David Dein signs up to discuss club ownership at the "Future of Football" conference

David Dein, the former Vice-Chairman of Arsenal will join a panel including Randy Lerner, owner of Aston Villa, and Keith Harris, Chairman of investment bank Seymour Pierce, debating the latest issues in relation to football club ownership at a flagship conference in London in just four weeks time.

After leaving Arsenal in April this year, Dein sold his stake in the club and became Chairman of Red and White Holdings, a company which has recently increased its share in Arsenal to 23 precent.

Following a keynote speech by Keith Harris, the panel will delve into the issues surrounding the recent trend for new investment into the game. They will discuss why the clubs are so attractive, different models of ownership, the risks associated with investing and how the new investors believe they can add value to the clubs.

The ‘Future of Football’ Conference will also discuss some of the game’s major topics on the field. Sir Alex Ferguson, Sam Allardyce, Alan Curbishley and Lawrie Sanchez will be part of a panel focusing on how best to maximize talent, with leading American sports figure Billy Beane offering a different perspective.

The ‘Future of Football’ Conference is set to be a landmark event, shaping the debate both on and off the pitch.

The conference will take place at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, on the Tuesday 20 November

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