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The problem is that the FA don't have control of the game, the Premier League and the Football League control the game in this country. They both have a 'fit and proper person test' for owners but the problem is that it's neither fit or proper.

Whilst I agree that he is not strictly in public practice, ACL being purely the 'vehicle' to avoid the City Council and the Charity being involved in a commercial enterprise (which they can't do). However, for all intents and purposes ACL are acting on behalf of and are significantly influenced...

I don't know about anybody else, but has the issue of this guy now being the Finance Director of ACL after formerly being in the same position at the Football Club been discussed? Particularly considering he will be involved in any negotiations around the rental payment. I am not throwing...

I think what worries me about this is the fact the Commercial Team are probably bigger in numbers than the first team squad!! How much does that squad cost?

http://swissramble.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Southampton This website brilliantly analyses the financial impact of dropping to League 1 if you look at teams like Charlton and Southampton. Southampton of course went into administration but crucially they had Markus Liebherr, a wealthy German...

Agree, stand out of the team. Looked very composed and covered for the younger (can you believe that younger!!) players on a number of occasions.

These kids will be good enough. The simple problem is that too many of them have been needed to provide cover too often. These kids need introducing progressively to gain experience. On the positive side they have gained valuable experience before most Academy players in other teams which...

The problem is that the Football Governance Inquiry has received, at best a luke warm response from the Premier League, Football League and the FA regarding fan ownership and participation in the running of football clubs. Damian Collins is the MP who is really pushing the idea of transparency...

Lots of figures have been quoted in this latest article from the CET on Richardson. I did a bit of digging and found this from December 11 2002. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/page.cfm?objectid=12444800&method=full&siteid=50003 A pretty good article in...