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Rob Coogh
Businessman and lawyer who has owned English football clubs (including recent purchase of Reading FC); spoke about buying clubs as undervalued assets and his ownership approach.
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Oct 22, 2025
• 19min
The Americans investing in British football
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Christina Philippou, an expert in Accounting and Sport Finance, shares insights on why British football is a goldmine for US investors, highlighting the commercial advantages over the closed nature of US leagues. Rob Coogh, a businessman and owner of Reading FC, discusses purchasing undervalued clubs and the sustainability of ownership. They delve into the financial risks of promotion and relegation, the impact of private equity in clubs like Birmingham City, and how celebrity owners and streaming documentaries can enhance global sponsorship and fan interest.
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