Archive for January, 2008

Should European Football Adopt a Revenue-Sharing Scheme?

By Brian Phillips • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Politics and Economics

As the top teams’ fans revolt against their owners whilst the smaller teams slip further and further behind them, would European football benefit from American-style revenue sharing or a salary cap? Brian Phillips asks the big question.



Photo Daily | January 31 | Ghana Fans at the ACN

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Photography

Ghana Supporters



Liverpool supporters want to buy…Liverpool

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 30th, 2008 • Category: Politics and Economics

Liverpool supporters want to buy their club — will it work? As news filters out today, including an announcement from the Share Liverpool FC Group, we’ll be updating on the latest news and reaction.



Franchising Wimbledon: The Panel Decides

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 30th, 2008 • Category: Non-league football

As Milton Keynes Dons achieve success on the field and start to be lauded by the press off it, we continue our series looking at the origins of the club, and today see how it was decided Wimbledon F.C. could be franchised to Milton Keynes.



Peter Wilt on how to market soccer in America

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: American soccer, News & Notes

Mia Hamm
The Chicago Fire’s former GM and President explains why those running soccer need to think carefully about how to attract supporters.



CONCACAF Champions League: A Good Idea?

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: American soccer

Yesterday, CONCACAF officially announced its new Champions League tournament, to replace the not particularly cared for Champions Cup. Does this herald a brave new era of regional competition in North and Central America?



Liverpool To Be Bled Dry

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

This Is Anfield
Hicks lets slip how much interest Liverpool will really be paying.



Photo Daily | January 29 | Opening Ceremony in Ghana

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: Photography

Ghana 2008 Photos



Change Needed in the Asian Champions League

By Eric Daams • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: World Football Culture

In his first contribution for Pitch Invasion, Eric Daams looks at the curious set-up of the Asian Champions League, saying it needs to change to be truly representative of the best clubs in the region.