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Sports Minister to FA/Premier League: Reform or we’ll legislate

date: May 25, 2013

Sports Minister Hughe Robertson will legislate if football fails to reform itself in three key areas. They were outlined in the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee report on football governance, and he makes it clear that his 'frustration with the authorities' slow progress' will result in legislation if the intransigence of the Premier and Football Leagues and FA continues. Recommendations he wants implemente...

Football Finances Bring Bundesliga Success: CEO David Lampitt on Bloomberg TV

date: May 24, 2013

You can see David's analysis of German football on Bloomberg TV this morning. http://www.bloomberg.com/video/football-finances-bring-bundesliga-success-KpvPetdBQySe~2lvYa0~dw.html  ...

UEFA reiterates commitment to fighting match-fixing

date: May 23, 2013

At today's meeting in London, the UEFA Executive Committee agreed a number of steps that will allow European football's governing body to better protect the game, particularly in the area of match fixing. According to a statement published on the UEFA website this afternoon: "...additional power has been granted to the UEFA disciplinary bodies, allowing them to take action should a UEFA member association fail to pu...

1874 Northwich FC to compete in NWCFL Division One

date: May 23, 2013

The board of 1874 Northwich FC are pleased to advise all members, supporters and followers that the FA have reviewed our application to join the North West Counties league and have allocated us in to the league's first division at non league step six. Speaking this morning, chairman Paul Stockton said that he was absolutely delighted and at the same time relieved to hear this fantastic news. He also added that, on beha...

Heart of the Game Handbook to be launched by Irish Minister for Sport

date: May 23, 2013

FORAS and Supporters Direct Europe are delighted to announce that the Heart of the Game handbook will be launched by Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Michael Ring TD at Dáil Éireann on Tuesday, June 18th at 3pm. The handbook is a “how to guide” for supporters-run clubs and organisations across the League of Ireland, compiling stories and best practice from supporter-owned clubs and groups across the leagu...

#Footballwithoutfansisnothing North West meeting – report

date: May 22, 2013

Supporters from across the North West, from Liverpool, Everton, Manchester United, Tranmere Rovers and Wigan Athletic were present, listening and debating with representatives of supporter groups. These included Spirit Of Shankly, Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, The Blue Union and Tranmere Rovers Supporters’ Trust as they talked of what is happening at their respective clubs on the issue of ticket prices and how ...