Rovers Trust have welcomed the publication of the proposals within the white paper published by the Government which will include the introduction of an independent regulator.

The plan for a regulator, recommended by a fan-led review which was introduced in 2021, has been confirmed by the UK government.

Rovers’ Supporters trust contributed to that fan-led review, offering input into the process.

A key recommendation in that was the introduction of an independent regulator to oversee the financial sustainability of the game.

Following the release of the white paper this morning, Trust Chairman John Murray said: “The publication of the white paper makes this a landmark day for football supporters.

“The appointment of an Independent Regulator and the guarantees for greater supporter influence on the strategic running of clubs are game-changers, and will determine the future of the game.

“I hope this will include a fairer redistribution of football wealth and real influence from supporters, without whom football would be nothing.

“The great benefit of the Trust model is that it is a democratic organisation and, ultimately, it is the supporters of the club that will shape and decide its destiny.

“We will be sure to keep our members up to speed as we understand more the implications for the Rovers and the Rovers Trust.”

Some of the key proposals within the white paper include ensuring a fair distribution of monies, and ensuring they are filtering down the football pyramid, as well as a strengthened owners’ and directors’ test and giving fans a greater say in the strategic running of clubs.

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There will also be powers to block English clubs from joining unpopular breakaway leagues like the European Super League.