Fair Game
PRESS RELEASES
If the Government is serious about Levelling Up agenda it must commit to Sustainability Index
“Incentivise clubs to be well run, encourage them to become embed in their community and financially viable for the long term, bring in the Sustainability Index. It would show a real commitment to the Levelling Up agenda”
Niall Couper, CEO of Fair Game
Fair Game urges Government to set firm timeline to deliver independent regulator
“Every time reform of football has been mooted, the proposals have ended up gathering dust. We need a firm timeline for legislation. And we need it now. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to change football and protect our community clubs”
Niall Couper, CEO of Fair Game

Fair Game gives ‘cautious’ welcome to Government commitment to reform football
“What we need now is a firm timetable for change. There can be no more delay or dithering. If reform is kicked down the road it will represent the death knell for hard-working community clubs.”
Niall Couper, CEO of Fair Game

MPs rush to back Fan-Led Review as momentum grows to save football
52 MPs pose with Selfie Board and commit to implementing the Fan-Led Review in full

Premier League fans rally to Fair Game in bid to transfrom our National Game
“Now is the time to act to protect our history, our heritage not just for us but for those that will come after us.” - Sue Watson, Chair of West Ham United Supporters’ Trust

The 34 clubs of Fair Game launch urgent call to MPs to save our National Game
“Football needs to be more financially sustainable, it needs better governance, proper equality standards, and real fan and community engagement. We need out politicians to make a firm commitment to back Fair Game and implement all the recommendations of the Review.”

Rochdale Council votes unanimously to back an overhaul of English football
“I am delighted that the Council unanimously backed my motion. Football clubs such as Rochdale are at the heart of our town. We need a better set up. The current situation fails to protect the interests of fans. Without a better system of Governance, many clubs are at risk, as we have seen in neighbouring Bury. We need urgent change..,” says Cllr Ashley Dearnley

Fair Game support sweeps in to the Senedd with endorsement from Bryant
“Clubs too often fall victim to owners who have no interest in the community they rely on. This is why we need reform. I want to see more clubs make the change that County has. That’s why I’m very happy to back Fair Game, “ says Jayne Bryant

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