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Biographical note
Nick Miller is a football writer for The Athletic. Before that he worked for ESPN, the Guardian, Football365 and anyone else who would have him. He was the editor of The Totally Football Yearbook. Who Owns Football? is his second book. @NickMiller79<b>Superb, from the first page to the last.</b> The importance of the subject and Miller’s vibrant writing style makes this a must-read for any football lover
Daniel Taylor, THE ATHLETIC/NEW YORK TIMES
An <b>entertaining, fascinating and indispensable guide</b> to the past, present and future of club ownership. <i>Who Owns Football?</i> greatly succeeds in making a complex world understandable and accessible
Daniel Gray
Sadly, <b>this is a book that had to be written</b>. Luckily it is written very well with disturbing insight but plenty of humour to lighten the way
Kevin Day, THE PRICE OF FOOTBALL
With characteristic wit and warmth, Miller shines <b>a timely spotlight onto the murky world of modern football club ownership</b>. A must-read for anyone who cares about the game and its future
Tom Williams, author of VA-VA-VOOM
Even when you think you know exactly who owns football, it turns out there are still fascinating nuggets to learn. This book is a <b>treasure trove </b>of curious tales
Sarah Winterburn, PLANET SPORT
Football ownership is not the simple, straight forward world it once was; Miller’s incisive research shines a light on this <b>complex, intriguing new dimension to the game</b>
Ben Robinson, author of THE TRILLION DOLLAR CON MAN
A <b>fascinating insight into one of the key issues in the global game today</b>. Explores who owns our football clubs - and what is, and what could be, in the best interests of the fans
Dr Kevin Moore, author of WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT FOOTBALL IS WRONG
Nick has taken on a complex topic that is becoming increasingly crucial to the future of the game, yet managed to cover it comprehensively in an engaging, thoughtful way. Those things combined make it <b>a must-read</b>
Daniel Storey, Chief Football writer, i Newspaper
This book takes you behind the scenes of football ownership. <i>Who Owns </i><i>Football?</i> is <b>essential reading</b> if you want to get close to the full picture
Laurie Whitwell, THE ATHLETIC/NEW YORK TIMES
<b>Nick has a talent to entertain and inform in equal measure</b>, and this is a great look at how a sport beloved by the many is being fenced off and treated like a plaything by the few
Carl Anka, THE ATHLETIC/NEW YORK TIMES
A smartly researched, fascinating and timely exploration of football ownership, explaining why many fans should be worried about their team
Mark Ogden, ESPN
A deep dive into football's puppet masters
The Observer
A fine book
Game of the People
Miller’s breezy primer sorts the best, worst and strangest practice in this ghoulish world of corporate, community, state and social interests
The Tablet
'a must-read' - Daniel Storey
'Superb, from the first page to the last' – Daniel Taylor
Football journalist Nick Miller lifts the lid on football club ownership: the defining issue shaping the modern game.
Football club owners can take teams to the heights of the Champions League or send them out of existence entirely. They have to tread a precarious tightrope, navigating the issues presented by super leagues, rapidly escalating wages, transfer fees and financial fair play.
Who Owns Football? uncovers the jeopardy, strategies, transformative successes and horror stories, steering you through the complex world in which the people who control our game live and operate. There's the owner who was a safe-breaker, the man who tried to burn down his own stadium and even one who was accused of war crimes.
This insightful guide is full of fascinating characters, high finance and shady deals. Miller examines the forces at play and discusses how today's football club ownership models face up to an impending crisis. But among the potential doom, there are some bright lights, people who are doing things differently and might make you think there is some hope after all.
Prologue
Introduction
A Brief History of Football Ownership
State Ownership
Fan Ownership
Celebrity Ownership
What Makes a Good Owner?
The Worst Owners of All Time
Strange Tales from The World of Football Ownership
El Presidente
Multi-Club Ownership
Defining Moments in Football Ownership
Honourable Mentions List