Built a Business, Sold It… Then Bought a Football Club | Robert Smethurst

What’s it really like to own a football club? In this episode, we sit down with the owner of Macclesfield FC to break down the financial reality behind the game. From buying the club for around £500K… to dealing with rising wages, cash flow pressure, and the brutal truth that success can actually cost you more money this is football ownership unfiltered. We cover: - Why football clubs rarely make profit - The real cost of chasing promotion - How player wages spiral out of control - The pressure from fans vs financial reality - Building multiple revenue streams to survive This isn’t just football… it’s business, risk, and obsession. 🎧 If you love football or business this is one you don’t want to miss. Sponsored By: https://dext.com/uk?utm_source=media_advertising&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=mitch-the-tax-man&utm_content= #finance #tax #taxes #taxseason #personalfinance #moneymanagement