So Tracey Crouch's "independent" "fan-led" review has published its report:
The whole thing is published here. For quick read, look at the summary of recommendations in Appendix A
Overall it's better than I expected at the outset, though it's disappointing in places (weak on supporter representation, soft on proposals to end parachute payments). Early noises ( for what that's worth) are that "Downing Street" will support the plan. We'll see.
Imagine where we'd be if this had been in place some years ago:
https://twitter.com/DCMS/status/1463633420756606983?s=20The whole thing is published here. For quick read, look at the summary of recommendations in Appendix A
Overall it's better than I expected at the outset, though it's disappointing in places (weak on supporter representation, soft on proposals to end parachute payments). Early noises ( for what that's worth) are that "Downing Street" will support the plan. We'll see.
Imagine where we'd be if this had been in place some years ago:
29. The consent of the holder of the Golden Share should be required for the sale of the club stadium, relocation outside of the local area which is not a temporary part of a redevelopment, joining a new competition that is not approved by FIFA, UEFA and the FA and/or leaving a competition in which it currently plays, club badge, first team home colours, and club playing name.
30. The Golden Share should be held by a Community Benefit Society formed for the benefit of the club’s supporters operating under standardised rules set by IREF in conjunction with the FCA.
30. The Golden Share should be held by a Community Benefit Society formed for the benefit of the club’s supporters operating under standardised rules set by IREF in conjunction with the FCA.
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