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The transfer window is hyped up to such a massive scale as if transfers and contracts miraculously appear out of thin air. But in reality, at times, these deals can take months to reach a conclusion. So it’s been amazing to see the progression, development, promotions, transfers and new contracts. Momentum Sports Management Ltd’s business over the past few months ✍️ 📑 ✍️ (Brian Howard)Premier League Jacob Brown - a transfer from Stoke City to Luton Town Football ClubLuke Berry - Luton Town new contractJordan Clark - new contract Luton Town (February 2023)Championship Scott Twine - a season long loan to Hull City from Burnley Football Club Rob Atkinson - Bristol City Football Club new contract (April 2023)Kian Taylor - first professional contract Preston North End FCBelgium Pro League 🇧🇪 Aiden O’Neill - Melbourne City to Standard de Liège Christian Burgess - Royale Union Saint-Gilloise SCRL new contract League OneConor Shaughnessy - Burton to Portsmouth Football Club Harry Jewitt-White - loan to Havant & W. from PortsmouthMax Crocombe - Grimsby to Burton Albion Football Club Lewis Ridd - move from Ipswich town to DerbyScott Loach - new deal Derby CountyHarvey Lintott - Northampton new contract (April 2023)Nana Owusu-Gyimah Jr- first pro contract ShrewsburyElliott List - stevenage new contractJoe Adams - new contract Wigan Ath.League Two Omari Patrick - move from Carlisle to Sutton United Nic Bollado - move from Carlisle to Stockport CountyStephen Quinn - Mansfield new contract Charlie Brown - Cheltenham to MorecambeHarvey Rowe - pro contract Bradford CityTom Hewlett - new contract BurtonFinn O’Boyle & Mason Wilson - first pro contract Harrogate Town Anthony Forde - Wrexham contract extensionScotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Adam Legzdins - Dundee new contractFraser Taylor - new contract St Mirren & loan to Ballymena UtdKieran Offord - new contract St Mirren & loan to Edinburgh FC Jamie Murphy - St Johnstone to Ayr UtdScott Tomlinson - first pro contract Ayr UtdReece Hutchinson - Sligo Rovers perm move from CheltenhamNational league and belowJordi Van Stappershoef - a move back to England to Aldershot TownJosh Stokes - AFC Sudbury to AldershotEthan Burnett - move from Reading to Aldershot Joe McDonnell - Eastleigh new contract Kieran Wallace - Mansfield to HartlepoolKian Ryley - first pro contract Solihull MoorsFinlay Barnes - Leiston to York City Jason Law - Mansfield to Sc*nthorpeKeziah Martin Tom Leak - Kidderminster to BostonBen Pollock - Boston to SpennymoorKieran Coates - new contract ChesterLiam Cross - Notthampton to BrackleyCharlie Williams - Stratford Town from Burton #BuildTheMomentum #donedeal #newcontracts #transfers

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🌟 Exciting News from Lions FC! 🦁⚽Two steps away from completing the first half of the season, Lions FC, the pioneering 1000 Passes team, secures yet another victory, maintaining an unbeaten streak through 13 rounds. Leading the senior league with a squad comprised 80% of 16-17-year-old juniors, they continue to dominate with overwhelming possession and over 600 completed passes in their latest triumph.🚀 The success of the 1000 Passes methodology is making waves, garnering interest from teams across Europe. Easily implementable, this approach creates an ideal environment for teams facing challenges at the bottom of the standings. Within just a month, struggling teams can rediscover stability and achieve peak performance without the need for major staff or coaching changes.⚽ Noteworthy: Lions FC stands out as the team with the most scored goals and the least received goals in the league. You don't need a complete overhaul. Embrace 1000 Passes, and we'll show you that your team can play the same attractive football as top-tier global teams. No need to change staff or head coach – just a month to transform your team's dynamics. Connect with us, and let's elevate your game! 💪 #LionsFC #1000Passes #FootballTransformation

Manchester United's Champions League Exit: A Time forReflection and Renewal#ManchesterUnited #ChampionsLeague #FootballManchester United's elimination from the UEFA Champions League this week was a disappointing result for the club and its supporters. However, it is important to use this as an opportunity for reflection and renewal.Reflection:What went wrong? There are a number of factors that contributed to United's exit from the Champions League. These include: a lack of consistency in their performances, a lack of creativity in their attacking play, and a susceptibility to mistakes at the back.What needs to change? United must address these issues if they want to be successful in the Champions League in the future. They need to find a way to be more consistent in their performances, they need to be more creative in their attacking play, and they need to be more solid at the back.Renewal:What are the club's goals? United need to clearly define their goals for the future. Do they want to win the Champions League? Do they want to win the Premier League? Do they want to simply qualify for the Champions League? Once they have a clear goal, they can start to build a team that is capable of achieving it.What are the club's values? United need to establish a strong set of values that will guide their decision-making. These values should be clear and consistent, and they should be communicated to everyone at the club.What is the club's culture? United need to create a culture of success and excellence. This means attracting and retaining talented players, investing in the club's infrastructure, and creating a positive environment for all staff and supporters.Conclusion:Manchester United's elimination from the Champions League is a setback, but it is not a disaster. The club has a strong history and a passionate fanbase. With hard work and the right decisions, United can return to the top of European football.#MUFC #ChampionsLeague #Rebuilding #uelinkedinmktchallenge7

