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Where's The Money Gone?

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Real Madrid Punch Up; Fan Owned Motherwell; Boring, Boring Play-Offs?

May 12, 202631 min

PSG And Ligue 1 TV Deal; Brighton's Women's Stadium; John Textor

May 4, 202637 min

Karren Brady's West Ham Legacy; West Brom's Points Deduction

Apr 27, 202636 min

Chelsea Special: Red Alert For The Blues

Apr 20, 202636 min

Liverpool Season Ticket Protest; AFC Wimbledon 'diluting' fan ownership

Apr 14, 202633 min

Football In A Library: Simon Kuper's 'World Cup Fever'

Apr 7, 202626 min

Chelsea Fined: Football 'Overspending'; Hashtag United

Adrian and Charlie discuss Chelea's fine £10.75 million for illegal payments to players and agents. Plus, a debate on whether Engish football clubs are overspending; and Hashtag United's request to be relegated.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Visuals by Mark Machado and Football Smash.

Mar 31, 202636 min

Iran At The World Cup: Haitian Players Banned By USA; Millwall Fined

Adrian and Charlie discuss the possibility of Iran's particpation in the World Cup while they are under attack from the host nation. PLUS the impact on football of the US visa ban on Haitian players AND a £45,000 fine for Millwall following disablist chanting by their fans. Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/Football Smash.

Mar 16, 202631 min

Spurs Relegation Fears - The Financial Impact; KSI in the Daggers boardroom.

Adrian and Charlie discuss the potential financial impact of relegation on Spurs; Plus, KSI takes a stake in Dagenham & Redbridge.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/Football Smash.

Mar 9, 202634 min

Ramadan Breaks and Football Culture Wars: Sheffield Wednesday

Adrian and Charlie discuss Ramadan breaks and football culture wars; plus the fate of Sheffield Wednesday after the preferred bidder to take the club out of administration withdrew from their proposed takeover.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/Football Smash.

Mar 2, 202633 min

West Brom and Shilen Patel - 'It's Complicated'; Racism In Football; Forest Fans' Pushback

Adrian and Charlie discuss West Brom fans' 'loveless marriage' with owner Shilen Patel; racism in football and supporter pushback from over Charlie's comments last week about Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/11-29/Footballl Smash.

Feb 24, 202631 min

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Comments: Evangelos Mariankis: The Conference League

Adrian and Charlie discuss controversial comments made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Man United co-owner: plus Evangelos Mariankis - barmy or brilliant at Forest. And whether the Conference League is a help or a hindrance to English clubs. Plus a Leicester City finance update.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Marck Machado/Football Smash.

Feb 16, 202629 min

Leicester City Points Deduction; Dwight McNeil Transfer and Players' Mental Health.

Adrian and Charlie discuss Leicester City's 'lenient' 6 point penalty for breaching spending rules; and the mental health impact of Dwight McNeil's failed transfer from Everton to Crystal Palace.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg.Socials by Football Smash.

Feb 10, 202633 min

Can Villa Break The Glass Ceiling? How Soon Can You Sack A Manager?

Adrian and Charlie talk about whether Aston Villa can break the 'glass ceiling' at the top of the Premier League and whether West brom fans are crazy to call for the sacking of Head Coach Eric Ramsay after four games.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/Football Smash.

Feb 3, 202639 min

Deloitte Rich List: Do English Clubs Need Bigger Stadiums: Regulator Update

Adrian and Charlie discuss the Deloitte Global Football Rich List and whether elite English clubs need bigger stadiums. Plus an update on the new Independent Football Regulator.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado/Football Smash.

Jan 27, 202639 min

A Tale Of Two Managers: Oliver Glasner and Thomas Frank

Adrian and Charlie discuss the fate of two managers, Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace and Thomas Frank at Spurs.

Jan 19, 202633 min

Celtic Special: David Low interview

Adrian and Charlie meet David Low, founder of Celtic Supporters Limited, which wants to remove the cirrent board at Parkhead.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Socials by Football Smash.

Jan 13, 202633 min

Maresca's Chelsea Departure: Revolting Fans at Blackburn and Leicester City

Adrian and Charlie discuss Enzo Marsca's strange departure as Chelsea Head Coach, and the proposed supporter boycotts at both Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas; Socials by Mark Machado at Football Smash.

