FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - March 11, 2023 Leeds United's Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring their first goal in front of Leeds United fans Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/File PhotoLONDON : An independent football regulator for the English game took another step closer to becoming reality on Tuesday as the Football Governance Bill was introduced in Parliament.
It will also have backstop powers to impose an agreement between the Premier League and Football League on how wealth is redistributed if no agreement can be reached. Clubs will also be barred from joining"closed shop" leagues such as the proposed European Super League.While the Premier League is regarded as the best in Europe with clubs enjoying eye-watering TV broadcasting revenue, the picture below that is far less rosy.
However, when there are urgent cases or serious instances of non-compliance the IFR could intervene directly. While the Football Supporters' Association welcomes the creation of an independent regulator, clubs will not be duty bound to act upon the views of their fans.The Premier League has its own profit and financial sustainability rules which both Everton and Nottingham Forest have fallen foul of this season to incur points deductions.