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Fan ownership’s uphill battle

SAM COX says the huge amounts of money swirling around the top levels are making it tough for supporters to hold sway

FOOTBALL is nothing without the fans, and in recent times we have seen supporters move from the stands into the boardroom in acts of great determination and compassion to save their beloved clubs.
In most cases, supporters’ trusts have raised funds in any way they can to prevent their football clubs becoming extinct after disastrous owners have threatened the livelihood of all involved.
However, the influx of billions of pounds into the top divisions has raised questio...

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