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Shaped By The City, Built For The Future: The digital version of fcbusiness Issue 175 is available to read online ➡️ https://t.co/ht5ebm0ra8

In This Issue...

@Hannover96: Shaped by the city, built for the future

Also in this issue…

In The Money: Player Wages
The World Cup’s Other Winners
Retail: Building A Brand
UEFA Pitch Find
Grounds For Concern
Cymru Leagues Revival

In Focus Featuring…

@JonasSportsTech
@statsports
Economic Insight
@BTGUK_
@SportsInt's FMDB Pro
Social Protect
@yinzcam
Aposto
@gazingtraining
BC4

Plus much more…

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[Football Content Awards @The_FCAs]

🚨 The finalists for Best Media Organisation - Publisher are here! 🚨

The judges make up 50% of the result. Now it’s time for the fan vote. Vote on our website or tag your favourite below! ⚽️🏆

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@EPLworld
@fcbusiness
@FootballTalkHQ
@Footballco
@FootballJOE
@FotMob
@FUTBIN
@GiveMeSport
@livescore
@OneFootball
@planetfutebol
@risingballers_
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@guardian_sport
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Voting closes Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time.

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🔴 @LFC has been ranked as the most culturally relevant football club among Europe’s leading clubs.

Research across 22 international markets put LFC top for cultural influence, reflecting the club’s growing reach well beyond the pitch.

#LFC

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🤝 Sunderland AFC has agreed a new multi year partnership with Seriös Group.

As Official Data Solutions Partner, Seriös Group will continue helping the club use joined up data across football performance, commercial operations and fan engagement.

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🟨 STRAUSS has become the first Official Partner of UEFA Refereeing.

The agreement covers major UEFA club and international competitions and will also support referee education, training, recruitment and grassroots development across Europe.

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🎮 @LFC and @EASPORTSFC have renewed their long term partnership, taking the relationship beyond a decade.

The next chapter will include greater focus on LFC Women and more content and experiences connecting supporters through football and gaming.

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[Tony Incenzo TV/Radio football reporter 🇮🇹 🇮🇪 @TonyIncenzo]

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB

SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026

Which football match are you going to this weekend?

As usual, let's make this a massive list with your re-tweets & replies to publicise all games taking place

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB

@NonLeagueCrowd @fcbusiness

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SAVE THE PRINTED PROGRAMME !
BUY A PRINTED PROGRAMME !

I have the following articles in Saturday's QPR v Middlesbrough programme

# My 1,000 word QPR past player interview with Peter Hucker @phsports1
# 1966/67 QPR match reports/programme reviews

SAVE THE PRINTED PROGRAMME !

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🌱 @SAFCFoL has partnered with ClearVUE to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of the Beacon of Light.

@Clearvue_’s technology will provide real time insight into energy use, helping reduce costs and support greater reinvestment into community programmes.

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🔴⚪ @SunderlandAFC have appointed Tim Greenwell as Chief Operating Officer.

The former Southampton FC COO brings extensive experience across club operations, governance, risk and major projects to the Stadium of Light.

#SAFC

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🏆 What goes on inside a Premier League title winning performance department?

Former Arsenal Head of Sport Science and Performance Tom Allen explains how @statsports data, technology and practitioner expertise helped turn information into better decisions.

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⚽ How can women’s football turn growing interest into regular matchday attendance?

New research from @Populous looks at what fans value most, including a welcoming environment, comfort, food and drink and the wider stadium experience.

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🛍️ Football club retail is becoming an increasingly important revenue stream, but growth depends on much more than the online shop.

@JonasSportsTech MD Sam Nixon looks at why stock, fulfilment, ecommerce and fan data need to work together.

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🇺🇸 How is US investment changing UK football?

@BTGUK_’s Julie Palmer and Rob Insall explore the impact on club ownership, commercial strategy and the drive to create new revenue, while balancing growth with the interests of supporters and communities.

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🏟️ Are traditional matchday processes keeping pace with the demands placed on football clubs?

Aposto looks at how digital workforce management can help clubs improve staff training, compliance, communication and real time matchday operations.

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