The season finale economy: Why we undervalue the Premier League Sport Business With one round of Premier League fixtures remaining, the season finale is not approaching, it is here. Title races (usually) tighten, relegation battles become existential, and the casual viewer becomes a committed one. For fans, it is the most emotionally charged period of the year. For brands, it should be one of the most valuable [...]
Europe or US: Which sports league system will come out on top? Sport Business Three distinct sports league models are all jostling for dominance in global sport. For decades, European, US and centralised leagues have defined how sport is run, financed and experienced. But, as sport becomes a focus for global investment and a key part of the entertainment industry, traditional models are breaking down. The question is, which [...]
Wayne Rooney sacked by Plymouth Argyle Sport Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Plymouth Argyle with the club bottom of the Championship and facing a relegation battle. Argyle have won just four of their 23 Championship matches this season, netting 18 points in the process. Former Manchester United player Rooney said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board [...]
Championship rugby clubs expecting legal challenges over promotion criteria December 4, 2024 Championship rugby clubs are expecting legal challenges to the criteria that they will be judged against for promotion to the Premiership. Top-of-the-table Coventry announced yesterday that they had applied for an audit that, if passed, would grant them access to a play-off between the team that finishes bottom of the Premiership and the Championship winner. [...]
Will any team ever be relegated from the Premiership? Doubt it October 14, 2024 Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons are without a win this year but neither will be relegated from the Premiership due to the system. At the 65-minute mark in the Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears in Devon, the home side were 32-12 up on their West Country rivals. But come full-time the Bristolians [...]
RFU threatening Championship teams with league expulsion, clubs say June 3, 2024 Rugby Football Union have threatened Championship clubs with removal from the professional game structure.
How do Luton Town relegate Nottingham Forest from Premier League? May 18, 2024 While eyes are on the Premier League title race, there is still a relegation battle between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest. Forest are overwhelming favourites to stay up for another season at the expense of the rookies from Kenilworth Road. Burnley and Sheffield United have already been relegated from the Premier League. But for any [...]
Championship mania: Leicester, Ipswich, Leeds and Southampton locked in epic promotion race April 22, 2024 With three games remaining, four teams are still scrapping over the two automatic promotion places.