Fair Game
PRESS RELEASES
PM’s support for a regulator is welcome but it must come with pledge to legislate
“For too long change has been kicked down the road, whilst our clubs have kicked the bucket. This petition demonstrates the strength of feeling to secure our national game,” says Fair Game CEO Niall Couper
Burnham issues ‘now or never’ rallying call to Government in bid to save football
“For too long change has been kicked down the road, whilst our clubs have kicked the bucket. This petition demonstrates the strength of feeling to secure our national game,” says Fair Game CEO Niall Couper
New Fair Game report links football’s failing finances to gender inequality
Only 11.1% of board members at Premier League clubs and 26% of spectators are women
New Fair Game study reveals over half of top 92 clubs are ‘technically insolvent’
“Football clubs are gambling their very own existence to chase the Siren Call of the Premier League, with Derby County being the latest example. We need to change that culture or we face a future where dozens of clubs could disappear overnight.,” says Niall Couper
Fair Game calls for overhaul of football as Derby County deadline looms
“Football needs the Government to implement the Fan-Led Review and incentivise clubs to run themselves sustainability to protect our national game from disaster,” says Niall Couper
Cumbria MPs lead the charge to back Fair Game call to implement Review in full
Cumbria MPs Mark Jenkinson and Simon Fell make public pledge
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council unites to back new future for football
“The proposals set out in Tracy Crouch's review of football should be implemented as soon as possible.,” says Cllr Garry Bridge
Oatley completes the line up as Fair Game set to mark International Women’s Day
Jacqui Oatley joins Fair Game’s International Women’s Day Conference to celebrate the role women play in football. Tickets available now
Cumbria Council votes unanimously to back Fair Game as momentum grows
“The financial model of football is broken. It is fans, and the local communities who suffer as a result of the broken model,” says Cllr Ben Shirley
Dulwich MP backs Fair Game and joins nationwide call for football to be rebooted
“Football needs to be rebooted and Fair Game have my support in their pursuit of building a future that secures our clubs for the long term.” Dulwich & West Norwood MP Helen Hayes
Stoke-on-Trent votes to back Fair Game
“I am extremely proud to have been successful in proposing Stoke on Trent City Council to become a Fair Game council. Standing up for fans’ values and demonstrating commitment to support our football heritage is of utmost importance to our city,” says Cllr Ally Simcock
Bath MP backs Fair Game mission to transform the future of football
“We need new structures to bring fans and their clubs together once more and ensure that football can strive at every level” Bath MP Wera Hobhouse
MPs and Fair Game unite to unveil plan to save football and reward well-run clubs
"The Fan-Led Review provided the ingredients, the Sustainability Index is the recipe” - Niall Couper, CEO, Fair Game
Bolton MP declares support for Fair Game and the future of our National Game
“I wholeheartedly support the aims of Fair Game to protect our football clubs for our fans and local communities”
Chris Green, MP for Bolton West & Atherton
Fair Game delighted to join forces with EFL in push to make Review reality
“There is no doubt that ourselves and the EFL are on the same side. We need all clubs to be leaders at this crucial time”
Niall Couper, CEO, Fair Game
All I want for Christmas is… A MP signature on EDM 728
“The EDM offers an easy opportunity for MPs to give their full support to the Review and help secure the game’s future for generations” - Niall Couper
A ‘momentous day’ in football has arrived
Tracey Crouch’s long-awaited Fan-Led Review is due to be published today. It promises to be a ‘momentous day’ for football
We want a Fair Game? Do you? Pledge your support
We want a Fair Game? Do you? Pledge your support
Three ex-Sports Ministers back Fair Game and call for an independent regulator
Football is in crisis. Without a new independent regulator, we will continue to see fiascos like the failed European Super League, the seriously flawed owners and directors test and the demise of historic clubs like Bury and Macclesfield Town.
London’s clubs and politicians join forces to back reform of football
London’s clubs and politicians join forces to call for reform of football