Where's The Money Gone?

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.

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.

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

Adrian and Charlie discuss German fan culture, Birmingham City's new stadium plans and the Premier League's introdcution of Squad Cost Ratios.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.  

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

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

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

Adrian and Charlie discuss VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone?' - the book; the Como 50 Conference and the prospects for a new European Superleague.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.