A-Leagues.com.au reports that ‘Melbourne Victory have announced an agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion owner and chairman Tony Bloom which sees him personally acquire a 19.1% stake in the club, with an ability to increase his ownership over time’.
Melbourne Victory Football Club | New Owners
Melbourne Victory is the former home of none other than Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Manager, Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat [1], head coach of Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port.
A-Leagues.com.au reports further that:
‘Bloom is the majority owner and chairman of the Premier League outfit and also has a stake in Belgian top-flight side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
“We are extremely excited to bring someone of Tony’s calibre not only into Melbourne Victory, but of course, into the A-League,” Melbourne Victory Chairman John Dovaston said.
“Tony’s wealth of experience and expertise in football is well recognised, with Brighton & Hove Albion being widely regarded as one of the best-run teams in the EPL.
“While the investment is independent of Tony’s other footballing interests, we are confident that being able to leverage Tony’s network at Brighton and beyond will help propel Melbourne Victory forward with a further strengthened capital base.”’
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AFC Wimbledon | Now Recruiting
In other football industry news, a ‘heads-up’ from AFC Wimbledon which is sure to be of interest to EFL & EPL Aussie fans:
‘Come and join the Board of one of most interesting and dynamic EFL clubs. Challenging and rewarding in equal measure.
Euro-based soccer fans, football agents, football industry professionals may well be among the applicants.
However, off the back of quiet Aussie-driven EFL & EPL talent behind-the-scenes, wouldn’t be surprised if this vacant position attacts applications from Australian football professionals.
Best of luck to AFC Wimbledon and all applicants.
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[1] Shanghai Port F.C. – recent honours:
* Chinese Super League: 2024
* Chinese FA Cup: 2024
* Chinese Super Cup Runner-up: 2025
More details, including job description: https://lnkd.in/eCSDisGF #AFCW’