Ooh! One of my very favourite bands 👊

“Oh, the crowd they all hailed you…” Perfect choice. Wishing you a speedy recovery 👊

West Bromwich Albion Finances 2024/25 What Have I Done To Deserve This?

Much more in today's West Brom blog, including a PSR calculation, player trading, transfer spend, debt, impact of new owners and comparisons with other Championship clubs #wba

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West Brom’s wage bill was cut £6m (14%) from £43m to £37m, due to the exit of some high earners, so has more than halved since relegation #wba

West Brom have had to face the challenge of coping without parachute payments, which has led to revenue more than halving since the first season after relegation, falling £35m from £65m to £30m #wba

However, West Brom have now lost money in six of the last eight seasons, including £64m in the last three years alone #wba

In fairness to West Brom, they have tried to address their PSR issues, as pre-tax loss halved from £37.6m to £18.8m, mainly due to an increase in player sales, growth in other income and cut in wages #wba

Review of West Bromwich Albion's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 9th in the Championship. Includes a look at why the EFL has charged the club for a breach of PSR #wba

Tremendous gig from Only The Poets at Plaza in Zürich tonight 😎

Absolutely fantastic gig from the hugely talented Eileen Alister - and she’s from Zürich 🇨🇭❤️

TV income only (which includes the prize money).

Arsenal might not have qualified for the Champions League semi-finals in the most exhilarating manner, but they've still earned around £108m from the competition to date. Other English clubs: Liverpool £95m, Manchester City £84m, Chelsea £80m, Tottenham £73m and Newcastle £57m.

Arsenal might not have qualified for the Champions League semi-finals in the most exhilarating manner, but they've still earned around £108m from the competition to date. Other English clubs: Liverpool £95m, Manchester City £84m, Chelsea £80m, Tottenham £73m and Newcastle £57m.

Paris Saint-Germain Finances 2024/25 mangetout

Much more in today's blog, including player trading, transfer spend, decline in French TV rights, importance of Champions League and CWC, CVC private equity deal, stadium, UEFA PSR, Mbappé case and comparisons with other clubs (Ligue 1 and Europe) #PSG

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PSG clearly enjoy enormous financial advantages in France, where their revenue and wages are much higher than their domestic challengers #PSG

PSG’s wages significantly decreased by €124m (19%) from €659m to €535m, the lowest for four years. Nearly €200m below €729m peak in 2021/22, featuring Messi, Neymar and Mbappé. Still highest in Europe #PSG

Although PSG still posted a loss, the "trend is their friend", as the deficit has reduced three years in a row from the awful €375m in 2021/22, partly driven by UEFA settlement agreement #PSG

PSG's pre-tax loss narrowed from €56m to €40m, as revenue rose €29m (4%) to a club record €837m, driven by success on the pitch, while they reduced operating expenses by €92m (9%). However, profit on player sales dropped €115m (63%) from €181m to €66m #PSG

As Paris Saint-Germain once again dazzle on the European stage, a review of their financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they won the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, a 13th Ligue 1 title and a 16th Coupe de France, while reaching the Club World Cup final #PSG

Switzerland 🇨🇭 3 Turkey 🇹🇷 1. Calligaris scores after some dazzling footwork from Schertenleib, who’s been the star of the show tonight.

Switzerland 🇨🇭 2 Turkey 🇹🇷 1. Second goal for Csillag, who reacts well after keeper spills Reuteler’s shot.

Switzerland 🇨🇭 1 Turkey 🇹🇷 1. Fast start to the second half.

Switzerland 🇨🇭 vs Turkey 🇹🇷 World Cup qualifier from the Letzigrund ⚽️

At least someone from the Arsenal family delivered this week. Congrats 👊

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Good luck for your next gig, wherever that may be. I've always enjoyed your contributions, both here and at the "other place". One of the very best accounts 👊

Newcastle United Finances 2024/25 In The End

Much more detail in today's blog, including commercial growth, Champions League earnings, player trading, low debt, significant owner funding, issues with PSR and UEFA's financial regulations and comparisons with other clubs #NUFC

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Newcastle only spent £40m on player purchases in 2024/25, the lowest in the Premier League.

This was a big fall from previous season's £206m, as spending had ramped up under PIF. However, splashed out more than £200m this season, fueled by record sale of Alexander Isak #NUFC

Newcastle’s wage bill increased by £24m (11%) from £219m to £243m, which was largely due to performance-related bonuses and headcount growth #NUFC

Newcastle’s revenue has dramatically increased in the last three years, rising £155m (86%) from £180m to £335m with good growth across the board, though commercial was the star of the show, up £94m, followed by broadcasting £37m and match day £24m #NUFC