Member

Crucially, though, the independent football regulator’s code will be bespoke to football clubs in the football industry and will be produced in consultation with the FA and other stakeholders. Many of the basic principles of good governance are universal, but football clubs are, in so many ways, unique businesses. That is why we believe that a football-specific approach to the UK Corporate Governance Code is preferable here. We do not expect that mandating clubs to report on the process of appointing their non-executive director would necessarily be appropriate, as the code should be principles based. I am happy to meet my noble friend and others to discuss this further, should they find that helpful.