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At times of crisis, you expect your leaders to show strength and courage, to be at the forefront of
the action, arguing the good argument and fighting the just cause.
Which makes it all the more disappointing that our Great Leader, the arch self-publicist, Richard
Scudamore, has been conspicuous by his total absence from the hyperrealities currently playing out
on the stage of English football regarding the fit-and-proper-person's-test (FPPT).
Culture secretary Andy Burnham, has called for the English FA to follow in the footsteps of Spain
and Germany, and put the ownership of football clubs in the hands of their fans. Andy Burnham -
Secretary of Culture Given the terrible situation at Newcastle United right now, we think this
story is worth more than a cursory [.
There will be a backlash against rich owners ( with questionable assets) with no previous
connection looking to taking over clubs purely for financial gain and leaving their supporters with
no voice.
Efforts like ShareLiverpoolFC, the co-operative venture now have a better chance of succeeding
when heavy hitters like Andy Burnham and John Barnes throw their weight behind a worthy cause.
