Paul Goodwin's book "Our Game, Our Club: The Fans Guide to Community Ownership" examines the evolution of football club ownership, particularly in Scotland. The book discusses the significant move to fan control models and provides a detailed analysis of its history and potential future.
Goodwin leverages his experience in founding the Scottish Football Supporters Association to narrate a compelling tale filled with real-life examples from various countries, including South America and Sweden, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of community ownership. The book comes at a great time because the pandemic has made money worries even worse, which has made fan buyouts a good way to keep clubs stable.
Goodwin not only tells fascinating stories and gives expert opinions about the past and present of football club ownership in Scotland, but he also offers a bold prediction about its future. The book is recommended for football fans worldwide who want to learn about club ownership, not just Scottish football fans.
Matthew Lindsay's review in The Herald challenges sceptics and shows how much has changed in the past 13 years about the changing effects of fan ownership in Scottish football. Anyone interested in the management and sustainability of football clubs should read this book. It can inspire and help people who are thinking about community ownership as a way to move forward.
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