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Football Weekly The state of football finance as the new season begins – Football Weekly
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Aug 5, 2025 Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert from the Price of Football podcast, and Philippe Auclair, a knowledgeable panelist from The Guardian, delve into the murky waters of football finance as the new season kicks off. They discuss staggering financial disparities between Premier League powerhouses and lower league clubs, raise concerns over multi-club ownership and its potential threat to club identities, and emphasize the urgent need for better governance to avoid scandals and ensure fair play. The conversation highlights the complexities of regulations amidst a backdrop of ongoing investigations.
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Divergent Club Spending Models
- PSR affects clubs differently, with some spending wisely within rules and others using questionable transactions.
- Liverpool shows a virtuous model, while Chelsea exploits loopholes in financial dealings.
Financial Loopholes in Clubs
- Related party transactions like selling assets to themselves breach UEFA rules and cause sanctions.
- Premier League rules are weaker, allowing such loopholes to persist due to clubs' voting power.
Spend Smarter, Not More
- Clubs unable to spend must generate funds through smart scouting and talent development.
- Brighton exemplifies this approach, turning small buys into large profits to reinvest.