The Football Governance Bill

[Premier Quality]

I've had dealings with the FCA and couldn't agree more.

I’ve found the FCA have improved massively in the last few years

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

It's a start and long overdue. For too long football has operated outside of the realms of good governance and it's about time it was properly regulated in the interest of wider society, rather than a few PL fatcats.

You really think this will mean proper regulation of football? The scope and objectives are so tightly defined so as to be meangless and the big six and sky hold all the power.

Ever heard of regulatory compliance?

Just look at this Government's attempts at regulating the Environment; Schools; Banks; Water; Gas & electricity; the National Grid; Dentists; Railways: Social care; Communications; Social Housing; Gambling...

Nothing significant will change. The regulators will just dine out on all the lobbying.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Interesting to see what actually happens if anything

 

[Watfordfc]

Interesting to see what actually happens if anything

Probably not much in the near future if there is a change of Government?

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Probably not much in the near future if there is a change of Government?

Good point which looks likely Labour will win

 

[Pengwern]

It is an improvement, but the damage is already done and can't be changed unless the next government decides to stiffen the regulations and broaden them to prevent the financial advantage the rich clubs have regarding Fair Play financial rules, which ATM favour the Sky 6 massively! I hope the next government has a really good Sports Minister like David Howell was.

 

[lobodelsur]

I’ve found the FCA have improved massively in the last few years

Fair enough. My dealings with them were almost a decade ago so if they've improved all credit to them.

 

[Jefe]

When in doubt, I assume government interference usually makes matters worse.

 

[Watfordfc]

I wonder if this is typical of some attitudes in the Premier league ?

West Ham owner Sullivan opposes football regulator

West Ham owner David Sullivan believes the Premier League "may cease" to be the top division in the world if an independent regulator is introduced.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Perton Wolf]

You really think this will mean proper regulation of football? The scope and objectives are so tightly defined so as to be meangless and the big six and sky hold all the power.

Ever heard of regulatory compliance?

Just look at this Government's attempts at regulating the Environment; Schools; Banks; Water; Gas & electricity; the National Grid; Dentists; Railways: Social care; Communications; Social Housing; Gambling...

Nothing significant will change. The regulators will just dine out on all the lobbying.

It's a starting point. Well aware of issues regarding lobbying. For example Ofgem has been particularly ****e at dealing with energy companies, often favouring companies over consumers.

This government won't be in charge for much longer in any case, and at least having a regulator with a foot through the door will mean a base to work from for better governance of the game.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

It's a starting point. Well aware of issues regarding lobbying. For example Ofgem has been particularly ****e at dealing with energy companies, often favouring companies over consumers.

This government won't be in charge for much longer in any case, and at least having a regulator with a foot through the door will mean a base to work from for better governance of the game.

It may help, although the words horse and bolted come to mind. At least it will make fans feel that someone is there to look after our interests, which is exactly why it is being proposed. That and a pathetic attempt to buy a few more votes before an election.

 

[Madmalc]

I’ve found the FCA have improved massively in the last few years

That's because the Financial Services industry has been more than decimated.
If a Football Regulator has the same effect there will only be the Big 6 clubs in existence in less than 2 decades.