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EFL CLUBS BACKING REFORMS

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The LeaguePaper Team
12 September 2021

‘Fair Game’ in plea for change
By Chris Dunlavy

ELEVEN EFL clubs have thrown their weight behind a radical new manifesto proposing comprehensive reform of English football.
Fair Game, a collaboration between clubs, supporters’ groups and 40 leading experts from a variety of fields, is calling for independent regulation, greater fan engagement and a fairer distribution of Premier League revenue.
AFC Wimbledon, Lincoln, Accrington and Cambridge have all announced their support, along with Rochdale, Leyton Orient, Tranmere, Carlisle, Newport and Bristol Rovers.
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