Who are the Colorado Mammoth. What is the team’s history and achievements. How does the Mammoth contribute to Denver’s sports scene. Where can fans purchase tickets and experience live Mammoth games. Why has indoor lacrosse gained popularity in Colorado.
The Rise of the Colorado Mammoth in Professional Lacrosse
The Colorado Mammoth have become a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional indoor lacrosse. As a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), the Mammoth have carved out a significant presence in Denver’s sports landscape since their inception in 2003. The team’s journey from newcomers to championship contenders has been nothing short of remarkable, captivating fans and elevating the sport’s profile in the Rocky Mountain region.
Origins and Early Years
The Colorado Mammoth’s story began when the franchise was relocated from Washington, D.C., where they were known as the Washington Power. The move to Denver marked a new chapter for the team and introduced the fast-paced, high-scoring excitement of indoor lacrosse to Colorado sports enthusiasts. The Mammoth quickly established themselves as a competitive force in the NLL, making their presence felt in their inaugural season.
Building a Winning Tradition
Since their relocation, the Mammoth have consistently been playoff contenders, demonstrating a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The team’s crowning achievement came in 2006 when they captured their first NLL Championship, defeating the Buffalo Bandits in a thrilling final. This victory not only solidified the Mammoth’s place among the league’s elite but also ignited a passionate fanbase in Denver.
Home Field Advantage: The Mammoth’s Den at Ball Arena
The Colorado Mammoth call the Ball Arena (formerly known as the Pepsi Center) their home. This state-of-the-art facility, which they share with the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, provides an electric atmosphere for indoor lacrosse. With a capacity of over 18,000 for lacrosse games, the arena becomes a cauldron of noise and energy when the Mammoth take the field.
Creating an Immersive Fan Experience
The Mammoth organization has worked tirelessly to create a unique and engaging experience for fans attending games at Ball Arena. From pre-game activities to in-game entertainment, every aspect is designed to keep spectators on the edge of their seats. The team’s mascot, Wooly, adds an extra layer of fun and interaction, especially for younger fans.
Star Players and Iconic Moments in Mammoth History
Throughout their history, the Colorado Mammoth have been home to some of the most talented players in professional lacrosse. Names like John Grant Jr., Gary Gait, and Brian Langtry have become synonymous with the team’s success and have helped elevate the sport’s profile in Colorado.
Record-Breaking Performances
The Mammoth have been part of numerous memorable games and record-setting performances. One such moment came in 2012 when John Grant Jr. set an NLL single-season scoring record with 116 points, showcasing the offensive firepower that has become a hallmark of the team.
Community Involvement and Growing the Game
Beyond their on-field success, the Colorado Mammoth have made significant contributions to the growth of lacrosse in Colorado and the surrounding regions. The team’s community outreach programs have introduced the sport to new audiences and helped develop grassroots initiatives to foster young talent.
Youth Lacrosse Initiatives
The Mammoth organization has been instrumental in supporting youth lacrosse programs across Colorado. Through clinics, camps, and partnerships with local schools and clubs, they have helped create a pipeline of talent and enthusiasm for the sport at all levels.
The Mammoth’s Impact on Denver’s Sports Culture
In a city known for its passionate sports fans, the Colorado Mammoth have carved out their own niche. They have successfully tapped into Denver’s appetite for high-energy, competitive sports, offering a unique alternative to the more traditional offerings of football, basketball, and hockey.
Building a Diverse Fanbase
The Mammoth’s success in attracting a diverse audience has been key to their growth. From die-hard lacrosse enthusiasts to casual sports fans looking for an exciting night out, the team has managed to appeal to a wide cross-section of Denver’s population.
Rivalries and Memorable Matchups
No sports team’s story is complete without intense rivalries, and the Colorado Mammoth have developed several over the years. Their battles with teams like the Buffalo Bandits and the Calgary Roughnecks have produced some of the most thrilling moments in NLL history.
The Buffalo Bandits Rivalry
The Mammoth’s rivalry with the Buffalo Bandits has been particularly fierce, with the two teams meeting in high-stakes playoff matchups multiple times. Their encounters are often characterized by physical play, strategic duels, and nail-biting finishes that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Looking to the Future: The Mammoth’s Continued Evolution
As the Colorado Mammoth look to the future, they continue to evolve both as a team and as an organization. With a commitment to innovation in gameplay, fan engagement, and community outreach, the Mammoth are poised to remain a cornerstone of Denver’s sports scene for years to come.
Embracing Technology and Fan Engagement
The Mammoth have been at the forefront of utilizing technology to enhance the fan experience. From interactive mobile apps to social media engagement, the team is constantly exploring new ways to connect with their supporters and bring them closer to the action.
