Kieran Maguire: Everton’s transition to SCR, latest accounts & UEFA multi-club headache

🎙️ The Financial Tightrope: Stadium Gains vs. UEFA Stumbling Blocks

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/efc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 

In this episode of the Royal Blue Podcast, host Ian Croll sits down with the "Price of Football" expert Kieran Maguire to dissect a transformative week in Everton’s history. From the final set of accounts at Goodison Park to the looming shadow of UEFA’s rulebook, we break down exactly where the Toffees stand under The Friedkin Group (TFG).

On the Agenda: Everton’s latest accounts show a drastic reduction in losses, but how much of that is "real" growth? We look at the £196.7m record turnover and the impact of the £49.2m internal sale of the Women’s team to TFG-owned Roundhouse Capital. Was this a masterstroke of accounting or a temporary PSR band-aid?

The PSR to SCR Transition: As the Premier League moves toward Squad Cost Ratio (SCR), the rules are changing. Kieran explains the "70% vs 85%" dilemma: Why qualifying for Europe might actually trigger stricter spending limits for Everton than staying at home.

The Roma Conflict: With Dan Friedkin at the helm of both Everton and AS Roma, we explore the "Integrity of Competition" headache. If both clubs secure a Europa League spot, who gets demoted?

The March 1 Technicality: The deadline for a "blind trust" solution has reportedly passed without word from the club. Kieran weighs in on the risk of Everton being excluded from European competition on a technicality—even if the players earn it on the pitch at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Don't miss this deep dive into the numbers that will define Everton’s next decade.

#EFC #EvertonFC #DavidMoyes #EvertonStadium #HillDickinson #RoyalBlue

Chris Beesley's Book: Spirit of the Blues: https://tinyurl.com/35yrkvdb

*Emotional farewell to Goodison Park | 16-page Everton souvenir picture special:* 

https://shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk/liverpool-echo-monday-19th-may-2025-4583-p.asp

*Goodbye to Goodison special souvenir edition:* 

https://tinyurl.com/GoodbyeGoodisonSouvenir

*Gavin Buckland's Book 'The End' | Order your copy here:* https://tinyurl.com/GavinBucklandTheEnd

Everton FC podcasts from the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue YouTube channel.

Get exclusive Everton FC content - including podcasts, live shows and videos - everyday. 

Subscribe to the Royal Blue Everton FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3aNfYav

Listen and subscribe to the Royal Blue Podcast for all your latest Everton FC content via Apple and Spotify:

APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HbiY1E

SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/47xwdnY

Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoEFC

Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal.blue.evertoFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoEFC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices