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Fair Game welcomes appointment of Kogan and new non-exec directors — Fair Game

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · 8d

Fair Game gives a warm welcome to the new Chair of the Football Regulator David Kogan

www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/kogan

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset football’s priorities: to make clubs sustainable, ensure proper governance, and protect the heart of our communities. We want to see a game where f...

Fair Game UK hiring Volunteer Newsletter Editor in United Kingdom | LinkedIn

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · 16d

Volunteer newsletter editor role at Fair Game!

Spread the word
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Posted 2:01:04 PM. Volunteer Role: Newsletter Editor (Volunteer)Team: Communications TeamLocation: RemoteReports to:…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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Fair Game UK hiring Volunteer Newsletter Editor in United Kingdom | LinkedIn

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · 17d

We're hiring!!!

www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Posted 2:01:04 PM. Volunteer Role: Newsletter Editor (Volunteer)Team: Communications TeamLocation: RemoteReports to:…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · 21d

Absolutely shocking findings in today's ground-breaking survey from our friends @womeninfootball.co.uk

@niallcouper.bsky.social : "These results are a huge wake up call. This is exactly why the incoming IFR needs to take a closer look at issues of equality and diversity in our National Game."

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Same Old Wombles @sameoldwombles.bsky.social · 28d

Another average week at @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
The Same Old Wombles chat
🟡 Great win
🔵 Sam Hamman rocking up!
🟡 @thedonstrust.bsky.social elections
🔵 @fairgameuk.bsky.social index
It's a bumper issue!
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-4-epi...

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Not much happened this week - Same Old Wombles

Matt, Niall and Adam talk about the win at Fortress Plough Lane, The Dons Trust elections, the fall out from election events and Niall manages to chat about Fair Game Index. Dons Trust Candidates Fair...

www.sameoldwombles.com

How regulator ready is our National Game? The 2025 Fair Game Index reveals all

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌍 #Football isn’t just about #goals. It’s about governance, sustainability, #fans, & #communities.

See how your club measures up in the Fair Game Index 2025. ▶️

#Football #UK #Grassroots #Championshipleague #Footballnews #UK #FansFirst
#FutureOfFootball #FootballClubs #FootballCommunity

Fair Game Index 2025

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

Only 27 out of 164 got any award. So you are definitely among the best

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

Big changes are coming to #football.

The 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever - is out now. Now more than ever, change is needed.

Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️ 

#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨 JUST 4 CLUBS ARE REGULATOR READY 🚨

The 2025 Fair Game Index is out today!

📊 22,000 data points ⚽

164 clubs assessed 💰

Almost half have just 1 month’s cash reserves.

Full report 👉 fairgameuk.org

#FairGameIndex #RegulatorReady #FairGame

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

Big changes are coming to #football.

On September 10 we publish the 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever. Now more than ever, change is needed.

Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️ 

#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay

Gold! Cambridge United scoop top Fair Game award

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

🎖️ GOLD!
Huge congrats to @CambridgeUtdFC

The Fair Game Index
⚽ 164 clubs
⚽22,000 data points
Only five achieved gold status

@BBCCambs

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The Fair Game Index looked at the top 164 clubs in the English men's football pyramid across eight different criteria. Only five achieved gold standard. Cambridge were one of the five

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Gold! AFC Wimbledon pick up top award

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

The wait is over!
The Fair Game Index is out.
Out of the top 164 clubs only FIVE get gold status

One of the five is AFC Wimbledon. Congrats to the Dons

www.youtube.com/shorts/hFbAR...

The Fair Game Index is out and AFC Wimbledon have been named as just one of five clubs from the top 164 clubs to be considered "regulator ready" and worthy of a Gold Award

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

Fair Game Index is out now!

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New Fair Game Index reveals shocking state of our national game — Fair Game

NEW FAIR GAME INDEX REVEALS SHOCKING STATE OF FOOTBALL Data shows just FOUR full-time clubs are ‘Regulator ready’ - Brighton & Hove Albion, Cambridge United, Carlisle United and AFC Wimbledo A...

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

⚠️ Football is about to face its biggest reality check. On September 10, we reveal the new Fair Game Index. 22,000 data points. 164 clubs. ⚽️

1 clear verdict.

Stay tuned. 

#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

⚠️ Football is about to face its biggest reality check. On September 10, we reveal the new Fair Game Index. 22,000 data points. 164 clubs. ⚽️

1 clear verdict.

Stay tuned. 

#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

🦉Unpicking the woes @swfc.co.uk. Local MP @clivebettsmp.bsky.social, Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust Mark Johnson and Fair Game CEO Niall Couper
debate the clubs on our latest podcast with Graham Miller.

🎙️Listen in 👇👇👇
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/sheffweds

We Love You Football We Do… is there hope at Hillsborough? — Fair Game

Clive Betts MP for Sheffield South East, Mark Johnson from the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust and Fair Game CEO Niall Couper put the woes at Wednesday under the microscope

Fair Game pledges to support regulator and deliver fairer future — Fair Game

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

Want to know what next for Fair Game? Today, we issued a statement.

Let's build that fairer future together!

www.fairgameuk.org/press-releas...

”We know that if we work together, with openness, collaboration and ambition, we can build a future where every fan can wear their club’s shirt with pride: confident that the team they love will be th...

England star Jess Carter says she has been the victim of racist abuse online during the UEFA Women's Euros.

Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

BREAKING NEWS

In the last few minutes, Fair Game got notification that the Football Governance Bill is no longer a Bill. It is an Act.

It has just received Royal Ascent.

Well done to all who have worked so hard to get to this point.

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Jul 20

No place for racism.
End of.
Fair Game fully supports Jess.

Sky News @news.sky.com · Jul 20

England star Jess Carter targeted by racist abuse during Euros

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

Historic moment tonight in the House of Lords. It is the final hurdle for the Football Governance Bill

www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/lords15july

Fair Game vows to keep check on incoming regulator — Fair Game

This is a landmark moment for the future of football. There is no doubt that this represents a huge step forward. But we cannot rest on our laurels. This is an opportunity that cannot be wasted.

Football governance bill’s passage can create a fairer game at every level | Jason Stockwood

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Jul 13

Brilliant article on @theguardian.com from @grimsbytown.bsky.social co-owner @jstockwood.bsky.social

⚽️It is a message of hope now that the Football Governance Bill has won approval of MPs

📨Now it is up to the Regulator to deliver
🔎We will be watching

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Despite objections from the Premier League, an independent regulator tasked with protecting smaller clubs has taken a significant step closer to reality

www.theguardian.com

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Jul 12

Today we have a beautiful blog on the plight of Sheffield Wednesday.
Fair Game is fully behind the fans of the club.
Together we can build a fairer future for the Game we all love

The tragic case of Sheffield Wednesday as told by Wednesday fan Matt Stamper
www.fairgameuk.org/blog/sheffweds

Watching the Club I love slowly die — Fair Game

“The fact is, without better, truly independent regulation that prioritises the voices and interests of fans, bad owners can happen to any club, no matter the size or history. Whatever it is, the way ...

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Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · Jul 8

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"It’s a testament to the tireless work of Fair Game clubs who have stood up, spoken out, and demanded better.

"Their commitment to doing the right thing has helped drive this change – and now, at long last, we are firmly on the path to a fairer future for football."