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HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Sep 4

📰 Tottenham Hotspur announces that Daniel Levy has today stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years.

Tottenham Hotspur announces departure of Executive Chairman Daniel Levy | Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur announces that Daniel Levy has today stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years.

www.tottenhamhotspur.com

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Aug 11

🇺🇸 Villarreal's La Liga match against Barcelona in December could become the first European league fixture to be played abroad after the Spanish football federation approved plans to host the game in the United States.

Spanish FA approves plans to play Villarreal-Barcelona La Liga match in USA

The Spanish FA approves plans to host December's La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in the USA.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Aug 1

📢 Lisa Nandy MP has written to Jason Whittingham over the crisis at Morecambe FC.

⚠️ Urged him to act now to save the club
⚠️ Praised the Shrimps Trust , board & Lizzi Collinge MP
⚠️ Called for a sale to secure the club’s future

🟥 “It is never too late to do the right thing.”

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Aug 1

📺 Built in Birmingham : Brady & The Blues available to stream now on Amazon Prime.

The 5 part series goes behind the scenes at Birmingham City FC.

Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues - Official Trailer | Prime Video

YouTube video by Prime Video

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 30

📰 Burnley fans will be able to take a seat at Turf Moor for next weekend’s friendly with Lazio – without leaving their own homes.

Fans can wear headsets that transport them directly to East Lancashire regardless of where they are on the planet.

Burnley to show first ever football match in VIRTUAL REALITY

Burnley are to become the first football club in the world to present a game in Virtual Reality, where fans can be transported directly to East Lancashire regardless of where they are on the planet.

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HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 29

📆 Late July 2025: Minority shareholders threaten legal action; National League sets a financial compliance deadline of 12:00 noon on 28 July.

📆 28 July 2025: Compliance Committee imposes immediate suspension, embargo, and cup-removal sanctions; players sent home; fixtures postponed.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 29

📆 Mid July 2025: Panjab Warriors accuse Whittingham of reneging; another bidder (Jonny Cato-led consortium) emerges; tensions escalate as takeover turmoil deepens.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 29

📆 Late June / Early July 2025: Directors threaten administration to prompt sale; Whittingham sacks then reinstates board; wages remain unpaid.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 29

🧾 What has happend?

📆 September 2022: Current owners Jason Whittingham and Bond Group Investments put the club up for sale amidst growing financial instability.

📆 June 2025: Panjab Warriors approved by EFL and loan money as part of a takeover process; still no completion.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 29

The National League issue fresh update on Morecambe FC:

❌ Suspended from the National League with immediate effect
❌ Transfer embargo remains in place
❌ Removed from the National League Cup

🔜 Compliance and Licensing Committee to review again on 20th August.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 21

🚨 BREAKING: The Football Governance Bill is now LAW.

Fair Game has just confirmed the Bill has received Royal Assent — it is no longer a Bill. It is now the Football Governance Act.

A huge moment for English football. Reform is no longer just talk — it’s happening. ⚖️⚽

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 21

🍼 Macron and Bologna FC have partnered with the local government to gift every baby born in the city a free jersey starting this year.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 18

The 53-year-old, who caused a social media sensation when he helped launch the clubs 2025-26 home shirt on Saturday, comes on board a few months after Croatian football great Luka Modrić became part of Swansea City.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 18

🦢 Swansea City have announced Snoop Dogg has become the club’s latest high-profile co-owner and investor.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 15

Matthew Benham remains Brentford’s majority shareholder, having taken full control of the club in 2012.

#BrentfordFC #GaryLubner #MatthewVaughn #FootballInvestment #BIA

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 15

Through their investment in Best Intentions Analytics (BIA) — the holding company for Brentford Football Club and Mérida AD — the club has confirmed that British philanthropist and businessman Gary Lubner and British filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn have become minority shareholders.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 15

🐝 Brentford FC welcome new minority shareholders

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 10

🇺🇸 New York Cosmos announce a return to US soccer in 2026.

The club will be based in New Jersey and will debut in third-division USL League One in 2026.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 10

📺 New Birmingham City FC documentary coming to Amazon Prime.

FIRST LOOK | Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues Amazon Documentary Trailer 🎬

YouTube video by Birmingham City Football Club

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 8

The Dons Trust board and AFC Wimbledon are delighted to confirm that John Green, international best-selling author and longtime Dons fan, has formed a consortium with friends to buy 3.7% of the Club for $1.4m USD, subject to approval.

John Green & friends to become minority investors in AFC Wimbledon

John Green & friends to become minority investors in AFC Wimbledon

www.afcwimbledon.co.uk

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 7

Manchester United have withdrawn from secret talks over a record-breaking Amazon Prime access-all-areas documentary next season after concluding it could distract from the progress of the first team.

Manchester United end talks over access-all-areas Amazon documentary

The decision was made to a significant extent because head coach Ruben Amorim made clear he was not comfortable with the proposal.

www.nytimes.com

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 1

Importantly, Oasis will not take any profit from this collaboration — a testament to the power of community, culture, and music.

The exclusive shirt is available to order now: www.oasis-bohemianfc.com

#BohemianFC #Oasis #FAICup #Community #Football #SocialImpact #NotForProfit #IrishFootball

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 1

✅ 25% will go to Music Generation Ireland, helping disadvantaged children access music.
✅ 25% will support Irish Community Care Manchester and its vital work with the Irish community in the city.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 1

All profits from this release will be split equally:
✅ 50% will help Bohemian FC continue its pioneering work across football and community activities.

HOW TO FOOTBALL CLUB @howtofc.co.uk · Jul 1

Featuring the iconic Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, the shirt combines 90s-inspired styling, sublimated chevron patterns, and a classic white and blue collar and sleeve trims.