Bridging Financial Gaps in English Football - A Live Special from Emirates Stadium in London

How Can EFL Clubs Build a Sustainable Financial Future?

Tight margins, rising costs, and unpredictable revenue streams can make or break a football club’s future. So how can EFL clubs create a financial model that balances ambition with long-term stability?

At Don’t Forget Your Tickets at Emirates Stadium, Steve Kavanagh, former Millwall CEO and Non-Executive Director of the EFL, sat down with Greig Box Turnbull to explore the financial realities of running a football club in the English Football League.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The biggest financial pressures facing EFL clubs today.
• How clubs can balance on-pitch success with long-term financial health.
• The importance of strategic leadership in building sustainable clubs.
• Why the role of the independent regulator is shaping the future of the football pyramid.

With over two decades of leadership experience at Millwall, Charlton, and Southend, Steve shares first-hand insights on financial sustainability—and why clubs must take control of their own future.

Sit back and enjoy the conversation.

This Live Special episode of Don't Forget Your Tickets was recorded at the Don't Forget Your Tickets conference at Emirates Stadium, January 23rd 2025, as the eleventh out of 12 on-stage interviews that day. Steve Kavanagh was interviewed by Greig Box Turnbull.