Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Reveal New Management Team
Wed 24th Apr 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Community Football Club has unveiled its management team to lead it into a new era of community ownership. On the field the new Team Manager will be Guy Whittingham who has been in...
Rangers Appoint Interim CEO
Wed 24th Apr 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Rangers have announced the appointment of Craig Mather to the role of Chief Operating Officer for the Group. In addition, Mather will act as interim Chief Executive Officer following the resignation...
PST Completes Purchase of Portsmouth FC
Mon 22nd Apr 2013 | Clubs Ownership
The Pompey Supporters Trust (PST) has finalised its purchase of Portsmouth Football Club from administrators at accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP. Trevor Birch, joint administrator of...
Top Wall Street Executive Joins Oxford City FC Board
Wed 17th Apr 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Oxford City Football Club has formally announced that Thomas Anthony Guerriero has become a director and has accepted the position of club President. A new international holding company Oxford City...
Supporters Direct Chair welcomes Pompey Trust to Griffin Park
Fri 12th Apr 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Chair of Supporters Direct, Brian Burgess, will welcome Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust Chair Ashley Brown and Ian McInnes, soon to be Chairman of Portsmouth FC, to Griffin Park this Saturday. The...
Arsenal chairman denies takeover talk
Fri 8th Mar 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has denied any knowledge of a potential £1.5 billion takeover of the club by a Middle East consortium. American Stan Kroenke and Russian Alisher Usmanov are the...
Aldershot Town Chairman Stands Down
Thu 28th Feb 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Aldershot Town Football Club have confirmed that as part of its continued restructure and refinancing, Kris Machala has decided to handover the Chairmanship of the Club and the Board to Shahid Azeem,...
Portsmouth's Future Near To Conclusion
Thu 21st Feb 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth’s long running ownership saga could be decided soon after the Court confirmed the case would be heard on the 19 th April. A spokesman for PKF, the club’s administrator, said:...
Manchester United CEO To Step Down in Summer
Wed 20th Feb 2013 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United Chief Executive, David Gill has announced he intends to step down from the position with effect from 30 June 2013. Gill, who will remain as a director, joined the Manchester United...
Portsmouth could lose League place
Fri 8th Feb 2013 | Clubs Ownership
The Football League has confirmed Portsmouth will lose their membership if the Pompey Supporters Trust's bid to buy the club fails. On Thursday afternoon Portsmouth's administrators, PKF, said they...
Football League Reaffirm Portsmouth Points Deduction
Tue 11th Dec 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth face a 10 point deduction once a takeover by the Pompey Supporters Trust (PST) is complete. The south coast club have been in administration since Feburary but were given permission by the...
GFH Capital Complete Leeds Takeover
Thu 22nd Nov 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Leeds United have confirmed Dubai-based investment bank, GFH Capital Limited has signed a deal for the acquisition of the club. The signing of this deal marks the start of a one-month transitional...
Pompey Supporters Trust Set For Club Takeover
Thu 15th Nov 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Pompey Supporters’ Trust are on the verge of completing a takeover of Portsmouth Football Club according to the club’s administrators. Negotiations to find a buyer for the South coast club...
Leeds United Takeover Talks Continue
Fri 26th Oct 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Leeds United have confirmed the continuation of advanced talks with GFH Capital as they look to secure a takeover of the club. As an obligatory part of this stage of the talks, GFH Capital, which has...
Peter Ridsdale Handed 7.5Yr Company Directorship Ban
Wed 3rd Oct 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Peter Ridsdale, the former chairman of Leeds United, Barnsley and Cardiff City football clubs, has been disqualified from acting as a company director for seven-and-a-half years, following an...
Bristol City Chairman Forms BSL
Fri 28th Sep 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Following his acquisition of a majority shareholding in Bristol Rugby Club Limited, Stephen Lansdown, who was already the majority shareholder in Bristol City Holdings Limited, has announced the...
Pompey legends back bid to save club
Tue 28th Aug 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth FC legends Paul Merson and Steve Claridge have declared their support for the Pompey Supporters’ Trust, as they look to become successful in taking over the club. Paul Merson joined...
Chairai Submits New Offer To Buy Portsmouth
Thu 23rd Aug 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Balram Chainrai, former owner of Portsmouth Football Club has submitted a new offer to buy the League One club. Chainrai, who is owed £17m by the club, had initially withdrawn his offer to...
Man Utd's Shares To Trade Below Expectation
Fri 10th Aug 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Shares in Manchester United are expected to trade at $14, much lower than expected and reducing the club’s value by as much as $100 million. United’s initial public offering (IPO) had...
Pompey Supporters' Trust Submit Bid Plans
Fri 3rd Aug 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Pompey Supporters’ Trust submitted details of their proposed bid and details of new backers in their attempts to save Portsmouth Football Club. The bid outlines details of the financial...
Manchester United Plan IPO Road Show
Thu 26th Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United’s decision to delay its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) may be due to a rumoured marketing road show planned to raise interest. The Premier League club’s owners,...
Portsmouth in 'critical' condition
Wed 25th Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth will be liquidated next month unless the remaining senior first-team players agree to transfers or sign wage-compromise deals. That was the message from Pompey's administrators on...
Portsmouth on the Brink According to Administrator
Mon 23rd Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Football Club is on the brink of going out of business according to administrator, Trevor Birch. The League One club announced on Friday that consultation with staff about possible...
RAF Honour For Shrewsbury Town Chairman
Tue 17th Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Shrewsbury Town chairman Roland Wycherley has spoken of his delight after receiving the huge honour of having the sports hall at RAF Shawbury named after him. The chairman, who recently celebrated 16...
League Board Makes Membership Offer to Portsmouth
Thu 12th Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
The Board of The Football League has agreed to make an offer of membership to the eventual purchaser of Portsmouth Football Club. The offer is subject to the successful bidder accepting a number of...
Frickley Athletic Appoint New Chairman
Mon 9th Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Frickley Athletic have named Gareth Dando is the club's new chairman. Dando takes over from former chairman Pete Bywater, who stood down in May, believes the club is in a great position to progress...
Scottish Premier League reject newco Rangers
Wed 4th Jul 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Scottish Premier League clubs have voted overwhelmingly to reject the newco Rangers application, the governing body have confirmed. The clubs voted on Wednesday morning and Charles Green's newco...
Police investigate Craig Whyte's Rangers takeover
Mon 25th Jun 2012 | Clubs Ownership
The Crown Office has ordered a criminal investigation into Craig Whyte's takeover of Rangers and the financial management of the SPL club. Rangers went into administration on February 14 and were...
Pompey fans lodge takeover offer
Fri 22nd Jun 2012 | Clubs Ownership
The Pompey Supporters Trust has submitted a rival offer to take control of financially-troubled Portsmouth to administrator Trevor Birch. Insolvency firm Begbies Traynor has confirmed to BBC South...
