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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..  ******
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Growing Wrexham: Insights on International Brand-Building - Interview with marketing veteran James Wright

Growing Wrexham: Insights on International Brand-Building - Interview with marketing veteran James Wright | Football Finance | Scoop.it

If you walked into one of those gigantic liquor stores in Los Angeles last autumn you might have been greeted on entering by a flashy display for Wrexham Lager six thousand miles from North Wales. How come a regional British beer brand was being promoted California-style like one of the big global brands? 

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August 19, 2025 6:56 AM
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Ashvir Singh Johal: Morecambe appoint Sikh as youngest boss in top five tiers

Ashvir Singh Johal: Morecambe appoint Sikh as youngest boss in top five tiers | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Former Wigan and Como Primavera assistant manager Ashvir Singh Johal is appointed Morecambe boss.
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August 17, 2025 12:41 PM
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'I honestly thought': Shilen Patel reveals why £60m West Brom takeover may not have happened and talks MSD loan

'I honestly thought': Shilen Patel reveals why £60m West Brom takeover may not have happened and talks MSD loan | Football Finance | Scoop.it
It is almost 18 months on from Shilen Patel's £60m takeover of West Brom - that for many saved the club from disaster.
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August 15, 2025 11:36 AM
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Takeover agreed for troubled Morecambe

Takeover agreed for troubled Morecambe | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Sports investment firm, Panjab Warriors, are set to become the new majority owners of Morecambe FC.
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See also https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/national-league-statement-morecambe-football-club-83916 

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August 14, 2025 3:52 PM
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Morecambe hit with HMRC winding-up petition on same day as rescue deal

Exclusive: Controversial owner agrees to sell but club’s future is still on a knife edge; plus, why buyout is just reward for loyal players
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August 6, 2025 1:29 PM
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Lisa Nandy: Crisis clubs like Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe 'absolutely' can be saved

Lisa Nandy: Crisis clubs like Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe 'absolutely' can be saved | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Football clubs in crisis like Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday can "absolutely" be saved from the brink of collapse, says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
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July 29, 2025 5:52 PM
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Morecambe FC suspended from National League as takeover horror show rolls on 

National League’s Compliance and Licensing Committee will meet again on August 20 to review situation
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July 22, 2025 7:22 PM
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Three parties interested in Cardiff City takeover as 'South African-led consortium' emerges

Three parties interested in Cardiff City takeover as 'South African-led consortium' emerges | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The story of the summer as far as Cardiff City are concerned is surrounding a possible takeover
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July 16, 2025 12:15 PM
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Lionesses UK TV audience more than double that of Chelsea in CWC final

Lionesses UK TV audience more than double that of Chelsea in CWC final | Football Finance | Scoop.it

July 16 – England’s 6-1 dismantling of Wales in their final UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group-stage match was more than double the UK audience for FIFA’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG on the same evening.
The Lionesses drew an average of 2.9 million viewers on ITV1, peaking at 4.4 million.

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July 10, 2025 5:25 PM
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Revealed: The £880m debt hanging over former Crystal Palace investors Eagle Football

After Lyon successfully overturn relegation, London club remain vulnerable to losing European spot under Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules
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July 6, 2025 3:24 PM
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Football clubs should pay towards £70m policing cost, Met chief says

Football clubs should pay towards £70m policing cost, Met chief says | Football Finance | Scoop.it
It comes as Sir Marks calls for the creation of 12 to 15 bigger police forces as part of radical reforms.
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July 1, 2025 7:24 AM
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Aston Villa move to sell women’s team in push to avoid PSR breach

Aston Villa move to sell women’s team in push to avoid PSR breach | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sell their women’s team to their parent company to help comply with the Premier League’s PSR regulations
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June 23, 2025 3:58 PM
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Woody Johnson signs £190m deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace

Woody Johnson signs £190m deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The Premier League is likely to ratify the sale within four weeks in what should be a major boost to Crystal Palace hope of playing in the Europa League
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August 20, 2025 6:28 AM
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20 lower league football clubs in UK in PAYE debt to HMRC

