Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
United, Inc: Shaky Foundations, Rational Strategy
#945 | In this episode of the United Inc, NQAT's Finance Pod, Ed and Jamie discuss Manchester United's financial performance in Q1, covering July through September. They highlight the club's revenue, operating losses, and debt situation, noting that while total revenue was slightly down year-over-year, the club has made some progress in cost reductions, including wage cuts and staffing changes. However, the club's debt has increased to approximately £750 million. The episode also explores the impact of United's financial condition on potential player transfers and the football team’s overall strategy, emphasising the need for rational decisions and long-term financial stability.
00:00 Introduction
00:42 On-Pitch Performance vs Financial Reality
22:15 Europa League Impact on Revenue
30:46 Credit Facility and Financial Constraints
31:10 Staff Cuts and Restructuring
32:46 Player Bonuses and Contract Structure
33:24 Wage Bill Analysis
34:00 The Rebuild Strategy and Taking Pain
36:02 Transfer Spending Strategy
If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free.
NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published on 4 days, 17 hours ago