Prof. Rob Wilson ⚽️💷

Professor of Applied Sport Finance; Dean @UCFB; Programme Director @VSIExecEd; Other Half of @richand_rob; EiC @MSLJournal.

[Prof. Rob Wilson ⚽️💷 @ProfRob_Wilson]

New book: ‘The Economics and Finance of Professional Team Sports’- covering issues such as the operation of leagues, competitive balance, salary caps and broadcasting rights, this book includes cases and data from football, the NBA, the NFL, F1 and more https://t.co/uxuJ3rlnz5

[City A.M. @CityAM]

The City AM Football Power List seeks to answer a simple question: ahead of the 2026 World Cup, who really runs the planet's favourite sport?

[Frank Dalleres @frankdalleres]

Proud to present the first @CityAM Football Power List! ⚽️💪🏻💥

Ahead of the World Cup, who really runs the planet’s favourite sport?

We asked a panel of expert judges to vote - and here is their top 25…

https://t.co/ZYVWbUqKFU

[Tim Wigmore @timwig]

In 3 of the past 4 seasons, English clubs have won 2 out of 3 European trophies.

For English clubs outside the Champions League, European triumph is now more realistic than winning a domestic competition.

https://t.co/rDVp8y9F5N

[Simon Evans @sgevans]

MLS have new numbers out today on their Apple TV and broader broadcasting reach; they are reporting 7.9 million total 'live match viewers' over a weekend. That's a 62% increase Year on Year per the league. Seth Bacon, EVP Media for MLS, talks about it on this week's Soccer Business podcast.

[Michael Hincks @MichaelHincks]

Squad refresh tough but essential straight after winning the Europa League

💸 Possible sales
💰 @ProfRob_Wilson on the big Morgan Rogers question

And RE signings, one name was on the lips of Villa fans in Istanbul... but not everyone agreed

#AVFC

https://t.co/tzkv4QlokJ

[City A.M. @CityAM]

West Ham’s players will be hit with a 50 per cent wage cut after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

[University Campus of Football Business @ucfb]

⛳ 📊 UCFB academic Professor Rob Wilson has contributed to a groundbreaking new report on the changing financial landscape of elite golf

From player earnings to external investment and new commercial models, the sport is evolving fast 👀

Read more 👉 https://t.co/Szm7twXJHP

[University Campus of Football Business @ucfb]

Can hosting a FIFA World Cup transform a nation’s economy? 🌍⚽

UCFB football finance expert Professor Rob Wilson explores the economic promise and paradox of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event 💰 📈

Read more 👉 https://t.co/v23GL0im9s

#FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWC26

[Prof. Rob Wilson ⚽️💷 @ProfRob_Wilson]

@tolzthered @terryflewers There’s a good explainer here. @terryflewers unpacks it really neatly. I should probably write an extended piece on it - much of what I’ve said is embedded in media articles and quotes.

[Prof. Rob Wilson ⚽️💷 @ProfRob_Wilson]

This is all you need to know about the myth that is ‘Net Spend’. When someone quotes it at you, just laugh. It’s a nonsense in the grand scheme of things.

[Michael Hincks @MichaelHincks]

West Brom’s alleged breach throws the Championship into a realm of uncertainty with less than three weeks to go

🧐 A look at the crucial numbers, factors and statements with @ProfRob_Wilson + what the points deduction (if any) could be

#WBA

https://t.co/QPfdzCIxJo

[Michael Hincks @MichaelHincks]

💸 50% wage cut 'nowhere near enough'
👑 Losing three crown jewels
💰 What Romero might go for

Spoke to @ProfRob_Wilson about what relegation would mean for Spurs financially

https://t.co/gabumbHXnL

[Joe Lynskey @joelynskey]

Here's the opening to our new BBC iPlayer special programme, Selling Sheffield Wednesday.

It tells the story of #SWFC's fight for survival in the last 12 months, and looks at where one of English football's most famous clubs go from here.

[City A.M. @CityAM]

Exclusive: Welsh Rugby Union risks £4m hit as 55,000 Six Nations tickets unsold https://t.co/KeV1xRRnUB

[Mark Douglas @MsiDouglas]

🚦 3 clubs on 'amber alert' ahead of PSR charge deadline..

⚫️ @premierleague mid-season PSR deadline is this week ✍️
⚫️ First 'clean bill of health'? 🧾
⚫️ But some clubs having to rein in January spending 🚫
⚫️ #nufc 'improved position' 📈

Read 👇
https://t.co/SsBrEVg400

[Prof. Rob Wilson ⚽️💷 @ProfRob_Wilson]

Finally someone publishes the actual story. Headline grabbers beware, a person who knows his onions is in the building.

Thanks @CWeatherspoon_ 👍🏼

[Chris @CWeatherspoon_]

Manchester United haven't spent £100million sacking managers and head coaches, as has been said elsewhere.

But the costs are growing and now top £20m in the past two seasons alone.

An update of a piece originally published in October 2025:

[Peter Hall @PeteHall86]

When you are each trying to create your own media empire, you have to shout ever louder to get heard.

And there is always only one topic of conversation. #MUFC

https://t.co/MSrbDzPRBm

[City A.M. @CityAM]

Financial stability before glory: Why professional sport must grow up https://t.co/MclJeWq51L

[British Thought Leaders @BritishThgtLdrs]

Is the "working class game" dead? 🏟️📉

Spiralling costs. Global fanbases. Changing demographics.

@ProfRob_Wilson and @LeeAlanHall discuss whether the cost of living crisis is finally severing football’s link to its roots. Is it still the people's game? #FootballCulture #CostOfLiving

Watch now 👇

[British Thought Leaders @BritishThgtLdrs]

£500k a week? 💰 It sounds insane, but the maths might actually make sense.

Football finance expert @ProfRob_Wilson tells @LeeAlanHall why Premier League wages are actually in proportion to club revenue.

Has the bubble burst, or is this the new normal? #PremierLeague #FootballFinance #EPL

Full episode in comments.