After months of uncertainty and debate about its rights and wrongs (see Christina Philippou’s recent article) Newcastle United have finally been taken over by the Saudi...
About Oliver Ash
The Storyteller
French Reconnection, Ch 5, part 2
In this fifth chapter of his professional memoirs, to be published in six parts, Oliver Ash recalls how one of the greats of Paris real estate helped shape his career in the boom...
The Architect
French reconnection, Ch 5, part 1
In this fifth chapter of his professional memoirs, to be published in six parts, Oliver Ash recalls how one of the greats of Paris real estate helped shape his career in the boom...
Golden Oldie
How to value football club businesses
This article was originally published in September 2020. (Oliver is joint-owner of Maidstone Utd FC, Director of Brive Rugby Club in French Top 14 and recent Board Member of The...
Audio
Pulling the rug out from under local football
This article was originally published in October 2020. Artificial pitches help small clubs bring in revenue and foster community football. Why must they tear them up to get...
Investor's Notebook
French reconnection, part 4: Cabaret!
In the fourth chapter of his professional memoirs, a Francophile continues his tales of Parisian real estate – and tells how comedy cabaret led to his big career break. In my...