How to Experience the Mammoth Magic: Ticket Information and Game-Day Tips
For those looking to experience the thrill of Colorado Mammoth lacrosse firsthand, the team offers a variety of ticket options to suit different preferences and budgets. From single-game tickets to season packages, there are numerous ways for fans to get in on the action at Ball Arena.
Best Practices for Game Day
To make the most of a Mammoth game experience, fans are encouraged to arrive early to soak in the pre-game atmosphere and participate in various activities around the arena. Wearing team colors, joining in chants, and engaging with fellow fans all contribute to the unique energy of a Mammoth home game.
- Purchase tickets in advance to secure the best seats
- Check the team’s website for promotional nights and special events
- Consider public transportation options to avoid parking hassles
- Bring your enthusiasm and be ready to cheer loudly!
The Colorado Mammoth have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Denver’s sports landscape. Their blend of high-octane action, community involvement, and passionate fanbase has created a unique sports experience that continues to grow in popularity. Whether you’re a longtime lacrosse fan or new to the sport, attending a Mammoth game promises an unforgettable evening of world-class athleticism and entertainment.
As the team continues to build on its legacy, one thing remains clear: the Colorado Mammoth are more than just a lacrosse team – they’re a vital part of Denver’s sporting identity, inspiring new generations of players and fans alike. With each game, they write a new chapter in their storied history, inviting all who witness it to be part of something truly special in the world of professional sports.
Bandits, Mammoth Set for Winner-Take-All Game 3
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Bandits, Mammoth Set for Winner-Take-All Game 3
Wed May 31 2023 | Jack Goods | Pro
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Zed Williams and the Mammoth are one game away from back-to-back championships.
For the second straight year, the Colorado Mammoth and Buffalo Bandits will play a winner-take-all Game 3 in Buffalo for a National Lacrosse League title. With these teams, could we really expect anything less?
Colorado staved off elimination Monday, stymieing the Bandits attack in a 16-10 win inside a loud Ball Arena in Denver occupied by more than 11,000 fans. Eli McLaughlin and Ryan Lee each notched seven points, as the Mammoth continued mirroring last year’s script.
Now the group hopes history repeats itself on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST.
The Mammoth muscled their way into control with 10 goals in the middle frames, helping extend their lead to as large as seven goals early in the fourth quarter. Buffalo failed to cut the deficit under three the entire second half, as Colorado cruised to tie the series.
“We’re not done,” Mammoth coach Pat Coyle said. “We’ve got work to do.”
While Game 2 was nearly all Colorado, Game 1 on Saturday was reminiscent of Buffalo’s down-to-the wire semifinal contests with Toronto last year. After entering the second half down a goal, Buffalo rode a 5-1 run in the third quarter to take command. Tehoka Nanticoke notched three goals in the spurt, including the final tally of the frame to put his squad up 12-9.
Colorado did not back down, even after Chase Fraser responded to an initial Zed Williams tally to extend the lead back to three. Chris Wardle beat Matt Vinc less than 20 seconds later, and McLaughlin cut the deficit to one on the team’s fourth power-play goal of the evening with 5:18 remaining.
That set the stage for one final heart-pounding moment for the Bandits faithful. After Buffalo failed to run out the final seconds, Colorado connected on a desperation full-floor pass to Williams. He leaped from behind the cage but faced a trio of negative factors. Williams stepped in the crease, got his shot off just late and Vinc stood tall.
“I knew it was going to be a dogfight,” Buffalo’s Dhane Smith said after Game 1. “We went on our run. They went on theirs. It comes down to the little things.”
Buffalo looked poised to keep the good vibes rolling at the start of Game 2, taking an early 3-1 lead fueled by power-play tallies by Kyle Buchanan and Smith. The offense, playing without injured Josh Byrne for a second consecutive game, only strung together back-to-back goals one time over the rest of the contest. Colorado tied the score by the end of the first quarter as part of a 6-1 run and never trailed again.
The Mammoth defense did well to keep Buffalo’s shots to the outside, with Ward only needing to make 38 saves.
Frustration clearly set in for the Bandits as the second half progressed, resulting in 30 penalty minutes in the final 20 minutes of play.
“The defense, they played big,” Ward said. “They were suffocating. Buffalo got a lot of looks inside on Saturday night. We did a really good job of taking away their space, forcing them to take outside shots. I was able to see the ball very well tonight.”
Adding to the offensive showing for the Mammoth were Williams and Connor Robinson, who recorded six and five points, respectively. Smith had eight points for Buffalo, while Nanticoke scored four times.
This marks the first real adversity the Bandits have dealt with this postseason, having crushed Rochester 20-8 in the quarterfinals before rolling to a sweep of Toronto in the semis. The franchise’s entire season has been focused on doing the little things to finally get over the hump and to secure that elusive championship in their third straight trip to the Finals. They have 60 more minutes to prove they have what it takes.
Meanwhile, Colorado is looking for another storybook ending after a rocky 9-9 regular season.
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Excellent game! Fantastic vibe as usual. Mammoth games are always a great time for our whole family.
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Great game! Love the heart the boys play with! Did not appreciate $30 for parking.
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The atmosphere and game at Ball Arena was fantastic! Go Mammoth!
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Live Mammoth games are just the best.
Fun for the whole family and kids! - Rating: 5 out of 5
We alway have fun since the beginning.
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We always have fun at the Mammoth 🦣 games. My daughter had fun as usual.
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Had so much fun
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This was my first time at a Mammoth game and it was so much fun! It was easy to get to on the ticketmaster website and easy to buy
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Always live when I can go to a game. High energy and it’s enjoyable to watch.
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by Lacrosse Fan on 4/17/23Ball Arena – Denver
We did not enjoy our first NLL experience at all, and we won’t be going back. It was certainly the loudest sporting event we have ever been to, leaving our ears ringing for 24 hours. The loud music continues to play throughout, even when the game is being played. The fans seemed mean-spirited, and downright unsportsmanlike, as they cheered for entirely pointless and manufactured fights.
I would recommend Premier Lacrosse League for a much more family-friendly and enjoyable experience. - Rating: 4 out of 5
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by TACO on 4/3/23Ball Arena – Denver
We love the Mammoth games, we do it as a family a few times per year. We went to two games this season already, and were shocked to see how much the ticket prices had gone up since I had purchased them in November.
Another issue I have is with the announcer, we can never understand anything he is saying, he takes the mic and just yells in it, we can not decipher it.
We miss the motorcycles!
We miss the blimps!
It was nice to see them giving away t-shirts again.
We will continue to support the team, but we probably will not be going as much now that the ticket prices are higher. - Rating: 1 out of 5
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Lacross is boring — especially compared to hockey. Minor league team but major league prices for tickets and concessions.
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Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov: who buys Arsenal from whom? – London Eye – Blogs
And who among them will fire Arsene Wenger? Spoiler: nobody.
This fall, Arsenal’s problems were added to by another one: the owner of the controlling stake, Stan Kroenke, offered Alisher Usmanov to buy out his 30.4% stake for 525 million pounds (28 thousand per share).
Fans immediately urged Usmanov not to do this. English fans do not know the Russian businessman well, but they would rather support him than Kroenke: an American in their eyes is an absolute evil.
Usmanov quickly dismissed the possibility of such a deal: “I am not in any negotiations with Mr.
Kroenke about the sale. My interest in Arsenal from the very beginning was of a long-term nature. My intentions have always been to acquire new stakes in the club if they become available. I have always been and will remain an ardent fan of Arsenal. I consider my 30% share as an important tool that allows me to defend the interests of the club’s fans. A constructive partnership with a majority shareholder is possible, I can buy out his share either alone or as part of a consortium. If a group appears that shares my views and the views of the majority of Arsenal fans, I can consider selling my share.”
So who owns Arsenal now?
Now the club’s shares are distributed between Stan Kronke (67.05%), Alisher Usmanov (30.04%) and minority shareholders (2.91%).
Kroenke is a prominent figure in the global sports business. His company Kroenke Sports & Entertainment owns Denver Nuggets (NBA), Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Colorado Avalanche (NHL) and Colorado Mammoth (NLL – national lacrosse league), as well as stadiums in Los Angeles and Denver, television cable channel Altitude Sports and Entertainment, a holding of 19 sports magazines and several radio stations in Colorado.
Kroenke entered English football in 2007, having bought a 9.99% stake in Arsenal from ITV and added it to his original 1.3%. The appearance of an American in the club was initiated by David Dean, Vice-President of Arsenal since 1983.
Who is David Dean and why is it important?
In the 1990s, David Dean was one of those who actively changed the fate of not only Arsenal (invitation of Arsene Wenger), but of all English football (the formation of the Premier League).
At 24, Dean, as vice-president of Arsenal, was the de facto leader of the club’s policies. “He became the kind of person who came into the locker room after every match, shook hands with the players and knew everyone in the youth squad by name. He was like a father to everyone at the club and we adored him,” said Arsenal striker Ian Wright, whom Dean signed at 1991st.
