As per a truly disturbing study, it has been projected that the average alcoholic drink at Manchester football stadiums across the country could rise to an average of £8 per pintby the year 2030.
We will now be referring to that year as the end of days.
According to research carried out by footy shirt retailer UKSoccershop and using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it has been estimated that inflation could see a beer cost you around £8 a pint or more on matchdays.
The research revealed that the average beer at a Premier League ground could more than double in price from the current number (£4.60) to as much as £9.57, increasing by around 62p a year judging by the current rate of inflation. As if going to the game wasn’t expensive enough already.
Solid pint from Man City these days.A less solid pint at Man United from a couple years back…Matchday pint inflation is inevitable, sadly. (Credit: Footy Bevs via X — best account on there next to Footy Scran, by the way)
You ready for the really bad and specific predictions?…
Yes, if things carry on the way they’re going and the rate of inflation in this sector remains at a similar level, fans could see pints at Old Trafford apparently reach upwards of £6.25 and a whopping £9.58 at the Etihad.
Again, it’s worth reiterating that these are just projections and it could be worse; if the study is to be believed, a bev at a London club is predicted to reach a staggering average of £11.27 per pint, breaking the £10 mark by 2029. Even a beer outside a stadium could set the footy fans back £8.48.
Yet another reason to stay up North, kids.
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Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and West Ham’s London Stadium are predicted to serve up the most expensive pints, with matchday draughts potentially reaching an eye-watering £13.12 by 2030.
There is of course plenty of room for error here — a bottle of Carling at the Theatre of Dreams currently costs £3 and a pint of Asahi even with a season card discount at the Etihad costs around £5.80 — and for supporters’ sakes, we sincerely hope there is.
You can see the full table down below. If you dare even look at it, that is, and let’s all just pray these numbers never come true.
Team
Stadium
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
West Ham United
London Stadium
£6.30
£6.90
£7.57
£8.29
£9.09
£9.96
£10.92
£11.97
£13.12
Arsenal
The Emirates
£6.30
£6.90
£7.57
£8.29
£9.09
£9.96
£10.92
£11.97
£13.12
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge
£5.70
£6.25
£6.85
£7.50
£8.22
£9.01
£9.88
£10.83
£11.87
Fulham
Craven Cottage
£5.50
£6.03
£6.61
£7.24
£7.94
£8.70
£9.53
£10.45
£11.45
Nottingham Forest
The City Ground
£5.20
£5.70
£6.25
£6.85
£7.50
£8.22
£9.01
£9.88
£10.83
Aston Villa
Villa Park
£5.20
£5.70
£6.25
£6.85
£7.50
£8.22
£9.01
£9.88
£10.83
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
£5.10
£5.59
£6.13
£6.71
£7.36
£8.07
£8.84
£9.69
£10.62
Crystal Palace
Selhurst Park
£5.00
£5.48
£6.01
£6.58
£7.21
£7.91
£8.67
£9.50
£10.41
Newcastle United
St James’ Park
£4.90
£5.37
£5.89
£6.45
£7.07
£7.75
£8.49
£9.31
£10.20
Manchester City
The Etihad
£4.60
£5.04
£5.53
£6.06
£6.64
£7.27
£7.97
£8.74
£9.58
Everton
Goodison Park
£4.55
£4.99
£5.47
£5.99
£6.57
£7.20
£7.89
£8.64
£9.47
Liverpool
Anfield
£4.40
£4.82
£5.29
£5.79
£6.35
£6.96
£7.63
£8.36
£9.16
Brighton & Hove Albion
Falmer Stadium
£4.00
£4.38
£4.80
£5.27
£5.77
£6.33
£6.93
£7.60
£8.33
Luton Town
Kenilworth Road
£4.00
£4.38
£4.80
£5.27
£5.77
£6.33
£6.93
£7.60
£8.33
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Molineux
£4.00
£4.38
£4.80
£5.27
£5.77
£6.33
£6.93
£7.60
£8.33
Bournemouth
Vitality Stadium
£4.00
£4.38
£4.80
£5.27
£5.77
£6.33
£6.93
£7.60
£8.33
Brentford
Gtech Community Stadium
£4.00
£4.38
£4.80
£5.27
£5.77
£6.33
£6.93
£7.60
£8.33
Burnley
Turf Moor
£3.20
£3.51
£3.84
£4.21
£4.62
£5.06
£5.55
£6.08
£6.66
Sheffield United
Bramall Lane
£3.00
£3.29
£3.60
£3.95
£4.33
£4.74
£5.20
£5.70
£6.25
Manchester United
Old Trafford
£3.00
£3.29
£3.60
£3.95
£4.33
£4.74
£5.20
£5.70
£6.25
The list of matchday pint prices against inflation in the Premier League.
