Bruno Fernandes hailed the unsung heroics of a number of Manchester United players in their 3-0 win away at Everton on Sunday afternoon.
07.11.2023 - 16:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Football's new independent regulator could bring big changes for Premier League clubs.
Financial issues have been a problem in football for too long, but the UK government's new independent regulator is starting to make progress. Clubs such as Portsmouth, Bury, Bolton and Blackburn Rovers have all suffered greatly in the last ten years due to administrative problems. Other sides are also feeling the effects of poor ownership, including Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday.
Even Everton might face punishment soon, with the Premier League suggesting a full 12-point deduction if another independent review finds them guilty over their finances. But the government's new independent regulator could mean big changes for clubs across the country, including the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United.
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The introduction of an independent football regulator was outlined in Tuesday's King's Speech. Here's what we know about it:
In February 2023, the UK government published a paper on reforming football governance. It agreed that government intervention is needed because the 'free market doesn't account for the importance of clubs to their fans and communities, seeing fans harmed by clubs collapsing'.
Bury, who were kicked out of the Football League and had to start again in the ninth tier, is a prime example of why a regulator is needed. The proposed regulator would focus on club sustainability, the stability of the football pyramid, and preserving the cultural heritage of clubs. It would also oversee domestic competitions,
Bruno Fernandes hailed the unsung heroics of a number of Manchester United players in their 3-0 win away at Everton on Sunday afternoon.
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