Football Governance Bill

[Ninian1962]

Passed by Parliament this evening with no amendments. And with a huge majority

Great news for football fans everywhere as it means that clubs have far stricter requirements to consult with their organised elected fans groups on a number of important matters. They also have to evidence to the Independent Regulator that they have taken fans views into account in those consultations

[jon1959]

Passed by Parliament this evening with no amendments. And with a huge majority

Great news for football fans everywhere as it means that clubs have far stricter requirements to consult with their organised elected fans groups on a number of important matters. They also have to evidence to the Independent Regulator that they have taken fans views into account in those consultations

Good news.

This feels like the sort of change that club owners and boards have not really understood yet - but could be revolutionary.

I suppose it depends on the willingness of the Regulator to make very big waves?

[Ninian1962]

Good news.

This feels like the sort of change that club owners and boards have not really understood yet - but could be revolutionary.

I suppose it depends on the willingness of the Regulator to make very big waves?

The new obligations on clubs are actually written into the legislation rather than at the discretion of the Regulator. The Regulator (which will be a department made up of about 40 to 50 people) just has to monitor compliance. If clubs break the rules they face the very real risk of having their Licence to operate as a football club removed. Also fans will have the right to contact the Regulator direct if their club is not complying.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Passed by Parliament this evening with no amendments. And with a huge majority

Great news for football fans everywhere as it means that clubs have far stricter requirements to consult with their organised elected fans groups on a number of important matters. They also have to evidence to the Independent Regulator that they have taken fans views into account in those consultations

Let's hope this makes a difference. It certainly needs to.

The Lib Dems amendment to make some premier league matches free to air was defeated then?

[Ninian1962]

Let's hope this makes a difference. It certainly needs to.

The Lib Dems amendment to make some premier league matches free to air was defeated then?

Yes , as was an amendment allowing the drinking of alcohol in sight of the pitch

[B. Oddie]

Credit where credit is due, Labour did put this in their manifesto.

[Coyote]

Rare parliament win.

[the other bob wilson]

Passed by Parliament this evening with no amendments. And with a huge majority

Great news for football fans everywhere as it means that clubs have far stricter requirements to consult with their organised elected fans groups on a number of important matters. They also have to evidence to the Independent Regulator that they have taken fans views into account in those consultations

Now let’s hope the Regulator really is independent - they’ll need to be.

[splott parker]

Yes , as was an amendment allowing the drinking of alcohol in sight of the pitch

Thank God, no need whatsoever. Terrible suggestion.