Dean worked perfectly with Wenger: the vice-president fully approved the Frenchman’s bet on young players, and also led all transfers , allowing Wenger to focus on coaching.
With Dean, the club signed Patrick Vieira, Kolo Toure, Cesc Fàbregas, Robin van Persie and a dozen other North London legends. In 1995, Dean brought back from Milan the signature of Arsenal’s first ever global superstar, Dennis Bergkamp . And 11 years later, another superstar, Thierry Henry , signed his last contract at Arsenal thanks to his son Dean: Spanish clubs offered £50 million for the striker, but Derrick, who was Henry’s best man at the wedding, convinced his friend to stay at Highbury.
In Kronke, Dean hoped to find an investor who would help to cope with debts after the construction of the stadium: by the 2008/09 season, the club’s debt was about 400 million pounds. But a couple of weeks after the American arrived in north London, Dean abruptly left Arsenal. According to an unofficial version, the management was not satisfied with the appearance of the American billionaire and they delivered an ultimatum to the vice president: either he signs an agreement banning the sale of shares to third-party investors, or he leaves.
The departure of David Dean is often cited as the main reason for Arsenal’s football failures in the last 10 years (no league titles, constant eliminations from the Champions League at an early stage and here is the Europa League). Without Dean, there was no person left at the club who would be able to help Wenger with transfers, control him and allow him to do only what the Frenchman does best – coaching players.
After leaving the club, Dean refused to sell his shares to Kroenke. Instead, his 14.6% stake in the summer of 2007 went to Red and White Holding, owned by Alisher Usmanov (at that time – co-owner of CJSC Metalloinvest, general director of Gazprominvestholding LLC and owner of the Kommersant publishing house) and his business partner Farhad Moshiri .
– I’ve been a fan of Arsenal for eight years, I think that the team has the best coach in the English Premier League, but these investments are portfolio investments, not strategic or political ones, – Usmanov explained his purchase.
– Arsenal’s business is clearly underestimated. I intend to gradually increase my stake, because I believe that its value will grow and soon reach a fair level. The club has everything to achieve this.
How long has the fight between shareholders been going on?
Since the appearance of both in the club.
By spring 2009 Red and White Holding became the club’s largest shareholder with 25%, Kroenke followed with 20.5%. The American continued to increase his influence by buying up the shares of former shareholders, and by 2011 he had collected a package of 67.05% .
Usmanov, in 2016, received at his sole disposal 30.04% , having bought out a share from Moshiri (the Iranian spent the received 200 million pounds on 49.9% of Everton shares).
In May 2017, there was talk that Usmanov offered Kroenke 1 billion pounds for his share, wanting to become essentially the sole owner of the club, but the American refused.
– We are aware of the latest rumors in the press about a possible sale of Arsenal shares. We can state that the company (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment) is not selling and never intended to sell its stake in the club. KSE remains committed to a long-term investment model for Arsenal,” the statement said.
What is the main disagreement between Kronke and Usmanov?
First of all, Usmanov criticizes the financial model established by Kronke, according to which the club spends only what it earns . The Russian businessman has repeatedly said that in order to return trophies to Arsenal, he is ready to invest large sums in the development of the club.
“I see Arsenal as a debt-free club with enough budget to buy top talented players who can jump right in and complement the club’s tradition of developing young players and homegrown talent,” Usmanov told the board in 2012 .
How do Kroenke and Usmanov feel about Arsene Wenger?
Usmanov is clearly more reserved in assessing Kroenke’s recent successes of the club, but his criticism almost always concerns Kroenke and almost never Wenger.
In the summer of 2017, he congratulated the Frenchman on signing a new contract, calling Wenger one of the best coaches in Europe. In April, Usmanov criticized what was happening at the club, but at the same time defended the coach: “I don’t think that the coach alone should be blamed for what is happening. Kronke bears a great responsibility. Personally, unfortunately, I am completely isolated from decision-making in the club (despite a third of the shares, Usmanov does not have a seat on the board of directors of Arsenal – approx. Sports.ru). All responsibility for the fate of the club lies with the main shareholder.”
In 2014, Usmanov spoke in a similar style, but the coach was nevertheless touched:
“Everyone can make mistakes, and with age it becomes more and more difficult to admit it. Maybe is now problem . I love Arsene for his principles, but principles are limits, and limits are missed opportunities . Sometimes coaches without principles succeed, and some coaches with principles fail because the team lacks ethical players.
moral or personal beliefs of the coach.
Does he have money or not? How does he spend it? We need reinforcement for every position.
The club does not recognize mistakes . No genius can keep the level without realizing their mistakes. Only by acknowledging mistakes can you get rid of them.
