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The first indications of the government's plans for an independent football regulator were warmly received by supporters, some clubs and campaign groups on Thursday.
Details of the shake-up leaked to the Sun include proposals to grant a new regulatory body powers to stop future bids for Super League breakaway, enforce tougher ownership tests, exert greater financial control, lead a redistribution of wealth through the pyramid and give more of a say to fans.
Formal plans are expected to be unveiled next week and government sources insist there are finer details still being worked upon.
The leaked document includes many of the recommendations made in 2021 by the fan-led review, chaired by former sports minister Tracey Crouch, who agreed the early indications were "positive".
The Football Supporters Association chief