20 lower league football clubs in UK in PAYE debt to HMRC | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Twenty lower league football clubs in the UK are currently in debt to HMRC for unpaid Pay as You Earn (PAYE) tax totalling £1.04m.
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August 18, 2025 1:56 PM
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Morecambe FC season can finally get underway as suspension lifted following takeover

Morecambe FC season can finally get underway as suspension lifted following takeover | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Morecambe's suspension from the National League has been lifted after the club's takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium was finally confirmed by the National League at the weekend.
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August 15, 2025 11:41 AM
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Man United lands regional Parimatch betting deal

Man United lands regional Parimatch betting deal | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Manchester United has landed Parimatch as its betting sponsor in parts of Asia and the Mena region, SportBusiness can reveal.
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August 14, 2025 4:49 PM
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United to trial pop-up pub concept at Old Trafford

United to trial pop-up pub concept at Old Trafford | Football Finance | Scoop.it

English Premier League club Manchester United has announced plans for a pop-up pub at Old Trafford, with the concept to debut ahead of Sunday’s home match against Arsenal.

The pub will open in the W1 car park at Old Trafford for games against Arsenal, Burnley and Chelsea. United hopes the pub will offer a “vibrant space” for fans to congregate and sample local food and drink.

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What could pssibly go wrong?

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August 8, 2025 5:18 PM
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Wycombe Wanderers takeover Bucks golf club and announce plans for new training centre

Wycombe Wanderers takeover Bucks golf club and announce plans for new training centre | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Wycombe Wanderers has secured a deal to manage a popular sports site in Buckinghamshire.
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August 5, 2025 1:46 PM
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Sheffield Wednesday: Latest news on unpaid wages, contract nightmares, Hillsborough stand closure and takeover

Sheffield Wednesday: Latest news on unpaid wages, contract nightmares, Hillsborough stand closure and takeover | Football Finance | Scoop.it
Sheffield Wednesday players have not been paid for July, the fourth time in five months their wages have been late; highly-rated manager Danny Rohl has left; North Stand at Hillsborough has been closed; Wednesday begin their season at Leicester on Sunday August 10, live on Sky Sports
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July 22, 2025 7:25 PM
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Panjab Warriors begins legal action over proposed Morecambe FC takeover

Would-be buyer expresses 'deep concern' and 'strongly contests' sale to 'Mr Jonny Cato' Long-running dispute goes to law
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July 17, 2025 12:08 PM
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Sheffield Wednesday future up in the air as proposed deal falls by the wayside

Sheffield Wednesday future up in the air as proposed deal falls by the wayside | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The future of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club remains very much up in the air, just a few weeks before the season starts.
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July 11, 2025 7:25 AM
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What’s in the Football Governance Bill?

What’s in the Football Governance Bill? | Football Finance | Scoop.it
The Football Governance Bill was back in the Commons yesterday for its Third Reading and passed by 415 votes to 98. It now looks set to gain Royal Assent, and thus become law, before Parliament closes for summer recess on 22nd July. 
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July 8, 2025 9:09 AM
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Leeds United Submit Planning Permission for Elland Road Expansion

Leeds United Submit Planning Permission for Elland Road Expansion | Football Finance | Scoop.it

Leeds United have formally submitted a planning application to Leeds City Council as part of long-anticipated redevelopment plans for Elland Road, paving the way for a significant capacity increase and modernised facilities.

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July 3, 2025 6:02 AM
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Morecambe FC 'will go into administration' as takeover talks stall

Morecambe FC 'will go into administration' as takeover talks stall | Football Finance | Scoop.it
A club relegated from the Football League last year is on the verge of going bust.
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June 28, 2025 10:36 AM
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Tottenham Hotspur intend to sue Man United owners Ineos for £11 million

Further details have emerged on Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur suing Manchester United owners, Ineos.

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