@ProfRob_Wilson

Professor of Applied Sport Finance; Dean @UCFB; Programme Director @VSIExecEd; Other Half of @richand_rob; EiC @MSLJournal.

 Sheffield, Manchester, London
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Joined January 2013
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New book: ‘The Economics and Finance of Professional Team Sports’- covering issues such as the operation of leagues, competitive balance, salary caps and broadcasting rights, this book includes cases and data from football, the NBA, the NFL, F1 and more tinyurl.com/mr34j8av
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Michael Hincks@MichaelHincksAug 28
Aston Villa vs SCR 🟣 Current modelling 'above PL target' 🔵 But... room to be 'creative' with transfers Thanks to sports finance expert @ProfRob_Wilson, who explores #AVFC's finances going into a busy final few days 💸 inews.co.uk/sport/football/a…

Aston Villa's FFP standing after Martinez sale - and latest on three transfers

The Villans will be 'creative' before deadline day, according to a football finance expert

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Matt Hardy@MattHardyJournoAug 17
Analysis: What would Todd Boehly and Mark Walter stake sales mean for Chelsea? Comments from @KieranMaguire and @ProfRob_Wilson @CityAM cityam.com/analysis-what-wou…

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter to sell stakes in Chelsea?

Todd Boehly and Mark Walters could cease being co-owners of Chelsea after engaging in talks with Clearlake Capital.

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Matt Hardy@MattHardyJournoAug 14
Premier League promoting their Premier League + product in Singapore amid backdrop of VPNs, high UK subscription costs and piracy risks for British fans For @CityAM with @KieranMaguire and @ProfRob_Wilson cityam.com/football-finance-…

Football finance experts urge caution over Premier League + price promotion

Football finance experts have urged the Premier League to show caution with its promotion of Premier League +.

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Michael Hincks@MichaelHincksAug 12
🧐 The risk of further breaches 💸 Remaining summer budget 👀 Free agent wingers A look at West Brom's finances and transfer window with @ProfRob_Wilson after last season's deduction and near-relegation #WBA inews.co.uk/sport/football/w…

West Brom's 'significant' FFP breathing room - and three transfer targets

The outlook is brighter for the Baggies after last season’s narrow escape

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University Campus of Football Business@ucfbAug 9
🌍 Want to build a career in the business of sport? Join our webinar with Johan @CruyffInstitute to explore UCFB's BA (Hons) Sports Management (Distance with Attendance) degree, learning about flexible online study and industry insight. 👉 Register: ow.ly/m40k50ZxluG
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University Campus of Football Business@ucfbJul 23
🏏 UCFB academic Professor Rob Wilson has co-authored the Leonard Curtis Cricket Finance Report 2026, a landmark study into the financial future of county cricket following the £520m investment into The Hundred. Read more here 👇 ow.ly/NlR350ZrQcZ #Cricket #UCFB #Research
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Miguel Delaney
@MiguelDelaneyJul 15
I think that is close to sackable from Tuchel. A coach appointed at great expense for his tactical acumen and "ability to get over the line" needlessly forces England miles from it. All that money... for that?
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University Campus of Football Business@ucfbJul 2
🎙️ "AND IT’S LIVE!" Clearing at UCFB is officially open for 2026 ⚽🎓 Ready to join the club? ✍️ Apply 👉 ucfb.ac.uk/clearing26/ #ThisIsUCFB
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fcbusiness Magazine
@fcbusinessJul 1
🚨 UEFA has fined four Premier League clubs for breaching its Financial Sustainability Regulations. ⚽ Newcastle United ⚽ Aston Villa ⚽ Nottingham Forest ⚽ Chelsea The sanctions relate to UEFA's football earnings and squad cost rules. fcbusiness.co.uk/news/premie…

Premier League Clubs Hit With UEFA Fines - fcbusiness

Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea have all been fined by UEFA after being found in breach of the governing body’s financial sustainability requirements.

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City A.M.
@CityAMJun 30
With the World Cup a brand heaven, Matt Hardy asks one Unilever chief how his firm activates 35 brands amid a need to be noticed.
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Chris@CWeatherspoon_Jun 30
It's PSR deadline day! Except there's no such thing. And PSR is dead. Almost. But June 30 still remains relevant. More so if you're in Europe. But still a bit even if you're not. Complicated, innit? Section in today's @TheAthleticFC DealSheet on it all nytimes.com/athletic/7403715…

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more (Gift Article)

This is the latest across the game's biggest clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window

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City A.M.
@CityAMJun 4
The City AM Football Power List seeks to answer a simple question: ahead of the 2026 World Cup, who really runs the planet's favourite sport?
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Frank Dalleres@frankdalleresJun 4
Proud to present the first @CityAM Football Power List! ⚽️💪🏻💥 Ahead of the World Cup, who really runs the planet’s favourite sport? We asked a panel of expert judges to vote - and here is their top 25… cityam.com/city-am-football-…

City AM Football Power List 2026: Who really runs the world's most popular sport?

The City AM Football Power List seeks to answer a simple question: ahead of the 2026 World Cup, who really runs the planet's favourite sport?

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Tim Wigmore@timwigJun 2
In 3 of the past 4 seasons, English clubs have won 2 out of 3 European trophies. For English clubs outside the Champions League, European triumph is now more realistic than winning a domestic competition. telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

English clubs’ financial strength means they are likely to dominate Europe

While Continent’s giants can still compete in Champions League, mid-table Premier League sides are free to clean up other two competitions

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Simon Evans
@sgevansMay 29
MLS have new numbers out today on their Apple TV and broader broadcasting reach; they are reporting 7.9 million total 'live match viewers' over a weekend. That's a 62% increase Year on Year per the league. Seth Bacon, EVP Media for MLS, talks about it on this week's Soccer Business podcast.
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Michael Hincks@MichaelHincksMay 28
Squad refresh tough but essential straight after winning the Europa League 💸 Possible sales 💰 @ProfRob_Wilson on the big Morgan Rogers question And RE signings, one name was on the lips of Villa fans in Istanbul... but not everyone agreed #AVFC inews.co.uk/sport/football/a…

Eight Aston Villa players who could leave this summer - and four they should keep

One West Ham player was on the name of Villa fans’ lips in Istanbul

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City A.M.
@CityAMMay 27
West Ham’s players will be hit with a 50 per cent wage cut after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.
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University Campus of Football Business@ucfbMay 26
⛳ 📊 UCFB academic Professor Rob Wilson has contributed to a groundbreaking new report on the changing financial landscape of elite golf From player earnings to external investment and new commercial models, the sport is evolving fast 👀 Read more 👉 ow.ly/tcXb50Z33wO
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University Campus of Football Business@ucfbMay 14
Can hosting a FIFA World Cup transform a nation’s economy? 🌍⚽ UCFB football finance expert Professor Rob Wilson explores the economic promise and paradox of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event 💰 📈 Read more 👉 ow.ly/5F8r50YVWtb #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWC26
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Michael Hincks@MichaelHincksApr 15
West Brom’s alleged breach throws the Championship into a realm of uncertainty with less than three weeks to go 🧐 A look at the crucial numbers, factors and statements with @ProfRob_Wilson + what the points deduction (if any) could be #WBA inews.co.uk/sport/football/w…

The truth about West Brom’s P&S chaos - and if they risk points deduction

Fans now face an anxious wait to see what the outcome of the charge will be

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