Unsure where to put this, so...
9pm BBC2 tomorrow. New Storyville documentary;
Football's Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
Unveiling a hidden scandal from inside the Premier League. Delving into the personal consequences of this financial devastation.
Who are The V11?
- A group of former Premier League players who were exploited by their financial advisors.
- The group includes players who have been Premier League champions, Champions League winners, and England internationals, playing for famous clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
- Examples of players involved are Danny Murphy and Brian Deane.
What is the Scandal?
- The players were advised to enter into investments that resulted in financial losses.
- They are now facing significant tax liabilities on those advised investments, a situation that has caused considerable personal struggle.
- The situation highlights a "dark side to the game" and a systemic culture of financial grooming and abuse at the highest levels of professional football, according to the Fremantle website.
How was it Revealed?
- The scandal was exposed in the 2025 BBC documentary "Football's Financial Shame: The Story of the V11" and is featured in the Fremantle documentary "The V-11".
- These documentaries provide personal testimonies and investigative evidence, detailing the players' search for justice and the extensive financial abuse they suffered.