'Melting Footballers' - When To Sell Veteran Players
Adrian and Charlie discuss Virgil Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Jamie Vardy and consider when the time is right to sell football's golden oldies'
Aug 26, 2024•32 min
Where's The Money Gone?
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics.
With Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.
Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven.
Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
The PSR Puzzle: How Can Clubs Avoid Breaking Spending Rules?
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss how clubs can avoid breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Aug 19, 2024•30 min
German Football; 50 Plus One and more
This week, Adrian and Charlie meet Kit Holden, author of ' Played in Germany - A Footballing Journey Through A Nation's Soul' - your essential guide to German football and society. Where’s the Money Gone? is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg - investigative journalist and West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder - and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan. Produced by Adrian Goldberg ...
May 27, 2024•27 min
The Richest Prize In Sport - The Play Offs
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics, with Adrian Goldberg - investigative journalist and West Bromwich Albion season ticket holder - and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan. This week, the play offs and "the richest prize in sport". Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Socials by 11-29 Media. Made by We Bring Audio
May 20, 2024•32 min
The Premier League Salary Cap with Phil Alexander
Adrian and Charlie talk to ex Crystal Palace and Bristol City Chief Exec about the porposed Premier Leagus salary cap, parachute payments and more.
May 06, 2024•31 min
Malcolm Clarke of the FSA
"Where’s the Money Gone?" is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder, and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner of Charlton Athletic, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan. This week, Adrian and Charlie talk to Malcolm Clarke Chair of the Football Supporters Association . Made in Birmingham by We Bring Audio. Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Edited by Jed Thomas. Socials by...
Apr 30, 2024•29 min
Up for the Cup? Scrapping F.A. Cup Replays
Adrian and Charlie discuss the decision to scrap FA Cup replays. WTMG is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan This week - is football up for a scrap over the scrapping of FA Cup replays – a decision seemingly made by the FA and the EPL without consultation lower down the pyramid, and one...
Apr 23, 2024•32 min
Paul Elliot: Fighting Racism, Increasing Diversity
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven are joined by Paul Elliott, an advisor to both UEFA and the FA on anti racism and diversity. Paul, who started his career att Charlton, now leads on these issues alongside Charlie in the boardroom at The Valley. He was a co-founder of Kick It Out, and played more than 300 professional games in England, Scotland and Italy.
Apr 16, 2024•33 min
Tickety Booooo - the rising cost of football
Adrian and Charlie discuss the rising cost of football admission with Fulham fan Dan Crawford from the Hammy End blog .
Apr 08, 2024•45 min
What's The Point in Points Deductions?
Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven talk to former Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen Chief Executive Keith Wyness about points deductions for breaches of football's Profit and Sustainability rules. Produced by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio. Edited by Jed Thomas. Socials by 11 29.
Mar 26, 2024•29 min
Game Changer - Football's New Regulator
In what PM Rishi Sunak has described as an "historic moment for football", the government has introduced a Football Governance Bill that will create an independent regulator to oversee the men’s game from the Premier through the EFL and down to the National League. Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the implications. Made by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio. Socials by 11 29.
Mar 19, 2024•31 min
When Will We Get A Football Regulator?
"Where’s the Money Gone?" is a podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg (investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder). and Charlie Methven (Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan.) This week, their special guest is Damian Collins, the Manchester United supporting Conservative MP for Folkestone and Hythe Man United fan. Damian was the long-term chair of the DCMS Select Committee when the football r...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min
From Pies to Prawn Sandwiches - Improving The Matchday Experience
This week – fans as customers, and what makes a great matchday experience? It's a timely question as Manchester United’s. new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been talking up the possibility of replacing Old Trafford with a new ground next door to the existing site – one that might become a national stadium comparable to Wembley. But why do the Reds need a new home? And is what owners want from a stadium the same as supporters need? This week our special guest Paul May, Paul is co-founder of Triva...
Feb 27, 2024•32 min
What Next For Women's Football
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics, with Adrian Goldberg investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder, and Charlie Methven, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan… Charlie’s portfolio as director includes Charlton’s womens team which is highly relevant because this week we’re talking about the future for women’s football, This weekend Arsenal registered a record Womens Superleague crowd in excess of 60,000 cus...
Feb 20, 2024•28 min
Marcus Rashford and players behaving badly
Where’s the Money Gone? is a podcast about football finance, governance and politics, with Adrian Goldberg, investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder, and Charlie Methve, Charlton Athletic co owner, former director of Sunderland and boyhood Oxford United fan.. This week players behaving badly…Marcus Rashford was fined by Erik Ten Hag recently after pictures emerged of his boozy bender in Belfast; it was a costly night out for the England striker – he was fined two weeks wages £...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min
Klopp Quits: How Do You Replace A Legend?
How do you replace a managerial legend? Liverpool are about to find out, following Jurgen Klopp's decision to quit at the end of the season. Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven reflect on how other clubs have managed, including Man United after Fergie, Arsenal after Wenger and Forest after Clough. Produced by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio. Edited by Jed Thomas. Socials by 11 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2024•31 min
Is There Too Much Football?
Is there too much football? That might seem like a counter intuitive question on a podcast made by and for people who are in love with the beautiful game. It was prompted by the injury sustained by Mo Salah while playing for Egypt at the African Cup of Nations…as well as carrying the hopes of his nation, Salah plays for Liverpool in the Champions League, the Premier League and if they won that he’d be expected to turn out in the newly enlarged World Club Cup. Are we just being unfair in our dema...
