Buy, sell, hold, then score

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Investors do not need much knowledge of soccer when investing in United Kingdom soccer club stocks, and can apply similar rules to those governing other investments. A large number of soccer club stocks were launched in 1996 to 1997, and investor sentiment has tended to move against these stocks since then, though this could change. Media interest in the clubs is likely to increase following the expiry of a contract between the Premier League and BSkyB in 2001. Clubs with long-term contracts and youth academies may be more successful in protecting their assets.

United Kingdom, Securities, Sports

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Manchester United bid could be an own goal

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BSkyB has bid 623 million pounds sterling for Manchester United soccer club, the largest amount paid for a sports club ever. BSkyB is likely to invest heavily in the club after the acquisition, since the club's brand and revenue stream depend on its success. The deal could still be sent to the Monopolies and Merger Commission (MMC) by the Office of Fair Trading or Department of Trade and Industry. The MMC could investigate whether BSkyB would obtain an unfair advantage when negotiating to screen soccer matches.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Manchester United Football Club PLC

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Wembley's cup of woe: some people thin it may be all over. Unless a deal to restructureWembley's huge debts is finalised soon, the only fans running on the famous pitch could be thedemolition men

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Wembley, owner of the Wembley footballstadium, is in talks with creditor banks which are owed 140 million pounds sterling, and dealingsin its shares have been suspended. A financial rescue plan that would have involved adebt-for-equity swap and a rights issue has been dropped and plans to sell its US greyhoundtracks have also been dropped.

Professional Sports, Finance, Sports facilities, Wembley PLC

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