Government to introduce independent football regulator in England after backing fan-led review
Crouch called the government's endorsement of the review "an enormous step forward" but also said that the unclear timeframe for making the changes is "worrying".
It will also apply the new "enhanced" owners' and directors' test which will replace the current tests carried out by the Premier League, Football League and Football Association.in October 2021 among others. Both ownerships were criticised by Amnesty International UK.It will include a new 'integrity test' for owners and executives and stronger investigations before a purchase, including sources of funding.
Last month, Helen MacNamara, chief policy and corporate affairs officer at the Premier League, told a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee that the league "definitely" does not want a statutory independent regulator. "It is noticeable and disappointing that there has been no progress on discussions between the football authorities on the redistribution of finances and I share the view of government that this needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency," Crouch added.
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: "Football is nothing without its fans and for too long the football authorities have collectively been unable to tackle some of the biggest issues in the game. But the chaos at Chelsea after the sanctioning of Russian owner Roman Abramovich was perhaps seen as one footballing crisis too many, and the government may have felt it had no choice but to back the key recommendation of Crouch in her 'fan-led review'. That - along with the commitment to greater supporter engagement - will please many who have been calling for radical reform.
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