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Keeping up to date with the latest news of Football Finance in English clubs since 2013. Follow @JohnBeech on Twitter for the quickest updates.  YOU MAY NEED TO SCROLL DOWN ON THIS PAGE FOR THE MOST RECENT POSTING - the latest news appears directly below the tags initially.  *****  SPORTS MANAGEMENT (including FIFA and football abroad) and EVENTS MANAGEMENT (including FIFA World Cups) news items are also available at http://www.scoop.it/the-business-of-sports-managemen and http://www.scoop.it/t/the-business-of-events-management respectively; for Scottish football finance see https://www.scoop.it/topic/the-business-of-sports-management/?&tag=Scottish+football..  ******
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October 27, 2013 3:53 PM
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Thomas Cook football packages shown yellow card - October - 2013 - Which? News

Thomas Cook football packages shown yellow card - October - 2013 - Which? News | Football Finance | Scoop.it
A Which? investigation reveals football match-break packages from Thomas Cook Sport could be marked up by as much as 325%.
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October 25, 2013 2:37 PM
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Blatter says he's not a 'ruthless parasite' - - SI.com

Blatter says he's not a 'ruthless parasite' - - SI.com | Football Finance | Scoop.it
LONDON (AP) - FIFA President Sepp Blatter fiercely defended his integrity in a speech to students on Friday, maintaining he is not a ''ruthless parasite sucking the lifeblood'' out of football and claiming to be victimized by critics who wished he...
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Poor misunderstood Uncle Sepp! How can you not feel sorry for him?  Erm, all to easily.
More detail on what Sepp said at http://t.co/bJqq3zCfmc

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October 25, 2013 7:08 AM
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Coventry City deal over Brandon stadium sale hits more delays

Coventry City deal over Brandon stadium sale hits more delays | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Sky Blues now looking at another mystery site for new stadium just outside city
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October 25, 2013 6:19 AM
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MP's Clash In Debate Over Coventry City - Coventry City FC - Coventry MAD

MP's Clash In Debate Over Coventry City - Coventry City FC - Coventry MAD | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Changes needed in football governance.

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October 23, 2013 1:54 PM
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Revealed: Cardiff City officially the most English team in the Premier League

Revealed: Cardiff City officially the most English team in the Premier League | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Our study reveals Cardiff have used more English players than any other Premier League side this year, but not as many Welshmen as Swansea.
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Scroll down on this link for interesting infographics covering the whole Premier League

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October 22, 2013 11:48 AM
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Council Leader makes statement about Coventry City Football Club - Coventry City Council

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October 22, 2013 11:02 AM
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Supporters hand over petition to councillors urging for more to be done to get Sky Blues back in Coventry

Supporters hand over petition to councillors urging for more to be done to get Sky Blues back in Coventry | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Around 50 supporters handed to councillors a new petition calling for urgent talks over selling the Ricoh
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October 21, 2013 2:30 PM
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Bob Ainsworth releases Coventry City FC documents

Bob Ainsworth is today placing in the public domain documents that he has sent to the Football League and to the FA concerning Coventry City Football Club. These documents have also been given to t...
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October 19, 2013 3:27 PM
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Reading FC Purchase Land to Build New Training Ground

Reading FC Purchase Land to Build New Training Ground | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Reading FC Purchase Land to Build New Training Ground
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October 19, 2013 12:01 PM
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Newcastle fans protest against owner

Newcastle fans protest against owner | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Hundreds of Newcastle United fans march through the city to protest against the way the owner Mike Ashley runs the club.
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October 18, 2013 7:10 AM
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Poppies debts are paid as Jeune focuses on football

Poppies debts are paid as Jeune focuses on football | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Kettering Town have paid the money owed to Rushden & Diamonds (2008) Ltd to clear themselves of what is hope will be the last remaining threat to the club’s future.
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October 18, 2013 6:59 AM
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Demonstration planned outside Coventry council demanding Sky Blues return to city

Demonstration planned outside Coventry council demanding Sky Blues return to city | Football Finance | Scoop.it
New independent ‘Get Cov Back To Ricoh’ campaign claims fans’ protests have so far failed to apply equal pressure on all sides
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October 16, 2013 5:27 AM
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Could Ricoh Arena be sold to Coventry City owners Sisu for £7m?

