The Political Economy of Football V2

Global Football Partners have completed their takeover of Charlton Athletic from Danish-American Thomas Sandgaard and have issued a list of shareholders:  https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/new-charlton-athletic-owners-reveal-list-of-major-shareholders-and-structure-of-their-senior-management-team/ Former Sunderland part owner Charlie Methven has a prominent role and investors from the United States and Singapore are involved. A farewell letter from Sandgaard has enjoyed a mixed reception from Charlton fans:  https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/thomas-sandgaard-pens-open-letter-to-charlton-athletic-fans-as-se7-partners-complete-takeover/

The long awaited takeover of Charlton Athletic by SE7 Partners from Thomas Sandgaard has been approved:  https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/se7-partners-obtain-efl-approval-for-charlton-athletic-takeover/ Charlton have had unhappy experiences with owners for over a decade, so how this works out will remain to be seen.  There is certainly potential there, but will it be realised? This interview with Charlie Methven gives detail not available elsewhere:  https://thecharltondossier.com/charlie-methven-on-the-record/