F.C. Business Company Background
F.C. Business is the trade magazine for the UK & Republic of Ireland football industry serving as a practical guide to those involved in the business of running a football club at every level. Published since 2004, F.C. Business in now at the forefront of the football industry.
With the largest readership of decision makers within football industry, F.C. Business continues to make huge strides within the industry when linking buyers & sellers as well as providing insight, discussion, research and information on all topics that impact the football/soccer industry.
Featuring product reviews, case studies, interviews, research and comment on all the areas that touch the industry from finance, stadia development, safety & security to merchandise, ticketing and hospitality, to name but a few. F.C. Business is the first port of call for information in this ever expanding industry.
Published 8 times a year, each issue focuses on the work being carried out by clubs, governing bodies and stakeholder groups such as the FA, FAI, SFA, Football Foundation and the LMA plus many more.
2011 will show that F.C. Business is now far more than just a magazine. More than ever, we are committed to bringing you everything that this ever-growing industry continues to churn out. All of which will continue to be delivered in the harsh, non-compromising fashion the magazine is known for.
Recent highlights in the magazine have included interviews and comment from some of the top power brokers with the industry – Sir Trevor Brooking, Director of Football at The FA, Scottish FA CEO, Gordon Smith and even an extremely rare exclusive interview with Tottenham Hotspur FC Chairman, Daniel Levy.
Our commitment to all levels of the game increased dramatically in 2010 and will continue to do so in 2011. On this website you will find video, podcasts, webinars and also enhancements to our business directory and recruitment pages.
We are proud media partners with some of the most influential business conventions in the football calendar such as Soccerex and Leaders in Performance/Football which have helped to establish F.C. Business as a major player in the football industry. As well as this our media partnerships with the Football Foundation, Club Website and The Grass Roots Football Show demonstrates the importance we place on the grassroots game. Editorially we will continue to profile these playing areas as well through continued Football Foundation profiles and business advice to lower income clubs. If you’re involved in any part of the football industry then being involved with F.C. Business is without doubt a commitment to industry.
Our aim is to push this industry forward in an ethical and business like manner that reflects the morals of the game and indeed all the stakeholders it supports.
In 2011 and beyond, you can expect F.C. Business to support your goals in the game whether you are a club, governing body, association, supplier, brand, event, media body or an individual working within any of these.
Ryan McKnight - Editor
F.C. Business - The Trade Magazine for the Football Industry
Tel: +44 (0)191 442 4006
Email: ryan@fcbusiness.co.uk
