Fair Game
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
Fair Game is a coalition of 'value-driven' football clubs and individuals seeking to improve the governance of football in England and Wales.
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@fairgameuk.bsky.social
· May 7
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One mission: Make #Football a force for good.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
One mission: Make #Football a force for good.
Are you ready? 📣
⚽️ Join our exclusive list of incredible sponsorship opportunities today:
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The conversation around #football has never been so important: financial sustainability, fan empowerment, safeguarding, governance, and transparency are more important than ever
Be part of the solution. Get your tickets today:
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Be part of the solution. Get your tickets today:
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November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The conversation around #football has never been so important: financial sustainability, fan empowerment, safeguarding, governance, and transparency are more important than ever
Be part of the solution. Get your tickets today:
🎟️ Tickets: share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
Be part of the solution. Get your tickets today:
🎟️ Tickets: share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
Fair Game’s 2026 Conference is taking shape, and it’s already looking like our most impactful event EVER!
🎟️ Tickets now available: share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
🎟️ Tickets now available: share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Fair Game’s 2026 Conference is taking shape, and it’s already looking like our most impactful event EVER!
🎟️ Tickets now available: share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
🎟️ Tickets now available: share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
We’re proud to confirm Gambling With Lives as an official sponsor of the Fair Game 2026 Conference!
Their work supporting families affected by gambling-related harm aligns perfectly with our mission for a fairer, safer sport.
🌟 Explore sponsorship options: www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
Their work supporting families affected by gambling-related harm aligns perfectly with our mission for a fairer, safer sport.
🌟 Explore sponsorship options: www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We’re proud to confirm Gambling With Lives as an official sponsor of the Fair Game 2026 Conference!
Their work supporting families affected by gambling-related harm aligns perfectly with our mission for a fairer, safer sport.
🌟 Explore sponsorship options: www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
Their work supporting families affected by gambling-related harm aligns perfectly with our mission for a fairer, safer sport.
🌟 Explore sponsorship options: www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, will be joining us at the Fair Game 2026 conference in March!
We’ll be announcing our full speaker lineup shortly, and trust us, it’s a list you’ll want to hear from 📣
Secure your ticket now to join the conversation:
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We’ll be announcing our full speaker lineup shortly, and trust us, it’s a list you’ll want to hear from 📣
Secure your ticket now to join the conversation:
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November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, will be joining us at the Fair Game 2026 conference in March!
We’ll be announcing our full speaker lineup shortly, and trust us, it’s a list you’ll want to hear from 📣
Secure your ticket now to join the conversation:
🎟️ share-eu1.hsforms.com/16tVipyAcTEi...
We’ll be announcing our full speaker lineup shortly, and trust us, it’s a list you’ll want to hear from 📣
Secure your ticket now to join the conversation:
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🚀 Ready to make a real impact? Join us at the Fair Game Annual Conference 2026 by becoming a sponsor! From workshops to keynote panels, your brand can shine while driving change.
Learn more ➡️ www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
#FootballForGood #FairGame26 #UK #Football #News #Footballnews
Learn more ➡️ www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
#FootballForGood #FairGame26 #UK #Football #News #Footballnews
Fair Game Annual Conference: Fairer Future for Future - Fair Game
Developing long-term realistic solutions to the problems our National Game faces: 24-25 March @ National Football Museum, Manchester
www.fairgameuk.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🚀 Ready to make a real impact? Join us at the Fair Game Annual Conference 2026 by becoming a sponsor! From workshops to keynote panels, your brand can shine while driving change.
Learn more ➡️ www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
#FootballForGood #FairGame26 #UK #Football #News #Footballnews
Learn more ➡️ www.fairgameuk.org/fg26sponsors...
#FootballForGood #FairGame26 #UK #Football #News #Footballnews
At #FairGame2026, leaders from across football and beyond are coming together to rethink how the sport is governed, funded, and valued.
📅 March 2026 | Manchester
Don't miss out on this.
👉 fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
📅 March 2026 | Manchester
Don't miss out on this.
👉 fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
Fair Game Conference: Fairer Future for Football - Fair Game
Developing long-term realistic solutions to the problems our National Game faces: 23-24 March 20256 @ National Football Museum, Manchester
fairgameuk.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
At #FairGame2026, leaders from across football and beyond are coming together to rethink how the sport is governed, funded, and valued.
📅 March 2026 | Manchester
Don't miss out on this.
👉 fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
📅 March 2026 | Manchester
Don't miss out on this.
