How Premier League clubs use data to win, not overspend

⚽️ Football clubs are not just teams, they are organizations. Every decision, whether on the pitch or in the boardroom, carries a cost or creates income. This is where finance, strategy, data analytics, and compliance all meet. Deadlines matter. Discipline matters. The right insights matter. 💡 Moneyball, once popularized in American sports, is now making disruptive and exciting strides in football. For me, as both a fan and a finance professional, it’s fascinating to see how these principles play out: clubs making smarter choices, maximizing value, and building sustainability. It reminds me daily that my favorite sport and my career overlap more than I thought. Both require: Clear strategy. Data-driven insights. Compliance and responsibility. A focus on long-term sustainability (financial and environmental). So, when I look at football, I also see lessons in leadership, decision-making, and growth. And that’s why Moneyball thinking resonates deeply with me.

We always suggest and advocate. Keep the planning SIMPLE. Do not try to “ out smart” avoid the taxes due. 40 years in the industry tells me 1- often people are actually attracted to complexity - don’t be ! 2- No one “ likes” paying tax and there are a limited number of strategies that can reduce tax 3- Always either seek a second opinion (from your accountant or even by researching yourself) 4- If it sounds too good to be true - it often will be. 5- Don’t follow the crowd. Historically I’ve had footballers say “ x y z told me about this xxxxx on the bus, in our chat room, in the dressing room”. Don’t be sucked in or influenced by what others are doing. Your” financial roadmap “ is unique to you. 6- Stick with the PLAN - ( your personised Future You Financial Plan) and if you haven’t got one - - feel free to reach out to Emmelia Powell Nicholas Powell Premier Wealth Solutions - Sports Professionals PROVEN NOT PROMISED. Deflated to read this below …..

Here’s my understanding on football club valuation models and ownership structures. Having followed the game closely for years, I thought I knew most of the nuances—but digging deeper revealed surprising insights and plenty of new things to learn. Over the past 2 weeks, I explored these topics in detail and shared a series of articles; here’s a quick recap for anyone keen to understand how clubs are truly run and valued. Article 1: Club Valuations and Ownership Models — Why They Matter Understanding how football clubs are valued and owned reveals why these factors are central to a club’s long-term success and stability. Article 2: How Football Clubs Are Valued Club valuations depend on a blend of revenue, squad strength, brand power, infrastructure, and market positioning. Article 3: Famous Valuation Case Studies Landmark football club deals highlight how strategic ambition, market forces, and unique assets drive record-breaking valuations. Article 4: Ownership Models Explained — Who Really Runs Your Club? Different ownership structures—from private investors to fan associations—shape club culture, decision-making, and governance. Article 5: How Ownership Shapes Financial Health & Strategy Ownership style plays a decisive role in financial management, risk-taking, and the strategic direction of football clubs. Refer to comments below for the article links. Do suggest any topics you are interested in and any feedback is appreciated! #FootballFinance #ContentSeries #Accounting #SportsBusiness #CuratedbyPerplexity #ThankyouAirtel

Football is back!! And what does football and your investments have in common? A LOT more than you might think. To wrap up my Back to School: Money 101 series, I'm breaking down asset allocation, and there's no better way than to explain it than building a great football team. Think about it... - Stocks are your star players- flashy, explosive, but one bad game can set you back. - Bonds are your role players- steady, dependable, the backbone of your lineup. - Cash is your bench- when a starter goes down, you need some flexibility to help you stay on track. And just like every teams needs a great coach, your portfolio needs a gameplan. 🎥 Watch the full beak down here Here's my question: If you were building your financial "team"... would you load up on star players, role players, or a mix of both? (Investing involves risk. Asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.)

