Premier League season-ticket sales set new record for 2012-13
By Mark Baber
September 11 – According to figures collated by the English Premier League, last season’s season ticket sales at both junior and adult level achieved new records.
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FA spurred to issue warning over use of Yid term
By Mark Baber
September 10 – The English FA are discouraging the use of the word ‘yid’ which derives from the Yiddish word for Jew, but which has been used in a derogatory and offensive way by anti-Semites. Despite the word’s origin and its use as a badge of honour by Tottenham fans, the FA has said it “is likely to be considered offensive by the reasonable observer.”
Former PL chief hits out as English FA asking if ‘they really want to govern’
By Andrew Warshaw
September 9 – Former Premier League chief executive Rick Parry (pictured) has issued a damning indictment on the governance of English football saying the Football Association is too weak and antiquated and has been left behind.
Premier League clubs set to smash summer spending record
By David Owen
August 30 – Summer transfer spending by Premier League clubs is set to surge to record levels in coming days, triggering concerns that the latest TV bonanza risks being frittered away rather than used to strengthen club finances.
Man City denies any interest in Aussie link up, but confirms Heineken renewal
By Andrew Warshaw
August 28 – Manchester City have dispelled rumours that they are poised to expand into Australia by purchasing A-League team Western Sydney Wanderers.
Man Utd look to open up Indian sub-continent, others will follow
By Andrew Warshaw
August 27 – India could represent the next major market for the world’s leading clubs to promote themselves, according to Manchester United who have just signed a three-year partnership with high-performance manufacturers Apollo Tyres Ltd. Last week’s high-profile announcement between the two parties was one of the first initiatives between an Indian multinational and a global football brand and United’s group managing director Richard Arnold says it could act as a precedent for rivals to follow.
Paddy Power bets on Arsenal as SBOBet sign Saints for Asia
By Mark Baber
August 23 – Arsenal Football Club has announced betting company Paddy Power as its Official Betting Partner in the UK, Ireland and Italy for the next three years.
United link up with Indian company in eye-catching new partnership
By Andrew Warshaw in manchester
August 22 – An Indian tyre manufacturer has signed a three-year deal with Manchester United in what is believed one of the first football partnerships of its kind in a country far more synonymous with sports like cricket and field hockey.
Man City take fans to the heart of the club with GoPro deal
August 21 – Manchester City will boost their media content off-the-pitch with a deal with California-based camera manufacturer GoPro which will see cameras mounted on players and coaches.
Online betting firms rush for a piece of Premier League action
By Paul Nicholson
August 20 – The start of the Premier League season in England has been accompanied by a flurry of club sponsorship action from online gaming and betting companies eager to tap into the Premier League fan base.
Spurs and Hammers look east to build sponsor roster
By Mark Baber
August 20 – Tottenham have announced a deal with Asian insurance company AIA, which sees the North London club continue to have separate short sponsors for the Premier League and Cup competitons, whilst East London’s West Ham extends its partnership with international mobile operator Lycamobile.
Gunners fans demand no-deal for Wenger until he splashes the £70m cash
By Andrew Warshaw
August 20 – In a rare show of defiance against one of English football’s most successful managers, Arsenal fans have urged the club to put on hold any new deal for Arsene Wenger until and unless there is strong investment in players and results improve.
BT Sport sign Man City for content and Virgin for distribution
By Paul Nicholson
August 16 – On the eve of the opening day of England’s Premier League season, broadcast newcomer BT Sport and Manchester City have announced a three-year content partnership. The deal will include BT Sport broadcasting exclusive weekly interviews from key members of the playing and coaching staff, and access to behind-the-scenes content, on average expected to be three hours per week.
Bulova wind up for three-year Manchester United deal
August 14 – It was announced at precisely 8.30 on Wednesday morning that global watchmaker Bulova is to be Manchester United’s official timekeeper for the next three years.
Gunners fail to get their ducks in a row as Vietnam trip turns into PR disaster
By Mark Baber
August 14 – A campaign by fans of Arsenal football club to focus attention on the land grabbing and forest destroying activities of the club’s partner in South East Asia hit the UK’s main BBC news yesterday. The club’s recent tour of Vietnam, at which club officials including Arsenal’s executive director Keith Edleman, marketing director Angus Kinnear, and manager Arsene Wenger were pictured with HAGL’s Vietnamese tycoon owner Doan Nguyen Duc,