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Altrincham chairman Bill Waterson: Fans must be educated on Football Regulator

Altrincham chairman Bill Waterson has welcomed the introduction of a new Football Regulator – but says it’s important the fans are educated about exactly what it entails.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
20 July 2025

ON THE BALL: Altrincham chairman Bill Waterson, has backed the introduction of a Football Regulator PICTURE: Jonathan MoorePICTURE: Jonathan Moore

By Neil Harvey

Altrincham chairman Bill Waterson has welcomed the introduction of a new Football Regulator – but says it’s important the fans are educated about exactly what it entails.
On Tuesday, the House of Lords backed the Football Governance Bill – the final hurdle in the implementation of an Independent Football Regulator for English football.
Campaign group Fair Game has vowed to hold the new Football Regulator to account and be the “voice for a fairer future for football”.
Robins chief Waterson believes their involvement will be crucial in ensuring the bill delivers.
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