Exactly.Some suggestions on here that the MP in question wasnt prompted but she's been part of
something thats already gaining some traction, although ultimately it needs the support of fans; not sure you'll get that if only one clique (ie the FSA) continue to exclude people.
I dont think it can be changed
@straightatthewall because the money is colossal-how can a community based entity deal with players being paid salaries of £300k pw (top end) and in the Championship say £40pw which is what the top earners get there?
Wrexham is a good example of falling on the fan ownership sword;their Trust has been held up as an example of how clubs should be run,but as soon as a few zillionaire movie stars arrive its chucked in the bin and they all jump on.
Thats one club who could be 'doing a Fleetwood' very soon and no doubt soon be reaching the echelons of the PL etc, and leaving the Sadlers with the scraps-you've only got to see with the Nobbers that a glass ceiling exists for 'well run clubs' which is about mid table Championship.
Even with you guys Belekon might have slayed the evil dragon but he still walked away with his invetsment, which could/should have gone into club coffers and I think thats what going to happen even with a strict ownership criteria.
At Leeds our Trust is doing flips and cartwheels over Andre Radzianni because he gives them what they want to a degree,but they failed to stop the overcharging of away fans at ER and now wont push him on the deal on the Elland Road buyback.
A few seasons ago the club announced it had bought the stadium back but it was only by an AR company,where we're now paying a deferred rent (from then) which lasts until 2032. That means £21 million pounds goes anywhere but back into the club and £1.5 million of season ticket money has to be set aside for a rich mans benefit annually.
If anyone thinks that any of this will change then they're bonkers, because ultimately the 'FSA bible' on good governance gets thrown out of the window when its a chance for their club to get in on the act. The guy who runs the FSA is a Newcastle fan and their Trust is backing the buy out by the Saudis, who's record on human rights is absolutely appalling but doesnt compare to Ashley's tenure apparently.
You really couldnt make this nonsense up.