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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 1h

A deep dive into the financial implications of the Independent Commission's decision following the Premier League's charges against Manchester City #MCFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Although the focus has been on their city rivals for obvious reasons, there were also some interesting points in Manchester United’s financial results for 2025/26, when they bounced back to finish 3rd in the Premier League, thus qualifying for the Champions League #MUFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A look at Sheffield United's finances, as the club faces a number of issues off the pitch, including the threat of a points deduction #SUFC #TwitterBlades

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Arsenal have started the season in good form after a decent transfer window, when they managed to strengthen their midfield and defence, though many fans were still left disappointed by the absence of a marquee signing in attack #AFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This summer’s transfer window once again demonstrated the financial dominance of the Premier League, but is this also the case if just considering the elite clubs? Here's a look at how finances have developed over the last few years for the top 15 European clubs.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A look at how finances have developed in the EFL Championship over the last 10 years. In advance of the new distribution deal proposed by the Premier League and the implementation of SCR, how sustainable are clubs in England's second tier?

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Watching "WHAM! 10 Days in China" has reminded me what an absolute banger "Everything She Wants" was. Camden Palace, baby 😎

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Having reached the Championship play-offs last season, Millwall continue to outperform their budget, so here's a review of the club's finances. How does their business model work?

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Dino @dinohkay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Rest in peace, what an incredible human being

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The recent sale of a stake in Liverpool, valuing the club at a chunky £5.5 bln, shows that the appetite to invest in football clubs remains undiminished. Is this justified by the financials? Here's a deep dive into Premier League finances over the last 10 years.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

There have been quite a few changes at Swansea City, including the head coach, sporting director, ownership, celebrity investors and use of Jamestown Analytics, so there is cautious optimism for the new season, but how do the club's finances look? #Swans

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Superb stuff from The Molotovs at the Winterthurer Musikfestwochen 😎

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Absolutely magnificent gig from Wolf Alice at the Winterthurer Musikfestwochen tonight 🔥

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A look at the EFL Championship's new Squad Cost Rules that will operate from this season and why they are similar to the Premier League's SCR framework, but also very different.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’ve held off writing about Leicester City for a while, as there is so much going on at the club (two relegations, PSR issues, points deduction, talk of new investors), but I’ve finally grasped the nettle, so here’s a deep dive into their financial situation #LCFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in its commercial operations to outside investors is thankfully dead in the water, but what was behind this proposal? What would have been the implications for the beautiful game if Infantino had got his way? This is explored in today’s FREE ARTICLE.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Fantastic gig by The Wombats at a very hot X-tra in Zürich tonight 🔥

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Huge amount going on at Oxford United, featuring promotion to the Championship for first time in 25 years, followed by relegation to League One, uncertainty around the stadium, numerous changes off the pitch and a transfer embargo, so here's a review of their finances #oufc

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's a truism that nearly all football clubs lose money, but there are a few exceptions to the rule, not least Bayern Munich, who have been profitable for an incredible 33 years in a row. Here's a review of how they've done it #FCBayern

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Absolutely blinding gig by Two Door Cinema Club at X-tra in Zürich tonight 🔥

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Jeff Livingstone @defjeff.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I don’t think I can begin to get across how much this amazing man means to me, or how, in the space a of a few short months he seemed to transform the world, because, as far as I was concerned, he did. (short 🧵 following if I can compose myself)

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Rumours abound that Newcastle United’s captain, Bruno Guimarães, will be the next big name player to leave St James’ Park. Financial regulations have been blamed, which has puzzled many fans after the big money sales of Isak, Gordon and Tonali, but is that really the case? #NUFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

As Stoke City continue to buy new players this summer, a look at the club's finances, exploring their challenges and opportunities, largely based on the latest available accounts from 2024/25 #SCFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

