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The dawn of a new era!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 February 2023

National League chief backs plans to safeguard the future of our game
By Matt Badcock

Mark Ives says the National League welcome the principle of a regulator – after the government issued the much-anticipated White Paper that will see an independent regulatory body formed.
It follows the recommendations last year from Tracey Crouch MP’s fan-led review and will cover the top five divisions of men’s football, including National League Step 1.
A key component is to improve the financial sustainability of clubs, with the government saying the independent regulator will “help prevent repeat of ...

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