Rich with € 70,8 billion have Premier League
Rich with € 70,8 billion have Premier League
The self-proclaimed best league in the world, packed with more fat wads from Sky and BT TV, today has more money than ever. The Premier League is a playground of the rich and famous - and not just on the pitch. While the stars in the show pay royal, those who hold the clubs are really kings.
"Manchester City" announced fresh investment of around 265 million. Pounds (over € 3,710 million.) From China, but the money that is poured into the top elite of England, much more. A total of 50.57 billion pounds (over € 70,8 billion) and have men and women who speak 20 clubs from the English elite.
China is still a country that is poorly represented in the Premier League, but the purchase of 13% of "Manchester City" can pave the way for more investment from the Far East to the English elite. And since the money from TV deals grew each season has never been more in this sport or more reasons to get into the Premier League ... and stay there. Which club owners, however, may show off the most fat purses?
Owner of the team of "Norwich" is a family of Dylan Smith and Michael Wynn Jones with a capital of 23 million. Pounds (€ 32,2 mln.). The most famous chef on British television, a sworn fan of the Canaries, and her husband Michael were invited to invest in the club "Caro Road" in difficult financial times.
Family Morgan did rule "Swansea", with 32 million. Pounds (€ 44,8 mln.). The developer Morgan and his wife founded a successful travel agency in 1992 and seven years later sell it to the giant "Thomson". Relatively undervalued owner Morgan comes into the spotlight in January 2013 when his son Charlie, then 17, and collecting balls in matches the team was kicked out of the star of "Chelsea" Eden Hazard.
Ben Kenrayt do is ruler of "Everton" with 33 million. Pounds (€ 46,2 mln.). He amassed money as a theatrical producer in the West End. But it is far less applauded in "Everton", where fans regularly criticize his reluctance to invest in the club and his stubborn reticence to sell it to a wealthy benefactor.
Owner of "West Brom" is Jeremy Peace 50 million. Pounds (€ 70 m.). Prominent accountant, broker and banker Peas samples in the business world before entering the board of thrushes in 2000. Peace was known for stingy Financial Framework, which froze "West Brom," but loosened its grip after the appointment of Tony Pyulis manager, amid ongoing speculation that it will sell the club.
The owner of "Bournemouth" Maxim Demi has 100 million. Pounds (€ 140 m.). Known mostly to the fact that is not known, Demi is quiet and inconspicuous sponsor behind the fairy tale of "Bournemouth". Russian businessman became co-owner of Cherries in 2011, after which the team took off like a meteor to the Premiership.
Boss "Watford" Giampaolo Pozzo has accumulated 120 million. Pounds (€ 168m).. The Italian businessman was part of the family that owns three elite football clubs - "Udinese", "Granada" and "Watford". Often criticized for dealings with players between the three clubs Pozzo up hornets to the Premier League and cool stump in the summer of 2015
Owner of "Crystal Palace" is a consortium CPFC2010, with a capital of 398 million. Pounds (€ EUR 557 million.). In fact owners have four local businessmen and fans of the Eagles, led by marketing expert Steve Parrish. The four fans saved "Palace" of administration in 2010, having agreed a deal with creditors.
Parrish vociferous regularly communicate with fans of the club through social media. Besides him in the consortium are also Steve Brauet, an expert on wine, Martin Long, owner of "Churchill inshuarans" and Jeremy Hawkins, an expert on investment. Coming to four can join American investors Josh Harris and David Blitstar, owners of the hockey team, "New Jersey Devils" and basketball "Philadelphia 76", ready to buy a share of the club.
Leading the "Aston Villa" with 640 million. Pounds (€ 896 mln.) Is the American entrepreneur Randy Lerner. He broke into businesses with different investment firms before becoming football club "Cleveland Browns" in 2002 when his father Al died. Four years later, Lerner bought shares of Doug Ellis' Aston Villa ", then the team blossomed under the guidance of Martin O'Neill. In May 2014 Lerner announced the sale of the club, but still can not find a buyer.
David Sullivan led the "West Ham" with 850 million. Pounds (€ 1,19 bn.). Together with his partner in dark dealings David Gold. Sullivan laid hands on "West Ham" in 2010 by acquiring 50% stake in the club with Karen Brady as Vice Chairman. Renowned as the "King of the porn industry", Sullivan was able to negotiate the new home of the Hammers - "Olympic Stadium" - from the beginning of the 2016 season.
