SwissRamble
@swissramble.bsky.social
Brit blogging about the business of football. You can find my detailed analysis at https://swissramble.substack.com/
Review of Preston North End's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 20th in the Championship, just one point above the relegation zone. This season has been much better, as they are currently in the play-off places #pnefc
January 22, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Review of Preston North End's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 20th in the Championship, just one point above the relegation zone. This season has been much better, as they are currently in the play-off places #pnefc
One of the big football stories in Italy has been the rise of Como as they returned to Serie A after a 21-year absence, finishing in a very creditable 10th place in their first season back in 2024/25 and are currently in the mix for a European place. But how much has this cost?
January 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
One of the big football stories in Italy has been the rise of Como as they returned to Serie A after a 21-year absence, finishing in a very creditable 10th place in their first season back in 2024/25 and are currently in the mix for a European place. But how much has this cost?
I’ll be speaking at the FT Business of Football Summit 2026 on multi-club ownership in London (25-26 February).
There will also be interesting speakers from various clubs around the world, La Liga, UEFA, etc #FTFootball
Event is online or in person businessoffootball.live.ft.com/page/5289344...
There will also be interesting speakers from various clubs around the world, La Liga, UEFA, etc #FTFootball
Event is online or in person businessoffootball.live.ft.com/page/5289344...
Business of Football Summit
The Business of Football Summit returns in 2026 for its eighth edition to further explore the most effective models for growth in a complex investment environment marked by tightening regulations, hig...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:25 AM
I’ll be speaking at the FT Business of Football Summit 2026 on multi-club ownership in London (25-26 February).
There will also be interesting speakers from various clubs around the world, La Liga, UEFA, etc #FTFootball
Event is online or in person businessoffootball.live.ft.com/page/5289344...
There will also be interesting speakers from various clubs around the world, La Liga, UEFA, etc #FTFootball
Event is online or in person businessoffootball.live.ft.com/page/5289344...
Review of Brighton & Hove Albion's finances for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 8th in the Premier League and reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup under Fabian Hürzeler #BHAFC
January 12, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Review of Brighton & Hove Albion's finances for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 8th in the Premier League and reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup under Fabian Hürzeler #BHAFC
Sincerely hope that Gyökeres comes good at Arsenal, but a closer look at his 39 goals in last season's Primeira Liga is a bit concerning #AFC
Against clubs finishing 2nd to 5th - 2 goals (average 0.5)
Clubs 6 to 15 - 27 goals (average 2.7)
Clubs 16-18 - 10 goals (average 3.3)
Against clubs finishing 2nd to 5th - 2 goals (average 0.5)
Clubs 6 to 15 - 27 goals (average 2.7)
Clubs 16-18 - 10 goals (average 3.3)
January 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Sincerely hope that Gyökeres comes good at Arsenal, but a closer look at his 39 goals in last season's Primeira Liga is a bit concerning #AFC
Against clubs finishing 2nd to 5th - 2 goals (average 0.5)
Clubs 6 to 15 - 27 goals (average 2.7)
Clubs 16-18 - 10 goals (average 3.3)
Against clubs finishing 2nd to 5th - 2 goals (average 0.5)
Clubs 6 to 15 - 27 goals (average 2.7)
Clubs 16-18 - 10 goals (average 3.3)
Today we attempt to answer the question, "Who is the best football club in Europe?", using a mixture of financial and performance metrics.
In truth, this sort of analysis is as much of an art as it is a science for a club's performance, but it does provide some food for thought.
In truth, this sort of analysis is as much of an art as it is a science for a club's performance, but it does provide some food for thought.
January 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Today we attempt to answer the question, "Who is the best football club in Europe?", using a mixture of financial and performance metrics.
In truth, this sort of analysis is as much of an art as it is a science for a club's performance, but it does provide some food for thought.
In truth, this sort of analysis is as much of an art as it is a science for a club's performance, but it does provide some food for thought.
Review of Hull City's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship on goal difference. This season has been much better with the Tigers in the play-off places before yesterday's game was postponed #hcafc
January 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Review of Hull City's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship on goal difference. This season has been much better with the Tigers in the play-off places before yesterday's game was postponed #hcafc
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Utterly magnificent 🙏
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And happy new year to all you magnificent bastards and bastardettes.
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And happy new year to all you magnificent bastards and bastardettes.
