Every few years we conduct a national fans survey to assess the state of the game and the views of football supporters.

Those who hold the power in football argue that the creation of an independent regulator is “state control” – but it’s a misleading argument and entirely cynical in its attempts to weaponise the lack of trust in politics to avoid reform.

Sports minister Stuart Andrew told Parliament this week that the Government will continue to lobby UEFA on the recommendations of the Paris report.

This week the long-awaited white paper on football governance reform, to include the creation of an independent football regulator, was finally published by the government.

A six-month long investigation into the chaos at last May’s Champions League final says serious safety failures could have led to fatalities and UEFA bears “primary responsibility” for the chaos before the game.

The organising company of the failed breakaway European Super League, A22, have been back in the news this week explaining (poorly) a new iteration of their terrible idea.

A big announcement on reform to football governance – including an independent regulator – has been imminent for some time and yesterday details were leaked to the press. More info is expected next week.

UEFA have formally recognised football supporters as central stakeholders in the game by signing a binding agreement with Football Supporters Europe, with the FSA in attendance and represented by chief executive Kevin Miles.

More than 80 clubs will be joining forces in February to combat the climate crisis ahead of the first ever Green Football Weekend – and supporters are being encouraged to take action too.