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Football Regulator Chair Vows to Quit if Facing Political Pressure over Manchester City | Football Politics

October 13, 2026October 14, 2026grace

David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has pledged to step down if politicians attempt to influence the response to any finding that Manchester City violated Premier League financial regulations during a nine-year period. He stressed that both he and the organisation operate with complete independence. If the ruling of an independent commission […]

Regulator Warns English Football Finances Are ‘Dangerously Vulnerable’

October 13, 2026October 14, 2026grace

The findings indicate that financial pressures are intensifying among clubs in the EFL and National League. Most clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two have enough cash to cover fewer than 30 days of operations. More than 60% of clubs across the EFL and National League owe more than the recorded value of […]

Football Regulator to Propose Spending Limits as Landmark Report Finds 94% of Clubs Operating at a Loss

October 12, 2026October 13, 2026grace

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is expected to advise clubs to adopt stricter spending limits in its long-awaited State of the Game report, scheduled for publication on Tuesday. The 250-page draft, followed by a final edition in the spring after an eight-week public consultation starting this week, will present a troubling assessment of the finances […]

Morecambe cautioned by football regulator over requests for information

July 15, 2026grace

The independent football oversight body has formally cautioned Morecambe after the club’s proprietors disregarded repeated inquiries concerning the management of the team. This marks the inaugural enforcement measure taken by the IFR since the Football Governance Act was enacted one year ago. Morecambe directors Kuljit Singh and Harjit Singh neglected to answer two separate demands […]