Coates family rule "Stoke City" with 925 million. Pounds (€ 1,3 bn.). Peter Coates rose with the rising of the bookmaker Bet365, as he was the main shareholder in the club before. Under the leadership of the family "Stoke" climb into the Premier League and participates in evrokampaniya in 2011-12
John Henry is the nut of "Liverpool" with a capital of 1 billion. Pounds (€ 1,4 bn.). Successful owner of sports clubs in the US, Henry "Fenway Sports Group" became a common name on these shores, having made a "red" in 2011. Without batting an eyelid, Henry sacked club legend Kenny Dalglish in 2012 and appointed Brendan Rodgers despite numerous protests by fans. The offer of "Arsenal" for Luis Suarez - 40 million pound +1, it reacts with buzz phrase "What grass smoke there?".
Owner of "Leicester" is Vishal Shrivadhanaprabha 1.4 billion. Pounds (€ 1,96 bn.). The founder of "King Power Duthie-free" buy "Lester" in August 2010. Now chairman together with his son Ayavat, vice president, he climbed Foxes back into the Premiership before scandalous to sack coach Nigel Pearson ahead of the 2015/16 season.
Switzerland's Katharina Liebherr leads "Southampton" with a family fortune of 1.9 billion. Pounds (€ 2,7 bn.). She became a public figure after 2010 took the reins from his father Marcus, who died suddenly of a heart attack. Unpopular in 2014 after selling a bunch of stars, it warm relations with fans after attracting Ronald Koeman as coach and impressive 2014/15 season in the Premier League.
Owner of "Sunderland" is Ellis Short 2.4 billion. Pounds (€ 3,36 bn.). Irish-American businessman Short-based private fund "Kildare Partners" before I bought shares of Black Cats in 2008 the fourth American team owner in the OHL so far removed lucky, but today is close to falling.
Glazers managed "Manchester United" with 3 billion. Pounds (€ 4,2 bn.). They bought shares in 2003 and after two years of maneuvering managed to establish full control of the club. Absolutely unpopular among fans - some of which are separated and formed their own club "Manchester United av" their reputation even more fell along numerous refinancing machinations that make money, but burdening the club with debt. Malcolm Glazer died in '85 in 2014, but his death did not cause any changes in the management of the club with his sons Joel and Avram.
Mike Ashley ordered music in "Newcastle" with 3.5 billion. Pounds (€ 4,9 billion). Personal wealth. He amassed money through companies for sales of sporting goods. Shone the headlines in 2007 when bought 41% of shares of "Newcastle" and gobble and controlling after President Freddy Shepherd left in 2007. Ashley has come under fierce criticism for lack of ambition, his reluctance to invest and communicate with fans.
With 4 billion. Pounds (€ 5,6 billion.) Personally treasure Stan Kroenke spinning wheel of "Arsenal". American entrepreneur enters the board of Arsenal in 2008. Three years later increased its stake to 63% after buying shares of Danny Fitsman Lady Nine Breysuel-Smith. Kroenke rarely gives interviews, but regularly raises ticket prices and subscriptions, which further infuriates fans.
Joe Lewis speaks "Tottenham" 4.9 billion. Pounds (€ 6,9 bn.). British billionaire who lives in the Bahamas gain money from currency exchange. Lewis is a major investor in "Tavistock Group", which in turn owns several shows, including "Tottenham". Lewis is one of the richest men in the world, "Forbes" ranked him 10th among the richest Britons in 2014
Naturally, the owner of "Chelsea" Roman Abramovich is 5.3 billion. Pounds (€ 7,42 billion.) Fortune from oil, steel and mining industry in his native Russia. Acquisition "Chelsea" for 400 mln. Pounds (€ 560 million). In 2003, Abramovich forever change the landscape of English football. Known as a habit to dismiss and to the reserved nature, Abramovich rarely gives interviews. After the explosive early period in the English elite, the return of Jose Mourinho seems it is lessened and perhaps pending a more stable era.
The most extensive is the ruler of "Manchester City" - Mansour bin Zayed Al Nayan 20 billion. Pounds. Buying the club for 200 million. Pounds in 2008, Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi making of "City" overnight richest club in football history of Europe. As president of "Abu Dhabi United Group" Mansour attract "Etihad" the brightest superstars in the world. This investment has brought the club's two championship titles in several campaigns in the Champions League, which is not enough for the aspirations of the owners. Well, now Mansour could count on fresh Chinese investment after a deal to sell 13% of the club holding "China media Capitol" against 265 mln. Pounds.
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