Where's The Money Gone?

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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.

Adrian Goldberg


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES


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    NUFC and the role of a Sporting Director: Premier League Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 33:49


    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.

    Turning Around MUFC; Inter Miami and the World Club Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 32:36


    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.

    Play Off Pandemonium: Palace Win The FA Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 30:53


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:38


    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.

    David Kogan Named Regulator; Wolves Women's Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 28:03


    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.

    Man City Tickets; Dodgy Sticks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 33:46


    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

    Sacking Managers/The Return Of Game 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 32:17


    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.

    Smashing the Premier League 'Cartel'?: Barcelona Debts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 31:15


    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.

    Sheffield Wednesday; Harry Winks and Long Distance Players; VAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 30:08


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 28:41


    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.

    Deloitte Money League/January Transfer Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 29:27


    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.

    Could Players Strike? Football's New Spending Rules.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 27:59


    Charlton Athletic chief executive Charlie Methven explains football's new spending rules to Adrian Goldberg, and explores the possibility of a player strike.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.Socials by March Machado/11.29

    Football and Dementia/FA Cup Replays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 27:00


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss a new campaign by families ex footballers who have suffered dementia; and revisit the decision to scrap FA Cup Replays.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machado 11.29 Media

    Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 32:46


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by 11-29 Media/Mark Machado.

    Sam Morsy and LGBTQ Supporters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 30:23


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven are joined by Sarah Robinson, one of the founders of Proud Baggies, a WBA LGBTQ group, to discuss Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy's refusal to wear the rainbow armband.

    Man United Price Increases

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 29:37


    Adrian and Charlie discuss Manchester United's decision to raise prices for children and seniors following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford.  They are joined by Chris Blackhurst, author of 'The World's Biggest Cash Machine: Manchester United, the Glazers, and the Struggle for Football's Soul.'Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machado/1129.

    Manchester City and APT; Football Regulation Own Goal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 30:53


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss Manchester City and Associated Party Transcations; and the "own goal" of a missed opportunity of football regulation more than two decades ago.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.Socials by Mark Machado and 11.29

    Inside Soccerex: From Messi and the MLS to Concourse Catering

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 32:05


    Charlie Methven shares his experiences of Soccerex in Miami, where football's suits discussed a range of topics including life the the MLS after Messi, and the future of stadium catering.

    'Welcome To Wrexham', YouTube & Football's New TV Frontiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 29:58


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven explore 'life after Sky' for EFL clubs seeking to gain new fans whilst bypassing traditional TV sports shows.  'Welcome to Wrexham' and youtuber Mark Goldbridge feature heavily.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machdado/11.29

    Supporter Consultation with Joe Blott, ex LFC Spirit of Shankly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 32:33


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss plans for supporter regulation with Joe Blott, former chair of Liverpool Supporters Trust, Spirit of Shankly.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machado from 11-29 Media.

    Lassana Diarra: The End Of The Transfer Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 30:25


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the fallout from the Lassan Diarra contract case at the European Court of Justice.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas.  Socials by Mark Machado/11.29Made by We Bring Audio.

    Manchester City vs the Premier League

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 31:27


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven explore Manchester City's battle with the Premier League over Associated Party Transactions.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio.Socials by Mark Machado at 11-29

    The Womens' Football Newco - with Kelly Simmons OBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 32:28


    This week, Adrian and Charlie discuss the new, independent company running the WSL and the Womens' Chmapionship.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio.Socials by Mark Machado/11-29

    Starmer, Football Freebies and the Regulator

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 30:02


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss how Sir Keir Starmer's free football tickets might be used as an attempt to lobby for changes to the government's Football Regulator Bill.

    Manchester City's 115 Charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 32:04


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss the 115 charges laid against Manchester City by the Premier league relating to alleged breaches of financial rules.

    Leicester/Chelsea PSR; Villa UCL Pricing; Womens' Football Newco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 33:05


    Adrian and Charlie discuss Leicester City and Chelsea's successful efforts to avoid PSR penalties; plus Aston Villa's UCL pricing; and the Newco set up to run womens' football.Produced by Adrian Goldberg, edited by Jed Thomas, socials by Mark Machado at 11-29.A We Bring Audio production.

