Whose Club Is It Anyway? Reclaiming Football Through Co-ops
Date & time
31 October 2026 | 11.30-12.30
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Talk / panel debate
Event topic
Sport co-operatives
Audience
All
Academic discipline
Economics management and business studies
Venue
Football Club United of Manchester, Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, M40 0FJ
What's on offer?
30-minute panel discussion featuring University of Salford researchers and FC United management and fans on benefits and growth potential of co-operative football club model followed by 15-minute tour of the FC United grounds. Attendees will be offered complimentary tickets to watch FC United’s match against Lancaster City.
What's it about?
In an era of sovereign wealth funds, private equity takeovers, and skyrocketing ticket prices, a vital question faces football fans and sports leaders alike: Who really owns the game? Join us for an interactive workshop in partnership with FC United to explore how democratic, fan-owned co-operatives are offering a sustainable, community-first alternative in elite sport.
Who's leading the event?
Pål M. Vik, Researcher on co-operative business models, University of Salford
Michael Holdsworth, chair of co-ownership committee, FC United of Manchester
Mat Williamson, fan owner, FC United of Manchester
Open to
The event is open to anyone/the general public
Of particular interest to
The event will be of interest to football fans of all ages
Event booking deadline
29th of October
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