McKenna: Healthy Things Are Being Looked at to Protect Game - Ipswich Town News
Blues boss Kieran McKenna has commented on the Government’s confirmation of the introduction of an independent regulator for English football.
The plan for a regulator was recommended by a fan-led review last year and was given Government approval yesterday.
"I’ve not had a chance to have a look at it and from the club’s point of view, that will be more [CEO] Mark [Ashton]’s area,” McKenna said.
"But I think it’s healthy these discussions are going on and things are being looked into to make sure we protect the English game.
"Our set-up in this country is so unique to have 92 professional clubs in the league system and such a strong National League where I think pretty much every team is full-time now.
"We have so much history and the support of those clubs is unique and special and we need to protect that as much as we can. I think it’s really important that these things are looked at in such a positive way.”
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