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The new independent football regulator set to block ‘rogue owners’

‘Rogue owners’ could be pushed out of English football through forced sales, as part of a new Owners and Directors Test
‘Rogue owners’ could be pushed out of English football through forced sales, as part of a new Owners and Directors Test (Getty Images)
  • Football's new independent regulator has proposed significantly tighter rules on club ownership, aiming to address issues with "rogue owners".
  • The proposed Owners, Directors and Senior Executives Test (ODSE) would grant the regulator powers to force the sale of a club from an owner.
  • Unlike current regulations, the new body could compel an owner to divest or appoint a trustee to run a club, rather than just expelling the club.
  • The regulator will have enhanced authority to assess the honesty, integrity, and financial soundness of owners, directors, and senior executives.
  • This initiative is the first action from the new regulator, with a consultation process for the ODSE running until 6 October.
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