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Proposed 'Four Pot Solution' Aims to Reform Football Finances

3/19/2026

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Fair Game, led by Chief Executive Officer Niall Couper, proposes a 'Four Pot Solution' to reform English football finances, addressing reckless spending and club insolvencies with four funding pots: essential operational costs, rewards for responsible management, long-term investments, and a safety net.
The 89-page report outlines the redistribution model.
The Independent Football Regulator, established in 2025, is expected to act on these recommendations.

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Story summary

Fair Game, led by Chief Executive Officer Niall Couper, proposes a 'Four Pot Solution' to reform English football finances, addressing reckless spending and club insolvencies with four funding pots: essential operational costs, rewards for responsible management, long-term investments, and a safety net.
The 89-page report outlines the redistribution model.
The Independent Football Regulator, established in 2025, is expected to act on these recommendations.