Podcast #6 - Is Forward Funding Beneficial for Football Clubs?

As football (English football in particular) has become more and more lucrative with increasing TV revenues and sponsorships, football clubs are beginning to pledge future funds to lenders in order to receive upfront cash to fund current operations. This is known as 'Forward Funding', however, is this form of borrowing safe and secure for football clubs? & why do clubs feel the need to borrow money in this way? Conti