Archive → July 16th, 2011
Football Governance and Supporters Direct, Finally Some Good News
When you thought it was all going down hill, finally we have some good news. Even through this isn’t the full amount of money on offer, £268,292 has been granted for Supporters Direct to carry on operating. There is another £1.2m which will be considered over the next three years and it’s important Supporters Direct sees this money.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/15/supporters-direct-premier-league
Another article that has been doing the rounds is from the telegraph and reports on the football governance inquiry. The word ‘radical’ is used and a number of the changes should finally remove the Premier Leagues power it has over ownership. The licensing system which has been recommend by many parties will over see ownership, directors and club finances. Another important point that has been stressed again is The FA and Premier League must follow the recommendations or legalisation will be introduced. Issues to do with future football ownership of football clubs are still unknown.