[7] The reviewer for the Columbia University Press wrote: "At a time when many commentators are bemoaning the effects of “too much money” in the game, this clear-headed and rigorous analysis and presentation of the financial imperatives and challenges facing football will be welcomed not only by students of the industry, but by the wider constituency of fans and supporters.
"[8] Stephen Mumford writing in Times Higher Education said "This book should be essential reading for anyone even remotely considering investing in football (and, unless they are super-rich, they should probably stay away).
"[1] Writing in Soccer & Society, Steve Menary says of the book: "In chapters 1-6, Maguire offers a simple but cogent explanation of a set of club accounts, then in the second half of the book looks to place annual accounts within the context of real financial issues ..." and "Manchester United' supporters will be better equipped to make a more informed decision ... after reading The Price of Football.
"[9] Writing in The Guardian about the podcast, Miranda Sawyer says: "Obviously, this one isn’t for anyone who actively dislikes football, but for even a casual fan (me), it’s a very interesting listen.
The machinations of sponsorship, TV rights, stand maintenance, even crowdfunding, are laid bare, and somehow this sheds light on to the actual games themselves.
"[10] In November 2019, the podcast was nominated for the 2019 Football Supporters' Federation Online Media of the Year Award alongside FourFourTwo, David Squires, and eventual winners The Athletic.
Maguire is a fan of the bands The Chameleons, The Jam, and Joy Division[15] and football club Brighton & Hove Albion, where he holds a season ticket.