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Jack Griffin · Feb 14, 2014

I think this is the stimulus behind Sunday mornings radio 5 program, 11 am

Time to get tough on football authorities, say MPs

An all-party group of MPs has called on the Government to take urgent action to improve the way that football club owners behave towards supporter groups.

http://www.supporters-direct.org/ne...s-complacent-time-for-government-to-legislate

Report
http://www.supporters-direct.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/APPG-Special-Hearing-Football-Report.pdf

Jack Griffin · Feb 14, 2014

The Group found that:

Contrary to the view of the football authorities, the type of ownership of football clubs makes a difference to how they behave and mutual ownership stakes by football supporters are a positive feature.

The football authorities should immediately drop their mistaken neutrality to club ownership and actively encourage supporter ownership.

Supporters Direct should receive stable and predictable funding from the proceeds of football instead of suffering damaging delays.

Certain football assets with a value to the community should be protected by law, including club colours, club name and home ground ownership.

As a result of the lack of action from the football authorities, Government should now legislate for the changes it wishes to see in the ownership and Governance of the Football industry. A draft Bill should be prepared urgently.

This report follows a year after a comprehensive investigation into the Governance of football clubs, undertaken by the Culture and Media Select Committee. It reflects the frustration felt by many at the inaction of the football authorities in addressing the key recommendations of that Select Committee report.

Group Chairman Jonathan Evans MP said,

‘We are all aware that following the Select Committee report the Government was looking to the football authorities for some action within a period of about 12 months.

Yet we encountered a complacent attitude to supporter ownership from the Football Association, Premier League and Football League, which each insist on maintaining their ‘neutrality’ on issues of ownership, regardless of the evidence.

This cannot be allowed to continue. Supporters are the life-blood of the game and yet we see their interests second place to even the most transient of club owners.

Action must now be taken and a draft Bill should be prepared urgently to take forward the measures promised by the DCMS in 2013. Each of the political parties should also prepare detailed plans for their election manifestos, aimed at addressing the inherent weaknesses in this dysfunctional system once and for all.’

Hobo · Feb 14, 2014

If you remember when SISU took over they insisted on ALL shares being handed to them. Including all those held by a handful of individuals/families etc.,

These were minority shareholders a minor voice. But they would have been privi to information and have the ability ask questions and have their voice minuted. So why was it so important to SISU to have such a closed shop?

Was it because they were going to have their own agenda?
Perhaps one that would be opposed to a genuine fans belief?
Policies that may not be in the interest of the club?

Jack Griffin · Feb 14, 2014

There you go, http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/5live/posts/MPs-call-for-fan-power-football-in-clubs.

shmmeee · Feb 14, 2014

Won't happen with the Tories in charge.

theferret · Feb 14, 2014

shmmeee said:
Won't happen with the Tories in charge.

Behave. Won't make the slightest bit of difference. Just like that 3 term Labour government that did fuck all for the Hillsborough families. Can't believe people would use this to score cheap party political points.

Jack Griffin · Feb 14, 2014

It isn't about the party, they are all a bit weak, UNLESS PUBLIC OPINION makes not to do so a big vote loser.
I'm just supporting any initiative that will introduce legislation and supporter influence.

letsallsingtogether · Feb 14, 2014

Why would you own a business and then not put there interest first? :thinking about:

Hobo said:
If you remember when SISU took over they insisted on ALL shares being handed to them. Including all those held by a handful of individuals/families etc.,

These were minority shareholders a minor voice. But they would have been privi to information and have the ability ask questions and have their voice minuted. So why was it so important to SISU to have such a closed shop?

Was it because they were going to have their own agenda?
Perhaps one that would be opposed to a genuine fans belief?
Policies that may not be in the interest of the club?

letsallsingtogether · Feb 14, 2014

And they all invest their money in dodgy investment firms.

Jack Griffin said:
It isn't about the party, they are all a bit weak, UNLESS PUBLIC OPINION makes not to do so a big vote loser.
I'm just supporting any initiative that will introduce legislation and supporter influence.

SkyblueBazza · Feb 14, 2014

theferret said:
Behave. Won't make the slightest bit of difference. Just like that 3 term Labour government that did fuck all for the Hillsborough families. Can't believe people would use this to score cheap party political points.

Why on earth can't you believe it? Political "animals" never miss a point scoring opportunity.
Then Politicians wonder why most of us do not really give a damn.

PUSB

letsallsingtogether · Feb 14, 2014

And they tell us times are hard shouldn't ask for a pay rise above inflation and then give themselves 10%

SkyblueBazza said:
Why on earth can't you believe it? Political "animals" never miss a point scoring opportunity.
Then Politicians wonder why most of us do not really give a damn.

PUSB

Steve.B50 · Feb 14, 2014

letsallsingtogether said:
And they tell us times are hard shouldn't ask for a pay rise above inflation and then give themselves 10%

If game is on, are you going on the hill tomorrow?

letsallsingtogether · Feb 14, 2014

Can't have to work until 2.00 no one else to watch the 6 fingered mob. It will take an hour to get there hardly worth it.

Steve.B50 said:
If game is on, are you going on the hill tomorrow?

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