The Price of Football

Kevin and Kieran look at the radical proposals put forward by Liverpool and Manchester United, which include cutting the number of Premier League teams and scrapping the League Cup, discuss the Premier League's pay-per-view pricing, and reveal the difference between administration and receivership.

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Kevin and Kieran look at why the Sheffield Wednesday owner has secured a debt against Hillsborough Stadium, the reaction to Arsenal's decision to let their mascot go, and why Macclesfield Town's Moss Rose stadium has turned up on Rightmove.

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Kevin and Kieran discuss the reasons why three clubs at step 3 of the non-league system have written to the Culture Secretary, why Premier League and EFL clubs' ties to Esports are only going to grow, and what happens to Premier League parachute payments when a club comes straight back up.

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Kevin and Kieran look into the sale of Wigan Athletic agreed by administrators, find out more about the emergency government grant designed to help National League clubs start their new season this weekend, and reveal why FC Emmen have been blocked by the Dutch FA from having a company called Easy Toys as their main shirt sponsor. Plus, Kevin and Kieran speak to Heather McKinlay from The Charlton Athletic Supporters' Trust about the recent takeover of the club.

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Kevin and Kieran take a look at what might be in store for Charlton Athletic after Thomas Sandgaard was confirmed as the new owner of the club, why Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to invest in Wrexham AFC, and why US investment firm ALK Capital want to buy Burnley.

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Kevin and Kieran look at the implications for clubs after plans to allow fans back into grounds next month are scrapped, find out why Wigan's administrators have rejected a second bid for the club from Norman Smurthwaite, and speak to Sanny Rudravajhala, producer and presenter of Out Of Our League, the new BBC Sounds podcast about the demise of Bury.

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Kevin and Kieran look into FIFA's estimate that football worldwide has lost around £11.1bn during the coronavirus crisis, why Barnsley have held talks with other EFL clubs about a move away from Oakwell, and what impact empty stadiums have on merchandise sales.

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Kevin and Kieran look at why Macclesfield Town Football Club has been wound up, why the status of Charlton Athletic's ownership is being discussed in court, and which investors are behind the £400m offer for West Ham.

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Kevin and Kieran investigate why £9m of the £35m club-record fee Wolves paid for Porto striker Fabio Silva is going to agents, whether Arsenal's Hector Bellerin buying a stake in League Two side Forest Green Rovers represents a conflict of interest, and why some fans aren't happy about Crystal Palace's new season ticket policy.

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Kevin and Kieran discuss the Premier League's decision to televise all September's fixtures, why Southampton are taking legal action against their former sponsor, and how Artificial Intelligence is being used in Scottish football. Plus, Kevin gets an update from Wigan Athletic Supporters Club chair Caroline Molyneux.

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