Sporting Witness - Creating the English Premier League
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What this means for your business
1992 breakaway of the 'big five' created the Premier League, shifting top-flight English football revenue control to the clubs. Who it reaches: The Football League loses its top-tier clubs and associated media and matchday income, weakening its competitive position relative to the new league.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe 'big five' clubs break away from the Football League to form the Premier League, taking control of top-flight English football revenue
- Step 2 · Knock-onthe new league secures a $500m television deal, sharply raising pooled broadcast income for its member clubs
- Step 3 · Knock-onhigher centralised broadcast revenue accrues to the founding clubs, widening the financial gap between Premier League members and clubs remaining in the Football League
- Step 4 · Reaches youthe Football League loses its top-tier clubs and associated media and matchday income, weakening its competitive position relative to the new league
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Key takeaway
1992 breakaway of the 'big five' created the Premier League, shifting top-flight English football revenue control to the clubs.
Named in this analysis
Companies: Manchester United, Premier League
Sectors: Sports broadcasting
Source: bbc.co.uk
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