Football Finance
62.1K views | +1 today
Football Finance
Keeping up to date with the latest news of Football Finance in English clubs since 2013.  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..  ******
Curated by John Beech
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...

Tags

Scooped by John Beech
June 18, 7:50 AM
Scoop.it!

Sunderland CEO Tom Burwell confirms external takeover interest

Sunderland CEO Tom Burwell confirms external takeover interest | Football Finance | Scoop.it

Sunderland's interim CEO has confirmed that the club’s ownership group have been approached by external parties looking to purchase or invest

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
June 12, 2:42 PM
Scoop.it!

John Terry's Colchester United Takeover Collapses As Official Club Statement Confirms Failed Deal

John Terry's Colchester United Takeover Collapses As Official Club Statement Confirms Failed Deal | Football Finance | Scoop.it

John Terry’s proposed takeover of League Two side Colchester United has officially fallen through, ending months of negotiations between the former Chelsea captain and the club. The former England international was part of a consortium that had been planning a reported £14 million acquisition of the Essex-based club. 

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
June 4, 11:19 AM
Scoop.it!

Leeds United begins Elland Road expansion

Leeds United begins Elland Road expansion | Football Finance | Scoop.it

Leeds United has begun work on the West Stand redevelopment at Elland Road , which is the first phase of a £130m ($175m/€150m) project that will put the stadium into UEFA’s highest category. The new West Stand will be built on top of the existing structure and will help the stadium to reach its final capacity of 53,000.

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
May 7, 5:55 PM
Scoop.it!

Row over Morecambe FC debt as ex-directors' firm issues winding-up petition against club

Row over Morecambe FC debt as ex-directors' firm issues winding-up petition against club | Football Finance | Scoop.it
A company set up by two former directors of Morecambe FC has issued a winding up petition against the club over a £56,000 land debt.
Na Coruja's comment, May 15, 4:57 PM
Great article! I write some too, check it out: https://canalnacoruja.com/eu-tenho-saudade-do-pais-do-futebol-que-eu-nunca-vivi/
Scooped by John Beech
May 6, 11:17 AM
Scoop.it!

Sheffield Wednesday takeover: Clubs angered by EFL compromise

Sheffield Wednesday takeover: Clubs angered by EFL compromise | Football Finance | Scoop.it
SWFC - A review of the EFL's insolvency policies are expected amid anger from Championship clubs over the Sheffield Wednesday takeover.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 28, 2:06 PM
Scoop.it!

Brighton release plans for Europe's first purpose-built £80m women's stadium

Brighton release plans for Europe's first purpose-built £80m women's stadium | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, which will cost £75-80m.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 20, 5:10 PM
Scoop.it!

MPs urge government to lift Saturday 3pm blackout for women's football

MPs urge government to lift Saturday 3pm blackout for women's football | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The Culture, Media and Sport select committee has urged the government to exempt the WSL from the Saturday 3pm blackout, calling for ministers to step into a dispute that football authorities have failed to resolve themselves
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 18, 1:18 PM
Scoop.it!

Northampton Town line up new investors in deal that could wipe out debt 

Northampton Town line up new investors in deal that could wipe out debt  | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Exclusivity period begins as club enters talks with football-focused investment group partners
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 15, 3:34 PM
Scoop.it!

Wycombe Wanderers post £9.8million losses as debt rises

Wycombe Wanderers post £9.8million losses as debt rises | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Wycombe Wanderers FC has responded to concerns about the state of the club's finances after posting a close to £10 million loss.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 6, 8:56 AM
Scoop.it!

Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'?

Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? | Football Finance | Scoop.it
BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a "doomsday scenario" as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
March 30, 11:40 AM
Scoop.it!

Morecambe FC "has reached agreement" on debt after winding-up petition filed against club

Morecambe FC "has reached agreement" on debt after winding-up petition filed against club | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Morecambe FC said arrangements have been made to settle an outstanding debt in full after a company filed a winding-up petition against the football club.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
March 18, 4:25 PM
Scoop.it!