Jan 6, 202634 min

World Cup USA Ticket Prices and Time Outs: Plus EFL overspending and Tether try to buy Juve

Adrian and Charlie discuss the 2026 World Cup - specifically ticket prices and 'hydration' breaks.PLUS an exclusive report by LCP Analytics revealing the scale overspending in the EFL compared to the Premier League; and an attempt by crypto exchange Tether to buy Juventus.Prdouced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.Socials by Mark Machado and Football Smash.

Dec 15, 202534 min

Infantino's Trump Peace Award; Tony Bloom; Mo Salah

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss FIFA President Giannia Infantiono's 'Peace Prize' for Donald Trump. Plus gambling charges against Brighton owner Tony Bloom and Mo Salah's outburst after being dropped by Liverpool.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials bu Mark Machado/Football Smash.

Dec 8, 202531 min

Return On Investment FC: How To Make Money From Football

Adrian and Charlie talk to Omar Chaudhuri from Twenty First Group who advise football clubs and investors. Omar edited their book ROI FC.

Dec 1, 202533 min

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.

Nov 25, 202531 min

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.

Nov 17, 202533 min

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.

Nov 10, 202533 min

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.

Nov 4, 202531 min

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

Oct 28, 202533 min

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.

Oct 21, 202528 min

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.

Oct 17, 202531 min

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

Oct 13, 202528 min

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

Oct 7, 202532 min

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

Sep 29, 202532 min

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.

Sep 22, 202532 min

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.

Sep 16, 202530 min

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.

Sep 8, 202527 min

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.

Sep 2, 202527 min

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.

Aug 26, 202531 min

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.

Aug 18, 202532 min

Morecambe Unwise?

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

Jul 30, 202520 min

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.

Jun 9, 202529 min

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.

Jun 3, 202533 min

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.

May 27, 202532 min

Play Off Pandemonium: Palace Win The FA Cup

Charlie's new club Mount Pleasant, in Jamaica, have a play-off final this weekend. So do his two previous clubs, Sunderland in the Championship and Charlton Athletic in League One. It all adds up to play-off pandemonium...PLUS can Crystal Palace build on the success of winning the FA Cup Final, their first major trophy.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. YouTube n'stuff, by Mark Machado at 11-29.

May 19, 202530 min

Man United and 'Weakened Team' Row; Play Off Finances

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the row over Manchester United's decision to rest key player for Premier League matches ahead of the Europa Cup Final.PLUS the finances of the play-offs.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado and 11-29 Media.

May 12, 202528 min

David Kogan Named Regulator; Wolves Women's Team

Adrian and Charlie discuss the naming of David Kogan as the government's preferred Independent Football Regulator; and Wolves decision not to apply for promotion for their women's team.

May 6, 202528 min

Man City Tickets; Dodgy Sticks

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss Manchester City fans' campaign for greater season ticket availability and cheaper matchday prices; plus watching football with a 'dodgy stick'.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Socials by Mark Machado 11-29 Media

Apr 28, 202533 min

Sacking Managers/The Return Of Game 39

Adrian and Charlie discuss the sacking of Cardiff City manager Omer Riza with just three matches remaining in the season. How do directors know when to 'stick or twist?'Plus a US court case that opens up the possibility of Premier League or EFL games being played in the States.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Socials by Mark machado/11-29 Media.

Apr 22, 202532 min

Smashing the Premier League 'Cartel'?: Barcelona Debts

This week, Adrian and Charlie discuss whether the Premier League's Big Six - the so-called 'cartel - are now facing a serious threat from Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.PLUS - how can debt ridden FC Barcelona be allowed to field two player their own league believes to be ineligible because the club has - in their view - breached financial fair play rules.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.Socials by Mark Machado/11-29 Media.

Apr 14, 202531 min

Sheffield Wednesday; Harry Winks and Long Distance Players; VAR

Adrian and Charlie discuss Sheffield Wednesday's late payment of players, players who commute long distances for training; and Norway's battle against VAR.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.

Apr 7, 202530 min

Reading FC/World Club Championship/Charlie's New Job

Adrian and Charlie discuss the EFL ultimatum to Reading FC owner Dai Yongge, the expanded World Club Championship, and Charlie's new job following his departure from Charlton Athletic.

Apr 1, 202528 min

Deloitte Money League/January Transfer Window

Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the new Deloitte Money League, and the January transfer window.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by Mark Machado, 11-29 Media.

Jan 28, 202529 min