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👉 Four key principles behind the City Football Group strategy1️⃣ BRANDINGFive teams in the group feature the word "City" in their name, and similarly all five wear sky-blue kits 2️⃣ SCOUTING LOCAL TALENTS IN LOCAL AREASPurchasing smaller clubs in strong existing football markets, to turn them into specialist centers for acquiring and training future stars from their local areas3️⃣ SHARING INFORMATIONThe group claims to have extensive information on half a million players around the world 4️⃣ INTERNAL MOVEMENT OF PLAYERS Possessing such a network then allows the local clubs to sign players early in their development, safe in the knowledge that the range of clubs CFG owns means that they can be placed at any of several sides as their development continues and the need for other challenges arises🔎 The group today counts also several important clubs like Palermo F.C. , Girona Futbol Club (LALIGA), Lommel SK showing a slight change of strategy, adding clubs with a strong history and brand. Also, the head of the group remains Manchester City Football Club, In any case, Ferran Soriano's vision, ex FC Barcelona, is a winning one.#footballbusiness #footballagent l #transfer #usa #spain #england #leadership #businessdevelopment

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Nothing generates excitement for fans of premier sports teams — and revenue opportunities for execs — like an expansion 🌏In football and rugby, Arsenal F.C and Premiership Rugby set the mark with a playbook of best practices for tapping into international markets. Juliet Slot and Simon Massie-Taylor, the top executives of these two major sports organisations, share insights on factors driving their growth beyond borders ↓📹#sports #businessinsights #centurogec2022 #newmarkets #globalexpansion #centuroglobal

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This post is not about soccer, but rather about lessons, which can be learned from this article and applied to work and/or life.The author confidently claims that because Harry Kane has never won a trophy, and Kingsley Coman has always been winning trophies, and they are teammates this season… One of their streaks will surely end, because their team will surely either win at least a trophy OR not win any trophies?Reality is often quantum instead of digital. There is a 3rd possibility in this case. The season is in the middle of a transfer window. They might not be teammates anymore at the end of this month. If so, this would open up other possibilities.In fact, there have been cases of players winning multiple trophies because of mid-season transfers.Do you consider ALL possibilities when analyzing a situation?

👏 Congratulations to Bologna Fc 1909 for qualifying for the next Champions League 👏 A brief analysis of the Club.✅ Transfer Balance ☑ 23/24: €-20m-> 61% of signings from 2 teams: FC Basel 1893 and AZ Alkmaar☑ 22/23: €9.45m-> 60% of signings from Belgium, Switzerland, and Scotland✅ Record Departures☑ Arthur Theate: sold for €19m (signed for €6.75)☑ Tomiyasu: €18.6m (s: €7m)☑ Aaron Hickey: €14.25m (s: €1.7m)❗ Tot: Sold: €51.85mPaid: €15.45m✅ Record ArrivalsIn the last 5 years, Bologna Fc 1909 signed 11 players for between €7m and €15m.❗ Two relevant points:1. Players who have been sold for the most costed max €7m2. The players currently worth the most in the team have been signed for <€10m:✔ Zirkee: signed for €8.5m✔ Ferguson: signed for €2m✔ Calafiori: signed for €4m✅ Payroll vs. Performance❗ Bologna Fc 1909 have the 15th highest payroll in Serie A: €27mThe team is currently 3rd in Lega Serie A.✅ Revenues (22/23)☑ Operating revenues: €82.8m (vs €65.2m 21/22)(capital gains from player transfers not incl.)☑ Commercial: €17.9m (vs €12.9m in 21/22). ☑ Capital gains from the sale of players': €34.5m (vs €19.3m in 21/22) ✅ Other Figures☑ Gross operating margin: €18.4m ☑ Net operating margin: €-13.5m ☑ Net loss: €-16.3m (vs. €-46.7m in 21/22)✅ Key People☑ The Owner: Joey SaputoHe also owns the CF Montréal in the Major League Soccer (USA).❗ Saputo focuses on two main aspects:1. improving the fan experience 2. strengthening the relationship between the club and the community☑ The Coach: Thiago MottaOnly at his 3rd experience as a coach, he's one of the most sought-after coaches. Some of his strengths:✔ dealing with media✔ developing talent✔ mindest of the team☑ The Sporting Director: G. SartoriHe has an incredible track record that includes:✔ Chievo Verona: a small club that he brought from the 3rd division to 9th in Serie A✔ Atalanta B.C.'s transformation into a UEFA Champions League club✔ and now the Champions League with Bologna Fc 1909❗ Style:He prefers live matches to videos and travels abroad several times a week. ✅ Final Thoughts☑ Player Trading 👉 The club has specialized in scouting players in northern Europe: Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, and Scotland.These are markets where sporting director Sartori has always found great players and where the quality/cost ratio is excellent. ☑ The Playbook▪ Talented people in key roles▪ Owners with a long-term vision▪ Clear goals on and off the pitch👉 That's what can make a club the surprise of the year.#footballbusiness #linkedinsports #strategydata: capology, Forbes, transfermarkt

