Football fans are often interested in their owners’ backgrounds these days, particularly when it comes to the transfer window and potential funds to invest in new players. We take a closer look at the owners of the 24 clubs in the Championship and how they make their money. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to find out.
21. Stoke - Peter Coates
The English businessman has been listed as one of the richest people in British football, helped by the launch of betting company Bet365 in 2000. Photo: Gareth Copley
22. Swansea - Trevor Birch
A former player, Birch went on to work as a chief executive at Chelsea, Everton, Leeds, Sheffield United and Derby before becoming Swansea chairman earlier this year. Photo: Clive Brunskill
23. West Brom - Lai Guochuan
Guochuan is the main shareholder of Yunyi Guokai (Shanghai) Sports Development Limited. Photo: Lynne Cameron
24. Wigan - International Entertainment Corporation
The Hong Kong-based International Entertainment Corporation, an investment holding company, completed their takeover of Wigan in November 2018 Photo: Nathan Stirk