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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 December 2024

Debate

Football Governance Bill [HL]

Contribution

“This could create in effect a ‘closed shop’—where only a handful of clubs can genuinely compete for success and European qualification, more akin to other, less successful European leagues. This would be much less exciting for fans and would undermine the Premier League’s global appeal. For Brentford FC, a club that has risen against the odds to the Premier League, such restrictions risk stifling our ability to grow and compete with larger, established clubs. This could unintentionally entrench the dominance of the ‘big clubs’, reducing opportunities for ambitious teams and diminishing the league’s competitive integrity. Preserving a system that supports success stories like Brentford is vital to maintaining the Premier League’s unique excitement and global appeal.

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