Everton escape further points deduction for financial foul play
January 20 – Everton have avoided another points deduction with a complaint brought by the Premier League regarding spending rules being discontinued.
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British football mourns passing of Man Utd and Scotland great, Denis Law, aged 84
January 20 – Known simply as ‘The King’ by Manchester United fans, Denis Law, the last surviving member of the club’s so-called ‘holy trinity’ along with Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, has died aged 84.
Decision on a new Old Trafford to be made at end of season
January 20 – The Manchester United stadium saga could be closer to resolution as the club are set to decide whether to build a new temple to the Red Devils or redesign the aging edifice that is their spiritual home, Old Trafford.
Haaland signs 9.5-year extension to Man City contract
January 17 – Manchester City has secured the long-term future of their goal-scoring phenomenon Erling Haaland, with the Norwegian striker signing a bumper nine-and-a-half-year contract extension, announced this morning.
Kroenke redefines his sports properties to leverage assets and expertise globally
January 15 – In 2007, Stan Kroenke’s KSE UK inc. purchased a 9.9% stake in Arsenal Football Club. Eleven years later, Kroenke, the owner of Arsenal Holdings plc bought the entire club.
QuickBooks use West Ham promotion as tax deadline nears
January 15 – West Ham United, in collaboration with their Official Accounting Software Partner, Intuit QuickBooks, has launched a new campaign aimed at supporting local businesses and helping them prepare for the upcoming self-assessment tax deadline on January 31.
Premier League clubs given clean bill of financial health for 2023-24 sseason
January 14 – All 20 Premier League clubs have been deemed financially compliant with the league’s profit and sustainability (PSR) regulations for the 2023-24 season, meaning no charges have been issued for breaches of financial rules across the top flight.
Police investigate social media abuse of Kai Havertz’s wife
January 14 – Arsenal are investigating social media posts sent to Kai Havertz’s wife after the club’s third-round exit to Manchester City in the FA Cup including threats to the couple’s unborn child.
Moyes returns to Goodison and Everton’s transition to Bramley-Moore dock
January 13 – Almost 12 years after departing the club, David Moyes will return to Everton and Goodison Park, taking over as manager from Sean Dyche.
Everton’s US owners fire Dyche with Moyes in talks over a return
January 10 – In the first big call by the club’s new American owners, Everton fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday just three hours before playing an FA Cup match.
CPS reviews evidence of Premier League player accused of multiple rapes
January 9 – The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has begun reviewing a “full file” of evidence submitted by the Metropolitan Police regarding a Premier League footballer accused of multiple counts of rape.
Graham Potter returns to Premier League management with West Ham
January 9 – Graham Potter says he is looking forward to a “big challenge” after being confirmed as the new West Ham manager, 24 hours after Julen Lopetegui was fired.
Balls up. Arsenal fail to get to grips with the Puma ball
January 9 – After losing the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals 2-0 to Newcastle United, Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta came up with the unusual excuse that the match balls may have been the cause for his team’s loss.
From overthrowing the UK government to owning Liverpool, Musk wants it all
January 9 – Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying Liverpool, one of the world’s most prestigious footballing brands.
West Ham post record £270m revenue and £57m profit
January 8 – West Ham United may be in crisis on the pitch as they consider whether to fire Julen Lopetegui and hire ex-Chelsea and Brighton coach, Graham Potter, however off the pitch all is rosy in the financial department.