The bill would give authority to an organization that is independent of the government and football authorities to manage clubs in England’s top five men’s divisions. It is scheduled for a second reading in Parliament on Tuesday.
After a fan-led study in 2022, the government announced plans to name a regulator in February 2023.
Thompson, who leads his team to the 15th spot in the National League standings, expressed concerns about the Bill’s burdensome nature.
I worry that many of our little clubs won’t be able to survive with the regulations and reporting requirements because several National League teams only employ two or three persons in addition to volunteers.
Concerning the limitation on the Owners’ and Directors’ Test, he continued, he expressed concern that “people won’t invest in our clubs if the Bill makes it too onerous” to buy clubs.
