Clichy signs new partnership with Puma
By David Gold
October 6 – Puma has agreed a new partnership with French international and Manchester City left back Gaël Clichy, who will wear the brand’s evoSPEED 1FG boots.
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Cole apologises over Twitter outburst at FA
By Andrew Warshaw
October 5 – The John Terry racism saga burst into fresh controversy today when Terry’s England and Chelsea teamate Ashley Cole blasted the Football Association (FA) for criticising his role in the case.
Manchester City agree Hugo Boss partnership
By David Gold
October 4 – Premier League champions Manchester City have agreed a partnership with Hugo Boss which will see the fashion powerhouse become the club’s exclusive fashion and clothing partner.
Arsenal reveal increased pre-tax profits of £37 million
By David Gold
September 28 – Arsenal have revealed profit before tax of £36.6 million ($59 million/€46 million) for the last financial year ending May 31, 2012, a substantial increase on the previous figures.
Terry found guilty of racial abuse
By Andrew Warshaw
September 27 – Former England captain John Terry was found guilty of racial abuse today and banned for four matches by the Football Association (FA).
Halsey reports abusive tweets to police
By Andrew Warshaw
September 25 – Referee Mark Halsey has complained to Greater Manchester Police about receiving abusive tweets following Liverpool’s high profile 2-1 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday (September 23).
Manchester United suffer 3.3 per cent fall in revenue
By Andrew Warshaw
September 18 – Manchester United, regarded as the most popular club in the world, saw their total revenue drop by 3.3 per cent to £320.3 million ($520.5 million/€398.8 million) for the year ending June 30 2012, the club’s annual financial results revealed today.
Handshake row must stop before it becomes like mafia feud, insists PFA chief
By Andrew Warshaw
September 18 – English football needs to move on from the handshake row that has marred the domestic game, according to Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief Gordon Taylor.
Chelsea sign new shirt deal with Samsung
By David Gold
September 11 – South Korean electronics giant Samsung has extended its shirt sponsorship deal with Premier League side Chelsea.
England World Cup hero backs West Ham move to Olympic Stadium
By Duncan Mackay at the Olympic Stadium in London
September 9 – West Ham United’s plan to move here after London 2012 has been backed by Sir Geoff Hurst, one of the club’s most revered players.
Fulham pursue complaint against Liverpool for Dempsey pursuit
By David Gold
September 6 – Fulham are pursuing a complaint against Premier League rivals Liverpool over the chase for American midfielder Clint Dempsey this summer.
ITV scotches reports of BT tie-up to broadcast live Premier League matches
By Andrew Warshaw
August 22 – ITV has denied reports that it is in ground-breaking discussions with telecommunications giant BT for live broadcasts of Premier League fixtures.
Talks underway to show live Premier League matches on ITV
By Andrew Warshaw
August 22 – A sample of live Premier League games could be shown on terrestrial television under a new deal between telecommunications giant BT and the ITV channel, according to reports.
Billionaire Soros buys shares in Manchester United
By David Gold
August 22 – Billionaire George Soros has invested in Manchester United, purchasing 3.1 million of the club’s shares.
Soriano confirmed as Manchester City’s new chief executive
By Andrew Warshaw
August 21 – Manchester City’s ambitions to become a major power both commercially and in the transfer market have been given a boost with the appointment of Ferran Soriano as the club’s new chief executive officer in succession to Garry Cook.