Kroenke, meanwhile, does not require Wenger to admit mistakes and fully supports him in everything.
It was Kroenke who lobbied the board of directors for a new Wenger contract this summer: “Our goal is to win the Premier League and other European tournaments. Fans, players, employees, coaches and management are waiting for this. We won’t give up until we get there. Arsen is the most suitable person for this. He has amazing results , we support him completely.”
Regular (until the last season) hit in the top 4 Wenger guarantees the owner a profit . In addition, the Frenchman spends much less on transfers than his competitors.
This allows Kronka to stick to his strategy and spend as little as possible on Arsenal: “In my opinion, as a club owner, you need to take into account reality. If you just want to win titles, then don’t do it. I think the best owners in the world of sports are those who strive for both results and profits.”
This is how much Arsenal spent on transfers during the Kroenke era compared to the competition:
Do Arsenal really make a lot of money?
Since 2003, the club has been steadily in the black, earning from a couple to several tens of millions a year. 90,003 55% of 90,004 of the total turnover goes to salaries (only both Manchester and Tottenham have a smaller percentage).
The club collects the most on the day of matches, gaining a third of the income from this. So seriously on spending fans (tickets and season tickets, which are the most expensive in the league at Emirates, programs, merchandise in the club shop and pies in buffets) are calculated only at Arsenal: for the rest of the clubs that make good money on fans, matchday income is about 20% of the budget, Manchester City with their brand new stadium – 13%.
Arsenal loses the most to its competitors in profits from commercial deals . Sponsors, merchandising, advertising, foreign tours and matches of legends – the club now earns only £ 80 million from all this. At other top clubs, this amount steadily exceeds a hundred: Chelsea had £ 120 million last season (and that is why that adidas had to pay £60m for an early termination of the contract), Liverpool earned £116m, Manchester City £178m, Manchester United an incredible £268m. Guardian experts say that the reason for such unconvincing commercial performance is in the figure of Wenger: sponsors do not consider the team under his leadership to be promising in terms of results, and hence positive brand awareness.
The best part: during the Kroenke years, the club has almost paid off its debts.
Which side are the fans on?
Definitely not on the Kroenke side. In addition to spending issues, there are other claims.
“All the fans want is to feel that the owners love their club, that Arsenal are family,” Tony Adams said in June. – But the fans have certain problems with Kroenke. He doesn’t go to matches, is he really that busy?
The first large-scale protests against Kroenke appeared at the Emirates in April 2016. At the end of last season, when Arsenal flew past the top 4, the fans were singing: “Stan Kroenke – get out of our club.”
“We’re all used to Kroenke not being interested in doing everything in his power to win trophies with Arsenal,” said Gunners fanzine editor Kevin Witcher. – Even if you look at his activities in America, it becomes clear that he is satisfied with his teams simply as sources of income, and not eventual league winners. There, the fans know that he puts finances ahead of athletic performance.”
How are the other clubs that Kronke owns doing?
In America, Kroenke is really known for his “nothing personal, just business” approach.
He began building his empire right out of college and, five years after graduation, landed what may be the biggest deal of his career—marrying Ann Walton, a Walmart heiress with an estimated net worth of $4.9 million.
In the States, people simply say about the grip of a magnate: “Kroenke made it clear that he was interested in two things in life: himself and money. Everything else can be negotiated.” So, in 2015, Kroenke moved the Rams football team from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and in response to the claims of the fans, he simply shrugged his shoulders: “Yes, there is an emotional side here, I understand that. But I also think that people in Missouri understand that you can’t just throw away a good idea. We all do things that are beneficial . If this move didn’t make sense, my partners and the NFL wouldn’t have let it happen.”
Here are the sports results of the clubs after Kroenke appeared in them (clickable):
Simultaneously with the buying of teams in the USA, Kroenke built sports grounds for them – and immediately recouped the invested income from the sale of tickets and vip-boxes.
The cable channel founded by KSE shows the matches of all its clubs, as well as the radio holding in Colorado. As a result, there are almost no intermediaries with whom it is necessary to share profits.
In contrast to Kroenke , North London guys like Usmanov much more than . He does his best to look like a real Arsenal fan and the voice of opposition to the leadership. The only thing that strains the fans a little is the possible rapprochement of the businessman with Everton, in which his old business partner Farhad Moshiri has already seriously invested.
“When Usmanov talks about the club, he sounds like a fan and expresses his passion for what is happening. Kroenke doesn’t express anything,” a fan under the nickname The Long Shadow lamented on the Arsenal fever fan site. – He is almost invisible and inaudible, he prefers to leave everything to his son and Ivan Gazidis (Executive Director of Arsenal – approx. Sports.ru). We can only hope that Usmanov will be patient and wait until Kroenke packs up his popcorn tent and flies back to the States to buy a stake in another American football team or a burger chain.