Could Ricoh Arena be sold to Coventry City owners Sisu for £7m? | Football Finance | Scoop.it
It's a lose-lose situation as Sky Blues continue to stay away from the city
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October 26, 2013 9:44 AM
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Weymouth FC stadium plans rejected

Weymouth FC stadium plans rejected | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Plans to relocate Weymouth Football Club are in doubt after a council rejects proposals to develop up to 170 homes on the existing stadium site.
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October 25, 2013 7:13 AM
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TTG Analysis: An own goal for Brazil? | News | Travel Trade Gazette

TTG Analysis: An own goal for Brazil? | News | Travel Trade Gazette | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The excitement over England’s qualification into the 2014 World Cup may be shortlived as agents discover high prices, accommodation shortages and conflicting advice for travel to Brazil.
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October 25, 2013 6:21 AM
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No bid to takeover Owls - Mandaric

No bid to takeover Owls - Mandaric | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric says there is no bid in place to take over the struggling Championship club.
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October 24, 2013 3:20 PM
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Sisu launch new High Court bid to challenge £14.4m bail out of Ricoh Stadium owners

Sisu launch new High Court bid to challenge £14.4m bail out of Ricoh Stadium owners | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Coventry City owners claim loan to ACL was 'unlawful state aid' designed to 'drive them out of Coventry'
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October 22, 2013 12:18 PM
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Matt Scott: Crisis, what crisis? Football thrives amid economic turmoil, for now - Inside World Football

Matt Scott: Crisis, what crisis? Football thrives amid economic turmoil, for now - Inside World Football | Football Finance | Scoop.it
"With the glamour and opportunity also comes responsibility." Michel Platini

Those were the words with which UEFA's president introduced its interim club-licensing benchmarking report.
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October 22, 2013 11:22 AM
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Birmingham City President Insists Club is not for Sale

Birmingham City President Insists Club is not for Sale | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Birmingham City President Insists Club is not for Sale
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October 21, 2013 4:05 PM
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Coventry City Forum - Why I blame both sides - GMK Online

Coventry City Forum - Why I blame both sides - GMK Online | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Why I blame both sides - Our general football topic discussion board. Keep it football, whether Sky Blue or any other team or nation this is the place to post it!
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October 21, 2013 7:08 AM
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‘An Unfair Game’

‘An Unfair Game’ | Football Finance | Scoop.it
This short film explains a troubling situation in English football, where ticket prices have risen to levels so high that many of the fans can no longer afford them.
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October 19, 2013 12:04 PM
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FIFA President to open development seminar in Cayman Islands - Fifa.com

FIFA President to open development seminar in Cayman Islands - Fifa.com | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Fifa.com FIFA President to open development seminar in Cayman Islands Fifa.com The meetings are meant to become a key platform in order for FIFA and its member associations to continue dialogue on football governance reforms and future important...
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Did I dream that headline?

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October 18, 2013 3:53 PM
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Sheffield Wednesday subject of £25m takeover interest

Sheffield Wednesday subject of £25m takeover interest | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Two rival groups are waging a buy-out battle for Sheffield Wednesday. Both are believed to be ready to meet the £25million valuation of owner Milan Mandaric.

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October 18, 2013 7:09 AM
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£150,000 talks to save football club

£150,000 talks   to save football club | Football Finance | Scoop.it
ARNOLD TOWN could be saved within days as two investors are in talks to put £150,000 into the ailing football club. It was revealed the Eagles had just weeks to survive after an emergency...
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October 17, 2013 9:16 AM
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Madejski fine with takeover delay

Madejski fine with takeover delay | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Reading chairman Sir John Madejski is comfortable with the delay to the full takeover of the club.
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