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QPR 2018 Financial Review – FFP Hits

Theo — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:23:56 +0000

QPR suffered their third consecutive season in the Championship following relegation from the Premier League. It was another disappointing season in the Championship after finishing 16thas the club’s performances and finances continue to deteriorate after years of financial mismanagement. This came to head in the form of a huge fine for the club from the …

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Birmingham City 2018 Financial Review – Midland’s Mess

Theo — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:27:49 +0000

Birmingham have shown ambition in recent years, spending relatively heavily for the Championship. This investment has failed to produce any goods so far with two consecutives 19thplaced finishes and a revolving managerial door after a very disappointing season. The investments to date have been a gamble that hasn’t paid off and as such Birmingham are …

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Financial Fair Play – The Loopholes

Theo — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:13:55 +0000

This is the second instalment of our Financial Fair Play Series. In this article we will discuss the key issues for clubs complying with Financial Fair Play going forward and the loopholes that can be used to exploit Financial Fair Play rules. The key message from UEFA for Financial Fair Play is ‘living within your …

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Financial Fair Play – The Rules

Theo — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:48:33 +0000

Since its announcement in September 2009, Financial Fair Play (FFP) has divided opinion. The ever polarising Platini remarked “Fifty per cent of clubs are losing money and this is an increasing trend. We needed to stop this downward spiral. They have spent more than they have earned in the past and haven’t paid their debts. …

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The True Costs of Transfers

Theo — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:37:58 +0000

The True Costs of the Premier League 2018 Summer Transfer Window The Premier League transfer window has officially shut with over £1.2bn spent by Premier League clubs ahead of the new season. Clubs have to be wary of Financial Fair Play when purchasing players to avoid penalties and bans (for more on this click here) …

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Financial Football News Round-Up Edition 10

Theo — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 22:39:23 +0000

Here is your weekly financial football news round-up to keep you up to date with all things financial football! This is your round-up for the week commencing 15th January 2018, featuring Newcastle, Manchester United, Huddersfield, UEFA, Chelsea and Brighton. Brighton Financial Results Released – Analysed by FFN Brighton released their financial accounts for the promotion …

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Financial Fair Play, Neymar and Accounting – How they can meet the rules

Theo — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:33 +0000

Transfers are a huge part of football clubs finances and compliance with Financial Fair Play (FFP). The way football transfers are accounted for aren’t a simple as taking profit/loss from a sale and adding/subtracting from the clubs profits. This article will take the world record Neymar transfer as an example and explain how this monumental …

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Financial Fair Play Series – Play By The Rules

Theo — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:24 +0000

Since its announcement in September 2009, Financial Fair Play has divided opinion. The ever polarising Platini remarked “Fifty per cent of clubs are losing money and this is an increasing trend. We needed to stop this downward spiral. They have spent more than they have earned in the past and haven’t paid their debts. We …

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Financial Fair Play Series – Pay The Penalty

Theo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:00:56 +0000

We are back for the final instalment of our Financial Fair Play Series. In this edition we will discuss the sanctions that UEFA may impose on a club for failing Financial Fair Play and examples of when this has happened. Let us first start with the possible sanctions for non-compliance with Financial Fair Play, where …

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Financial Fair Play Series – Jumping Through Loops

Theo — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 10:53:11 +0000

Welcome to the second instalment of our Financial Fair Play Series where we will discuss the key issues for clubs in complying with Financial Fair Play going forward and the loopholes that can be used to exploit the Financial Fair Play rules. The key message from UEFA for Financial Fair Play is ‘living within your …

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