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BREAKING: ed Sheeran’s Ipswich Town Faces Relegation Amidst Star’s Minority Stake
In a surprising turn of events for fans of Ipswich Town, the club, which recently returned too the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, is reportedly set to be relegated back to the Championship at the end of the 2024/25 season. This development comes as the club announced in August 2024 that global music sensation Ed Sheeran had become a minority shareholder. Despite the potential setback, Sheeran’s lifelong support for the club is unlikely to waver.
The article also highlights several other prominent figures who have ventured into football club ownership, frequently enough leveraging unique skill sets:
Matthew Benham: From oxford physics to Football Analytics
Matthew Benham, armed with a degree in Oxford Physics, transitioned from a prosperous banking career to the world of sports betting in 2001, identifying meaningful potential in the sector. After a two-year collaboration with Tony Bloom, a disagreement led Benham to establish his own company, specializing in the mathematical modeling of sports predictions.His analytical approach proved successful not only in football but also in sports betting.
In 2012, Benham acquired Brentford, his childhood favorite club. The journey from the Third Division to the Premier League for “the Bees” spanned nine years, marking their return to the top flight after a considerable absence. Benham also applied his scientific methodology to Danish club Midtjylland, transforming a previously mediocre team into national champions.
David Sullivan: A Business Mogul’s Football Endeavors
David Sullivan, the majority shareholder of West Ham, built his initial fortune through the adult magazine industry, amassing wealth in the 1970s.while West Ham’s success in the Premier League has been modest, the club secured its first trophy since 1980 by winning the UEFA Conference League in the 2022/23 season. This venture into football management was not Sullivan’s first; in 1993, he and long-time partner David Gold invested in Birmingham City, contributing to their promotion to the Premier League.Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: hollywood Stars’ Wrexham Ascent
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney embarked on what initially seemed like a whimsical purchase of Wrexham for ยฃ2 million in February 2021. However, the film stars have demonstrated a serious commitment to the club. In just four years, Wrexham has climbed from the National League (the fifth tier of English football) to the Championship, fueling aspirations for a potential Premier League promotion.
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