How To Buy A Football Club

The BBC's Nick Robinson joins Faisal Islam to chat about the politics and economics surrounding the potential takeover of Manchester United.

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... against the Glazer ownership.

Sally, Faisal and Simon get together after Sunday's game against Villa to chat about the fans' protest against the Glazer ownership, and the latest after the third round of bidding.

Featuring conversations with commentator and Derby County footballer, Curtis Davies, and well-known Man U fan, Pete Boyle.

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One of the most talked about football takeovers in Premier League history.

Eighteen months on from the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle United, it's still on the minds of fans and football executives. Sally and Simon talk it through with The Athletic's Adam Crafton. And Newcastle fans Callum and Charlotte (from the Newcastle United supporters trust) tell us what it's been like being a fan of the club since the new owners came in.

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Who are they and why could they be interested in buying a stake in the club? Faisal and Simon talk it all through...

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How could the takeover impact United Women?

Sally and Simon are joined by Women’s Super League presenter Kelly Somers and England legend, Hope Powell, to discuss the women’s team, how they are doing on the pitch and what lies ahead for the club.

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In this exclusive interview, the Finnish entrepreneur says he has NOT withdrawn his bid! Thomas Zilliacus talks to the BBC's Simon Stone about everything that's been going on with hiss bid to buy Manchester United.

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It looks like the Glazer family have opted to extend the process. The BBC's Sally Nugent and Simon Stone have the latest reaction, with help from The Athletic's Adam Crafton.

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And what could the Premier League's new club ownership rules mean for Sheikh Jassim?

Our Simon Stone is joined by Jamie Jackson, the Manchester United correspondent for The Guardian and The Observer.

Also, Simon takes a trip to FC United of Manchester, the club formed in 2005 by fans who were unhappy with the Glazers' takeover of Manchester United.

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Who is the Finnish businessman who wants to buy Manchester United? Finnish sports reporter, Janne Ovio, joins Sally, Simon and Faisal to go through it all.

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