Gary Neville has welcomed proposals put forward by the chair of a fan-led review urging football to be independently regulated. Crouch wrote: "The evidence has been clear that football clubs are not ordinary businesses. Crouch then set out the areas she felt an Independent Regulator for English Football (IREF) should be introduced to look at financial regulation, corporate governance and ownership. Crouch also said "meaningful discussions" should take place to consider the top tier of the National League being absorbed by the EFL, something which National League fans surveyed by the Football Supporters' Association called for. "Supporters play a crucial role in football and clubs have a significant impact in their communities.

Source: Sky sports July 22, 2021 11:49 UTC