Dave Powell

Cheshire, Liverpool

Chief Business of Football Writer at Liverpool Echo

Chief Business of Football Writer at Football.London

Chief Business of Football Writer for Reach Plc. Covering football finance across the UK. The Bottom Line Podcast & Newsletter. Chester fan. Cestrian.

Articles

Liverpool summer finances explained as £35m FSG clue emerges

4 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group look set to splash the cash this summer, but with principles intactLiverpool and the summer transfer window have had an uneasy relationship in recent years when it comes to some sections of the supporter base. The line of ‘next summer’ being regularly trotted out when major additions don’t happen has become a mainstay of the social media discourse.
Nottingham Forest's huge Premier League prize money explained and Europa Conference League impact

1 week ago | msn.com | Dave Powell

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Liverpool become first sports team in the world to reach major milestone

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

Liverpool now have more standalone stores than any other team in world sport and continue to grow their reach after winning the Premier League titleAs Premier League champions and a club having reasserted itself at the top of the English game once again, Liverpool have plenty of leverage right now.
How Liverpool overcame a £152m gap to topple Manchester United again

3 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

Liverpool have proven that competitive success and commercial success are linked as they surpass rivalsA few years back, on a conference call with shareholders, former Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward said that the club’s competitive performance didn’t have a “meaningful impact” on the commercial side of the business. At the time he had some confidence in saying that, because it hadn’t.
Daniel Levy handed £150m Tottenham boost amid investment stance and takeover talk

3 weeks ago | football.london | Dave Powell

The valuation of Tottenham Hotspur has increased year-on-year despite a miserable season for the club on the pitch. Spurs, who could yet reach the Champions League next season if they win the Europa League despite potentially finishing the campaign one place above the relegation zone, have transformed in value in recent years since they moved into their £1.2 billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium home in 2019.
US investment firms behind doomed takeover face legal action over Everton sale

3 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

Leadenhall Capital have submitted fresh claims in a New York court against 777 Partners and A-CAPTwo US investment firms who provided funds to Everton before a doomed takeover bid are facing a new lawsuit. Miami-based 777 Partners and its financial backer, A-CAP, are facing scrutiny over loans related to the sale of the Toffees.
FSG handed £360m boost as Liverpool plan for future becomes clear

4 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

FSG have seen an enormous return on their Liverpool investment over the past 15 years amid the club's domestic and European successLiverpool have seen a major increase in the club’s valuation over the last 12 months. A return to the Champions League and competitive success, including claiming the Premier League title, has been significant.
Explained: How Nottingham Forest are chasing chance to tap into huge £79m pot

1 month ago | nottinghampost.com | Dave Powell

For Nottingham Forest, the 2024/25 Premier League season has been a remarkable one thus far. But with three games remaining, recent stumbles have seen them fall from third to sixth.
'The potential was huge' - Castore CEO speaks on Everton deal and future hopes

1 month ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

Castore co-founder and CEO, Tom Beahon, speaks exclusively to the ECHO ahead of big summer and positive sentimentNext month marks the end of the first year of Everton’s technical kit partnership with British brand Castore. Having signed a multi-year deal in June 2024, much has changed.
The £308m truth behind Mohamed Salah Liverpool celebration selfie

1 month ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dave Powell

Mohamed Salah took a selfie with the Kop after scoring in Sunday's title-clinching victory at Anfield. When Mohamed Salah took a phone from an onlooker in the Kop after scoring Liverpool's fourth goal to take a selfie on Sunday, it immediately became an iconic moment. On the day Liverpool won the Premier League, Salah had his magic moment.