieran find out why Manchester United have taken on an additional $125m (around £108m) in long-term debt, and discuss the news that Robbie Williams is Port Vale's new shirt sponsor. Follow Kevin on X -…

48. Interview: Maheta Molango, Professional Footballers' Association CEO

    17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Kevin and Kieran chat to Maheta Molango, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association, about the World Cup, 'sypgate', the Lassana Diarra case, and much more. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday…

49. Everton told to pay Burnley £35m, the most expensive transfers ever

    16 Jun 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    Kevin and Kieran discuss the news that Everton have been told to pay Burnley £35m over the impact of a breach of the Premier League's financial rules, and analyse which transfers are the most expensive ever (adjusted…

50. Somalian World Cup referee denied visa, Michel Platini launches criminal case against FIFA

    11 Jun 2026 · 1 h 07 min

    Kevin and Kieran find out why Somalian World Cup referee Omar Artan has been denied a visa to travel to the United States to participate in the tournament, and discuss the news that Michel Platini has launched civil…