- 22/01/2024
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
With the Football Governance Bill expected to be introduced shortly, MPs, the EFL clubs and other guests to hear from a Panel including the Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL , and the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Lucy Frazer and later Nigel Clough and Dion Dublin. (see above) Clive Betts MP chair of the APPG on Football introduced the evening which was hosted by Baroness Ann Taylor of Bolton. the event took place on Monday 22 January 2024.
I was pleased to meet up with the Chairman of Walsall FC Leigh Pomlett. It is vital that the Premier League come up with the formula that ensures other clubs have access to the financial support. The EFL is asking for a 75:25 split. The footballers in the Premier League come through the lower leagues. This financial formula ensures money flows back to the grass roots. The EFL clubs support a Regulator to ensure that there is proper oversight of funding and due diligence on owners of football clubs and that the fans voice is heard..