New Board Announced At Rangers
Fri 15th Jun 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Newly formed The Rangers Football Club have announced the appointment of directors and chief executive officer of the company. Charles Green, who officially took control of the Glasgow club yesterday,...
TSI Complete 51% Takover of Reading FC
Wed 30th May 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Thames Sports Investment (TSI) have completed a 51% acquisition of Reading Football Club it was announced yesterday. The group headed by Anton Zingarevich have completed the first stage of their...
Burnley FC Appoints Joint Chairmen
Mon 28th May 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Burnley Football Club have announced the appointment of Mike Garlick and John Banaszkiewicz as joint chairmen of the club. The two current members of the Board of Directors take over immediately from...
Ebbsfleet United Appoint New Chairman
Wed 23rd May 2012 | Clubs Ownership
MyFootballclub have announced today that Jessica McQueen has been appointed as Chairman of Ebbsfleet United Football Club for the coming year following a member vote. Jessica, a member of...
Liverpool fans call for end to 'chaos'
Tue 22nd May 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Liverpool owners have been challenged to publicly explain their strategy for the club by a leading fans group. Spirit of Shankly, who led the protests against the despised former regime of Tom Hicks...
Premier League rule out Rovers investigation
Thu 10th May 2012 | Clubs Ownership
The Premier League have dismissed an MP's calls for an investigation into Venky's takeover of relegated Blackburn Rovers. And the Premier League say they are confident the club will remain financially...
Rangers Administrators Announce Preferred Bidder
Thu 3rd May 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Rangers Administrators Duff & Phelps have announced Bill Miller as the preferred bidder for the Scottish Premier League side. Paul Clark, joint administrator announced the American...
Tiverton Town FC Appoint Football’s Youngest Chairman
Wed 18th Apr 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Matthew Conridge, the 27-year old managing director of Exeter based Mamka, one of the UK’s fastest growing online retailers, has taken over the role of Chairman of Tiverton Town. Conridge joined...
Blue Knights Withdraw Rangers Bid
Tue 17th Apr 2012 | Clubs Ownership
The Blue Knights consortium led by former Rangers chairman, Paul Murray has announced they are to step back in their bid to take over the club. A statement issued by Duff and Phelps, administrators of...
Miller still keen on Rangers deal
Fri 13th Apr 2012 | Clubs Ownership
American businessman Bill Miller remains in the running to takeover Rangers and has backed proposed changed to the SPL rules on administration. Miller, a Singapore-based consortium led by Bill Ng -...
Four Bids Made For Rangers
Thu 5th Apr 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Administrators for Rangers have received four bids for the club after setting a deadline of 5pm on Wednesday for best and final offers. David Whitehouse, joint administrator, said: "Following our...
Keith Ryder Announced as Prefered Bidder for Port Vale
Wed 4th Apr 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Administrators of Port Vale Football Club have announced Lancashire businessman, Keith Ryder as the preferred bidder for the club. A statement released by the club today read; “The joint...
Buy Darlo campaign passes £250,000 mark as board members are announced
Wed 22nd Feb 2012 | Clubs Ownership
The Buy Darlo campaign last night passed the £250,000 mark, completing the first phase of the plan to bring Darlington Football Club out of administration. The total invested in Darlington FC...
Burnley FC Chairman Barry Kilby To Stand Down
Tue 7th Feb 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Burnley Football Club have announced today that Barry Kilby is to stand down as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the end of May. Mr Kilby joined the Board in October 1998, was appointed Chairman...
Aldershot Town re-organise Boardroom Structure
Tue 31st Jan 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Aldershot Town chief executive, Peter Duffy has announced changes to the boardroom structure following the recent resignation of non-executive director Per Breimyr. Breimyr resigned due to his own...
TSI invest in Reading Football Club
Mon 23rd Jan 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Reading Football Club have announced they have agreed terms with Thames Sports Investment Ltd (TSI) to take a significant stake in the club. The agreement was announced on Friday (20 th ) by chairman...
Darlington in takeover talks with local consortium
Tue 3rd Jan 2012 | Clubs Ownership
Darlington Football Club are on the verge of a possible takeover by a consortium of local businessmen hoping to buy the town's football club before its current owner places it into administration....
Peter Ridsdale appointed Chairman of Preston North End
Tue 6th Dec 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Preston North End Football Club have announced that Peter Ridsdale has agreed to become full-time Chairman of Football. The former Chairman of Leeds United and Cardiff City has, over the last 12...
Wigan Atheltic owner plans his exit
Mon 21st Nov 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The story of Wigan Athletic can not be told without the theme of Dave Whelan being at the core of every page. Whatever your opinion is of Whelan there is no questioning his emotional and financial...
Peter Miller becomes Chairman at Port Vale
Mon 31st Oct 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The board at Port Vale Football Club has voted unanimously to elect Peter Miller to the position as Chairman it has been announced today. The club have also announced that Mike Lloyd will now adopt...
Argyle takeover deal in place
Fri 28th Oct 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Plymouth Argyle's administrators have agreed a deal with James Brent's Akkeron Group for the purchase of the League Two club. After almost eight months in administration, Argyle could soon return to...
Abramovich weighing up options
Fri 28th Oct 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Billionaire Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and his board were forced to rethink their proposal to Chelsea Pitch Owners, which was seen as a precursor to a move to a new ground, after it was voted down...
Arsenal's majority shareholder Stan Kroenke tells supporters 'I am here for the long-term' at AGM
Thu 27th Oct 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The American billionaire first joined the Arsenal board in 2008, but living up to his nickname 'Silent Stan' had made few public statements over his vision for the club amid the stringent rules of the...
Port Vale secures further new investment
Fri 30th Sep 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Port Vale announced yesterday that the club had secured further new investment with Peter Miller purchasing £250,000 in club shares. The new shares are part of the deal for new investment...
Stockport Chairman explains club takeover situation
Mon 19th Sep 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Stockport County FC have issued an official statement with regards to the proposed takeover of the Edgeley Park outfit. The Hatters' chairman, Lord Peter Snape, has moved to clarify the current...
Stockport County Takeover Bid Stalls
Mon 12th Sep 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Chairman of Blue Square Bet Premier outfit Stockport County, Lord Peter Snape, has today issued an official statement regarding a proposed takeover of the club. "The shareholders meeting which was...
Angry Arsenal fans hire billboard to protest at club's direction
Wed 31st Aug 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Unhappy Arsenal fans are planning a protest to the club's board - and are making sure no-one will miss it. One Arsenal supporters' group, Where Has Our Arsenal Gone, have paid £700 to hire a...