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Can anyone else buy Arsenal?
At the end of the summer of 2017, Africa’s richest man Nigerian Aliko Dangote, whose fortune earned from oil production in Lagos, is estimated at $ 13 billion, expressed his desire to buy the club. It may appeal to Arsene Wenger’s many critics.
“I’m sure if they [Kronke and Usmanov] get a suitable offer, they’ll leave. Someone will make them an offer that will make them seriously consider leaving the club. I think when we’re done with the refinery, we can do it. I’ll wait. I will buy the club even if things change,” Dangote said. And he added: “First of all, I would change the coach.”
Usmanov estimates that the full stake in the club would be worth £2bn. The Forbes estimate is slightly more modest.
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Crazy English money. Who owns the Premier League clubs. Part 2 – football.ua
Oil and sports tycoons, Russians, Americans, an Iranian, a Thai and only two Englishmen – Kirill Krutorogov continues to talk about the owners of the Premier League clubs, where they get so much money, how they got up and how much participation in the richest European championship brings.
In parentheses, first is the place in the Premier League budget ranking, then the current place in the standings.
Bournemouth (10|18)
Owner. In 2011, Russian Maxim Demin purchased a plot of land in Bournemouth and built a villa there. The construction was carried out by a company whose owner also owned a local football club that had financial problems and the risk of relegation to the fourth most important division in England. It was from him that Demin bought a large share of Bournemouth for 650 thousand pounds.
When the Cherries advanced to the Premier League four years later, he sold 25% of the shares but remained the majority shareholder.
How rich. In Russia, he held managerial positions in the oil company Tatneft and in various banks. In the same structures, he had certain percentages of ownership. His fortune is estimated at 100 million pounds.
Club budget. One of the smallest in the Premier League – 93 million euros. Moreover, last season Bournemouth received about €135 million from the Premier League alone. Each club evenly got almost 90 million, of which €40 (with thousands) million for participating in the tournament, 44.5 million each. – income from the sale of TV rights and 5.42 million each – for the use of the brand. Finished at 94th place, the Cherries earned an additional 45 million euros (for comparison, the additional bonus of the champion – Chelsea – amounted to 81.69 million euros, and the last team – Sunderland – 16.32 million euros).
Bournemouth has recently had nothing on transfers, and only buys from Chelsea – Begovic and Ake in the amount of 34 million euros. The sponsorship agreement with bookmakers M88, whose emblem is depicted, in particular, on the game shirts, brought the club almost €4,000,000.0004
Owner. The son of Iranian refugees, Farhad Moshiri, bought a 49.9% stake in Toffees in the winter of 2016 for £200 million, making him the majority shareholder of the club.
How rich. Worked for Ernst & Young, PKF and Deloitte – the world’s largest companies specializing in audit and accounting. He got rich when he met Alisher Usmanov in the 90s, becoming his friend and partner. He has stakes in Russian corporations: the mining and metallurgical giant Metalloinvest and the mobile operator Megafon. The fortune is estimated at 2.6 billion dollars.
Club budget. According to some reports – 204 million euros, which is 5 million more than the total income of last season.
In reality, this difference is much larger, because in the last two transfer windows, Everton spent €204 million only on new players. For their performance last season in the Premier League and finishing in seventh place, the Toffees received 145.7 million euros. Almost 11 million were brought to them by the placement of the sponsor’s name on T-shirts – the Kenyan betting company SportPesa. It is also known that the club took a three-year loan of 60 million pounds from a Chinese bank and earned a little more than 3 million euros for participating in the Europa League.
Leicester (10|8)
Owner. A person with an unpronounceable surname, Vishay Srivaddhanaprabha. 59 year old Thai. I bought the club in 2010, turning it into something like an advertising booklet for my company King Power – the stadium was renamed in her honor, her name flaunts on players’ jerseys, etc. In 2016, the Foxes shocked everyone by winning the championship.
For this, 19 players received a brand new BMW i8. Buying fancy cars cost Vishay 2 million pounds.
How rich. In 1989, he opened Thailand’s first duty-free store, King Power. Now it is a grandiose network with 7000 employees. Such a business brought its owner almost $ 5 billion. A year ago, the owner of Leicester also bought the Belgian club Leuven.
