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It seems like Everton is in a bit of a mess at the moment, highlighting the importance of appointing the right intermediaries when seeking investors for acquisition. The first rule for intermediaries is to be open, honest and transparent from the offset. It's crucial to have a robust long term investment plan for the club that aligns with the values of the club, its fanbase and the city, and then find the right buyer. Getting the basics in place is always a good start, and don't underestimate the little guys who can make things happen for a lot less. It's all about finding the right fit for the club’s future success. #footballinvestment #clubgrowth #OpportunityKnocks https://lnkd.in/eWqpFm9H

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Our collaboration with Patrick is going from strength to strength

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One of the key elements of the Football Governance Bill going through Parliament now is provision for a revamped Owners' and Directors' Test (OADT) to be carried out by the new Independent Football Regulator (IFR). The challenge for legislators and the IFR will be to come up a new approach to the OADT which is both: ⚽ more effective at avoiding the kinds of calamities which have affected many clubs over recent years, than the OADT tests which are currently carried out by the Premier League and the EFL; and ⚽ more transparent and accountable than those tests, so that fans and other stakeholders can understand what decisions have been made and the rationale behind them I'm lucky to have the opportunity within LCP to discuss these issues with colleagues in our Covenant and Financial Analysis team who are experts in assessing the financial strength of organisations and of funding commitments between them - and also have two decades of experience working within a regulatory regime in the defined benefit pensions industry which has some striking similarities to football clubs and their owners. Two of these colleagues, Jonathan Wolff (a Tottenham fan) and Tom Gillespie (Brentford), have applied this experience to look at what a more effective revamped OADT might look like - and how this could be a real gamechanger for the sustainability of English men's professional football. Their full article is here: https://lnkd.in/educf5kk I'll be attending Fair Game UK's annual conference next Tuesday (21 May) at AFC Wimbledon's ground (along with LCP colleagues John Parnis England and Ashley Mould and DEI expert Buki Mosaku), and focusing in particular on the OADT during the Speed Meetings session at lunchtime. More details on the conference can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ePsisebK #fooballgovernance #footballfinance #footballsustainability #fairgameuk

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I recently caught up with one our newest Partners Neil Timms, who came on board in Autumn 2023. Read about Neil's experiences of becoming a franchisee with Leisure Leagues in the article below! #franchising #FranchiseOpportunity #FootballBusiness #sportbusiness #sportfranchise #PassionIntoProfit #footballfranchise #LeisureLeagues #FranchiseJourney

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Have you got the talent to turn professional?? We connect talent with the opportunities, helping you make your mark in the world of football. Jamie, for example, who recently attended our event and landed a trial at Burnley FC. We're not just a platform; we're a stepping stone to success. Do you have the talent? #soccertrials #footballtrials #professionalfootball 

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Read this fantastic article from Women & Golf we hope it will inspire more women to try, and then embrace #Speedgolf https://lnkd.in/enStjPMt

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Translation: The revenue generated by the Toptracer product surpasses that of the entire golf club. This is because, The Toptracer product is constantly evolving, to meet the needs of the customer. Let the article below, be your guide!!! #golf #golfbusiness

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TEAMcard and Silverstone Circuit agree new expanded venue-wide partnership Silverstone Circuit, the home of British motorsport and host venue to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix has renewed with TEAMcard in an expanded agreement that will cover access control, accreditation, visitor management and verification services for the entire 155-acre site. Silverstone partnered with TEAMcard for venue access control in 2021, setting the foundations for a successful partnership that saw two record-breaking summers for racing fans entering the circuit. Matthew Evans, Business Systems Manager at Silverstone, said: "Working with TEAMcard has been a real game-changer for us. We have a whole host of different events that take place across the year attracting all sizes of crowds, from domestic race meetings to major events like Silverstone Festival, MotoGP and Formula 1. Regardless of the event size, the TEAMcard access control solution works seamlessly every time – we know we can really trust it." Now moving towards a third year in partnership, Silverstone have expanded their relationship with TEAMcard by activating the use of additional modules in the TEAMcard product stack – Accreditation, Visitor Management and Verification. These new modules will allow Silverstone to organise, manage and record the movements of every person arriving at the circuit, 365 days a year from a single system. Mike McEachern, Head of IT at Silverstone, said: "Working closely with everyone at TEAMcard has allowed us to better understand the wider product stack, and how their other solutions could work alongside access control to benefit our whole business. Stacking other modules like accreditation, visitor management and verification is allowing us to streamline more processes, collect better data and create better customer experiences across the board." For the full story, go to: https://lnkd.in/ervmHCmi #accesscontrol #accreditation #eventindustry #eventsindustry #eventmanagement #formula1 #f1 #sportbiz #sportsbiz #sportsindustry #Silverstone Daniel Huson Lee Howkins James Holifield Stephane Bazire Ben Phillips Robert Byrne Victor Leitch Josh Whittaker-Vyse Jean-Francoys Brousseau #sportsvenuebusiness #sportsvenuebiz #svblive Sports Venue Business SVB LIVE Cassandra Calleja