Tony Fernandes completes his takeover of Queens Park Rangers Football Club
Thu 18th Aug 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Malaysian business tycoon Tony Fernandes CBE has completed his takeover of Queens Park Rangers Football Club. Fernandes’ company Tune Group have bought a majority stake in the Club, buying out...
Plymouth Argyle bidders urged to confirm club purchase
Fri 5th Aug 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Plymouth Argyle's administrators have urged the preferred bidders to confirm they will buy the club by mid-August. According to the BBC, Bishop International Ltd have also been asked to submit funds...
Dundee Fans’ Community Vision Revealed
Thu 4th Aug 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Dundee Football Club Supporters’ Society have launched their vision of a Community Football Club, following a recent period of consultation with members. “It’s been a long, hard road...
QPR confirm takeover talks
Fri 29th Jul 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Queens Park Rangers (QPR) have announced they are in discussions over the sale of the club with another group potential buyers. A statement released by the club read: “On 4th March 2011 the...
Stirling Albion Director Resigns From Club
Thu 28th Jul 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Paul Goodwin, who was at the forefront of the Stirling Albion Supporters Trust’s campaign to buy the club has resigned as a director with immediate effect. He said: “I am really proud of...
How to chair a top flight club with Niall Quinn
Tue 26th Jul 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Niall Quinn, the much loved former Irish international and well respected current Chairman of Sunderland AFC, will be speaking to the 1,000 strong crowd of delegates that will be attending the 4 th...
Ridsdale to become Plymouth owner
Tue 5th Jul 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Peter Ridsdale is expected to take full control of Plymouth Argyle when a deal with a consortium to acquire the club's property assets is completed. It’s reported that the former Leeds, Barnsley...
Rangers chief resigns and threatens to sue club
Mon 27th Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Rangers’ chief executive, Martin Bain has officially resigned from his role at Rangers and is suing the club for breach of contract. Bain was suspended from the board soon after Craig Whyte took...
Harrogate Town reveal new owner
Wed 22nd Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Harrogate Town have announced that Bill Fotherby has handed control of Harrogate Town to businessman Irving Weaver. Talking to local paper the Harrogate Advertiser, Bill Fotherby, who will remain as...
Usmanov increases stake in Arsenal
Tue 21st Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Alisher Usmanov has increased his shareholding in Arsenal Football Club to more than 29%. Usmanov, the club’s second largest shareholder through his company, Red & White Holdings, released a...
MUST boss welcomes Man Utd flotation news
Mon 13th Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United’s owners the Glazer family are reportedly considering a Asian stock market flotation worth in the region of £1.7bn. A report by the Sunday Times yesterday suggested that...
Fans’ group funding crisis prompts chief executive’s resignation
Mon 13th Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The board of directors of Supporters Direct held an emergency meeting at the weekend to discuss its funding crisis following a Twitter outburst by chief executive, Dave Boyle. Supporters Direct, an...
Celtic chairman to step down
Mon 6th Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Celtic Football Club have confirmed that current chairman, Dr John Reid, will be stepping down as chairman and as a director at the company’s annual general meeting later this year. Ian Bankier...
Micky Adams bid to become director at Port Vale
Mon 6th Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Port Vale Football Club announced yesterday that manager Micky Adams has submitted his candidacy to become a Director of the club. Legal formalities permitting, Adams is also expected to invest...
St Albans City Football Club announces new Chairman
Wed 1st Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
St Albans City Football Club has announced the appointment of Ian Ridley as Chairman. Ridley, a writer and journalist who has lived in the area for 30 years, will assume overall responsibility for...
Portsmouth Football Club taken over by CSI
Wed 1st Jun 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Football Club have announced the takeover of the club by Convers Sports Initiatives. “Convers Sports Initiatives have completed the purchase of Portsmouth Football Club from Sports...
Rangers Directors Removed From The Board
Tue 24th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Rangers FC have confirmed that Alastair Johnston and Paul Murray were removed as directors of The Rangers Football Club P.L.C. It’s also reported that directors Martin Bain and Donald McIntyre...
Leicester City owners complete full takeover
Wed 18th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Leicester City Football Club has announced that Asia Football Investments (AFI) has taken sole ownership of the club. AFI owned 80% of the club, alongside Cronus Sports Management who owned 20%, prior...
Kroenke's offer to Arsenal shareholders remains open
Wed 18th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Arsenal’s majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke has said his unconditional offer to the club’s remaining shareholders will remain open despite not completing a full takeover of the Barclays...
St. Albans City FC sold to local businessmen
Thu 12th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Following the FA's fine on 4 February 2011, troubled St Albans City Football Club has been sold for an undisclosed sum to two local businessmen: Lawrence Levy and John McGowan. Well known locally for...
Whyte completes Rangers takeover
Mon 9th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Craig Whyte finally completed his protracted take over at Rangers Football Club following six months of complex negotiations. Whyte, who completed the acquisition of former owner Sir David Murray's...
Arsenal board backing Kroenke
Fri 6th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Arsenal's board are confident Stan Kroenke will be a "safe custodian" of the club's future. On Friday, the American tycoon submitted formal documents for his proposed £730million takeover offer,...
Yeung sells stake in Birmingham City
Thu 5th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has reportedly reduced his stake in the midlands club by 1.6% and raised £3.63million from selling shares to private investors. Yeung has reduced his holding in the...
Ken Bates clears up Leeds ownership mystery
Wed 4th May 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Ken Bates has become a controlling shareholder in Leeds United in a bid to end the mystery over who owns the club. A statement released today by the club read: There has been much speculation in the...
Ecclestone prepared to sell QPR stake for £100m
Wed 27th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
QPR majority shareholder Bernie Ecclestone would be prepared to sell his stake in the club for £100million. The west London outfit are poised to seal promotion to the Barclays Premier League,...
FA admits it does not know who Leeds' owners are
Thu 21st Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The Football Association has admitted they do not know who the owners of Leeds United are. Clarification given to MPs of the Culture, Media and Sport committee stated they do not know the identities...
Belper Town reveal new chairman
Wed 20th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Belper Town Football Club has announced that Vaughan Williams has been appointed as its new Chairman. Williams takes over the reins from Phillip Varney who had held the position since 1988 and who...
Rangers board delaying takeover
Tue 19th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Craig Whyte’s protracted takeover of Rangers Football Club seems to be hanging in the balance. Sources close to Whyte have told BBC Scotland that members of the Rangers board want to delay the...
Fans' Trust To Keep Arsenal Shares
Tue 12th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The Arsenal Supporters Trust will not be selling their shares to prospective new owner Stan Kroenke after voting "unanimously" to retain a stake in the club. Kroenke triggered a full takeover on...
