In an opinion article for City AM, IEA Head of Regulatory Affairs Victoria Hewson discussed her recent paper, co-authored with IEA Research Fellow Professor Len Shackleton, on why English Football doesn’t need an independent regulator.

The Fan Led Review proposed a new regulatory structure to govern English football after Bury FC was forced out of operation due to financial mismanagement and Premier League clubs tried to form a new European Super League.

Victoria said: “The idea of a body to protect the community spirit and heritage of football clubs is appealing. But in reality, the interests of owners and fans- who favour financial caution and governance over drama, romance and expensive players – might be more aligned than the interests of regulators.”

Read the paper here.

Read the article here.