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Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: ANALYSIS, STRATEGY AND POSITIONING 1 Sport and business Football, king of sports Sports properties Models of ownership Football finance Management trends 2 Sports marketing and products Hail, sports marketer! Products and customers Models of revenue Sports marketing vs conventional marketing 3 Strategy, positioning and brand The sports marketer’s roadmap We need positioning From the positioning to the brand Validate your decisions The business plan PART II: MEDIA EXPOSURE AND CRITICAL MASS 4 Media exposure To be or not to be in the press Knowing the media environment Auditing content The communication plan Distributing the content The ‘non-business’ of own media Social networking sites 5 In search of the critical mass The value of the critical mass of supporters The supporter numbers kit The ‘pulling in the punters’ mindset He who has a database is wealthy beyond words We now have a commercial product PART III: SALES 6 Packing the stadium Crowd attendance and the multiplier effect The scorecard of factors influencing match attendance The exploitation of the stadium diagram The content of events Your place or mine? The case of Juventus 7 Hanging up the ‘sold out’ sign The products Matchgoers’ experience through touch points The six Ps marketing mix Ticket sales scenarios Concessions, advertising and other products The sales action plan 8 Sponsorship rights or bust A tough terrain The winning three-leaf clover Solving the sudoku of commercial rights Advertising spaces with a life of their own 9 Selling Sponsorship FC Sponsorship and other forms of commercialisation Competition and ambush marketing Capturing sponsors, step by step Auditing and mapping Designing the sponsorship programme The top-notch sales dossier Here it is! The sponsor’s money! 10 Image rights, TV and licensed merchandise The prime time of image rights The VIP roadmap The upheaval in the European television market The consolidation of collective selling of rights Sensible commercial exploitation of TV rights Basic concepts in merchandising management Outsource and conquer! Red card for pirates PART IV: IMPLEMENTATION 11 Lawyer for a day The clauses that keep you awake at night Sample football club sponsorship contract 12 Implementation par excellence Touch points in the relationship with the sponsor The sports marketer’s renewal mentality Marking the sponsor The ten commandments for successful sponsorship 13 The proud sponsor Sponsorship vs conventional advertising Activation, activation, activation The 360° action plan Case studies: Audi, Nike, Coca-Cola, Mahou 14 The ‘Ballon d’Or’ sports marketer The first eleven and the technical staff Eleven sales techniques that work Eleven skills for winning the Ballon d’Or The eleven files in the new minister’s briefcase Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisIn the forward 2021, FIFA will significantly innovate the figure of one of the most important protagonists of the football world: the football agent. This improvement will involve all 211 National Federations that will have to comply with the new agents' regulation. An innovation that will further change the table of a professional figure, formally born with the entry into force of the first FIFA regulation on players' agents of June 1, 1995 and which saw, with the reform of April 1, 2015 wanted by Joseph Blatter , the ex-president of FIFA, a real "deregulation". Inside the world of a Football Agent aims to provide a practical guide on how to access this profession for all aspiring agents; it also provides a series of practical cases, experienced first-hand by the author, that will help the readers to immerse themselves in the reality of a football agent that interacts with presidents, CEO, sports directors, supporters, footballers and their families. In an ever-increasing need for professionalization and with an increasingly stringent technicality of the subject, the author, thanks to his background in representing footballers as a co-founder of the IAFA (Italian Association of Football Agents), presents a clear analysis of the current international regulation and its latest regulatory innovations. The audience for the book is represented by all the current or aspiring professionals involved in the football industry: from football agents who want to keep up to date with the latest legislation, to aspiring agents, sports directors or media, who want to understand what is often behind a "yes or no" in a complicated transfer negotiation. The book will be also of interest to graduate schools of business, sports, marketing, and MBA programs in law with a focus on football law.

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Book SynopsisBEFORE, DURING AND AFTER MANCHESTER UNITEDAlex is the most up-to-date biography of Sir Alex Ferguson-the most decorated manager in British football history.Find out how he recovered from his brain surgery in 2018.Why he appointed David Moyes as his successor.How livid he was when Moyes was sacked ten months later.What he thought of Louis van Gaal''s tenure as Manchester United manager. What he thought of Jose Mourinho''s reign. And just how big a role he played in the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.This book also takes a deep dive into Alex''s relationship with the Glazer family and how he views the work carried out by Ed Woodward.From nought to eighty, this is the most complete biography ever written about Sir Alex Ferguson.?????Eamonn Holmes (Respected broadcaster and friend of Alex Ferguson):"A portrait of a genius for anyone wanting to know what makes Fergie tick. This is the Fergie factor explained."?????Ken O''Doherty (World champion snooker player and friend of Alex Ferguson):"A fitting and wonderful tribute to the greatest football manager of all time."?????Mike McGrath (The Daily telegraph):"A terrific journey"

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Book SynopsisFrom a rebellious teenager on the terraces to becoming Supporters Club Chairman, Club Director, Secretary and Head of Media Graham Brookland has seen it all supporting his local football club. The first Football League team to be liquidated mid season for 60 years was followed by him co-founding a new club five levels below the previous level. Five promotions to reach the Football League were achieved before near extinction again. Graham pens his unique experiences panning over 40 years confirming that there is always a story to tell about Aldershot Town Football Club.

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Book SynopsisThe story of Sir Alex Ferguson is a true rags-to-riches fairytale. When he announced he was to step down as manager of the world's biggest football club after 27 years in charge, he signed off in style with an honours list that confirmed him as the most successful manager in British history. Born in Govan, Glasgow, he played for Queen's Park, Dunfermline and Rangers before retiring in 1974 to begin his managerial career. Before joining Manchester United, he led a Rangers side to the league title and the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup and, although he struggled initially at United, his bargain-signing of Eric Cantona secured their first league title in 26 years. An incredible run of success followed, shaped by the emergence of 'Fergie's Fledglings' - Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, and Nicky Butt. His finest moment was in 1999 when United romped to an unprecedented Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies. Ferguson was knighted in the same year. This in-depth biography charts Fergie's unstoppable rise and pays tribute to the greatest manager the world has ever seen.

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Book Synopsis'Psycho' is a word rarely bandied about in football today. There is no place on the pitch for player contact, let alone the sort of hard, robust tackling that could earn a player such a nickname. But 25 years ago, things were different. Only when players really overstepped the mark were their names added to the referee's little black book. And Pat Van Den Hauwe had a reputation as one of the hardest players in the game. In a career encompassing some 401 Football League appearances for Birmingham City, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Millwall, he notched up two league titles and a European Cup Winners' Cup medal - but he also made his mark as one of the toughest and most feared defenders in the game. But Pat wasn't just a tough player on the pitch. The way he lived his life meant that he needed to be tough off the pitch as well. A 'hard nut' reputation invites people into your life who want to see how far they can push you - and Pat Van Den Hauwe attracted such people by the bus-load. This autobiography is not the usual collection of career memories from an ex-pro. It is probably the most explicit book ever written by a former footballer. Throughout his career, and long after he left the game, Pat Van Den Hauwe courted danger. In fact, he nearly paid the ultimate price for living life to the extreme. 'Psycho Pat': legend or madman? Read on and find out -

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Book SynopsisJimmy Case is best remembered for a spectacular FA Cup final goal and a deserved reputation as one of football's genuine hard men. But that does scant justice to a career that covered more than 700 appearances for 7 league clubs and did not end until he retired, through injury, at the age of 41. Raised on Merseyside, Jimmy began at his beloved Liverpool, becoming a key player in the all-conquering team of the late 1970s alongside stars like Kevin Keegan, John Toshack, Ray Clemence, Phil Thompson, Kenny Dalglish and his two great mates, Tommy Smith and Ray Kennedy. At Anfield, where he was signed by Bill Shankly and guided by Bob Paisley, Jimmy won a boxful of medals: four league titles, three European cups plus a host of other domestic honours which tell the truth about Jimmy Case - that he had much more than a tough tackle and a ferocious shot. As the man himself says, you couldn't get in that Liverpool team if you couldn't play.His ambition was to play his entire career at Liverpool but fate sent him on a different route: to Brighton, where he almost won the FA Cup; to Southampton, where he played more than 200 games; to Bournemouth; Halifax; Wrexham; and a single outing for Darlington. Along the way he came up against players like Andy Gray, Graeme Souness, David Speedie, Graeme Sharp and Norman Whiteside, often with painful results. Packed with incident and anecdotes, usually funny - but occasionally sad - this is the story of Jimmy Case, a true football legend.Trade Review"He is just the person you would want with you in the trenches in a war ... You'd look to your right and see "Jimmy Case." "Kevin Keegan"

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Book SynopsisYou can never take what you love too seriously and The Periodic Table of Football celebrates this fact.Welcome to The Periodic Table of Football. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you’ll find Pelé to Sepp Blatter – 108 elements from the football pantheon arranged by their properties and behaviour on and off the pitch.This expert guide and accompanying poster spans over 150 years to offer an original perspective of the beautiful game.

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Book SynopsisJohn Terry, footballing legend and Chelsea hero, graduated from Chelsea youth academy to become an international star. His imposing strength, natural skill and bulldog spirit have made him the backbone of both Chelsea and England's staunch defences. Born in London, and raised through the Chelsea youth teams, Terry's extraordinary talent soon had him replacing World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf to become a first team favourite amongst the Stamford Bridge faithful. But Terry's progress has not all been plain sailing. In 2002, when he was on the verge of realising his dream of playing for England after some outstanding displays in the under-21 team, he was involved in an incident outside a nightclub. With his career in the balance, Terry battled back and, having been cleared of any charges, he became stronger than ever before. For years he was an indomitable force in the national side before retiring in 2012, having won 78 caps and appearing in two separate World Cups. He was even presented with the ultimate English honour when, in 2010, he captained his country during their World Cup campaign. Truly though, Terry is Chelsea through and through.Handed the captain's armband under Jose Mourinho's inspirational regime, backed by Roman Abramovich's formidable buying power, Terry is proof that some qualities simply can't be bought. His immense leadership skills have earned him the respect of his fellow pros and fans alike. With five FA Cups, four Premier Leagues - including an incredible 2014/15 campaign, and even a Champions League medal hanging in his trophy cabinet, John Terry must go down as one of the greatest Englishmen to ever play the game.

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Book SynopsisSince its creation in South America, the popularity of futsal has exploded and is now enjoyed by around 60 million participants globally. Futsal has captivated audiences around the world, becoming one of the fastest growing sports. In response to this exponential growth, futsal has become a contemporary topic for academics and practitioners alike seeking to understand the sport. Unique to futsal is the deep fascination that exists both for futsal's value as an individual sport and for its huge potential to enhance soccer player development. Powerful anecdotal stories ignite intrigue to the massive potential of futsal to support soccer player development at all ages and levels. This lightning-fast small-sided game condenses the most exciting parts of soccer into a high tempo yet incredibly strategic sport. Futsal - The Perfect Game to Develop Soccer Skills brings together, for the first time, the scholarly, academic world and the practical applied settings in which futsal exists. Drawing on detailed research, the authors create an evidence-based argument for the inclusion of futsal in talent development programs for soccer, while exploring the nuances of its application with players in a practical setting. Futsal - The Perfect Game to Develop Soccer Skills is the perfect book to support stakeholders, technical directors and coaches, and to help educate a mixed audience from both academia and sports-practitioners at all levels.Table of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Dedications; Forewords; Dr Christopher Carling - An Academic Perspective; Marc Carmona - A Coach's Perspective; Max Kilman - A Player's Perspective; Raoni Medina - A Player's Perspective; Preface; Author Backgrounds; Dr Christopher Yiannaki; Michael Skubala; Acknowledgements; Part a - the evidence; chapter 1 - What is Futsal? a Brief Background; chapter 2 - do Skills developed on the Futsal court transfer onto the Soccer Pitch?8; chapter 3 - the Physical demands of Futsal; chapter 4 - the technical and tactical demands of Futsal; chapter 5 - the Psychological demands of Futsal Performance; chapter 6 - the development of Social Skills in Futsal Players; chapter 7 - topics of Special interest - concussion and heading; chapter 8 - areas for Further research; Part B - the Practical delivery oF FutSal; chapter 9 - cultural comparisons from around the World: how do the Best Futsal nations deliver Futsal for Soccer development?; chapter 10 - Player development: a Framework to deliver Futsal; List of Abbreviations and Glossary; Epilogue; References

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Book SynopsisWith over four decades supporting Carlisle United, travelling to more than 100 grounds to cheer them on in close to 1,000 games, author Tim Pocock has written this memoir to celebrate his sporting life with the Blues. He uses his personal match reports to bring a contemporary feel to his memories, from being abused by the Paddock, pulled over on the motorway by a United legend and nearly assisting a United goal. A former Carlisle fanzine publisher, Tim has written the book as a labour of love. It isn't a balanced, objective history - it is for those who, like him, see the football world through Blue tinted glasses. Expect the follow-up in five years to celebrate United winning the Champions League.

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Book SynopsisIn his 12 seasons at the club, the world-class Fenchman has developed the Gunners into a team capable of challenging for top domestic and European honours every year. His three Premiership titles - two of which came in 'Double' winning campaigns - are evidence of Wenger's unique tactical skill and his famous ability to spot talented young footballers. The phenomenal Gunners boss, nicknamed 'The Professor', has signed a new contract which commits him to the club until 2011 and Arsenal fans can look forward to a bright red future.

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Book SynopsisBy the time Giggs made his Manchester United first team debut aged just 17, many considered him to be the greatest talent in English football since George Best. He made United's left wing his own until late in his career, when Sir Alex Ferguson switched him to a deeper role in central midfield. Famed for his pace and skill on the ball, Giggs has scored many vital goals, most notably his incredible solo effort in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal. He was an integral part of the historic Treble-winning side in 1999, and is the only Manchester United player to have played in both the 1999 and 2008 Champions League victories. Having committed his entire career to United, Giggs eclipsed Bobby Charlton's record in April 2009, when he made his 800th appearance for the club. That year also brought his 11th Premier League winner's medal - he is the only player to have scored in every Premier League campaign since its inception - and the PFA Player of the Year award. Giggs has scored over 150 goals for United and his incredible record has ensured that he will go down in history as one of the club's greatest ever players.

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Book SynopsisBorn in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in 1992, Jack began his football career at Letchworth Garden City Eagles, where his drive, intelligence and competitiveness entered in to local legend. Spotted by Arsenal's chief scout Steve Rowley while playing for Luton Town youths in 2001, Jack Wilshere was signed by the Gunners at the age of nine and immediately placed under the guidance of youth coach Roy Massey at Arsenal's Hale End Academy. Nine incredible years later, Jack was lining up for England, becoming one of the youngest ever players to pull on the famous three-lions jersey; he has since become an integral part of the England setup and his presence is key in the ongoing quest for World Cup glory in Brazil in 2014. From successive years as a captain of high-school football teams, through to becoming one of the first names in Arsene Wenger's Arsenal team-sheet, Jack Wilshere's story is the stuff of football dreams, and the emergence of such a talent is a testament to English football at both grass-root and professional levels. With the heart of Vieria, the skill of Brady, the grace of Beckham, and the elegance of Bergkamp, Jack Wilshere - Arsenal DNA is a tale of true grit and determination, and a story wholeheartedly intertwined with the history of Arsenal FC and the future of English football.

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Book SynopsisWhy are football and chess 'beautiful games'? Do top football coaches read the pitch as a chess player reads the board? What is the connection between Jose Mourinho's defensive cunning and Grandmaster Wilhelm Steinitz's 'principles of defence'? The global popularity of football and chess remains unmatched by any other game. In this book, Adam Wells argues that stereotypical views of the games have concealed a deep connection between them. The first study of its kind, this book explores a rich world of tactics, psychology and aesthetics. Structural principles are analysed using real life examples to show how these connections play out on the board and in the field. This book is accessible to fans of either game, including football fans with no previous knowledge of chess. Readers will see how chess can be a pulsating, dynamic game, whilst appreciating that football shares much of the mystery and structural beauty of the world's greatest board game.

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