"What do second-tier English football clubs and small-cap stocks have in common?" A recent article in Financial Times' Lex column by Nicholas Megew dove into the economics of investing in English football clubs. Megew’s article outlines similarities between second-tier football clubs and small-cap stocks, both in terms of upside potential and how these clubs can be “deceptive bargains” and “notorious value traps.” The devil is in the details when it comes to sports investing (and sometimes, investors might be playing a different game when buying a team). But for the funds that are institutionalizing the sports investing market, there are nuances to which teams and leagues are better bets for capital allocation. Check out this week's Alt Goes Mainstream AGM Alts Weekly for more on the emerging trend of sports investing. https://lnkd.in/e974JQY8

"What do second-tier English football clubs and small-cap stocks have in common?" A recent article in Financial Times' Lex column by Nicholas Megew dove into the economics of investing in English football clubs. Megew’s article outlines similarities between second-tier football clubs and small-cap stocks, both in terms of upside potential and how these clubs can be “deceptive bargains” and “notorious value traps.” The devil is in the details when it comes to sports investing (and sometimes, investors might be playing a different game when buying a team). But for the funds that are institutionalizing the sports investing market, there are nuances to which teams and leagues are better bets for capital allocation. Check out this week's Alt Goes Mainstream AGM Alts Weekly for more on the emerging trend of sports investing. https://lnkd.in/eD53krWj

When you build a fantasy football team, you don't just load up on quarterbacks or your favorite wide receivers. You balance positions, manage bye weeks, and stash depth on the bench. Financial planning works in the same way: - Your emergency fund is like your bench. You hope you don't need it, but it saves you when life throws you an "injury." - Diversification is like drafting across positions. You can't win with all your money in one spot. - Cash flow planning covers the bye weeks, making sure you're not exposed when expenses pop up. - And just like in fantasy football, you can't "set it and forget it." Waiver wire moves = portfolio adjustments. The real win? Championships (and wealth) aren't build in one week. They're earned through consistent decisions over time. Enjoy the first fall weekend here in New England and most importantly, go Pats! Disclosure: Asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

If you work in football in a business/commercial role then this post if for you! There's been a few club insolvencies and poor management. Clubs have relied on owner funding to stay competitive The Owners’ & Directors’ Test failed to assess financial capability No early-warning mechanisms to prevent collapse At Field Vision, we assessed the findings using our G.A.M.E Framework: G — Governance The EFL lacked proactive financial oversight. A centralised sustainability framework with real-time stress testing is needed. A — Accountability The ODT checks eligibility, not capability. Directors must prove financial competence and renew fit-and-proper certifications annually. M — Monetisation Clubs chased short-term success with unsustainable spending. Lower leagues need diversified, data-driven revenue models to reduce reliance on owners. E — Execution Rules existed but lacked enforcement. Early interventions, automatic sanctions, and transparent health metrics. Without stronger governance and smarter commercial strategies, lower-league clubs will keep repeating Bury’s story. If you’re a sporting director, investor, or club executive, now’s the time to rethink governance models. ------------------ Subscribe to Field Vision | Essential reading for sports media business and regulation → https://lnkd.in/efFV7buF #SportsBusiness #FootballGovernance #FieldVision #EFL #BuryFC #SportsFinance #Leadership

Two founders. One mission. A gap too big to ignore. Football is full of big wins, but off the pitch, too many players are losing massively. With 40% of ballers going broke & careers lasting just 8 years on average, financial literacy is no longer optional.. That’s why we started Flair Financials to bridge football and finance, giving young athletes the tools to protect their future beyond the pitch. In this interview we sat down with INK MEDIA LTD to open up about: 🔹 Why we exist 🔹 Why money is more than numbers 🔹 How we’re changing the game for the next generation of ballers ⚽💼 Watch the full video and check out our website - www.flairfinancials.com 👉 To agents, clubs, and academies: if you want your players protected and prepared, let’s talk. 🎥 Produced by @inkmedialtd on Instagram 🎥 @inkmedia_ltd on Tiktok 🎥 @inkmedia_ltd on YouTube #FlairFinancials #Football #FinancialLiteracy #LifeAfterFootball

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