It is now or never time:
Politicians must commit to revamped Football Bill…
THERE is no doubt that football is broken. It is a shame that the Bill has fallen, but this now represents an opportunity to address the serious flaws that were in it.
We need a Bill that will tackle the growing financial inequality in the game, that ensures the regulator is truly independent, and rewards well run clubs.
It is now up to the next Government to pick up the mantle and deliverer a fairer future for football.
For the sake of fans and clubs up and down the country we need all parties to make a firm commitment that a new Bill is brought forward in the first session of the next government.
The more parliamentary candidates that publicly support this move, the more likely a new Bill will be put forward. This responsibility lies firmly with our politicians to make this happen and ensure financial fairness and stability for ALL clubs across the English pyramid.
Below is a step by step guide on how to reach out to your parliamentary candidates…
Step One:
Find your seat
Firstly find your constituency. Simply put your postcode into this website and the full details of the seat where you can vote in will appear
Step Two:
Find your candidates
The list of candidates in your seat can be found here. By clicking on the pictures you will find their email addresses and X (Twitter) handles
Step Two:
Draft a response
Fair Game have created a template for you to use. Cut and paste it from here. Do add in your own thoughts as well and then add in your own address
Step Four:
Contact them
Once you have drafted your response, send it to all the candidates and please cc Fair Game. On X (Twitter) use @fairgameuk
The Independent Football Regulator Bill
With the Bill of legislation to appoint an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) having been presented in Parliament, now is the time to shape the future of the game we love.
Football is in crisis in the UK. Covid has devastated the finances of so many lower league clubs, and left dozens on the brink of survival. Yet, the game remains the richest sport in the UK. It is time to reboot the game and Fair Game is bringing together clubs to call for change.
A growing band of football clubs striving to change the game for the better
Fairness, Sustainability and Success
In the wider interests of football
Who we are
Fair Game is a fast-growing band of clubs campaigning to improve football governance. Supported by over 40 world-renowned academics, we are backed by politicians across the country and committed to providing realistic solutions to the challenges football faces. We want to see football governed with fairness, openness and transparency at its core. Clubs have faced unprecedented challenges just to survive in recent years, with notable casualties. Communities deserve better, and Fair Game’s work is sorely needed..
About Us
Football is the richest sport in the UK, yet club after club faces extinction, putting at risk jobs and communities, and threatening generations of supporters. Fair Game offers practical solutions for ensuring it is run in the wider interests of football. It is key that levelling up is extended to football and we start to reward hard-working well-run clubs through the Sustainability Index. Fair Game is proud to campaign for change.
Fair Game is nothing without you
Together we are strong
Our Principles are ambitious and we do not hide from that. To succeed we need the very best minds to help us. We currently need: Lobbyists, Event Manager, Club Engagement Specialists, Fundraisers and Lawyers
Take Action
Spread the word
There is nothing more important that profile when it comes to delivering change. Help spread the word
Contact your MP
To deliver change we need political support. Ask them to commit to back Fair Game and the Fan-Led Review
Contact a club
Fair Game already has a number of great clubs in its fold. Help us grow and add numbers
Call to your council
Fair Game is a big advocate of community work and we want all Councils to become Fair Game Councils
Press Releases
Football needs rebooting to protect clubs and communities, ensuring the Government plays its part to encourage clubs to be run sustainably and engage supporters. Find out more about our work.