Jan 24, 2024•32 min
The January Transfer Window
WTMG is a podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg, an investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder and Charlie Methven, co owner of Charlton Athletic. This time, they discuss the January transfer window. Produced by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio. Edited by Jed Thomas. Socials by 1129 Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2024•30 min
Concentrating On The Cup
What are the financial benefits of a good run in the FA or Carabao Cup? Why do managers sometimes field weakened teams? How valuable is taking part in European competition? Adrian Goldberg takes you inside the football boardroom with regular co-host Charlie Methven, a Charlton Athletic director, and this week's guest Stefan Gamble, Chief Executive of Walsall FC. Produced by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio. Edited by Jed Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 18, 2023•31 min
Football 'Crimes' and Punishment
When football clubs break the game's financial rules, does the punishment fit the 'crime'? With Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Brom season ticket holder; Charlie is a director of Charlton Athletic, was previously on the board at Sunderland and is a boyhood Oxford United fan. Made in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio. Edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 11, 2023•28 min
Trevor Watkins: Saving Bournemouth and Beyond
This week Adrian and Charlie hear from lawyer Trevor Watkins. As a fan, Trevor led the rescue mission that helped save AFC Bournemouth; he helped create Supporters Direct which gave fans the opportunity to run their own clubs, he now advises more than 50 top tier clubs across Europe for law firm Pinsent Masons. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Browmich Albion season ticket holder; Charlie is a director Charlton, was previously on th...
Dec 04, 2023•32 min
English Football's U.S. Invasion
More than 30 English League clubs have bee bought up by investors from across the Pond. Why are they interested? And will it change our game for better or for worse. Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss... Made in Birmingham by We Bring Audio. Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2023•29 min
Manchester United - "The World's Biggest Cash Machine".
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Adrian is an investigative journalist and West Brom ST holder; Charlie is a director Charlton, was previously on the board at Sunderland and is a boyhood Oxford fam This week they talk to author Chris Blackhurst, whose book 'The World's Biggest Cash Machine - Manchester United, The Glazers and the Struggle for Football’s Soul" is out now. Made in Birmingham by We Bring Audio Produced by Adrian Gol...
Nov 13, 2023•28 min
Everton FC; Takeover talk and a new stadium
A podcast about football finance, governance and politic with Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. This week - why are things so sticky for the Toffees? Everton are one of the best supported clubs in England yet despite the best efforts of manager Sean Dyche on the field, off it they seem to lurch from one financial crisis to another. The club is at risk of a points deduction for breaching financial fair play and a mooted takeover by Florida-based 777 Partners is hugely controversial. Adrian and...
Nov 07, 2023•28 min
Exeter City - Owned By The Fans
A podcast about football finance, governance and politics…with Adrian Goldberg andCharlie Methven.. After last week’s episode looking at global, multi club ownership, this week, the opposite end of the spectrum. League One Exeter City a fan owned club for 20 years. Their President Julian Tagg shares their story of success. Produced by Adrian Goldberg for We Bring Audio Edited by Jed Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 30, 2023•31 min
Multi Club Owners
Adrian Goldberg is an investigative journalist and West Bromwich season ticket holder. he's taking you inside the boardroom with Charlie Methven, boyhood Oxford United fan, one time Sunderland director and now an investor in Charlton Athletic… This week – they look at multi club ownership. Why do owners want to own more than one football club? What’s in it for supporters? And what are the riks it poses to fair competition in football.. The City Football Group which owns Man City has 13 clubs und...
Oct 23, 2023•29 min
Buyers, Sellers...and Tyre Kickers
Adrian and Charlie talk about football's buyers, sellers and tyre kickers i.e. those who are often linked with deals to buy clubs, but who rarely, if ever,deliver. They are joined by Laurie Pinto – a financier with whose been involved in several notable football takeovers including Crystal Palace, Hertha Berlin and Charlton Athletic. Presented by Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven. Produced by We Bring Audio in Birmingham by Adrian and edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Oct 16, 2023•30 min
Clubs In Crisis
This week Adrian and Charlie are joined by supporters of two clubs in crisis - Caroline Parker, a Reading FC fans and Alistair Jones, founder of Action 4 Albion. A We Bring Audio Production. Produced by Adrian Goldberg, edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2023•30 min
"A New Deal For Football"
This week, Adrian and Charlie are joined by Niall Couper of Fair Game to discuss the proposed New Deal For Football, details of which have been leaked in the last few days. If the plan goes ahead, overseas TV rights would be negotiated collectively for the first time since the Premier League was created in 1992. EFL clubs will receive an £88 million bonus payment from the Premier League this season, and it's anticipated that 'solidarity payments' would double. One sticking point, though, is that...
Oct 02, 2023•28 min
The Sack Race
Adrian Goldberg is a journalist and West Bromwich season ticket holder and he takes you inside the football boardroom with Charlie Methven, boyhood Oxford United fan, one time Sunderland director and now an investor in Charlton Athletic. This week The Sack Race - the whys and wherefores of getting rid of a manager. Dean Holden of Charlie’s club Charlton became the first EFL manager to lose their job this season before August was even out; Sheffield Wednesday fans are already calling for the head...
Sep 25, 2023•34 min
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