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Walled City Passion - 700 School Children Sing 'Teenage Kicks'
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January 1, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Utterly magnificent 🙏
Review of Bristol City's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they reached the Championship play-offs after finishing 6th, their best result since 2007/08 #BristolCity
December 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Review of Bristol City's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they reached the Championship play-offs after finishing 6th, their best result since 2007/08 #BristolCity
Review of Atalanta's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 3rd in Serie A, were finalists in the Coppa Italia and reached the knockout round of the Champions League #GoAtalantaGo
December 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Review of Atalanta's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 3rd in Serie A, were finalists in the Coppa Italia and reached the knockout round of the Champions League #GoAtalantaGo
Crystal Palace have earned €8.7m (£7.5m) from the Conference League to date, made up of €3.2m participation fee, €2.6m prize money and €2.9m value pillar (replacement for TV pool & UEFA coefficient). Forced demotion from Europa League has hurt them financially #CPFC
December 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Crystal Palace have earned €8.7m (£7.5m) from the Conference League to date, made up of €3.2m participation fee, €2.6m prize money and €2.9m value pillar (replacement for TV pool & UEFA coefficient). Forced demotion from Europa League has hurt them financially #CPFC
Review of Manchester City's financial results for the 2024/25 season, which the club described as "disappointing", after they finished 3rd in the Premier League, lost in the FA Cup final and were eliminated in the Champions League knockout round #MCFC
December 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Review of Manchester City's financial results for the 2024/25 season, which the club described as "disappointing", after they finished 3rd in the Premier League, lost in the FA Cup final and were eliminated in the Champions League knockout round #MCFC
Review of Ajax's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they posted a record €52m pre-tax loss, despite revenue rising €26m (17%) from €152m to €178m, as profit on player sales dropped from €82m to just €10m #Ajax
December 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Review of Ajax's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they posted a record €52m pre-tax loss, despite revenue rising €26m (17%) from €152m to €178m, as profit on player sales dropped from €82m to just €10m #Ajax
Although many question the new league stage in UEFA competitions, it can be quite lucrative in terms of prize money (league & later rounds), ranking bonus and qualification. Here are the English clubs' earnings after match day six, based on their current positions.
December 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Although many question the new league stage in UEFA competitions, it can be quite lucrative in terms of prize money (league & later rounds), ranking bonus and qualification. Here are the English clubs' earnings after match day six, based on their current positions.
Blistering gig by The Subways at a sold out Exil in Zürich this evening. A bit lively 🔥
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Blistering gig by The Subways at a sold out Exil in Zürich this evening. A bit lively 🔥
A look at how English football finances have developed since the pandemic, ranging from the mighty Premier League to EFL League Two. Has PSR really led to an improvement in the game's sustainability?
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A look at how English football finances have developed since the pandemic, ranging from the mighty Premier League to EFL League Two. Has PSR really led to an improvement in the game's sustainability?
Deep dive into Real Madrid's financial results for 2024/25, when they finished second in La Liga, were Copa del Rey finalists, while reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League and semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup #RealMadrid
December 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Deep dive into Real Madrid's financial results for 2024/25, when they finished second in La Liga, were Copa del Rey finalists, while reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League and semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup #RealMadrid
All the way from Australia 🇦🇺, here’s Royel Otis at Halle 622 in Zürich 😎
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
All the way from Australia 🇦🇺, here’s Royel Otis at Halle 622 in Zürich 😎
Review of Milan's financial results for 2024/265, when they finished 8th in the league and were finalists in the Coppa Italia final. On the plus side, they won the Supercoppa Italiana, but were eliminated in the Champions League knockout round by Feyenoord #Milan
December 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Review of Milan's financial results for 2024/265, when they finished 8th in the league and were finalists in the Coppa Italia final. On the plus side, they won the Supercoppa Italiana, but were eliminated in the Champions League knockout round by Feyenoord #Milan
Absolutely sensational gig by Lorde at a sold out Halle 622 in Zürich tonight 🔥
November 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Absolutely sensational gig by Lorde at a sold out Halle 622 in Zürich tonight 🔥
The Premier League clubs have voted (just) to replace the much maligned Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) with the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR), Here's a detailed look at how the new rules will work and the implications for each of the clubs.
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The Premier League clubs have voted (just) to replace the much maligned Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) with the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR), Here's a detailed look at how the new rules will work and the implications for each of the clubs.
Great gig from Tom Odell at the Hallenstadion in Zürich tonight 🔥
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Great gig from Tom Odell at the Hallenstadion in Zürich tonight 🔥
Review of Rangers' financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they were runners-up in the SPFL Premiership behind Celtic for the fourth year in a row. They were finalists in the Scottish League Cup, while also reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League #RangersFC
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Review of Rangers' financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they were runners-up in the SPFL Premiership behind Celtic for the fourth year in a row. They were finalists in the Scottish League Cup, while also reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League #RangersFC