Yeung helps police with money laundering probe
By David Gold
June 29 – Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung is “assisting police” with a criminal investigation in his native Hong Kong, the club have confirmed.
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Olympic Stadium caught in middle of High Court drama again after Tottenham appeal
By Andrew Warshaw
June 29 – The future of the Olympic stadium after London 2012 remains unresolved after Tottenham Hotspur made one last pitch to take over the venue by announcing they will return to the High Court seeking a judicial review.
Exclusive: New stadium cannot happen without substantial public sector support, claims Tottenham
By Andrew Warshaw in Moscow
June 25 – Tottenham Hotspur have admitted that building a new stadium close to the site of their existing ground cannot be done without greater commitment from the local authority.
Usmanov nears 30 per cent stake in Arsenal required to access club accounts
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By David Gold
June 20 – Alisher Usmanov has increased his shareholding in Arsenal Football Club to over 29 per cent, his company Red & White Holdings has confirmed in a statement to the London Stock Exchange.
Manchester United owners eye £1.7 billion Hong Kong float
By David Gold
June 15 – Manchester United could be floated on the Hong Kong stock market in a move which has been cautiously welcomed by the Manchester United Supporters Trust.
Birmingham and McLeish enter legal wrangle amid Villa rumours
By David Gold
June 14 – Birmingham City have refused to accept the resignation of manager Alex McLeish, who announced his intention to leave his post at the club on Sunday via e-mail, and are believed to be looking for financial compensation.
Supporters Direct to close within weeks after Premier League cuts its funding
By David Gold
June 12 – Supporters Direct, the group which seeks to encourage fan ownership of sports clubs, could be forced to close down within weeks if the impasse over the organisation’s funding from the Premier League is not resolved.
Deloitte reveal record Premier League revenues but wage costs spiral
By David Gold
June 9 – Premier League revenues increased by £49 million ($80 million) to exceed £2 billion ($3.2 billion) in total during the 2009-10 season but are rising slower than total wage costs, which grew by £64 million ($105 million) to £1.4 billion ($2.3 billion), according to the latest report published by accountants Deloitte.
Manchester United name DHL as 2011 US tour sponsor
By Emily Goddard
June 6 – DHL, Manchester United’s Official Courier and Logistics Partner, has been announced as the title sponsor of the club’s summer tour of the United States.
Nelsen launches mental toughness programme for fellow sports professionals
By David Gold
June 5 – Blackburn Rovers defender and New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen has joined forces with marketing expert Hamish Miller to begin Roar Sports Marketing, a mental toughness programme for elite sportsmen and women.
West Brom ditch Umbro for Adidas kit deal
By David Gold
May 30 – West Bromwich Albion have penned their biggest ever kit deal by opting to sign a new agreement with Adidas rather than Umbro.
Premier League confirm Kroenke’s Arsenal takeover
By David Gold
May 28 – Stan Kroenke’s takeover of Arsenal has been confirmed by the Premier League, and shareholders wishing to take up his offer for their shares have 14 days to accept.
Manchester City star given six-months drug ban
By Andrew Warshaw
May 26 – Manchester City’s Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure was banned from all football activities for six months today for failing a drugs test that kept him out of the game for much of the season.
Usmanov raises stakes in Kroenke takeover battle
By David Gold
May 25 – Arsenal’s second largest shareholder, Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, is attempting to block Stan Kroenke’s bid to take full control of the Premier League club.
West Ham still plan to move to Olympic Stadium despite relegation
By Andrew Warshaw
May 16 – West Ham United insisted today that they still plan to move into the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 despite being relegated from the Premier League.