Member

Regarding changes to the ownership of the home ground, the potential adverse outcomes are entirely financial; they do not impact the heritage of the club. If the change of the financial arrangements relating to the home ground were to lead to a relocation then heritage would rightfully be considered and fan consultation would be required, as per Clause 48. However, this amendment is in large part about the regulator considering fan approval of a home ground sale. The Government do not believe that this is justifiable, not just because it relates to a purely financial matter but because we would already expect the club to be consulting with fans on such changes.