“For football finance, as for the sport itself, it is not the setback that defines a club, it is the response.” Ian Clayden, Head of Professional Sports at BDO.
Our latest report reveals that football finances are undoubtedly in a better place following the disruption caused by COVID-19, but have all Clubs across the leagues rebounded in the same way, or are we seeing a further widening of the gap? And what does this mean for owners, and potential owners of clubs? In an age of increasing social and media pressure, where football clubs are brands (local, national or international) what are the responsibilities and opportunities available to football clubs? And following the emergence from COVID-19 and amid a changing landscape, what might the future look like?
This report is based on an annual survey of Finance Directors of clubs across the English leagues. We review the results to better understand the financial health of English football Clubs and insight into their operational and strategic challenges and opportunities.
In our latest annual review, our football sector specialists examine the following themes that are shaping the financial health of football clubs:
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In our latest annual review, our football sector specialists have focussed on the following key areas of interest: These include: