The state of finances in 21st century football

By Simon Wright Finances in football have been an exception to the economic climate IN A PERIOD WHERE MANY OF US HAVE HAD TO MAKE SACRIFICES IN THE ECONOMIC WORLDWIDE RECESSION, THE GAME OF FOOTBALL CONTINUES TO DEFY THE NORM.  NEW PARACHUTE PAYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS WHO LOSE THEIR TOP FLIGHT STATUS, PLUS EXTREMELY HIGH PLAYER WAGES HAVE LED TO QUESTION MARKS OVER THE STRUCTURE OF FINANCIAL FAIR PLAY. BUT HOW DO FINANCES...

Categories: Economy, Freelance, Keith Hill, Manchester United, Premier League, Randy Lerner, Reading, Recession, Roman Abramovich, Wages

2013 Bahrain Grand Prix – Commanding Vettel cruises to the top step

By Simon Wright Sebastian Vettel was a dominant winner in the Bahrain desert In a weekend where politics and sport clashed in an unstable region, Sebastian Vettel (pictured) produced some stability in Bahrain, and cruised to victory. The world champion’s pace on raceday was simply too strong for his main rivals, finishing nine seconds clear of Kimi Raikkonen on the Sakhir circuit to win his second race of 2013. It was the same podium...

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Costa Blanca - A guide of what is on offer in 2013

By Simon Wright This guide was written by myself as part of freelance work with Holiday Weather.  The first three months are below in full.  April - December links are at the bottom of this article, taking you to the HW website. Beautiful beaches and wonderful weather are part of the Costa Blanca package The Costa Blanca is still one of Europe’s most popular destinations for holidaymakers across the world.  There is a major...

Categories: Alicante, Britain, Costa Blanca, Elche, Europe, Murcia, Spain, Temperature, Tourists, Weather