Shrewsbury Town: Premier League legend Friedel part of successful takeover Sport Business Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel is part of a consortium that has completed the takeover of football club Shrewsbury Town. American Friedel is to become sporting director of the fourth-tier side following the buyout by Biscayne ST LLC, which hopes to repeat its success with Scottish minnows the Spartans. Biscayne is controlled by US [...]
Why the Football Governance Bill is good news for investors and fans alike Sport Business Two big forces have been reshaping football and the sporting landscape in England: the surge in regulation, and the tidal wave of investment. With the Football Governance Bill soon to enter law, the question remains if, and how well, these two forces can coexist. The stated intentions of the bill are clear enough. Make sure [...]
Former Blackburn Rovers footballer sues HSBC for £2m over loan negligence legal Former professional footballer Matt Jansen has launched a legal challenge claiming banking giant HSBC lost him over £2m on property loan agreements during the 2008 financial crash.