
Episode #112
Football Finance SPECIAL | Guests Andrew Pettit | Polly Bancroft | Kieran Maguire | S3 EP13 [114]
Grimsby Town Football Finance Special | Andrew Pettit, Polly Bancroft & Kieran Maguire Exclusive What does the future hold for football finance? How do lower league clubs survive and compete? And what impact will the Independent Football Regulator have on clubs like Grimsby Town? In this special 3FISH Football Finance Edition, we bring together an exceptional panel featuring Grimsby Town owner Andrew Pettit, GTFC CEO Polly Bancroft, and football finance expert Kieran Maguire. With Kieran currently in huge demand following the latest Manchester City financial developments, we're delighted to get him on the show for a fascinating discussion that every football fan should hear. ⚽ Topics covered include: ✅ Football finance explained ✅ Profitability & Sustainability Rules (PSR) / Financial Fair Play (FFP) ✅ The different types of football club ownership ✅ The unique challenges facing Grimsby Town FC ✅ The growing financial gulf between leagues ✅ Why promotion often brings bigger financial risks and losses ✅ The flow of money through English football ✅ The future of football regulation ✅ What the Independent Football Regulator could mean for clubs ✅ The financial headwinds facing lower league football ✅ Why "just cap spending" isn't as simple as it sounds This in-depth discussion provides a rare insight into the realities of running a football club and highlights the difficult balancing act faced by owners, executives and supporters alike. Whether you're a Mariners fan, interested in football business, or simply curious about how clubs survive in the modern game, this is essential viewing. ️ Dare we ask about a new Grimsby Town training ground, Andrew drops us a scoop just before a fans forum!? If you've ever wondered: How football club owners make decisions Why clubs lose money even when they're successful Why there is such a huge financial gap between divisions Whether football regulation can truly level the playing field ...then this episode is for you. ⭐ A huge thank you to Andrew Pettit, Polly Bancroft and Kieran Maguire for joining us. Pulling together a guest list of this calibre isn't easy, but we're delighted to bring it to our loyal audience. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE Subscribing makes a massive difference to the growth of the channel and helps us continue securing high-profile guests and exclusive content. Even better, our upcoming FREE-TO-ENTER competitions will require entrants to be subscribed to the channel, so subscribe (it's free) now and get yourself pre-qualified before they launch! Like the video Join the discussion in the comments Subscribe for more Grimsby Town content, football finance analysis, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights #GTFC #GrimsbyTown #FootballFinance #KieranMaguire #AndrewPettit #PollyBancroft #FinancialFairPlay #FFP #PSR #FootballBusiness #EFL #LeagueTwo #Mariners #IndependentFootballRegulator #ManchesterCity #LowerLeagueFootball #FootballOwnership #FootballEconomics #3FISH #GrimsbyTownFC

