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Oldham is out of the football league for the first time in its history. Derby County is on the brink and has now been relegated. “After a government review and many previous promises to legislate, today’s announcement of a further consultation later this year, and a delay to legislation until at least 2024 is a kick in the teeth to proud footballing communities across England. Responding to the government’s announcement, Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell MP said: “While Labour fully support football reform and a new statutory regulator, there’s no dressing up that this announcement will come as a massive disappointment to fans across the country. However, the football authorities can take action now to tackle issues currently facing the game such as the issue of fair distribution of finances throughout the football pyramid and giving fans a greater say in the running of their clubs.” “We will work at pace to establish a strong, independent regulator. Sports minister Nigel Huddleston added: “It’s just over a year since the failed European Super League bid but it is clear that radical change is needed to protect the future of our national game. The review followed several football clubs, including Bury and Macclesfield, folding after enduring severe financial complications, as well as the failed Super League project last April. The government is endorsing the 10 strategic recommendations set out by the fan-led review that MP Tracey Crouch published in November, with the aim of improving financial sustainability across English football and giving fans a greater say. The government has also pledged to give fans a greater role in the running of clubs and says it will consider options such as a ‘shadow board’.įans will also be given a ‘golden share’ of their clubs, to ensure that “heritage issues” - such as changes to club stadia, logo, name and kit - are protected. “It is the government’s view that this should be solved by the football authorities in the first instance.” The review recommended looking at financial distribution, including solidarity payments. This will include an ‘integrity test’ for individuals looking to buy clubs.Ī statement from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport added: “The regulator will also be given the power to exercise financial oversight of clubs, including information gathering, investigation and enforcement powers. The regulator will apply an “enhanced” owners’ and directors’ test that will replace those used by the Premier League, EFL and FA. The UK government has endorsed the introduction of an independent regulator for English football, after it was recommended in November by the fan-led review.