Chelsea fined £10.75m following illicit payments during Roman Abramovich tenure

Chelsea fined £10.75m following illicit payments during Roman Abramovich tenure | Football Finance | Scoop.it

March 17 – English Premier League (EPL) club Chelsea have been handed a record fine of £10.75m and a suspended transfer ban by the competition’s governing body for breaching financial rules during the Roman Abramovich era – but have avoided any sporting sanctions.
The London entity made secret payments to unregistered agents and third-parties over transfers made between 2011 and 2018. In a lengthy document, the EPL listed Chelsea’s rap sheet.

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
February 27, 4:59 PM
Scoop.it!

Coventry City: Championship leaders post losses of £21m for the financial year ending May 2025

Coventry City: Championship leaders post losses of £21m for the financial year ending May 2025 | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Championship leaders Coventry City post annual losses of just over £20m for the 2024-25 financial year.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
June 12, 4:19 PM
Scoop.it!

Man Utd hit by huge interest hike after $550m debt renegotiation

Man Utd hit by huge interest hike after $550m debt renegotiation | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
June 6, 2:15 PM
Scoop.it!

David Sullivan steps down as West Ham co-chairman with immediate effect

David Sullivan steps down as West Ham co-chairman with immediate effect | Football Finance | Scoop.it
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
May 19, 2:54 PM
Scoop.it!

Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough, Oxford and Ipswich

Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough, Oxford and Ipswich | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
May 7, 1:56 PM
Scoop.it!

Liverpool: Premier League champions reduce planned ticket price rises after fan protests

Liverpool: Premier League champions reduce planned ticket price rises after fan protests | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Liverpool cut the size of their planned rise in ticket prices for the next couple of seasons after fan protests.
Na Coruja's comment, May 15, 4:57 PM
Great article! I write some too, check it out: https://canalnacoruja.com/eu-tenho-saudade-do-pais-do-futebol-que-eu-nunca-vivi/
Scooped by John Beech
May 2, 11:54 AM
Scoop.it!

Sheffield Wednesday: David Storch and Arise Capital Partners consortium complete takeover 

Sheffield Wednesday: David Storch and Arise Capital Partners consortium complete takeover  | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Sheffield Wednesday have announced the completion of David Storchs takeover; the deal secures the clubs future following their relegation to League One; the EFL has waived the clubs additional 15-point deduction
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 27, 9:31 AM
Scoop.it!

Tamworth FC to complete US takeover

A United States consortium is finalising a deal to buy National League football club Tamworth FC.

Talks have been ongoing for months and are now understood to be just weeks away from completion.

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 20, 7:34 AM
Scoop.it!

A points deduction update has emerged involving West Bromwich Albion, with the EFL issuing a charge and a statement over an alleged £1m breach.

A points deduction update has emerged involving West Bromwich Albion, with the EFL issuing a charge and a statement over an alleged £1m breach. | Football Finance | Scoop.it

West Brom are in danger of relegation to League One this season under James Morrison.

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 16, 6:59 AM
Scoop.it!

Sheffield Wednesday: Preferred bidder told club will face 15-point penalty next season

Sheffield Wednesday: Preferred bidder told club will face 15-point penalty next season | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 11, 9:33 AM
Scoop.it!

High Court challenge over Oxford United stadium development

High Court challenge over Oxford United stadium development | Football Finance | Scoop.it
A campaign group is challenging planning permission for Oxford United Football Club’s proposed new stadium, raising concerns around the impact on wildlife.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
April 5, 1:19 PM
Scoop.it!

Torquay United register losses in new owners' first full year

Torquay United register losses in new owners' first full year | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Torquay United make a loss of £742,438 in the first year after coming out of administration.
No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
March 26, 3:17 PM
Scoop.it!

Tranmere takeover update as Mark Palios issues statement

Tranmere takeover update as Mark Palios issues statement | Football Finance | Scoop.it

TRANMERE owner Mark Palios has confirmed a deal to takeover the League Two club has been agreed although completion of the sale has not yet been completed.

No comment yet.
Scooped by John Beech
March 11, 12:19 PM
Scoop.it!

Sheffield Wednesday: Points deduction looms as new bidder announced

Sheffield Wednesday: Points deduction looms as new bidder announced | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Sheffield Wednesday face a points deduction for next season if a deal with their new preferred bidder goes through.
No comment yet.