The Price of Football

Kevin and Kieran look at the different ways clubs like Newcastle United, Sunderland and Kilmarnock are dealing with season ticket refunds, how League One clubs are poised to decide the fate of this season, and how Sunderland is doing financially as the club looks likely to remain in League One for another year at least.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor

Kevin and Kieran look at the return of the EFL Championsip, how Darlington's fans are helping to rebuild its squad, and why Wycombe Wanderers have told their furloughed non-playing staff to start looking for alternative employment. Plus, Kieran talks to the chief executive of League One club Shrewsbury Town.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin and Kieran take a look at the decision to restart the Premier League season on the 17th of June, what Crystal Palace's latest accounts tell us about the financial health of the club, and how players' insurance policies work.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin and Kieran take a look at the implications for the women's game following the decision to scrap the WSL and Women's Championship seasons, why the proposed Saudi takeover of Newcastle United has hit a stumbling block, and why Arsene Wenger - who is now the Head of Football Development at FIFA - has said Financial Fair Play should be reformed.  See acast.com/priv

Kevin and Kieran look at Rochdale's loan from the local council to help get the club through the coronavirus crisis, why Manchester United are talking on the makers of the video game Football Manager, and how the Premier League and NFL compare in terms of how the big money gets split.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin and Kieran look at the winners and losers after the remainder of the Scottish football season is cancelled. They also find out why the co-owner of Barnsley has threatened to sue the EFL, and whether there are potential implications for players who refuse to go back to training. Plus, Kieran speaks to Crewe Alexandra manager, David Artell.  See acast.com/privacy for

Kevin and Kieran look at the latest developments for Leagues One and Two following a meeting of the clubs. They also discuss which Scottish club has refunded season ticket holders and why Stevenage and Macclesfield have been charged by the EFL.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin and Kieran take a look at how much Premier League clubs have been told they may have to repay to TV broadcasters. Plus, stadium sponsorship valuations, and how player swap deals work in terms of clubs' accounts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kieran is under the weather and is resting up so the Price of Football is taking an unexpected break for the time being. Hopefully he'll be back to full fitness and ready for a glorious comeback soon but, in the meantime, send us your questions using [email protected] and wish him a speedy recovery on Twitter @KieranMaguire.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy

Kevin and Kieran look at some of the comments made by the EFL chairman Rick Parry this week, who said the current season needs to be concluded before the end of July or clubs face a "£200m hole" by September. Plus, why the National League season being cancelled meant Dulwich Hamlet avoided going bust.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.