Kroenke to increase his stake in Arsenal to 62%
Mon 11th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Arsenal’s majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke, will up his stake in the North London club to 62% after confirming his intention to make a cash offer for the shares owned by Danny Fizman and Lady...
Bates insists there is no issue with Leeds ownership
Fri 8th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
The mystery surrounding the ownership of Leeds United will not cause any problems should the Yorkshire club be promoted to the Premier League insists chairman, Ken Bates. The Leeds chief executive,...
Football needs to learn from business warns Clarke
Thu 7th Apr 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Football League chairman, Greg Clarke, believes football needs to change if it is ever to move forward - and that it could learn a lot from the world of business. Clarke was speaking at the...
Rangers takeover clears final stumbling block
Thu 31st Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Craig Whyte’s protracted takeover of Rangers Football Club appeared to move closer on Wednesday after an agreement over the club's debt was reached with Lloyds Banking Group. Reports suggested...
Lloyds Bank standing in the way of Rangers takeover
Mon 28th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Rangers prospective new owner must pay Lloyds Bank an 'exit payment' if he is to complete his takeover of the Scottish Premier League club Craig Whyte's protracted bid to take over Rangers enters a...
Ken Dulieu revealed as new chairman of Coventry City.
Mon 28th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Coventry City FC today announced that Ray Ranson will take up the role of Football Consultant and that director Ken Dulieu has become Chairman. Ranson will now assist Ken Dulieu on football matters....
Coventry confirm chairman's resignation
Mon 28th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Coventry City Football Club have confirmed the resignation of chairman Ray Ranson this afternoon. The announcement had been expected after rumours circulating last week suggested Ranson was on the...
Arsenal shareholder battle hots up
Thu 24th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Alisher Usmanov, the Russian billionaire has reportedly upped his stake in Arsenal to 'over 27per cent'. The announcement by Red & White Holdings Limited on Tuesday revealed they had upped their...
Bristol City Chairman to stand down at end of season
Wed 9th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Steve Lansdown has announced he will be stepping down as Chairman at the end of this season (May 31st 2011). The 58-year-old Bristolian is to be replaced by Colin Sexstone, with Guy Price taking on...
QPR confirm takeover rumours
Mon 7th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
QPR have moved to quell the rumours circulating that the club was about to be sold. In a statement released on the club’s website, they confirmed that they had entered negotiations regarding the...
West Ham's owners to up stake in club
Fri 4th Mar 2011 | Clubs Ownership
West Ham United’s co-owners are reported to be planning to increase their stake in the club. David’s Gold and Sullivan, the former Birmingham City are said to thinking of investing a...
Russian consortium in takeover talks with Portsmouth FC
Tue 8th Feb 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Football Club are in talks with a Russian consortium Convers Sport Initiative (CSI), with an interest in buying the club. It’s understood that CSI, who are involved with Ferrari...
Nantwich Town Chairman steps down to become Vice-Chairman.
Mon 7th Feb 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Nantwich Town Football Club Chairman, Clive Jackson has stepped down and will become the club’s new Vice-Chairman. Work commitments have meant that Clive has been based in Dubai for over 18...
Bernard Manning Jr returns as chairman of Radcliffe Borough
Mon 7th Feb 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Bernard Manning Jnr has returned as chairman at Radcliffe Borough after recent behind the scenes developments at the Lancashire based football club. The owner’s return is hopefully the start of...
Club faces expulsion from Ryman League
Tue 1st Feb 2011 | Clubs Ownership
LEYTON Football Club, who currently sit bottom of Division One North, are facing expulsion from the Ryman League. An Extraordinary General Meeting has been called for later this month when the...
Belper Town FC Chairman steps down after 23 years
Tue 25th Jan 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Belper Town Football Club Chairman, Phil Varney has announced that he is to step down from the role at the end of the season after 23 years in charge. Phil, who took up the post in March 1988 after...
Manchester United insist club is 'not for sale'
Mon 24th Jan 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United have played down speculation that they have held talks with a Qatari consortium over a possible buyout of the club. Reports circulating linking the Glazers and Qatar Holding –...
Birmingham City Chairman clarifies ownership issues
Wed 19th Jan 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Birmingham City Football Club’s acting chairman Peter Pannu has received clarity from Hong Kong regarding the ownership of the shares in the club's parent company. Following unwelcome and...
Aldershot Town FC appoint new Board of Directors
Tue 18th Jan 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Aldershot Town Football Club appoints new board of directors as they seek to establish themselves as a viable football business. Aldershot Town Chief Executive Peter Duffy issued a statement today...
Cambridge Fans Trust AGM to discuss Community Trust options
Thu 13th Jan 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Cambridge United supporters will have the opportunity to tell CFU what they think about the possibility of a community trust being formed to run the club in the future, when the fans group holds its...
Cambridge United have been put up for sale by the club’s board.
Thu 6th Jan 2011 | Clubs Ownership
Issuing a statement on the club’s website, Directors of the club hope to attract new investment after struggling for the last 18 months to survive. “Football today is a business that...
Hull City AFC to unveil new owners
Fri 17th Dec 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Hull City will unveil its new owners at a press conference this afternoon at the KC Stadium. The club will officially announce Assem Allam and Ehab Allam as the new owners of the club after they...
Charlton Athletic takeover bid accepted
Fri 3rd Dec 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Charlton Athletic Football Club’s owners Baton 2010 Limited has accepted an offer to take over the club. In an indicative and legally binding offer for the acquisition of Baton 2010, Charlton...
Mandaric completes Sheffield Wednesday takeover
Mon 29th Nov 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Board of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club have confirmed today that an agreement has been reached to sell the club to UK Football Investments, LLC (UKFI) headed by former Portsmouth Chairman,...
Mandaric close to Wednesday takeover
Thu 25th Nov 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Former Portsmouth chairman, Milan Mandaric is poised take control of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club after another round of rescue talks at Hillsborough yesterday. Mandaric was meeting the...
Rangers in takeover talks
Thu 18th Nov 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Scottish Premier League title holders Rangers Football Club, look set to get new owners as Craig Whyte and Andrew Ellis confirm they are in talks over a joint bid to buy Sir David Murray's shares....
Hull City takeover agreed
Wed 10th Nov 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Hull City owner Russell Bartlett has agreed to sell a controlling interest in the club to local businessmen Assem and Ehab Allam. Under the terms of the deal, agreed on yesterday (Tuesday), the Allams...
Kroenke looking to increase Arsenal shareholding
Wed 3rd Nov 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Stan Kroenke, Arsenal Football Club’s majority shareholder is reportedly ready to step up his interest in the North London club. The American, who owns a 29.9% stake in the club, is understood...