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Fair Game UK's conference on Tuesday was full of thought-provoking sessions and a great opportunity to meet and mix with a wide range of football people concerned about the future governance and financial sustainability of the beautiful game. Particular highlights for me were: ⚽ Hearing from interim COO of the Independent Football Regulator Martyn Henderson talk about what his organisation will and, as importantly, won't, have powers to do once established under the Football Governance Bill going through parliament ⚽ CEO Niall Couper's impassioned exposition of the eight key issues Fair Game UK believe still need to be addressed under the Bill - with support from Fair Game's legal expert Simon Orriss of Mills & Reeve. ⚽ Presentations by Aaryaman Banerji of the Civitas Think Tank, and Dr Mark Middling and Dr Lisa J. Ferguson of Northumbria University on the need for better governance and ownership models in English professional football. ⚽ Being able to hold AFC Wimbledon's official replica of the FA Cup trophy their predecessor club won in 1988 beating Liverpool Football Club 1-0 at Wembley - a game I went to as a Liverpool fan. ⚽ Seeing the amazing ground and facilities AFC Wimbledon have built at the old Plough Lane site, developed and financed primarily by their fans as one of the very few community owned clubs in the English men's league pyramid. ⚽ Representing LCP at the conference, along with colleagues John Parnis England and Ashley Mould, and our friend and associate, EDI expert Buki Mosaku - and discussing with many conference attendees how we can use our expertise to support better football finance and governance. With yesterday's news of an election on 4 July, will the Bill come into force before then? It looks unlikely, with parliament being dissolved on 30 May - but with broad cross-party consensus in support of its provisions, it looks certain to be adopted at some point in the next year or so. #fairgameuk #footballgovernance #financialsustainability

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JC Sports FLIPBOOK! Another exciting addition to JC SPORTS being able to show schools what we can support and offer. Great feedback from schools with having all their questions answered in this flip book. An insight of what JC SPORTS looks like daily and seeing some faces which will be included in your processes with us. Have a read! Let us know what you think 🔵📘 https://lnkd.in/e2ciU_xQ

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#PremierLeague clubs have released their 22/23 financial statements. Some key points • Combined total revenue of the clubs increased by 11% over 21/22 to reach £6.06bn • Big 6 clubs - #ManCity #ManUtd #Liverpool #Chelsea #Arsenal and #TOT cumulatively contributed 57% of the total £6.06bn • In comparison, Total wages paid grew by 9% over 21/22 to £3.94bn • Average wages/revenue (w/r) ratio of the 20 clubs: 65% • Out of which 10 clubs had over over 70% w/r ratio The growth by revenue stream and share of each revenue stream in the total is mentioned in the second chart

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FURTHER UPDATE Thankfully they saw sense: IFR Plans Paused https://lnkd.in/eaXDynqi FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE BILL UPDATE I’m hearing from multiple well-connected sources that the Football Governance Bill is likely to be nodded through without amendment during Parliamentary wash up. This is a terrible idea. Creating the world’s first independent football regulator is complex. I have voiced my scepticism about the whole idea but getting it wrong would be the worst result. The consequences could be catastrophic for the whole game. The legislation must be subject to detailed scrutiny. I have previously discussed some of the amendments that I consider are required (https://lnkd.in/ezvvz7qq). Many esteemed colleagues have also weighed in with why amendments are required. These should be given careful consideration. I hope that leadership on both sides of the House see sense and decline to rush the Bill through. Better it waits until the next Parliament, than to pass something that seriously damages the game.

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No one would disagree that Manchester United have had a horrible season and one that they will want to forget. Yesterday highlighted the huge issue that has been facing them for years and indeed faces many clubs and that is the condition of the stadium. Over 4 cms of rain fell in 2 hours which would likely cause leaks in a number of stadiums. However what was clear was that the rain was streaming through large parts of Old Trafford and that considerable temporary repairs will need to be done in the next day or two to patch areas up before the game on Wednesday against Newcastle. It is clear that the stadium has had little investment for years. Further they wish to either redevelop the whole stadium. There in lies a significant financial challenge for them. Every penny spent on patching up the existing stadium is a ‘sunk cost’. Further dated corporate facilities are unlikely to generate the cash they have in the past as supporters look for more value for money. The new stadium even with a fair wind is likely to be 4 years away if not longer. This challenge is huge for Manchester United and indeed any team facing up to this. One hugely important lesson they must take on board is to make any new stadium flexible in terms of space as what is clear is that going forward expectations are likely to change on a regular basis and constant investment is needed from day one.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 The North London derby is very important and could influence the Premier League title contest. Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou share roots in the City Football Group, reflecting the pervasive influence of the Manchester City ethos. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gZ5c_4xu #AsiaOneMagazine #media #dailyupdates #todaynews #newsupdates #newstoday #todaysnews #newsupdate #breakingnews #latestnews #trendingnews #newsfeed #currentnews #northlondonderby #sports #sportsnews

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