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Football Regulator Seeks Power to Probe Clubs After Sheffield Wednesday Turmoil

Kogan signals a push for statutory powers to investigate clubs with forced sales only as a final measure.

Overview

  • New regulator chair David Kogan called Sheffield Wednesday a significant problem and said he wants cases like it formally referred for investigation.
  • Kogan said the body could compel an owner to sell only as a last resort once evidence is gathered.
  • He met four Sheffield Wednesday supporter groups this week and expressed sympathy for fans affected by repeated late wage payments.
  • The regulator held a briefing with representatives from 110 clubs to outline its remit, with Kogan saying top to bottom engagement was high.
  • Wednesday faced EFL restrictions after wage delays earlier this year, the owner signalled willingness to sell without securing a deal, and the club still risks disciplinary action such as a points deduction.