From overthrowing the UK government to owning Liverpool, Musk wants it all
January 9 – Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying Liverpool, one of the world’s most prestigious footballing brands.
Premier League
West Ham post record £270m revenue and £57m profit
January 8 – West Ham United may be in crisis on the pitch as they consider whether to fire Julen Lopetegui and hire ex-Chelsea and Brighton coach, Graham Potter, however off the pitch all is rosy in the financial department.
Getting with the programme. Postecoglou begrudingly accepts VAR trial for Carabao Cup
January 8 – With Tottenham Hotspur spiralling in the Premier League, and boss, Ange Postecoglou under huge pressure, the timing of a new VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system has the Australian fuming.
Textor enters exclusivity talks Crystal Palace share sale with US-Saudi investors
January 7 – A consortium backed by individuals from Saudi Arabia and the United States has signed an exclusivity agreement to buy Eagle Football’s 45% stake in Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest celebrates 50-year anniversary of arrival of Old Big ‘Ead
January 7 – It was 50 years ago today that a small club in the Midlands welcomed the most controversial, flamboyant, and self-confident English manager ever.
Match Day 19: Christmas hangover slows Premier League attendances
January 7 – The Premier League kicked off 2025 with a below-average attendance week, recording 97.12% capacity across its ten matches—marking a notable drop from the consistent 98%+ averages seen during the festive period.
Everton plan test events for new Bramley-Moore dock stadium
January 3 – Everton have announced test events at their new stadium at Bramley-Moore dock which will replace their iconic Goodison Park venue this summer.
Match day 19: Hammers nail season’s lead at top of capacity table
January 2 – The Premier League closed out the year with another strong attendance showing, leaving just 6,000 seats empty across 10 matches – a score significantly above the seasonal average. Four clubs hit the coveted 99% capacity mark, equalling the record for most clubs in this range during a single gameweek.
West Ham fundraiser raises £60k for NHS charities
January 2 – West Ham United are set to donate nearly £60,000 to NHS charities and Air Ambulance UK following an auction of match-worn items from their recent Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Souloukou rejoins Marinakis at high flying Nottingham Forest
January 2 – Lina Souloukou will take over as the new CEO of Nottingham Forest on January 5, the Premier League club have confirmed.
Match day 18: Boxing Day cheer boosts Premier League clubs
December 28 – The festive season delivered not only goals but packed stands across the Premier League, with Boxing Day fixtures recording an impressive average capacity of 98.12%, comfortably exceeding the season’s overall average. Fans turned out in droves to support their teams, though a few notable clubs struggled to fill their seats.
Bumper Christmas opening for Premier League clubs as nine clubs go over 98%+ capacity
December 23 – The Premier League has shaken off any talk of a pre-festive slump, proving once again that it thrives in the winter spotlight. Attendance figures this week revealed a remarkable overall stadium capacity of 98.3%, comfortably above the season’s average.
Saints hire Ivan Jurić in last ditch bid to salvage season, or at least some pride
December 23 – Premier League Southampton have confirmed Croatian Ivan Jurić as their first team manager.
Pereira leaves Saudi Pro League Wolves’ a Premier League survival challenge
December 20 – Premier League strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers, in the English top flight since 2018, have hired the much-travelled Vitor Pereira as their new manager.
Freidkin completes Everton buy, ending Moshiri era
December 19 – After much too-ing and fro-ing and having pulled out of an original deal last summer, The Friedkin Group (TFG) has finally completed its majority takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri and sparking fresh hope for fans of one the Premier League’s longest standing clubs.