Portsmouth FC takeover complete
Mon 25th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Football Club have confirm that the sale of the club to Balram Chainrai, Levi Kushnir and Deepak Chainrai has been completed. In a statement on their official website the club noted that...
Hull City takeover deadline looms
Fri 22nd Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
A decision is anticipated today regarding the possible takeover of Hull City AFC. Local businessman Assem Allam tabled an offer to owner Russell Bartlett earlier this week which would see the Egyptian...
Rangers chairman not confident of finding a buyer for the club
Tue 19th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Alastair Johnston, chairman of Scottish Premier League side Rangers has admitted the club is not optimistic about finding a new owner any time soon in the current financial climate. According to the...
Hull City owner in talks over sale of club
Tue 19th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Hull City AFC look set to get new owners after it emerged the club’s board is in talks with local businessmen over a possible takeover of the club. It’s reported that Egyptian-born father...
NESV secure Liverpool FC takeover
Fri 15th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
New England Sports Ventures has completed its takeover of Liverpool Football Club. After a week of tense legal battles and negotiations the news finally comes after former owners Tom Hicks and George...
Blackpool FC's CEO focusing on future
Wed 13th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Blackpool football club’s former chairman Karl Oyston, is focusing on the future after the bankruptcy order made against him was annulled yesterday. Oyston, who stepped down as chairman and...
Kidderminster Harriers FC put up for sale
Thu 7th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Kidderminster Harriers Football Club Limited has today been officially put up for sale by Chairman Barry Norgrove. Norgrove has stated that the club now needs a fresh injection of cash to enable to it...
Liverpool FC owners take battle for control to the High Court
Thu 7th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The battle to take control of Liverpool Football Club looks set to be decided in the courts. Hicks and Gillett the club's current owners are challenging the sale of the club which will see them ousted...
Liverpool Football Club look set to have new American owners
Wed 6th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Merseyside club look set to be taken over by the New England Sports Ventures (NESV), who own a number of sport franchises including the Boston Red Sox. The deal however, is subject to the...
Croydon Athletic FC chairman found dead
Mon 4th Oct 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The chairman Croydon Athletic Football Club, David Le Cluse had been embroiled in the Pakistan spot-fixing scandal was found dead with a gun shot wound on Saturday. According to reports Mr Le Cluse,...
Mansfield Town Football Club have announced lifelong fan John Radford as the new owner.
Wed 29th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Mr Radford, a multi-millionaire, has bought the club for £1 from previous owners, Andy Saunders, Steve Hymas and Steve Middleton, who will remain at Field Mill as non-executive directors. A...
Thousands of fans join Anfield sit in.
Mon 27th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Saturday’s sit in protest organised by Spirit of Shankly saw 9,000 Liverpool supporters stay in their seats at the end of the game. The fans, who first saw Liverpool held to 2-2 draw against...
Hicks attempt to refinance Liverpool FC debt fails
Tue 21st Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Liverpool Football Club’s owner, Tom Hicks attempt to hang onto the club was dealt a blow yesterday after the private equity firm Blackstone ended talks. It’s understood that Hicks met...
Dundee FC's financial backer resigns
Mon 20th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Dundee Football Club’s financial backer Calum Melville has tendered his resignation. It’s understood the club have not yet accepted his departure and will hold talks to decide their next...
Premier League summon Blackpool FC to explain role of bankrupt acting-CEO
Fri 17th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Blackpool Football Club have been summoned by the Premier League to clarify acting chief executive Karl Oyston's role at the club after it was revealed he had been declared bankrupt. Under the Premier...
Hicks makes last ditch attempt to keep Liverpool FC
Fri 17th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Tom Hicks has reportedly held last-ditch discussions in an attempt to stay in control of Liverpool. According to the Guardian it’s reported that Hicks arrived in Liverpool on Wednesday, and has...
Altrincham FC Chairman stands down
Wed 15th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Blue Square Bet Premier club Altrincham have announced that chairman Geoff Goodwin has stepped down. A statement from the club reads: "It is with deep regret that we have to announce that Geoff...
New study highlights how Liverpool FC was ahead of its game
Wed 15th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
A new study by a University of Leicester sociologist has highlighted how Liverpool football club became the first British club to truly internationalise the game – many decades before the...
Liverpool's owners under increasing pressure to find a buyer
Fri 10th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Liverpool Football Club's American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are under increasing pressure to find a buyer after it emerged the duo may struggle to refinance their debts after an October 6...
Blackburn's prospective owner's trail of unpaid debt
Tue 7th Sep 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Ahsan Ali Syed is expected to complete the due diligence process into his proposed £300m takeover of Blackburn Rovers this week amid allegations he has several unpaid debts in the UK. It’s...
Liverpool FC sponsors would love 'Asian' owners
Fri 27th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Liverpool Football Club’s new sponsor Standard Chartered has said it would “love” the club to be taken over by an Asian investor. American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are...
Glazers fail to pay mortgage on four shopping malls
Wed 25th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, have suffered further embarrassing financial difficulties after four more of its US shopping malls recently fell into default on their mortgages. With...
New buyer in frame for Liverpool
Tue 24th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Renowned deal-broker Keith Harris claims an overseas buyer is considering making an offer of between £400million and £500million for Liverpool. The former Football League chairman, who has...
Huang blames chairman and board for Liverpool pullout
Mon 23rd Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Kenny Huang’s decision to withdraw from the bidding to takeover English football club Liverpool was due to his increasing disillusionment with timescale and pace of a deal, according to UK press...
Blackburn confirmed Syed's interest
Fri 20th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
English Blackburn Rovers have confirmed they have held a meeting with Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed's company over a proposed takeover. A club statement read: "Blackburn Rovers can confirm that...
Arsenal offer supporters a stake in the club
Thu 19th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
English Arsenal supporters have won the backing of the club's four major shareholders for a groundbreaking new scheme that would follow the Spanish Barcelona model of enhanced fan ownership. The...
Blackburn Rovers in ongoing talks with Ahsan Ali Syed
Tue 17th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Blackburn Rovers say they have held a "cordial and productive meeting" with Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed's company over a proposed takeover. Bahrain-based Syed, owner of Western Gulf Advisory,...
Stephen Fry joins Norwich City Board
Mon 16th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Actor, writer and television presenter Stephen Fry has joined the board of Norwich City Football Club. The announcement was made at a press conference at Carrow Road. Fry, who will act as an...
Potential investor looking over Blackburn's books
Fri 13th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It’s reported that Ahsan Ali Syed has moved into pole position to take over Blackburn after his Western Gulf Advisory (WGA) investment vehicle was given a four-week period of exclusivity to...
Tony Clarke leaves the board at Northampton Town FC
Thu 12th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It has been announced that local Councillor and former Northampton South MP Tony Clarke has left the board of Northampton Town Football Club after over 10 years service. Mr Clarke became General...