One of the problems when reviewing a football club’s finances is that accounts are generally only published nine months after the season has ended, so are invariably out-of-date. Therefore, for many years I have produced my own forecasts for the current state of play.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Following yesterday's announcement, UEFA have fined English clubs €158m in last two years for breaches of Football Earnings and Squad Cost rules (unconditional €59m + conditional €99m): Chelsea €94m, Aston Villa €48.5m, Newcastle United €13m and Nottingham Forest €2.5m.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Great gig by Linkin Park at the Letzigrund, despite a torrential rainstorm mid show. Obviously can’t be the same without Chester, but Emily is really good 🔥

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As Ipswich Town prepare for their return to the Premier League, a look at the club's finances, based on the 2024/25 accounts, when they were last in the top flight. These are a year out-of-date, but they do provide a useful indication of the challenges they will be facing #ITFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Magnificent gig from Garbage at Volkshaus tonight 🔥

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Excellent evening at Reflection Magazine’s Summer Showcase for young Swiss talent, including the fabulous Mimi Greene, Arpia Dilurio and idathehoney even though the venue was hotter than Hades 🔥

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

After a Premier League Independent Commission awarded Burnley £35m compensation related to Everton's breach of PSR, it's a good time to take a look at Burnley's finances - and why the money is so important to the Clarets.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

After Marco Silva's departure to join Benfica, a look at Fulham's finances, largely based on the latest available accounts from 2024/25, when they finished 11th in the Premier League, a feat they repeated last season #FFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

After another change in manager with Tony Mowbray returning to Ewood Park, here's a review of Blackburn Rovers' finances, largely based on the latest available accounts from the 2024/25 season.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Absolutely magnificent gig from The XX in the courtyard at Zurich’s Landesmuseum tonight. So good to have them back 👍

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

As the fallout from "Spygate" continues, a review of Southampton's finances, based on the latest available accounts from 2024/25, which highlights the significant differences between the Championship and the Premier League #SaintsFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A review of Sunderland's finances after a very impressive first season back in the Premier League, when they finished 7th and qualified for the Europa League. Figures largely from the promotion-winning season in 2024/25, but also some thoughts on earnings since then #SAFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Talking about Crystal Palace, here's a financial comparison with Rayo Vallecano, their opponents in Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final. On paper, it looks like a mismatch, but it's a funny old game #CPFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

As Crystal Palace prepare for this week's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, here's a review of how the club's finances have developed, largely based on the latest available accounts from the 2024/25 season #CPFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Although Wrexham narrowly missed out on a Championship play-off place, their rise has been staggering since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (formerly McElhenney) arrived at the club. Here's a look at how the club's finances have dramatically changed in recent years #WxmAFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Fabulous gig from the sensational Olivia Dean at a packed Hallenstadion in Zürich this evening 🔥

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Great gig and champions! To misquote the Boomtown Rats, I do like Tuesdays 💪

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Absolutely brilliant gig from Pacifica at Bogen F in Zürich tonight. All the way from 🇦🇷

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Aston Villa have confirmed their qualification for the Champions League and will contest the Europa League final this week, so it's a good time to look at how the club's finances have progressed in recent years, largely based on the most recently available 2024/25 accounts #AVFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A review of Watford's finances for 2024/25, when they had to cope with the loss of parachute payments. The new financial reality did not help performance on the pitch, as they finished 14th, followed by 16th this season.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A deep dive into FIFA's finances, including the importance of the World Cup and the impact of the Club World Cup, as well as where football's governing body spends its money.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Reaching the Champions League final has earned Arsenal €142m (£124m). Income has improved each season since no European qualification in 21/22 #AFC Victory in Budapest would be worth €6.5m plus €4m for UEFA Super Cup. Much more than the other English CL representatives.

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Review of Wolverhampton Wanderers' financial results for the 2024/25 season. Now a year out-of-date, but they do help understand why the club has struggled on the pitch recently, culminating in this season's relegation #WWFC

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SwissRamble @swissramble.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Review of Everton's finances for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 13th in the Premier League. There was an important change in ownership, as The Friedkin Group bought out Farhad Moshiri, which has strengthened the club's balance sheet #EFC

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