Former Manchester City player Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Danny Jones
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has officially been found guilty of assaulting his wife following his two-day trial in the capital this week.
Barton, who played for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and a number of other clubs, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 25 March, following an incident back in June 2021.
The former midfielder left his wife, 37-year-old Georgia Barton (McNeil), with a bleeding nose and a bruise on her forehead following a drunken row at their home in London.
Barton is said to have grabbed and pushed her to the floor before kicking her in the head. Married in 2019, the two have four children and are thought to still be together.
The 42-year-old was still employed in professional football as the manager of Bristol Rovers at the time, but he was ultimately sacked in October 2023.
His wife called 999 at the time, telling police that he had hit her, but later retracted her statement.
Born in Huyton, Merseyside, the chief magistrate Paul Goldspring recognised that the one-time England has a history of violence.
He was given a 12-week suspended prison sentence, meaning he won’t serve time unless he commits another offence and has been ordered to pay £2,138.
Since dropping out of mainstream football, in particular, Barton has come under heavy criticism for allegations of racism, sexism and controversial right-wing politics; he even started an ‘anti-woke’ podcast called Common Sense with Joey Barton.
Back in June of last year, he was ordered to pay £35,000 in damages to settle a libel claim with presenter Jeremy Vine after a series of inflammatory comments made online.
The Radio 2 presenter sued Mr Barton earlier this year, after the former footballer wrote a series of posts suggesting Mr Vine had a sexual interest in children.
He also accused of threatening fellow former pro, Eni Aluko, after a torrent of abuse regarding her punditry online – the ex-England international even went so far as to say she no longer felt safe staying in the country.
The Hundred is calling for up-and-coming presenters to co-host this year’s tournament
Danny Jones
The Hundred 2025 is fast approaching and cricket’s fastest-growing tournament is once again asking for aspiring presenters to join their roster of co-hosts and help cover the action.
The fast-paced 100-ball format is entering its fifth year and next to T20, you find a more accessible and thrilling form of cricket, so it’s no wonder the competition is gaining a greater audience each year.
With that in mind, the need for a top-notch broadcast team is more crucial than ever but just like those who backed The Hundred in its infancy, they’re looking to invest in future creatives and on-screen talent.
Are you someone looking to get into presenting or know someone who is? Keep reading.
For the fifth year in a row, we want you to be part of #TheHundredRising! 🎤
So how does it work? Well, it’s pretty straightforward: The Hundred is looking for eight up-and-coming presenters to join their team of main venue hosts up and down the country.
Tasked with guiding and talking fans through an action-packed five weeks across all host cities, successful applicants will be responsible for building excitement and atmosphere inside the seven cricket grounds on each match day.
From player and pundit interviews to crowd engagement and interactive other activations with partnered brands, not to mention members of this year’s live music lineup, you’ll be a key part of putting out the top-quality sports and entertainment product they promise every year.
The best part of all is that no prior hosting experience is necessary – this is all about platforming you and The Hundred as a whole.
Successful applicants will be mentored by the main hosts at their respective venues and will attend a two-day workshop with special guests to get them ready to hit the stage this summer.
The ‘Rising Hosts’ scheme has been set up in tandem with their dedicated event production agency, Progress Productions, which will be in charge throughout the application and selection process.
Shortlisted applicants will then have their details shared with the ECB (English Cricket Board) who will be involved when it comes to making their final decisions.
It goes without saying that even if you just love sports or just want to find a way into the industry, this is an opportunity that is not to be missed.
Danny Jones -
20th February 2024 
