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Celtic Crowned Best-Run Club in Britain by Fair Game Index

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Celtic have secured the top spot as the best-run club in Britain, according to the Fair Game Index, which analyzed clubs in the UK to determine the most well-run teams. The Scottish champions surpassed Premier League powers to claim the title, with Tottenham Hotspur coming in second and Hearts ranking third. The report highlights the improving governance and transparency in Scottish football, with the majority of the top 10 well-run clubs hailing from north of the border. Niall Couper, CEO of Fair Game, commended Scottish football for its culture of good governance and transparency.

Key Takeaways:

  • Celtic topped the Fair Game Index with a score of 80.6, surpassing Premier League clubs.
  • Tottenham Hotspur ranked second with a score of 68.2, while Hearts came in third with 66.9.
  • The top 5 well-run clubs consisted of Celtic, Tottenham, Hearts, Manchester United, and Hibernian.
  • The report noted that Scottish football is better run than England, with a healthy culture of good governance and transparency.
  • Rangers ranked 13th overall with a score of 59.3, while Aberdeen, St Mirren, Motherwell, and Kilmarnock also featured in the top 10.
  • The Fair Game Index examined areas such as fan and community engagement, ethical standards, and financial sustainability.

Statistics:

  • Celtic achieved a score of 80.6, the highest in the UK.
  • Tottenham Hotspur scored 68.2, with Hearts narrowly behind on 66.9.
  • Manchester United ranked 4th with a score of 65.4, while Hibernian came in 5th with 63.1.
  • Aberdeen and St Mirren both scored 63.0 and 62.7 respectively, with Motherwell and Cambridge rounding out the top 10 on 62.2 and 61.7.
  • Rangers earned a score of 59.3, placing them 13th overall.
  • The Fair Game Index analyzed data from 30 clubs in the UK.

Sources:

  • The Guardian (Exact quote: "Celtic crowned best-run club in Britain, with Tottenham and Hearts close behind")
  • Scotland Now (Exact quote: "Celtic top Fair Game Index as Scotland's clubs dominate top 10 list")
  • Fair Game Index website, dated 2023 (Exact quote: "The results are pretty clear - Scottish football is better run than England")

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