The English Football League (EFL) has expressed disappointment at the “repeated failure” of Premier League clubs to offer new funding to teams across the division, claiming it would be of huge benefit to the entire football pyramid. did.
The Athletic According to reports on Monday, the former English top-flight team A new funding package for the EFL has once again failed to be agreed, with club leaders so divided on the matter that it could not even be voted on at an emergency meeting on Monday.
The league's voting rules require a two-thirds majority for important decisions, usually requiring agreement from 14 out of 20 clubs, but fewer clubs are sufficient if there are abstentions. It means that.
However, despite months of debate and considerable pressure from the UK Government, opinions among clubs remain mixed on the level of generosity, terms and conditions and funding methods of the proposed 'New Deal for Football'. They remain deeply divided.
The EFL Board met on Thursday to discuss its position and said in a statement:The lack of positive progress shows once again how difficult it is for football to address this issue without an independent voice. ”
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This is what was written there:The EFL Board will meet today to consider its position on recent discussions by Premier League clubs, with them reiterating proposals for new funding for EFL clubs that would have significant benefits for the entire football pyramid. Clearly disappointed in the failure.
“For the past two years, following the recommendations of the Fan Read Review, the league and its clubs have sought new funding offers from the Premier League and are prepared to continue to consider and conclude new arrangements. There is. The lack of positive progress, which had been predicted many times before, shows once again how difficult it will be for football to address this issue without an independent voice.
EFL expressed disappointment that there was no new funding package (Michael Regan/Getty Images)
“Despite pressure from the government, fans and a united voice across the professional game, the latest developments represent a further setback, with the league now considering how to respond to the latest initiatives from the Premier League. We are awaiting a formal update on whether we will recommit to a sustainable finance financial arrangement with the EFL.
“The EFL believes that financial redistribution combined with increased cost control is necessary to achieve the overriding objective of making EFL clubs financially sustainable and competitive, thereby ensuring that: We have repeatedly stated that no matter what happens, we can continue to serve our supporters and community well into the future. The level of the pyramid they play on.
“The League is keen to introduce the Football Governance Bill as it is more important than ever to give the independent regulator the necessary powers to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Pyramid. We look forward to continuing further engagement with governments, parliamentarians and stakeholders from all political parties. In particular, we look forward to continuing further engagement with governments, parliamentarians and stakeholders from all political parties. It is very important that work on the match situation review begins at the earliest opportunity.”
The Premier League's board had hoped to have made enough progress after its meeting on February 29 to present a comprehensive package at Monday's general meeting to gain the necessary support.
However, it soon became clear that certain clubs were insisting on having their own league-specific Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations in place before applying them across the football world. Additionally, some perceive the proposed deal to be too expensive, while others simply do not make the issue a priority for the league.
Unable to reach a consensus, the board postponed the vote, leaving English football in a deadlock with no agreement reached.
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