The Sound of Football

According to new a report from the Independent Football Regulator on the state of the game, 94% of professional football clubs in England ran at a loss last year. With so many clubs reliant on continual support from benefactors, what will happen the next time the economy as a whole suffers a financial crisis? Would tough sanctions on Manchester City in any way improve or worsen the current situation for other clubs? Also this week, Graham and Terry report back on a hugely enjoyable football weekend in Prague. check out the Show Notes on our blog. -- pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_672.mp3 What’s in the Weekend Boxset? After a tough run of fixtures Sunderland look to get off the bottom of the table when they host Leeds. There's also Liverpool against a Brighton side in red-hot form and a new season of A-League. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.

To the surprise of no one, Manchester City have appealed the guilty verdict handed to them for the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. This is despite the findings of the independent panel leaving little room for doubt that City had committed all the misdeameanors they have been accused of. The end of the appeal process is unlikely to come until the new year, and that (if unsuccessful) would then be followed by another hearing to decide what punishment the club will face. All which extends the uncertainty that seems destined to throw the whole of this Premier League season into chaos. For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog. pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_671.mp3 What’s in the Weekend Boxset? Liverpool v Manchester City. That’s it. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.

Manchester City have been found guilty of all Premier League charges against them, in what could be the biggest sporting fraud ever. So what happens now? This week we look at the possible consequences of years of lies from those in charge of the club. Titles stripped? Owners removed? Club dissolved? Nothing appears to be off the table but could political pressure save City from the worst of the possible punishments? This recording was made on Monday evening, before the Premier League statement on City’s guilt. For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog. pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_670.mp3

We only had to wait four games before the newly rebranded PGMOL, Pro Ref, issued its first apology, this time for a huge VAR fail in the Manchester derby. The incident, Haaland's winning goal, was correctly called offside by the assistant referee at the time but that decision was overturned after a series of technologies assessed every element of the play. Except, that is, the laws of the game. Also this week, Terry and Jan look forward to their teams’, Crystal Palace and Sunderland, first ever games in the Europa League this week. For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog. pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_669.mp3 What’s in the Weekend Boxset? Andoni Iraola returns to the Vitality with Liverpool and Bournemouth both looking to avoid a fourth draw in five games. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.

The Champions League returns for its third season with the 36 team mega table, but you’ll have to wait a month for the next round of games after the extended international break. Also this week, Terry updates us on the surprising results from the opening two rounds of fixtures in the Bundesliga. We also discuss the BBC’s decision to do away with their WSL highlight package, The Women’s Football Show, replacing it with content on a dedicated YouTube channel. For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog. pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_668.mp3 What’s in the Weekend Boxset? This weekend sees Enzo Maresca’s biggest test so far as City manager as he takes his side to Old Trafford for his first Manchester derby. Tottenham meanwhile will be looking to score first league goals of the season at home to Everton. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.