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It’s not often that the international break provides one of the biggest moments in a Premier League season, but last Friday’s news that Everton were going to be docked 10 points for a breach of the profitability and sustainability rules looks set to be the story of the season.

Football Supporters’ Association response to today’s (17th November 2023) Premier League statement that Everton will receive an immediate 10-point deduction for a breach of the profitability and sustainability rules:

MPs from across the political spectrum yesterday backed the Government’s commitment to an independent football regulator at a Parliamentary debate held by Reading East MP Matt Rodda – whose local club is in crisis mode.

In April 2021 six clubs from the Premier League attempted to rip up more than a century of tradition by creating a stitched-up European Super League with a handful of other clubs across the continent. 

The Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has published a list of questions and concerns raised by supporters regarding the proposed takeover of the club by 777.

We’ve reported a lot on the crises at Southend United and Scunthorpe United in recent times but we are hopeful that a corner has been turned at both clubs in the past few days.

Supporters have heard the phrase “Fan-led Review” many, many times now and you might be wondering why it’s still so important, now the immediate threat of the European Super League has receded? 

The Government has today (Thursday 7th September) published its response to the consultation on the Football Governance White Paper. 

MPs are urging the Government to bring forward its plans for an independent regulator to impose a financial deal on the EFL and Premier League – as the two leagues remain unable to reach a settlement.

Fans overwhelmingly back the introduction of an independent football regulator to ensure their clubs are run sustainably, according to the results of our National Supporters Survey.

The ongoing crises at two historic EFL and former-Premier League clubs, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, has again shown how urgent the need for reform to football’s governance is.

The FSA today (Monday 24th April 2023) led a delegation of supporter representatives for an online evidence session with Karen Carney MBE as part of the Future of Women’s Football review. Former England international Carney is chair of the review which was announced in September 2022.

Football reform was once again up for debate in Parliament as a whole host of football figures appeared in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee – including Kevin Miles, Chief Executive of the Football Supporters’ Association.

Those who hold the power in football argue that the creation of an independent regulator is “state control” – but it’s a misleading argument and entirely cynical in its attempts to weaponise the lack of trust in politics to avoid reform.

Sports minister Stuart Andrew today presented to Parliament what he called “the most radical overhaul of football governance since the rules were first invented back in 1863.” The proposals cover key issues around ownership, breakaway competitions, grassroots funding and supporter engagement.

Almost two years ago six clubs from the Premier League tried to smash more than a century of footballing tradition by forming an invitation-only European Super League.

Southend United fans warn that their club is potentially weeks away from disappearing as the crisis at Roots Hall shows no sign of resolution.

FSA statement on today’s reports about the impending football governance White Paper.

Former-prime minister and now UN envoy Gordon Brown has spoken out on the risks facing football and the need for a regulator to “speak for supporters.”

Culture minister Michelle Donelan yesterday told Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee that the long-awaited Fan-led Review of Football Governance White Paper was “imminent”.