Football Crisis: Soaring Ticket Prices & Fan Culture At Risk! | The Overlap Fan Debate

05/23/25 • 63 min

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Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

We are joined by passionate fans from across the country, plus financial expert Kieran Maguire and George Elek from the Not Top Twenty Podcast. We dive into the biggest talking points in football finance right now including financial distribution and sustainability in the game as well as the issue of ticket pricing.

We look at the new Premier League TV deal and its impact on clubs’ revenues, as well as football community concerns, including the commercialisation of football and its effect on loyal supporters.

Finally, we get an insider view on the ownership and management changes at Salford City, discussing the challenges and ambitions of making the club financially sustainable.

This show is sponsored by Trainline.

With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com

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Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

We look at the new Premier League TV deal and its impact on clubs’ revenues, as well as football community concerns, including the commercialisation of football and its effect on loyal supporters.

Finally, we get an insider view on the ownership and management changes at Salford City, discussing the challenges and ambitions of making the club financially sustainable.

This show is sponsored by Trainline.

With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trent Booed & Gary Can’t Watch United Anymore? | The Overlap Fan Debate

Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes and the returning Gary Neville are back with another unmissable episode of The Overlap Fan Debate brought to you by Sky Bet.

We kick things off with Liverpool fan Gareth who gives us his take on the reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's appearance ahead of his rumoured move to Real Madrid. Were there boos from the home crowd? Is the fanbase divided over Trent’s decision?

We then shift focus to Wembley and the upcoming FA Cup Final. Palace fan Dan (HLTCO) and City fan Luke join the debate as we ask whether Crystal Palace should be confident heading into the showdown or if Pep Guardiola’s City side will once again dominate under the arch.

Finally we tackle the Europa League Final between Manchester United and Spurs. Who needs this more? Gary has some strong words about Rúben Amorim United’s direction and what’s at stake if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

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This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Liverpool

18:09 - On The Winning Track with Trainline

24:50 - Arsenal

36:56 - Palace vs Man City FA Cup Final

45:33 - Manchester United's Season

48:56 - Spurs vs United Europa League Final

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