Club Finance
Financing the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: A Case Study
Tottenham Hotspur's stadium project provides a key case study in modern football finance, from its initial multi-bank loan to its long-term revenue strategy.
Eleanor Whitfield
Eleanor Whitfield is a chartered accountant who spent a decade auditing professional sports clubs before turning to journalism. She writes about club accounts, financial fair play and the regulatory side of the game.
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Club Finance
Aldershot Town’s 2013 Administration: A Case Study
The administration of Aldershot Town FC in May 2013, following the club's relegation from the Football League, serves as a notable case study in…
Club Finance
Charlton Athletic: The Economics of a Premier League Stay
A financial analysis of Charlton Athletic's seven-year Premier League spell in the 2000s, which serves as a case study on the economic boom of…
Club Finance
Bradford City’s Premier League Finances: A Case Study
The case of Bradford City AFC at the turn of the millennium remains a key example of the financial risks of promotion and relegation…
Club Finance
The Ballon d’Or: From European Award to Global Brand
The Ballon d'Or, established in 1956, provides a compelling case study in the globalisation of football. Its rule changes reflect the sport's shifting economic…
Club Finance
Leicester City: A Case Study in Financial Collapse and Recovery
Leicester City's administration in 2002 with £30m of debt was a pivotal moment in football finance, leading directly to the introduction of points deductions…