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We urge the Government to reform regulations concerning football club ownership

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

After the High Court judgement exposing the asset-stripping of Blackpool FC, we urge the Government to reform the regulations concerning football club ownership, as the English Football League seems unable or unwilling to do so.
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Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly how you'd like the regulation of football club ownership to change.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

8 Feb 2018 Petition opened for signatures
14 Feb 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Feb 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.