On this episode of Money Talks, Trev Downey hosts Mo Chatra as they discuss a variety of subjects related to Liverpool Football Club's owners, FSG. Their approach to the recent transfer window, their business model, their relationship with Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards, journalists' coverage of the owners, their approach to managing the wage bill plus their long-term future are all covered in great depth and detail. As always, a fascinating listen.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo is joined by Dave Hendrick to welcome a very special guest in Peterborough United owner and massive Liverpool fan, Darragh MacAnthony. Darragh opens up about a huge variety of matters pertaining to ownership of a football club including owners investing their own money to support their clubs, managing finances (including wage bills), dealing with agents, responding to the pandemic, recruiting smartly and plenty more besides. In addition, Darragh talks about his love of Liverpool and also discusses the owners - FSG - as well as The Super League and FFP. Incredibly insightful and remarkably candid, this is a must-listen podcast.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo Chatra tackles some burning topics surrounding the Financial climate of European football and its effect on Liverpool Football Club today. Mo addresses a few topics including: Liverpool's sell to buy policy, updates in the world of FFP and the potential replacement of FFP, Whether FSG are the right owners to take Liverpool forward. Mo also breaks down Liverpool's commercial revenue status and we end things off with an assessment of the Stadium development. Mo holds no punches - it makes for a great listen..
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo Chatra welcomes fellow accountant and well known Arsenal fan, FK. The pair pour over a range of matters relating to Arsenal including, but not limited to: reflections on the move from Highbury to the Emirates, Arsenal AGMs, Arsene Wenger, the battle between Stan Kroenke and Alisher Uzmanov, parallels between KSE and FSG, Spurs and AFTV. Insightful and informative- it makes for a great listen.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo Chatra is joined by Dave Hendrick to discuss the biggest football story of recent years- the announcement of the European Super League. All the major angles are covered including the financial implications, the reasons behind the new concept, who the winners and losers could be, whether FSG are right or wrong to be on board with it, what effect this could have on ticket prices, what it could mean for paying to watch football and plenty more besides. It's well worth a listen to hear balanced discussion on this big story.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo Chatra is joined by Eddie Gibbs to look at a variety of talking points drumming up much debate amongst the Liverpool fanbase. The pair look at Jurgen Klopp's recent comments on transfer decisions, FSG and what role they play and have played in this season's events, why FSG might not want to spend during this transfer window, what the ramifications of not doing business could be, what the future may hold for the club under FSG's ownership and the European Super League is looked at too. Plenty of heavy subjects explored in a way you won't find anywhere else where Liverpool Football Club is concerned.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo is joined by Eddie Gibbs to chew the cud over a variety of topical issues including: whether the club can afford to sign a centre-back (or two) in January, how this season's finances are likely to shape up, the latest on the FSG-Red Ball merger, an update on new sponsorship deals, the Annie Rd End expansion's delay and how any deal for Mbappe could be financed. As always, a full-on agenda but definitely worth a listen.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo is joined by Dave Hendrick to discuss the huge story about Project Big Picture. All angles are covered including the proposed changes, the decision to reject the proposals, scope for changes to still be made, FSG's involvement in this and the potential for a breakaway league. In addition, the potential FSG-Red Ball merger is discussed. As always, a fun and informative listen.
On this episode of Money Talks, Mo Chatra and Eddie Gibbs discuss the furore over the Premier League's announcement that it will charge £15 per match on pay-per-view. The pair look at why the decision has created so much anger, what it may mean for providers of illegal streams, what alternatives clubs and the League could have rolled out instead and plenty more. In addition, the recent reports of FSG potentially selling a stake in it to a company called Red Ball, and what it could all mean for Liverpool, are also discussed.
On this episode of Money Talks, Trev Downey hosts as he discusses Liverpool's finances with Mo Chatra. A deep dive of where money comes in and where it's spent is covered (based on analysis of the club's 18/19 accounts), along with discussion of Liverpool's financial position for 2019/20 and the forthcoming season, whether the club is operating a 'sell to buy policy' and why, how and why other clubs appear to be operating differently in the transfer market and whether FSG's approach is the right one. Packed full of facts and information, this pod is well worth a listen.