    Ivan Toney's Saudi Transfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 32:09


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven analyse Ivan Toney's transfer to Al Ahly in Saudi Arabia.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio.  Socials by 11-29.

    'Melting Footballers' - When To Sell Veteran Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 32:15


    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'

    The PSR Puzzle: How Can Clubs Avoid Breaking Spending Rules?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 30:16


    Adrian Goldberg and Charlie Methven discuss how clubs can avoid breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules.

    German Football; 50 Plus One and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 26:38


    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 and edited by Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio.Socials by 11-29 Media.

    The Richest Prize In Sport - The Play Offs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 32:16


    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

    The Premier League Salary Cap with Phil Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 31:09


    Adrian and Charlie talk to ex Crystal Palace and Bristol City Chief Exec about the porposed Premier Leagus salary cap, parachute payments and more.

    Malcolm Clarke of the FSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 28:50


    "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 11-29 Media.

    Up for the Cup? Scrapping F.A. Cup Replays

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 31:52


    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 whch has angered supporters and club owners alike .Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio in Birmingham.Socials by 11-29

    Paul Elliot: Fighting Racism, Increasing Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 32:36


    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.

    Tickety Booooo - the rising cost of football

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 45:19


    Adrian and Charlie discuss the rising cost of football admission with Fulham fan Dan Crawford from the Hammy End blog.

    What's The Point in Points Deductions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 29:18


    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.

    Game Changer - Football's New Regulator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 31:20


    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.

    When Will We Get A Football Regulator?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 31:55


    "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 regulator was under consideration and he called for it 4 years ago in a joint statement with Charlie..Adrian and Charlie want to know when is the Regulator coming? Made in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio. Socials by 11 29

    From Pies to Prawn Sandwiches - Improving The Matchday Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 31:49


    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 Trivandi, a business that grew out the success of the London Olympics & Paralympics, which he worked on for 7 years as Head of Venue Development. Paul worked across all of the venues for London 2012 including the six football stadia, one of which was Old Trafford. Trivandi have since worked on Villa Park, Brentford, Twickenham Stadium, Peterborough United and QPR as well as international venues in Europe and the Middle East.Presented by 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.Made by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio. Socials by 11 29  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Next For Women's Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 28:14


    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 customers and the game is on a high after the success of the Lionesses who won the Euros in 2022.Our special guest is Jasmine Robinson co founder and managing partner of Monarch Collective a US based investment fund seeking to invest in women's sports. Produced for We Bring Audio by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Marcus Rashford and players behaving badly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 29:55


    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 £650,000 after phoning in sick and missing training.it's the the second time Rashford attracted criticism this season – the first was when he was seen out on the town celebrating his birthday hours after United lost 3-0 in the Manchester derby.So if you're in the boardroom, how do you deal with a situation like that? And what about players who refuse to play which was the situation with Alex Pritchard at Sunderland recently?Made in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio. Socials by 11 29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Klopp Quits: How Do You Replace A Legend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 31:04


    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.

    Is There Too Much Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 32:29


    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 demands on players? And what about us supporters? Football was a once a week treat live in the stadium, now its online and on telly all the time. So will familiarity breed contempt. With Charlie Methven and Adrian Goldberg. Made We Bring Audio, produced by Adrian Goldberg, edited by Jed Thomas, Socials by 11 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The January Transfer Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 29:45


    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.

    Concentrating On The Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 31:12


    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.

    Football 'Crimes' and Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 27:43


    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.

    Trevor Watkins: Saving Bournemouth and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 31:38


    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 the board at Sunderland and is a boyhood Oxford fan.Produced by Adrian Goldberg. Edited by Jed Thomas. Made by We Bring Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    English Football's U.S. Invasion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 29:25


    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.

    Manchester United - "The World's Biggest Cash Machine".

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 27:37


    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 famThis 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 AudioProduced by Adrian Goldberg, edited by Jed Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Everton FC; Takeover talk and a new stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 28:08


    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 Charlie are joined by former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness.Produced by Adrian Goldberg and edited by Jed Thomas for We Bring Audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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