👉 fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
Congrats to @justwiggo.bsky.social as he completes final leg of Walk 92
When Xav reaches @pafc.co.uk at 3pm, he'll have visited all 92 clubs, showing how football can be a force for good
We applaud him
On 24-25 March our conference has same theme. Join us
www.fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
When Xav reaches @pafc.co.uk at 3pm, he'll have visited all 92 clubs, showing how football can be a force for good
We applaud him
On 24-25 March our conference has same theme. Join us
www.fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
Fair Game Conference: Fairer Future for Football - Fair Game
Developing long-term realistic solutions to the problems our National Game faces: 23-24 March 20256 @ National Football Museum, Manchester
www.fairgameuk.org
November 1, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Congrats to @justwiggo.bsky.social as he completes final leg of Walk 92
When Xav reaches @pafc.co.uk at 3pm, he'll have visited all 92 clubs, showing how football can be a force for good
We applaud him
On 24-25 March our conference has same theme. Join us
www.fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
When Xav reaches @pafc.co.uk at 3pm, he'll have visited all 92 clubs, showing how football can be a force for good
We applaud him
On 24-25 March our conference has same theme. Join us
www.fairgameuk.org/fairgameconference26
⚽️ CHAOS at #Sheffield Wednesday shows what happens when governance fails and fans are left in the dark.
📉 6 of the last 7 months: wages unpaid.
📌 Club owes <£1m to HMRC.
🎭 A proud club held hostage by mismanagement.
#SWFC #News #Football #EFL #UKFootball #SaveOurClub #FairGameUK
📉 6 of the last 7 months: wages unpaid.
📌 Club owes <£1m to HMRC.
🎭 A proud club held hostage by mismanagement.
#SWFC #News #Football #EFL #UKFootball #SaveOurClub #FairGameUK
‘Nightmarish soap opera’ continues at Wednesday — Fair Game
Sheffield Wednesday are set to be served a winding-up petition with the club owing a reported £1m to HMRC. Niall Couper, CEO of Fair Game UK, said: “It is time that the owners moved aside and pulled…
www.fairgameuk.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
⚽️ CHAOS at #Sheffield Wednesday shows what happens when governance fails and fans are left in the dark.
📉 6 of the last 7 months: wages unpaid.
📌 Club owes <£1m to HMRC.
🎭 A proud club held hostage by mismanagement.
#SWFC #News #Football #EFL #UKFootball #SaveOurClub #FairGameUK
📉 6 of the last 7 months: wages unpaid.
📌 Club owes <£1m to HMRC.
🎭 A proud club held hostage by mismanagement.
#SWFC #News #Football #EFL #UKFootball #SaveOurClub #FairGameUK
Exciting new role for Fair Game out today!
Interested in helping solve the problems football faces?
Have the skills to build relationships with experts & stakeholders?
Then apply for the volunteer roles as our new Head of Research!
www.fairgameuk.org/volunteer-for-fair-game/head-of-research
Interested in helping solve the problems football faces?
Have the skills to build relationships with experts & stakeholders?
Then apply for the volunteer roles as our new Head of Research!
www.fairgameuk.org/volunteer-for-fair-game/head-of-research
Volunteer Head of Research — Fair Game
Fair Game leads on research around football and sustainability, environment, ethics, diversity, governance and finance.
Our research provides the metrics for our flagship Fair Game Index, which asses...
www.fairgameuk.org
October 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Exciting new role for Fair Game out today!
Interested in helping solve the problems football faces?
Have the skills to build relationships with experts & stakeholders?
Then apply for the volunteer roles as our new Head of Research!
www.fairgameuk.org/volunteer-for-fair-game/head-of-research
Interested in helping solve the problems football faces?
Have the skills to build relationships with experts & stakeholders?
Then apply for the volunteer roles as our new Head of Research!
www.fairgameuk.org/volunteer-for-fair-game/head-of-research
Fair Game gives a warm welcome to the new Chair of the Football Regulator David Kogan
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/kogan
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/kogan
Fair Game welcomes appointment of Kogan and new non-exec directors — Fair Game
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset football’s priorities: to make clubs sustainable, ensure proper governance, and protect the heart of our communities. We want to see a game where f...
www.fairgameuk.org
October 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Fair Game gives a warm welcome to the new Chair of the Football Regulator David Kogan
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/kogan
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/kogan
Absolutely shocking findings in today's ground-breaking survey from our friends @womeninfootball.co.uk
@niallcouper.bsky.social : "These results are a huge wake up call. This is exactly why the incoming IFR needs to take a closer look at issues of equality and diversity in our National Game."
@niallcouper.bsky.social : "These results are a huge wake up call. This is exactly why the incoming IFR needs to take a closer look at issues of equality and diversity in our National Game."
September 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Absolutely shocking findings in today's ground-breaking survey from our friends @womeninfootball.co.uk
@niallcouper.bsky.social : "These results are a huge wake up call. This is exactly why the incoming IFR needs to take a closer look at issues of equality and diversity in our National Game."
