Luton fan changes face of Football

Marc Watson is a Luton fan. He is also CEO of BT. The company have just announced plans to show 38 Premier League matches next season (2013-14)

These games will be free to BT Broadband customers.

The group paid £738 million for rights, and will be battling with Sky, who have 10.8 million subscribers already.

It will be a tough battle. For further stories and analysis use Newsbank.

Why so glum Sir Alex ?

Business Management Students working on the Olympics Effect on the UK economy might like to think about last weekend's Manchester United v Barcelona Champions League Final.

According to a Mastercard Survey this was one of the most lucrative games ever.
110,000 Spanish fans descended on London spending money in bars, restaurants, at tourist attractions ( and for the lucky ones at the game itself )

£320 million was generatated
£42 million went into the London Economy
Wembley proved a good host, capable of hosting this kind of game admirably.A good omen for 2012 one would imagine.

I was in A supermarket during the day where several trolleys were being filled for the game on TV.

Ruddick, G (2011) London nets £42m from final, Daily Telegraph, 28th May (accessed via Newsbank through library.beds.ac.uk ) 1st June 2011