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Author: John Fisher

John Fisher is a bored Independent Financial Adviser with a passion for football. A writer trapped in a desk job.
Are football shirt deals rapidly reaching breaking point?

Are football shirt deals rapidly reaching breaking point?

April 18, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher discusses football apparel and the ever-increasing cost of replica jerseys.

Banking on a win - football's relationship with bookmakers

Banking on a win – football’s relationship with bookmakers

April 10, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher discusses the close relationship between gambling and the round ball game.

How reliant are Manchester United on the Champions League?

How reliant are Manchester United on the Champions League?

March 31, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher looks at the repercussions from finishing outside the Premier League’s top four.

The current era of the super-rich

The current era of the super-rich

March 24, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher discusses the effects that big money investments have had on the game.

The influence and affluence of the Champions League

The influence and affluence of the Champions League

March 12, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher continues his look at finance in football with a focus on Europe’s premier club competition.

Football as big business – who is paying?

Football as big business – who is paying?

February 27, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher continues his excellent look at how money makes the sport tick.

Why Sky and the Premier League need each other

Why Sky and the Premier League need each other

February 20, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher continues his look at the business side of football and, in particular, the Premier League’s television deals.

When did football first become big business?

When did football first become big business?

February 15, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher takes us back two decades when money came to the fore in the English game.

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