Sheikh Mansour

The true cost of success in football

Date: 22nd November 2011 at 4:35 pm | Written by
Manchester City are the favourites to lift the Premier League trophy in May for the first time in their history, looking strong to turn their financial backing into further success after last …

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The ultimate reason why a majority of football clubs won’t take a chance on youth?

Date: 10th November 2011 at 4:30 pm | Written by
Manchester City Owner Sheikh MansourThe twenty first century demand for instant success is endemic in our society, and football doesn’t escape that. People such as Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour’s acquisition of …

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A genuine concern, or simple scaremongering from Harry?

Date: 21st October 2011 at 4:00 pm | Written by
With ten clubs in the Premier League under foreign ownership we in England tend to review them as a mixed blessing. They have made the league more competitive and thus better, they …

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Football’s own Middle Eastern revolution

Date: 21st September 2011 at 6:23 pm | Written by
Manchester City Owner Sheikh MansourForeign owners are common in the Premier League these days, whether its Roman Abramovich at Chelsea, the Glazers at Manchester United or Sheikh Mansour at Manchester …

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Stop The Misguided Outrage Over Stadium Naming Rights

Date: 8th July 2011 at 6:22 pm | Written by
Man City's home, EastlandsToday Manchester City announced a sponsorship deal for their stadium that means it will be named after the airline Etihad, in a deal worth up to £300m over ten …

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Manchester City: the Gift and the Curse.

Date: 7th July 2011 at 7:00 pm | Written by
Much has been made of Manchester City’s unlimited reserves of wealth since 2008 when their new owners from Abu Dhabi bought the club. Their middle-eastern sheiks have incredibly invested well over £1 …

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Why Manchester City cannot afford to stand still

Date: 3rd June 2011 at 2:19 pm | Written by
Yaya Toure scores Man City's winnerWith a first major piece of silverware in 35 years, and their highest league finish since the 1976-77 season, can Manchester City …

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Why Tottenham have handed it on a plate

Date: 10th May 2011 at 12:41 pm | Written by
With Tottenham failing to capitalise on Manchester City’s slip-up at Everton at the weekend in only managing a draw against relegation-threatened Blackpool, Harry Redknapp’s side virtually conceded any hope they had in …

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Will UEFA initiative ensure equality for all football clubs?

Date: 21st April 2011 at 6:03 pm | Written by
This summer, football clubs throughout Europe will have to reconsider their usual transfer policies and contract negotiations as UEFA implements the first phase of its so-called Financial Fair Play policy. Designed to curb lavish spending …

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History repeating itself at Manchester City?

Date: 25th March 2011 at 6:32 pm | Written by
As followers of the Premier League contemplate a near two-week break from competitive club action, a period of navel-gazing at both ends of the table is in full swing. Manchester City are one …

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