Tagged: Sports Business

EU Brexit impact on European Premier League players – ESPN FC

EU Brexit impact on European Premier League players – ESPN FC

Very interesting read. While it seems pretty clear Britain leaving the EU won’t affect the Premier League much, if at all, there’s still one question to ask. Would players want to bother with the work permit process even it it’s basically a formality. Might not seem like such a big deal now but who knows. As stated in the article the Premier League as is would certainly find a way to keep the stars coming in. I definitely don’t see the limit on foreigners even being a consideration.

Power to the people: Liverpool fans’ ticket price victory may be just the start | Owen Gibson | Football | The Guardian

Power to the people: Liverpool fans’ ticket price victory may be just the start | Owen Gibson | Football | The Guardian

Quite surprised that Liverpool backed down. Will that set a precedent for any future possible changes?

As football ticket prices soar, clubs pocket millions – no wonder fans are walking out

Don Garber wants more Premier League involvement in MLS: bad idea | Football | The Guardian

Don Garber wants more Premier League involvement in MLS: bad idea | Football | The Guardian

Yeah, I’m not sure why he would want more involvement. The friendlies are enough.

Premier League dominance is down to wages but can be broken – ESPN FC

Premier League dominance is down to wages but can be broken – ESPN FC

Seems similar to findings in the brilliant book “Pay as You Play” but still very interesting.(I still haven’t finished that yet. Which reminds me it’s been quite a while since I did a book review. I’ll try to get back on that.

Weekly Why: Premier League Monetisation and the Affront of Half-and-Half Scarves | Bleacher Report

Weekly Why: Premier League Monetisation and the Affront of Half-and-Half Scarves | Bleacher Report

Agreed, the idea of  half-and-half scarves is purely about money and I doubt many real fans would consider it.

Currency Catastrophe: How the Premier League missed out on millions | Squawka News | Squawka Analysis

Currency Catastrophe: How the Premier League missed out on millions | Squawka News | Squawka Analysis

While interesting, it’s hard to think that the amounts mentioned really make a difference to the clubs in question.

Financial fair play: how can Manchester City still spend £130m in one window? | Owen Gibson | Football | The Guardian

Financial fair play: how can Manchester City still spend £130m in one window? | Owen Gibson | Football | The Guardian

So, the cash-rich clubs still get their way for the most part. Manchester City can, if all goes well, get most of that outlay back this season, and when the new deal kicks in, by regaining the Premier League title and going further in the Champions League.

 

Your TV football dilemma: spend more and get the same | Barney Ronay | Football | The Guardian

Your TV football dilemma: spend more and get the same | Barney Ronay | Football | The Guardian

While this goes mainly to the British audience, I’m sure some in the US are annoyed with having to pay extra for sports packages that still may not get you everything you want.

6 of football’s crassest money statements: Balo’s brag, CR7’s island and a champagne war | FourFourTwo

6 of football’s crassest money statements: Balo’s brag, CR7’s island and a champagne war | FourFourTwo.

Random look at how much money is involved in the game.