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Sports Industry Quick Hitters for Wednesday, June 7, 2023:●Shockwaves went through the world of professional golf yesterday morning when PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that the league is entering into a merger agreement with LIV Golf, as well as the European Tour.There had not been any indication that a merger was a possibility, so the news caught most players and industry executives completely by surprise.While the details are still emerging, it appears that the TOUR will receive a major infusion of capital from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, players who defected to LIV will be reinstated on the TOUR, and in exchange LIV’s pended antitrust lawsuit will go away.This is easily the biggest story in golf in decades, and one of the biggest sports industry stories in recent memory. ●News has broken this morning that Lionel Messi will sign a contract to play for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer, in one of the most closely watched free agent signings in the history of professional soccer. ●Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both won their quarterfinal matches at the French Open yesterday, setting up a highly anticipated semifinal matchup between the top-seeded Alcaraz and third-seeded Djokovic.On the women’s side of the tournament, top-seed Iga Swiatek defeated six-seed Coco Gauff, the last American alive in either the women’s or men’s draws.The women’s semifinals will take place tomorrow, while the men will play their semifinals on Friday. ●Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez went 2-for-4 in yesterday’s win against the Kansas City Royals, moving his batting average to .401.Arraez has 12 hits in his last four games, tied for the most by a Marlins player over a four-game span.No player has finished with a batting average of .400 or better in a season since Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox in 1941.Have a great day!#pgatour #livgolf #messi #intermiami #frenchopen #mlb

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🤝 🇪🇸Bridging Borders: La Liga Meets Welsh Football! What does this collaboration mean for our sport? 🤔⚽️Very interesting to see LALIGA making inroads into Welsh football, becoming the official front-of-shirt partner for CPD Llanfairpwll FC in the 2023/24 season.👕 The 'LL' logo of La Liga gracing CPD Llanfairpwll FC's shirts signifies more than just branding. It's a strategic move that brings together the rich heritage of La Liga and the growing potential of Welsh football.🌍 What excites me most is the activation and exposure that this partnership promises. La Liga's commitment to spreading "The Power of Our Fútbol" in North Wales through various initiatives is a fantastic opportunity to witness the impact of strategic partnerships on the local and global scale.🎮 The league’s recent partnership with EA SPORTS for FC 24 further demonstrates the league’s commitment to grassroots level initiatives, promoting accessibility and improving facilities where possible - which I think is an excellent move for all involved.🙌 This collaboration sets a strong example for young professionals like myself, showcasing the immense potential within football's wider commercial landscape. It's a reminder that our industry is dynamic, full of opportunities, and open to fresh perspectives no matter the location.#FootballPartnerships #SportsBusiness #LaLiga #CPDLlanfairpwllFC #FootballFuture #FootballBusiness #LinkedInSports

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The Worst Team in The Premier League! 🧐⚽🤯If you were asked about the WORST TEAM in Premier League history, who would come to mind? Well, Derby County Football Club's journey from 2006 to 2008 is etched in football history as a challenging and tumultuous period.After a five-year absence from the English top flight, Derby earned promotion under manager Billy Davies in 2007, but they struggled to compete in the top flight during the 2007-2008 season. With a meager 11 points, they set an infamous record for the lowest points total in Premier League history, winning just one game all season, plagued by defensive frailties and a lack of offensive firepower.Managerial changes, including Paul Jewell replacing Davies in November, failed to reverse the club's fortunes. Derby's campaign was marked by notorious defeats, including heavy losses to Liverpool Football Club (6-0), Chelsea Football Club (6-1), and Aston Villa Football Club (6-0). The Rams' relegation was confirmed as early as March, leaving an indelible mark on the club's legacy and prompting a subsequent period of rebuilding and resurgence.📺Watch the video -https://lnkd.in/g_EG-vtk#sportsjournalism #football #soccer #sportsindustry #sportsbusiness #sponsorship #sportsmarketing #footballnews #sportsnews #footballbusiness #sportsmanagement #1minfootball

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