The House of Commons culture, media and sport committee has started its enquiry into football and one of the first witnesses was former FA chairman Lord Triesman. He didn’t mince his words. Describing English football governance as ‘thoroughly unsatisfactory’, he said that ‘apart from onfield discipline, [the FA] has backed out of regulating.’
The House of Commons culture, media and sport committee has started its enquiry into football and one of the first witnesses was former FA chairman Lord Triesman. He didn’t mince his words. Describing English football governance as ‘thoroughly unsatisfactory’, he said that ‘apart from onfield discipline, [the FA] has backed out of regulating.’
He had found the lack of a unified regulatory system in the game frustrating. All the bodies had completely different approaches, leaving things to fall through the gaps. It was almost impossible to describe the system to football supporters.
A good guide to the background and significance of the enquiry can be found here.