O'Neill criticized for thinking he was 'bigger than the club'
Wed 11th Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Martin O'Neill has been criticized for thinking he was bigger than the club by General Charles C Krulak , Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner's right-hand man It’s understood that Krulak believes...
Speculation mounts over Liverpool FC buyout
Tue 3rd Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Speculation that Liverpool Football Club could be sold before the end of the end of the month is mounting following intensified interest in buyers for the club. Chairman Martin Broughton says the club...
Histon FC reveal new chairman
Mon 2nd Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Histon Football Club have announced that local businessman Russell Hands will become the club’s new chairman, 20 years after leaving the job. The club have been without someone in the role since...
Chinese tycoon interested in buying Liverpool FC
Mon 2nd Aug 2010 | Clubs Ownership
According to reports, Chinese tycoon Kenny Huang has entered negotiations with the Royal Bank of Scotland with a view to buying Liverpool Football Club. A report in the The Times claims Huang - who...
Charlton Athletic chairman assumes sole control of club
Wed 28th Jul 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Charlton plc chairman Richard Murray, announced yesterday (Tues 27 th ) that he had agreed terms with his fellow directors and bondholders for the purchase of shares which will see him assume sole...
Leicester City FC owner in talks with potential investors
Tue 27th Jul 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Milan Mandaric, chairman of Leicester City Football Club has told the BBC that he is in continuing talks with a group of potential investors and insists that those interested are "football people"....
Accrington Stanley FC search for new Directors
Wed 21st Jul 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Accrington Stanley Managing Director, David O’Neill has announced his search for new directors for the Club. With Ilyas Khan’s immanent official resignation from the Chair and also board...
Walsall Football Club today revealed their new senior management line-up.
Thu 8th Jul 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Financial Director, Stefan Gamble, becomes Chief Executive and Assistant Club Secretary, Daniel Mole, takes over as Club Secretary, enabling Roy Whalley to focus solely on his role as Commercial...
New Hereford United FC Chairman and Vice-Chairman revealed.
Mon 5th Jul 2010 | Clubs Ownership
David Keyte and Tim Russon have been named as the new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Hereford United. Speaking at a press conference at Edgar Street, Keyte said that the budget for next season will be...
Stirling Albion Football Club sold to supporters’ trust
Fri 2nd Jul 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Stirling Albion Supporters Trust (The Trust) and Stirling Albion Football Club’s Chairman Peter McKenzie have reached an agreement in principal that sees The Trust taking day to day control...
RBS urges Liverpool sale patience
Wed 23rd Jun 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Royal Bank of Scotland Group says Liverpool fans must be patient and allow time for chairman Martin Broughton to find the right new owners for the club. Supports angry at the tenure of Americans...
Preston North End appoint new Chairman
Mon 21st Jun 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Preston North End Football Club have appointed former Wigan rugby league chairman Maurice Lindsay, replacing Derek Shaw who resigned. Lindsay is expected to step down from his current role as director...
Rangers Football Club no longer 'for sale'
Wed 16th Jun 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Scottish Premier League Champions Rangers Football Club is no longer for sale according to principal shareholder Sir David Murray. In a statement on the club website says they have been unable to find...
Indian entrepreneur lining up £25m takeover of Blackburn Rovers FC
Fri 11th Jun 2010 | Clubs Ownership
An Indian entrepreneur is close to completing a £25 million takeover of Blackburn Rovers football Club after targeting the Lancashire club on account of the town’s large Asian population...
Preston North End FC in takeover bid
Mon 7th Jun 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Preston North End Football Club looks set to be taken over by Lancashire businessman Trevor Hemmings. It has been reported by the BBC that Deepdale PNE, the company owned by Hemmings, has acquired 51%...
Red Knights to drop takeover bid
Thu 3rd Jun 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Red Knights - a consortium of Manchester United fans attempting to spearhead a takeover of the club - may be considering dropping the effort. The current owners of the Premier League club, the...
Cardiff City FC announce new board members
Thu 27th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Following the EGM on May 27, the shareholders of Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings) Limited have agreed to recent proposals, including the following Board of Director appointments: •...
East Stirlingshire FC owner sells his stake in club for £1
Thu 27th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
East Stirlingshire owner Spencer Fearn has sold his stake in the club for £1 and resigned from the board but insists their future is secure. Current chairman Les Thomson has bought the shares...
Hull City FC boardroom restructuring continues
Thu 27th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Director Martin Walker has stepped down from his non-executive position at Hull City Football Club as they make further changes at boardroom level as part of a continued shake-up of the relegated club...
RBS is losing patience with Gillett & Hicks
Wed 26th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr are holding out for an offer of at least £600 million for Liverpool, but have yet to find a serious buyer more than a month after putting the club on the market....
New Cardiff City FC owner urges fans to 'Keep the Faith'
Mon 24th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
New Cardiff City Football Club backer Dato Chan Tien Ghee has urged fans to "keep the faith" after Blackpool denied the Welsh team a place in the Premier League. "Keep the faith. We've come so far,...
Eight super-rich investors look to buy stake in Arsenal FC
Mon 24th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Eight super-rich investors, including one of Africa’s wealthiest men, are vying to buy Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith’s stake in Arsenal in a sale that could radically transform the balance of...
Fan group to take control of Crystal Palace FC
Mon 24th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Crystal Palace football club is set for a takeover by a fans' consortium CPFC 2010. Administrator Brendan Guilfoyle said, "It's a complex deal to pull together but all of the different parts are being...
Torquay Utd FC Chief Executive not to turn up for work
Thu 20th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The League Managers Association (LMA) has today confirmed that Colin Lee has been notified in writing by Torquay United Football Club that the role of Chief Executive is at risk of redundancy and that...
Sheffield Utd FC owner looks to sell his stake in club
Fri 14th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Kevin McCabe, the chairman of Sheffield United Football Club, has appointed City bankers to look at a possible sale of his stake in the Championship club according to the Independent. McCabe, a...
Premier League CEO to meet Liverpool fans group.
Fri 14th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Richard Scudamore, the chief executive of the Premier League, is expected to meet representatives from the Spirit Of Shankly (SOS) today according to the Times newspaper. The Liverpool...
Wigan Athletic appoint new Chief Executive
Wed 12th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Wigan Athletic have appointed Jonathan Jackson as chief executive to replace Brenda Spencer, who is retiring after 25 years at the club. Jackson, 43, who is finance director at leisure chain Total...
Chester City FC fans given lease to the club's stadium
Wed 12th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Fans of Chester City FC have been given the lease to the club's stadium by their local council, prompting hopes of a revival. Cheshire West and Chester Council has offered Chester Fans United (CFU) a...