Club budget. 176 million euros. At the same time, last season Leicester’s income amounted to 271.1 million euros. Of these, for participation in the Premier League – € 132 million (90 million + 42 million for 12th place). In addition, the “Foxes” work well on the transfer market – multimillion-dollar spending is at least partially compensated by large sales – they bought for €81 million, sold for 47.6 million.
Burnley (19 | 7 )
Owner. Michael Garlick is the main shareholder and president of the club, having taken office in 2012.
How rich. In 1989, Garlick opened a small consulting firm in London. He does this to this day, but on a large scale – his clients represent various areas: IT, telecommunications, finance, pharmaceuticals, the oil and gas industry, etc. In England, he is called the representative of the “old school”, who is proud of the purely English tandem president-coach and has been cooperating with one manager for six years now – Sean Dyche, and the team is trying to bet on British football players (although there are exceptions).
Club budget. An excellent example of the club’s existence at a decent level with a relatively small investment. The budget of Burnley – 88 million euros – is one of the smallest in the Premier League, but this does not prevent the team from eight rounds before the end of the season to take 7th place. Having managed to escape from relegation, Burnley earned €115.4m in the Premier League last season – 90m + 25m in bonuses.
Collaboration with sponsor Dafabet and the placement of their logo on jerseys this season has given the “burgundy” almost 3.5 million euros. In the transfer market, the “clarets” play carefully and competently, they are the only Premier League team that has remained in the black over the last two “windows” – almost 49million earned, 34 million spent.
Arsenal (4 | 6)
Owner. American Stanley Kroenke began buying shares of the Gunners in 2007 and in ten years became the majority shareholder with 67.05% ownership.
How rich. It makes sense to assume that the fateful event for Kroenke was the acquaintance with his future wife, Ann Walton, whose father was the owner of the world’s largest wholesale and retail chain Walmart. There is no information about Kroenke’s financial success until their first meeting, which took place at a ski resort at 1974 year. It wasn’t until the 1980s that Stan began acquiring capital by building malls and apartment buildings.
Including actively fulfilled orders for Wal-Mart Stores. In 1995, after the death of her father, Kronke’s wife inherited a fortune of $4.8 billion. Now the assets of their family are estimated at $ 8.1 billion. They own many professional clubs in different sports – Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Colorado Mammoth (lacrosse).
Club budget. Ironically or not, this season Arsenal’s budget is the fourth among the clubs in the Premier League – 417 million euros. And the current position in the standings (6) of the Premier League corresponds to the place in the world ranking of the highest incomes of football clubs for the previous season – € 487.7 million. Only Man City, Bayern, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United are cooler. Fifth place at the end of the previous season brought the Londoners almost €160 million (90 million + 70 million). Considerable losses happened due to absenteeism in the Champions League. In the summer, Arsenal sold players for 70 million, bought Lacazette for 53 million.
In winter, they sold Giroud and Walcott for another 43.6 million, laying out 63.8 million for Aubameyang. Sponsorship with Fly Emirates will bring almost 35 million euros for the season. In the Europa League, Arsenal has already managed to earn €6.4 million, and if they win the tournament, they will receive another 8.1 million.
Chelsea (3|5)
Owner. In 2003, Russian oligarch Roman Abrmovich moved to England and bought a London club for 160 million euros, in which he invested about €3 billion over fifteen years. Another thing is interesting – it is quite possible that in the near future Britain will adopt a law according to which sanctions will be imposed on Russians who have withdrawn illegally earned money abroad. If this happens, and it is proven that Abramovich purchased Chelsea and other assets in England with funds obtained in violation of the laws, all this is subject to confiscation.
How rich.
Abramovich is one of the most famous football club owners in the world with a net worth of $10.8 billion. He made his fortune in Russia in the 90s. The main source of income was the oil refining industry.
Club budget. 472 million euros. Chelsea received a record €172m from the Premier League last season, of which the champion’s bonus was €82m, for a total club profit of €428m. More than 45 million already in the current season brings Chelsea a sponsorship contract with Yokohama. Londoners have earned at least €24 million for participating in the Champions League. The Blues’ transfer turnover is high, and it’s not just about purchases. Over the past summer and winter, they sold players for 188.6 million euros, and bought for 243.1 million.
Tottenham (6|4)
Owner. The club is owned by ENIC Group. Her owners are Joe Lewis and Daniel Levy. The latter is the president of Tottenham.
How rich. ENIC Group was founded in 1997 largely with the money of Joe Lewis, who by that time had managed to make capital by investing in various areas: from resorts and restaurants to oil and gas production and renewable energy. Together with Daniel Levy, they began to invest in sports and bought shares in several football clubs at once: Tottenham, Rangers, Slavia Prague, AEK, Vicenza and Basel. They also invested in sports media group 365, software developer Hewlett-Packard Autonomy, a Warner Bros. movie studio store, a gambling site, and an entertainment complex.
