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BREAKING NEWS; Kieran Maguire predicts exactly when Daniel Levy will sell Tottenham as Amanda Staveley targets full takeover
Amanda Staveley, director of Newcastle United, was spotted during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle at Bramall Lane in September.
News Summary:
Daniel Levy is looking to sell a stake in Tottenham Hotspur, with Amanda Staveley, previously involved with Newcastle United, emerging as a leading candidate. Although Staveley has secured £500 million for investment, her hands-on approach may clash with Levy’s tight control over the club’s operations.
Levy’s £3.5 billion valuation of Spurs is also seen as steep by analysts, complicating potential minority investments. Additionally, the shifting regulatory environment in football could influence the price that ENIC, Spurs’ majority owners, can achieve.
In an exclusive discussion with TBR Football, Kieran Maguire, a lecturer in football finance at Liverpool University, addressed Staveley’s investment efforts and other financial matters concerning Spurs.
Fan Concerns and Ticket Prices:
Tottenham fans have recently voiced their dissatisfaction over rising ticket prices and the introduction of a new tiered pricing structure, which has drawn significant backlash. Despite generating £118 million in annual matchday income, the club’s decisions have sparked outrage among supporters.
On a positive note, the UK government has proposed a bill for an independent football regulator, requiring clubs to engage effectively with fans about ticket price changes. However, Maguire notes that this won’t grant fans the power to veto ticket prices, emphasizing that clubs must still make commercial decisions.
He acknowledged progress in addressing issues raised by supporters, particularly regarding pricing for disabled fans. Additionally, he highlighted a comparison of inflation rates, noting that if beer prices had risen in line with player wages since 1987, a pint would cost over £100 today.
