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AFC Bournemouth's 5-0 Triumph: A Lesson in Overcoming the Odds What a performance! AFC Bournemouth’s stunning 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement. A reminder that no matter how tough the challenge, resilience and teamwork can deliver extraordinary results. This resonates deeply with the care sector. Every day, care providers face obstacles—whether it’s staffing shortages, rising costs, or meeting ever-growing demands. But just like the Cherries showed on the pitch, with the right strategy and unwavering commitment, it’s possible to overcome these hurdles and achieve something remarkable. Let’s take inspiration from this win to continue striving for excellence in the care we deliver. #TeamworkMatters #ResilienceInCare #AFCB #ExcellenceInCare

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Back at Old Trafford with Sam to watch Manchester United v Bournemouth in the Premier League. While the team obviously isn’t where Ruben Amorim wants them to be yet, it’s been exciting to see the young strikers Amad, Garnacho and Højlund doing well this season. By contrast to the football pitch, strikers in any other workplace aren’t in the least bit exciting for employers. The good news is that Robinson Ralph has years of experience helping UK employers navigate the intricate trade union laws on industrial action, collective consultation and recognition agreements. So, if your organisation: • would benefit from a policy and/or training session; • is defending an employment tribunal claim; or • needs legally privileged advice from qualified, experienced and regulated employment solicitors, about any trade union issues, please email RR at info@robinsonralph.com, call 0113 212 3240 or book a free initial chat here https://lnkd.in/eZPQZuWa. For those of you who are sick of these tenuous posts from The Theatre of Dreams, you’ll be happy to hear that because this one took me ages to think of and still isn’t very good, I don’t think there will be any more, unless inspiration (wait for it) strikes! #micdrop! #employmenttribunal #policiesandprocedures #traininganddevopment #industrialaction #employmentsolicitors #tenuouslink

Education costs money. Normally lots. It’s another brick in the wall (financial planning wall) Be ahead of the curve not behind. Even more so with the prospect of VAT being applied to UK fees. Wherever you are in the world and however wealthy I urge you to talk to one of our advisors. It’s all about the planning Mark

Erling Haaland's new contract deal at Manchester City announced last week was of record breaking length. But why do long-term contracts sometimes make sense for a club and player? And what risks do they bring? Kieran Maguire and I unpack these questions and more for The Conversation UK. #footballbusiness #finance University of Portsmouth, Business and Law https://lnkd.in/dsFct_Tx

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐤 (𝐊𝐂) 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 -𝐯- 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐂 Wedi mwynhau trafod ar Dros Ginio yr achos yn erbyn Manchester City sydd yn cychwyn heddiw. Enjoyed discussing on BC Radio Cymru the hearing of the case against Manchester City relating to 115 charges which starts in London today and expected to last 8-10 weeks (with a further few months before the decision and any sanction is announced, with likelihood of an appeal which may last a number of months and years again). Even if a small proportion of charges proven, then extremely likely - eepecially in light comments made in Everton and Nottingham Forest cases about lack of bite to fines where there are wealthy owners with sporting sanctions being appropriate - a significant points deduction is likely and could have a seismic effect on the competition. Lord Pannick KC has his own banner at the Etihad Stadium by now. I echo Nick De Marco KC’s (who now has his own chant at Leicester City) recent piece that having these proceedings behind closed doors prohibts public understanding of and confidence in these types proceedings (in particular that the *Independent* Commission is exactly that - independent of the The Premier League , and not a part of it) and that they could be conducted in a much more transparent and open manner. Watch this space. Blake Morgan LLP #PSR #FFP #ManCity #PremierLeague

Such a terrific panel! Will be so interesting to listen to these OGGs thoughts on the business of sport.

Nassef Sawiris, co-owner of Aston Villa, is reportedly considering legal action against the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). This move comes after Aston Villa’s proposal to increase the maximum permitted losses from £105 million to £135 million was rejected at the Premier League’s annual general meeting last week. Aston Villa has been grappling with a high wages-to-turnover ratio, which stood at 89 percent for both 2022 and 2023—the fourth highest in the Premier League. The club argues that the current PSR sanctions are overly restrictive, preventing upwardly mobile clubs from competing consistently with the league's elite. Sawiris and Aston Villa believe that raising the allowable losses would provide more financial flexibility and enable clubs with high ambitions to invest and grow. However, their proposal found little support, with only one other Premier League club voting in favour. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions within the league regarding financial regulations and competitive balance, with Aston Villa poised to challenge the status quo in an attempt to secure a more favourable environment for investment and growth. #football #AstonVilla #Premierleague #Footballnews #sportsbiz

Manchester United have been making headlines again with recent changes on and off the field, following Erik ten Haag’s departure and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial acquisition earlier this year. This high-profile deal highlights the complexities of sports M&A, where balancing financial ambitions with regulatory compliance is critical to achieving both commercial and sporting success.   Angelika Jankowska explores the key considerations when buying or selling a football club, including the difficulty of valuing these unique ‘trophy’ investments and the importance of ensuring regulatory compliance in order to avoid fines and sanctions. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4hn2qVv   For advice on M&A transactions, get in touch with Angelika Jankowska or Peter Millican.   #CorporateLaw #LegalInsights #ManUtd #SportsLaw 

Think it’s brilliant when clubs with clear principles and values stand by them. Most clubs and their leaders would crumble under the pressure of a manager demanding more in these types of situations. Brighton recently parted ways with DZ due to a disagreement on transfer strategy. The question now is whether the club should adjust given all DZ achieved in the last two years, or should DZ have accepted the club's tradition and values in the transfer market? It's interesting to compare Brighton's approach to other clubs like Chelsea and United, with no clear identity around the transfer market. They're like kids in a sweet shop, 'throw it in the bag and hope it works'. But only the next manager doesn't like those sweets and throws them out for some newer, tastier treats. Whereas, Brighton have a structured system where they sign young players pre-premier league ability, develop and sell them. In my opinion, if a coach has proven themselves capable of increasing the club's success and subsequently their riches, they should get more say in all aspects of the club. It's the only way the Klopp's, Simeone's and Fergie's are made. What do you think? Should Brighton have adjusted to DZ's strategy or should DZ have accepted the club's values? Let's discuss because I think Brighton might have missed out on the potential to make a legacy manager at the club! https://lnkd.in/eg2XYWua Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton exit is the only solution due to irreconcilable differences