Club budget. In terms of finance-results, Tottenham jumps above its head – having the sixth budget in the Premier League, trying to establish itself in the TOP-4. Spurs made €355.6 million last season. In particular, they received 166 million from the Premier League (90 million + 76 million thanks to the second place). Spurs have €288m budgeted for spending this season.
Having departed from the 1/8 Champions League, Londoners will receive at least €26.7 million from UEFA. Sponsorship of the Chinese insurance company AIA will replenish the club’s budget in the amount of 40 to 61.5 million euros. In addition to a decent reward for the corresponding game and the marketing component, Tottenham is working competently in the transfer market. In the summer they sold footballers for €92.7 million. They spent 86.8 million on newcomers. In the winter, they paid another 28.4 million for Lucas Moura.
Liverpool (5 | 3)
Owner. Fenway Sports Group. Its head of the board, and at the same time the president of the Merseyside club, is Tom Werner.
How rich are . Fenway Sports Group is an American investment company that also owns the Boston Red Sox baseball club and the Roush Fenway Racing racing team.
In addition, they own a sports marketing agency and a regional sports cable television network. Tom Werner began his TV career as a producer in the 70s, and in the 90’s, along with partners, owned the San Diego Padres baseball club.
Club budget. 361 million euros. In the 2016-2017 season Liverpool earned €424.2m, 166.5m of which in the Premier League (90m plus a €76.3m bonus for finishing in 4th place). For their performance in the Champions League, the Merseysiders have already guaranteed themselves €31.2 million. A sponsorship agreement with Standard Chartered will bring them €40 million. In the summer, they sold for 36.3 million, and bought Salah, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Robertson for 89 million. In winter, almost the same amount – € 84.5 million was laid out for only one van Dijk.
Manchester United (1 | 2 )
Owner. The Glazer family bought a majority stake in the club between 2003 and 2005 for $1.
47 billion.
How rich. Malcolm Glaser was born in the USA to a family of Lithuanian Jewish immigrants. In his youth, he repaired watches at a military air base. With some money set aside, he began buying up small houses, duplexes, and commercial buildings in Rochester, New York, and then across the country. At the age of 35, he acquired a bank, after – medical institutions and several TV channels. He was engaged in investments in various industries: oil and gas, restaurants, food. At 19’95 Glazer bought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers professional football franchise. Malcolm Glaser passed away in 2014 at the age of 85. By that time, the family’s assets totaled $ 4 billion. His sons Joel and Avram Glazer continue his business. Manchester United is considered the most valuable football club in the world and is valued at over 3 billion euros.
Club budget. Last season’s income, despite the fact that Manchester United did not play in the Champions League and finished only fifth in the Premier League – the highest among all clubs in the world – 676.
3 million euros. The Premier League earned €160.8m. The biggest profit from an English club from a title sponsor is also €53.5m from Chevrolet for the Red Devils. Man United will receive 26.2 million for participating in the Champions League this season. Mourinho’s team did not get rich on player sales – only 10 million for Januzaj. And she spent €164.4 million on the purchase of three players – Lukaku, Matic and Lindelof.
Manchester City (2|1)
Owner. Holding City Football Group, which, in addition to ManCity, also owns all or a certain percentage of the shares of football clubs New York City (USA), Melbourne City (Australia), Yokohama Marinos (Japan), Atletico Torque (Uruguay), Girona (Spain). The master of all this is Mansoor ibn Zayd Al Nahyan.
How rich. Sheikh Mansour half-brother of UAE President Khalifa. And his wife is the daughter of the ruler of Dubai. The Man City owner is worth $28 billion and is the richest owner of a Premier League club.
He heads the International Petroleum Investment Company and sits on the UAE Supreme Petroleum Council. It finances the space tourism industry, owns the Sky News division, which broadcasts in the Middle East and North Africa.
Club budget. Income in the 2016-2017 season amounted to 527.7 million euros – this is the fifth indicator in the world of football. The Premier League earned €167.5m (90m + 77.5m for a third-place finish). This season, the “citizens” will definitely receive 32.7 million from UEFA, but the amount may increase if they advance in the tournament. The title sponsor – Etihad – will replenish the club’s treasury in the amount of 40 to 57 million euros. However, given that this company is owned by the owner of the club, and such “sponsorship” infusions allow you to bypass financial fair play, the sponsor may become even more generous. On the transfer market, ManCity seems to be not too inclined to sell, but in the summer the “citizens” got rid of completely unnecessary players in the amount of 103 million euros.