MK Dons appoint the youngest manager in the Football League
Mon 10th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Milton Keynes Dons FC have today announced the appointment of Karl Robinson as the Club’s new manager. Karl, 29, has agreed a 12-month rolling contract and becomes the youngest manager in the...
Glazers turn down £1.5b bid from Middle Eastern investment group
Thu 6th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Glazer family intend to resist any attempt by the “Red Knights” to buy Manchester United this summer, having rejected a £1.5 billion offer for the club from a Middle Eastern...
Hicks admits he 'made a terrible mistake'
Thu 6th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Tom Hicks believes he has paid a 'terrible price' during his co-ownership of Liverpool but has implied that it could take two years to sell the club. The American businessman and co-owner George...
Fans cautious on Rangers takeover
Tue 4th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Andrew Ellis' revelation that he is looking to complete the takeover of Rangers later this month will be met with "qualified optimism" by the Ibrox support, according to Rangers Supporters Trust...
Fan group points finger at United security
Tue 4th May 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United's security staff have been accused of denying supporters entry to Monday's reserve league final at Old Trafford because they believed the fans were about to engage in a green and...
MURRAY TARGETS SWIFT RANGERS SALE
Fri 30th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Sir David Murray insists he is doing everything he can to sell his majority stake in Rangers as quickly as possible. The club have been on the market all season and Murray has recently held talks with...
Manchester United fans urged to boycott season tickets over Glazers
Thu 29th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United supporters are being urged to demonstrate their opposition to the ownership of the club by the Glazer family by effectively going on strike, via a mass boycott of season tickets....
Lloyds could sell Crystal Palace's football ground to developers
Wed 28th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Lloyds Banking Group is facing an awkward dilemma over whether to sell Selhurst Park football ground cut-price to Crystal Palace fans or accept a better offer from property developers who may turn the...
Leeds United ownership may be revealed
Wed 28th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Premier League and Championship are considering standardising rules and Leeds United may have to reveal their ownership if they get promoted. Until now only Premier League club s have had to...
Manchester United fans move against Glazers
Tue 27th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST), is starting a campaign to persuade corporate sponsors such as Budweiser and Audi to help the Red Knights' efforts to buy the club from the Glazer family. The...
Birmingham City CEO resigns
Fri 23rd Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Michael Dunford, the Birmingham City Chief Executive has today resign from his position at the club. A statement released by Birmingham on their website reads 'Birmingham City FC can confirm that...
Man Utd 'Fan' group to 'push boundaries of the law'
Thu 22nd Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Guardian reports that a group of Manchester United fans describing themselves as "prepared to push the boundaries of the law" has published a leaked list of more than 400 companies that pay for...
Liverpool put up for sale and appoint new Chairman
Fri 16th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Liverpool FC have today released the following statement via their website; Liverpool Football Club (the "Club"), today announced that Martin Broughton has been appointed as Chairman with immediate...
Carson Yeung outlines his plans for Birmingham City
Fri 16th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
In an exclusive interview with F.C .Business, Carson Yeung the Birmingham City owner has revealed his belief that Birmingham have a unique advantage over Premier League rivals as they attempt to grow...
Usmanov increases his stake in Arsenal FC
Thu 15th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Alisher Usmanov has reportedly increased his shareholding in Arsenal. According to Sky Sports news, the Russian steel magnate has bought another 37 shares in the Gunners, at a cost £10,500 each,...
Red Knights meet to finalise Man Utd buy out plan
Wed 14th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Red Knights consortium met on Wednesday to finalise their plans to launch a takeover of Manchester United. The group of wealthy United fans have said they do not expect to make a bid for the club...
Australian billionaire considers Leeds takeover
Tue 13th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Leeds are reportedly a takeover target for Australian billionaire Frank Lowy according to the Mirror newspaper. Lowy, who is chairman of the Austalian FA, is interested in buying the League One side...
Aresenal's fouth-largest shareholder puts shares up for sale
Tue 13th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Arsenal’s fourth-largest shareholder, Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith, formally put her stake up for sale yesterday. The move is sure to reignite the boardroom battle at Arsenaland could upset the...
Portsmouth appoint new Chief Executive
Tue 13th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
David Lampitt, who is currently the head of integrity at the English Football Association, has been appointed the chief executive of Portsmouth. This appointment is in anticipation of when the club...
Red Knights step up their bid to buy Man Utd
Mon 12th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
More than 40 wealthy investors stand ready to put their money into the bid to buy Manchester United being planned by the Red Knights group of entrepreneurs as reported in the Observer newspaper. The...
Liverpool owners look set to announce sale of club this week
Mon 12th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It has been widely reported that Tom Hicks and George Gillett will officially announce plans to put Liverpool on sale this week. The Liverpool owners and managing director Christian Purslow are...
Peter Duffy named Chief Executive at Aldershot Town FC
Thu 8th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Aldershot Town Football Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Duffy as its new Chief Executive and member of the Board. Peter will be reporting to the Chairman, John Leppard. In his...
Tony Roach resigns as Histon chairman
Wed 7th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Histon chairman Tony Roach has resigned from his role after just five months in charge at the club. Roach took over at the Glass World Stadium in November following Gareth Baldwin's decision to step...
Mansfield Town chief executive Stewart Rickersey leaves club
Wed 7th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Mansfield Town has confirmed that chief executive Stewart Rickersey has left the club. A Stags spokesman said Rickersey and operations manager Sharon Rickersey left Field Mill after their positions...
Portsmouth look to new owner
Tue 6th Apr 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth could soon have a new owner after representatives of an investor interested in taking charge of the stricken club began the process of due diligence. Rob Lloyd, the businessman fronting the...
Fans takeover at Rangers supported by manager
Tue 30th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Rangers manager Walter Smith thinks the idea of a fans' takeover at the club deserves to be considered as reported by the BBC. Rangers Supporters' Trust confirmed it is working on an "exploratory...
Platini welcomes Labour's fans 'Right-to-Buy' plans
Tue 30th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Michel Platini, the President of UEFA has given his backing to planned government proposals that would give supporters a stake in their clubs, as the Conservatives revealed they were working on their...
Stan Kroenke increases his stake in Arsenal
Mon 29th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
American businessman Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal and is now just 10 shares away of reaching a compulsory takeover bid. Arsenal's statement to London's Plus Market stock exchange on...
Fans could be given a 25% stake in clubs
Mon 29th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Labour are reported to be considering plans to give fans the right to own their clubs. Under the radical plans unveiled last night, supporters would be given the right to purchase a club ahead of...
Chainrai may stay on as Portsmouth owner.
Thu 25th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has revealed that owner Balram Chainrai could stay at the club for the long term. Chainrai is the fourth owner of the Fratton Park outfit in what has been a...
