The debt league that keeps on growing
By Ben Chu
Tuesday March 02 2010
Pompey entering administration has left other fans fretting about their team's safety. Ben Chu assesses the state of financial play in the top flight
Portsmouth have finally gone into administration. And to judge by the recent public interventions by a succession of Premier League chairmen, there is a palpable fear that other top-flight clubs could also be in danger.
In January, the Wolves owner, Steve Morgan, called for some "common sense" on Premier League finances. This month, David Gold the co-owner of West Ham and Dave Whelan of Wigan chimed in, suggesting the Premier League should impose new regulation on clubs to save them from their financial profligacy.
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By Ben Chu
Tuesday March 02 2010
Pompey entering administration has left other fans fretting about their team's safety. Ben Chu assesses the state of financial play in the top flight
Portsmouth have finally gone into administration. And to judge by the recent public interventions by a succession of Premier League chairmen, there is a palpable fear that other top-flight clubs could also be in danger.
In January, the Wolves owner, Steve Morgan, called for some "common sense" on Premier League finances. This month, David Gold the co-owner of West Ham and Dave Whelan of Wigan chimed in, suggesting the Premier League should impose new regulation on clubs to save them from their financial profligacy.
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