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Football regulatory position secure for Kogan following CMS committee approval

Football industry tycoon David Kogan is poised for confirmation as the new chair of the football regulators, following a nod from the Culture, Media and Sport committee.

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Football regulatory post to be filled by David Kogan, following endorsement from the Culture, Media...
Football regulatory post to be filled by David Kogan, following endorsement from the Culture, Media and Sport committee.

Football regulatory position secure for Kogan following CMS committee approval

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Looks like David Kogan is on track to be the chair of the football regulator, given a qualified thumbs-up from a Parliamentary committee. While they acknowledge his rich background in football and media, they've raised some eyebrows concerning his political impartiality due to his past donations to the Labour Party.

In their report, the committee stated, "We endorse David Kogan OBE for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, praising his extensive experience in the football and media industries. Yet, we harbor concerns regarding his political neutrality after his disclosures about funding Labour leadership campaigns, notably Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy."

They further recommended that Kogan take concrete actions to assure the football community of his impartiality in this role. He's already vowed no further political contributions, "I'm putting it out there again – no more donations to any political groups, and I promise complete political neutrality throughout my tenure if I get this public position," Kogan stated.

Committee chairperson, Caroline Dinenage, added, "The Independent Football Regulator's success matters, so it's vital that nothing compromises the regulator as it kicks off. Kogan needs to work doubly hard to convince everyone in the game that he's on his own turf."

Assuming the Football Governance Bill sails through the Commons, Kogan could seize the £130,000 annual, part-time gig as early as autumn this year. Best recognized for advising both the Premier League and the EFL on media rights, Kogan has also worked with the BBC, Reuters, and Channel 4.

Kogan's hearing before the committee was robust, marked by his warnings about the need for the football regulator to have sufficient resources to tackle potential legal challenges from top clubs. He also promised the regulator would actively support smaller clubs in adhering to licensing regulations, drawingreference to a City AM article highlighting Lincoln City's recent collaboration with the shadow regulator's staff.

  1. David Kogan's nomination for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator has been endorsed by a Parliamentary committee, despite concerns raised about his political impartiality due to past donations to the Labour Party.
  2. In light of these concerns, the committee recommended that Kogan take specific steps to assure the football community of his impartiality, with Kogan subsequently stating that he will stop making political contributions and pledging complete political neutrality during his tenure.
  3. Although his hearing before the committee was robust, Kogan emphasized the need for the football regulator to have enough resources to handle potential legal challenges from top clubs and expressed support for smaller clubs in maintaining licensing regulations.
  4. Given his extensive experience in football and media, Kogan is well-positioned to take the £130,000 annual, part-time position as the chair of the Independent Football Regulator, should the Football Governance Bill pass through the Commons and the appointment take place during the autumn of this year.
  5. In his diverse career, Kogan has provided advice to various entities including the Premier League, the EFL, the BBC, Reuters, and Channel 4 in sports, finance, and media industries, positioning himself as a possible candidate for the impartial chair of the European-leagues regulator.

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