Back in December as English football still had its gaze turned towards the Qatar World Cup, something significant happened back here in the Premier League.
American Bill Foley completed his takeover of Bournemouth, which meant almost half the clubs in our top division were now under the influence or direct control of owners or investors from the United States.
America's grip on English football has been tightening.
The Glazer family have controlled Manchester United for 18 years. Stan Kroenke has been majority shareholder at Arsenal since 2011. Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool a year earlier.