Ryan Sparks
Club chief executive recounting Bradford City's financial recovery, the impact of COVID solidarity funding, promotion planning and running a stable operational football business at League Two/One level.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 44min
How Money Shapes Football: Transfers, Contracts and Power Dynamics | The Review
Ryan Sparks, Bradford City chief who rebuilt the club’s finances. Liam Dooley, hands-on CEO detailing lower-league wage and revenue pressures. Rick Parry, former EFL chair explaining TV money and governance gaps. Peter Kenyon, ex-Man United/Chelsea CEO on ownership and club-building. They discuss transfers, contracts, promotion shocks, wage inflation, TV rights and the power imbalance shaping the football pyramid.