CFU Ground Buy Back bid falls short
Wed 24th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The bold attempt by Cambridge Fans United to raise the money to buy back the Abbey Stadium for Cambridge United from owners Bideawhile before the option to sell to Grosvenor Developments takes effect...
Red Knights reject offer from two wealthy fans
Mon 22nd Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Two Manchester United 'Super Knights' are prepared to put in £500million each to force the Glazer family out of Old Trafford according to the Mail newspaper. The offer was made to the Red...
Former Crystal Palace Chairman to buy back the club
Mon 22nd Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Former Crystal Palace chairman Ron Noades will try to buy the club back in the summer. Noades, chairman for 17 years until 1998, wants to buy the ground, then make an offer to former owner and now...
Cambridge Fans United pass the £1,000,000 mark in their bid to repurchase the Abbey Stadium
Wed 17th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Cambridge Fans United’s bold scheme to buy-back The Abbey Stadium from Bideawhile for the benefit of the Club, fans and the wider community received a huge boost yesterday with news of a single...
Rhone Group in £110m bid for Liverpool FC
Mon 15th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It is understood that Liverpool have received their first serious offer to buy into the club after it was revealed that they are ready to open talks with the Rhône Group, a New York based...
Everton still searching for a billionaire!
Thu 11th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright revealed he is still hopeful there is a billionaire somewhere who wants to invest in the club in an interview with the Liverpool Echo. With manager David Moyes working...
NOMURA TO ADVISE RED KNIGHTS
Thu 11th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another twist following confirmation that a leading global investment bank has agreed to advise on a possible acquisition of the Old Trafford...
59% of Man Utd fans consider not renewing their season tickets
Wed 10th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Times reports that as many as two thirds of Manchester United fans are considering not renewing their season tickets next season. The study conducted by Virgin Money, seems to suggest that...
Red Knights will not 'over-pay' for United
Mon 8th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The ‘Red Knights’ consortium looking to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family has insisted it will not overpay for the club. It is understood that the Knights value United at up to...
Cambridge United fans bid to Buy Back the Abbey
Mon 8th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The Cambridge United Supporters’ Trust, Cambridge Fans United (CFU) has unveiled a bold plan to buy back the Abbey Stadium – for the whole community, and they’re asking for the whole...
Rangers FC confirm take over talks
Mon 8th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The board at Rangers Football Clubs has today released a statement via their website confirming it has entered talks regarding a take over of the club. In the statement, the board of Rangers Football...
Cardiff fans urged not to join in protest march
Fri 5th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Cardiff City today issued a statement to reassure fans of the clubs position after a fan placed an advert in a local paper calling for support in a march before Saturday’s game against...
Leeds owners ‘Fit and Proper’ but remain anonymous
Fri 5th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
After the Football League announced that the mysterious owners of Leeds United were ‘fit and proper’ politicians from the three main parties and football supporters' groups have united in...
Man Utd Chief Exec dismisses the Red Knights’ buyout plan
Thu 4th Mar 2010 | Clubs Ownership
David Gill, the Manchester United chief executive, yesterday dismissed the viability of the Red Knights’ plan to buy the club and launched a scathing personal attack on the credibility of the...
Briatore resigns from QPR
Wed 24th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Flavio Briatore is no longer the chairman of Queens Park Rangers Football Club. Briatore bought the club along with Bernie Ecclestone of Formula One fame in September 2000. Briatore and Ecclestone...
Keith Harris calls for man utd fan boycott
Tue 23rd Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Football finance expert Keith Harris has called for Manchester United fans to boycott matches as he plots a buy-out of the club according to football365.com. Harris, a United fan who has been involved...
Portsmouth Supporters Trust offered 10% stake in club
Mon 22nd Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth fans have given a cautious response to the offer of Sulaiman Al Fahim's 10% stake in the ailing club according to the BBC. It’s understood that Al Fahim quit as non-executive chairman...
Notts County takeover sees Eriksson leave.
Fri 12th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Notts County Football Club were officially taken over yesterday by Ray Trew, a former chairman of Lincoln City who is already promising a new era of austerity amid deepening financial troubles. The...
Notts Couty could be taken over
Thu 11th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It's understood that Notts County are on the verge of being taken over by a mystery group according to Skysports.com. The League Two club need new investment to pay off their debts after having been...
Virgin Boss Branson interested in Crystal Palace FC
Wed 10th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It’s been reported that Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson would be 'happy to look' at Crystal Palace after administrators took out an advert in the Financial Times in a bid to sell the club. The...
Crystal Palace for sale ad in FT
Tue 9th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
The administrators in charge of Crystal Palace have taken out an advert in Tuesday's Financial Times in a bid to sell the Coca-Cola Championship club. The P&A Partnership are offering buyers the...
Liverpool targeted by world's 7th richest man
Tue 9th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Liverpool emerged as a takeover target for the seventh-richest man in the world according to a report in The Times as the pressure mounts on Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr to cut a deal to sell the...
Portsmouth could have new owner for the 5th time
Mon 8th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Portsmouth Football Club could be welcoming their fifth owner of a turbulent season. Executive director Mark Jacob revealed that "two or three groups" have approached the board with the aim of taking...
Portsmouth taken over again!
Thu 4th Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
After a miserable start to the season, it is believed that Portsmouth FC have been taken over for the fourth time this season after Balram Chainrai, a Hong Kong businessman, was reported to have...
Lerner invests nearly £140m in Aston Villa
Mon 1st Feb 2010 | Clubs Ownership
It has been revealed that Aston Villa Football Club owner Randy Lerner has invested nearly £140 million in the club since taking over in 2006. Lerner bought the Premier League club for...
Man Utd fans plan buy out
Sun 31st Jan 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Keith Harris, the prominent football financier who brokered the sales of Chelsea to Roman Abramovich and Aston Villa to Randy Lerner, has been approached by a group of wealthy Manchester United fans...
Gold & Sullivan take over West Ham FC
Tue 19th Jan 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Former Birmingham City Football Club owners David Sullivan & David Gold annouced their take over of West Ham United Football Club at a press conference today. The news comes after Lotus F1 chief...
Tom Hicks Jnr Resigns as Director of Liverpool FC
Mon 11th Jan 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Tom Hicks Jr has resigned as a director of Liverpool following the furious reaction to the foul-mouthed e-mail he sent to a supporter. This morning Liverpool announced that Hicks had succumbed to the...
Abusive e-mail outrages Liverpool fans
Mon 11th Jan 2010 | Clubs Ownership
Tom Hicks Jr was under mounting pressure to resign from the Liverpool board last night according to The Times newspaper (11/01/2010). Hicks is said to have sent an offensive e-mail to a supporter and...
