Aston Villa launch plan to boost capacity of Villa Park to 50,000+
June 28 – Premier League Aston Villa has launched a plan to expand the capacity of its Villa Park stadium to more than 50,000 by 2025.
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Bet-fixing: Police probe Xhaka yellow card; Morocco ban 10 for match fixing
June 23 – A yellow card handed out to Arsenal’s Swiss international Granit Xhaka back in December is reportedly being investigated by Britain’s National Crime Agency amid suspicious betting activity.
Bruce(’s) Buck stopped. Boehly to take chair at Chelsea
June 21 – Chelsea’s long serving American chairman Bruce Buck (pictured left) is to step down in favour of incoming US new money man Todd Boehly (pictured right).
Pandemic era losses surge over £1.7 billion for Premier League clubs
By David Owen
June 20 – A second covid-affected season has produced a second-consecutive financial year spattered with red ink for clubs competing in England’s Premier League, the world’s richest national club football competition.
Protest and a pint. Arnold faces fan frustrations down the pub
June 20 – Manchester United’s chief executive Richard Arnold took the unusual step of meeting with a group of disgruntled supporters in a local pub after hearing they had planned a protest outside his house.
Boehly says FFP is getting teeth. Not putting his money where his mouth is?
June 17 – New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly says UEFA’s financial fair play rules are starting to bite and that clubs will no longer be able to sign players “at any price” due to the risks of sanctions.
Premier League to take tougher line on covid cancellations as 2022/23 fixtures released
June 16 – English Premier League clubs must present “truly exceptional” reasons to have requests for match postponements granted next season.
Moshiri tells Everton fans he is committed to the club and a fully financed new stadium
June 9 – Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has reiterated his commitment to the club and the building of its new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.
AstroPay expands Wolves partnership with one-season shirt deal
June 7 – Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed a one-year shirt sponsorship deal with AstroPay. The online payment provider will replace online bookmaker Manbet as the club’s main sponsor.
Boehly group completes Chelsea acquisition saying it is ‘all-in’ for the long term
May 31 – Although the protracted £.4.25 billion deal was completed several days ago, Chelsea have now officially rubber stamped their new ownership following the sale of the club by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Nottingham Forest return to Premier League after 23-year wait
May 30 – Nottingham Forest ended their 23-year wait for a return to the top flight of the English football with a narrow 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final on Sunday in the so-called richest individual match in the world game, worth an estimated £170 million.
Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest vie for £170m+ riches of world’s most valuable match
May 27 – Forget the Champions League final, the most valuable fixture in world football will be played on Sunday between Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest at Wembley.
Kane set to keep faith in Conte and Spurs
May 27 – Qualifying for the Champions League under manager Antonio Conte is reported to have made England captain Harry Kane open to new contract negotiations at Tottenham Hotspur rather than leave the club, according to unconfirmed reports.
Crystal Palace drop betting sponsor W88 for multi-year Cinch deal
May 26 – While online used car retailer Cazoo is building its football sponsorship portfolio in Europe, its UK rival Cinch is taking its first main sponsorship in the English Premier League with Crystal Palace’s shirt front.
Deal done: Chelsea sale finally ends Abramovich’s 19-year reign
May 25 – The curtain has finally been brought down on Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea after the British government ended a long drawn out process by approving the £.4.25 billion sale of the Premier League club to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team part-owner Todd Boehly.