Monday, 8 September 2014

Manchester United: The BEST ‘cost-per-trophy’ ratio in the Premier League


SIR ALEX FERGUSON LAST HOME MATCH 12/5/2013 PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL OLD TRAFFORD MANCHESTER UNITED V SWANSEA CITY  SIR ALEX FERGUSON LAST HOME MATCH  Picture Dave Shopland  BARCLAYS ANNOUNCES 2013 PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARDS SHORTLIST    Barclays, title sponsor of the Premier League, has announced the shortlist for the 2013 Barclays Photographic Awards.  The competition is open to all professional photographers and Barclays has chosen a selection of images that were deemed to best capture the essence and emotion of the 2012/13 Barclays Premier League season.  Now in their 11th year, the 2013 Barclays Photographic Awards run alongside Barclays other official awards; Barclays Player and Manager of the Month, Barclays Player and Manager of the Season, The Barclays Golden Boot and The Barclays Golden Glove.  Split into two categories, The Barclays Photographer of the Season will be judged on five images submitted with the winner receiving a Barclays Award and £10,000 to spend on photographic equipment. The Barclays Shot of the Season will be selected from the best single image submitted by each photographer. The winner will also receive a Barclays Award together with £5,000 to spend on photographic equipment.  The judging panel includes Alan Sparrow, UK Picture Editors' Guild Chairman; Owen Humphreys, last year's Barclays Photographer of the Season; Martin Tyler, Sky Sports commentator; and Andy Dunn, Chairman of the Football Writers' Association.    Barclays Photographer of the Season Shortlist  Carl Racine - Action Images David Shopland - Mail on Sunday Darren Walsh - Chelsea FC Laurence Griffiths - Getty Malcolm Couzens - Sport Image Matthew Ashton - AMA Sports Photo Agency Matthew Childs - Action Images Peter Byrne - Press Association Stefan Wermuth - Reuters Stuart Robinson - Daily Express   Barclays Shot of the Season Shortlist  Adrian Dennis - AFP Bradley Ormesher - The Times Carl Racine - Action Images David Shopland - Mail on Sunday Lee Smith - Action Images Magi Haroun - Magipix Ltd Mike Hewitt - Getty Nicky Hayes - Huw Evans Picture Agency Rob Newell - TGS Photo Stuart Robinson - Daily Express    -ENDS-

Manchester United and Arsenal have edged big-spending rivals Chelsea and Manchester City to the best ‘cost-per-trophy’ ratio in the Premier League.

The Red Devils have hauled an epic 18 titles back through the doors of Old Trafford since the summer of 2003, and having spent £588m in that time up until now, that averages at just £32.7m per trophy.

Previously thrifty Arsenal are the next in line, with their six gongs costing £57.8m each, while London rivals Chelsea follow closely behind having bagged their 13 trophies at a average price of £67.2m.


Thrifty: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal v Hull City - FA Cup Final

Liverpool are next up, spending £100.7m on each of their six honours, and moneybags Man City have shelled out a whopping £144.8m to land their each of their five pieces of coveted silverware.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifts the Capital One Cup trophy after the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday March 2, 2014. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/POOL/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. Maximum 45 images during a match. No video emulation or promotion as 'live'. No use in games, competitions, merchandise, betting or single club/player services. No use with unofficial audio, video, data, fixtures or club/league logos.

However, lagging miles behind are poor Tottenham, whose solitary league cup success has cost Daniel Levy an eye-watering £472m.

Of course, the stats don’t reflect wages, fees recouped or value of the trophies claimed, but it’s still interesting reading nevertheless.

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that this game ain’t cheap!

Source: Metro UK

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