@niallcouper.bsky.social : "These results are a huge wake up call. This is exactly why the incoming IFR needs to take a closer look at issues of equality and diversity in our National Game."
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Another average week at @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
The Same Old Wombles chat
🟡 Great win
🔵 Sam Hamman rocking up!
🟡 @thedonstrust.bsky.social elections
🔵 @fairgameuk.bsky.social index
It's a bumper issue!
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-4-epi...
The Same Old Wombles chat
🟡 Great win
🔵 Sam Hamman rocking up!
🟡 @thedonstrust.bsky.social elections
🔵 @fairgameuk.bsky.social index
It's a bumper issue!
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-4-epi...
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Not much happened this week - Same Old Wombles
Matt, Niall and Adam talk about the win at Fortress Plough Lane, The Dons Trust elections, the fall out from election events and Niall manages to chat about Fair Game Index. Dons Trust Candidates Fair...
www.sameoldwombles.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Another average week at @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
The Same Old Wombles chat
🟡 Great win
🔵 Sam Hamman rocking up!
🟡 @thedonstrust.bsky.social elections
🔵 @fairgameuk.bsky.social index
It's a bumper issue!
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-4-epi...
The Same Old Wombles chat
🟡 Great win
🔵 Sam Hamman rocking up!
🟡 @thedonstrust.bsky.social elections
🔵 @fairgameuk.bsky.social index
It's a bumper issue!
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-4-epi...
🌍 #Football isn’t just about #goals. It’s about governance, sustainability, #fans, & #communities.
See how your club measures up in the Fair Game Index 2025. ▶️
#Football #UK #Grassroots #Championshipleague #Footballnews #UK #FansFirst
#FutureOfFootball #FootballClubs #FootballCommunity
See how your club measures up in the Fair Game Index 2025. ▶️
#Football #UK #Grassroots #Championshipleague #Footballnews #UK #FansFirst
#FutureOfFootball #FootballClubs #FootballCommunity
Fair Game Index 2025
How regulator ready is our National Game? The 2025 Fair Game Index reveals all
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September 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🌍 #Football isn’t just about #goals. It’s about governance, sustainability, #fans, & #communities.
See how your club measures up in the Fair Game Index 2025. ▶️
#Football #UK #Grassroots #Championshipleague #Footballnews #UK #FansFirst
#FutureOfFootball #FootballClubs #FootballCommunity
See how your club measures up in the Fair Game Index 2025. ▶️
#Football #UK #Grassroots #Championshipleague #Footballnews #UK #FansFirst
#FutureOfFootball #FootballClubs #FootballCommunity
Big changes are coming to #football.
The 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever - is out now. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
The 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever - is out now. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
September 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Big changes are coming to #football.
The 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever - is out now. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
The 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever - is out now. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
🚨 JUST 4 CLUBS ARE REGULATOR READY 🚨
The 2025 Fair Game Index is out today!
📊 22,000 data points ⚽
164 clubs assessed 💰
Almost half have just 1 month’s cash reserves.
Full report 👉 fairgameuk.org
#FairGameIndex #RegulatorReady #FairGame
The 2025 Fair Game Index is out today!
📊 22,000 data points ⚽
164 clubs assessed 💰
Almost half have just 1 month’s cash reserves.
Full report 👉 fairgameuk.org
#FairGameIndex #RegulatorReady #FairGame
September 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🚨 JUST 4 CLUBS ARE REGULATOR READY 🚨
The 2025 Fair Game Index is out today!
📊 22,000 data points ⚽
164 clubs assessed 💰
Almost half have just 1 month’s cash reserves.
Full report 👉 fairgameuk.org
#FairGameIndex #RegulatorReady #FairGame
The 2025 Fair Game Index is out today!
📊 22,000 data points ⚽
164 clubs assessed 💰
Almost half have just 1 month’s cash reserves.
Full report 👉 fairgameuk.org
#FairGameIndex #RegulatorReady #FairGame
Big changes are coming to #football.
On September 10 we publish the 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
On September 10 we publish the 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
September 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Big changes are coming to #football.
On September 10 we publish the 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
On September 10 we publish the 2025 Fair Game Index - the most in depth analysis of the game ever. Now more than ever, change is needed.
Are our clubs ready for regulation? ⚽️
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #FairPlay
🎖️ GOLD!
Huge congrats to @CambridgeUtdFC
The Fair Game Index
⚽ 164 clubs
⚽22,000 data points
Only five achieved gold status
@BBCCambs
youtu.be/jWaIyJlRCh4
Huge congrats to @CambridgeUtdFC
The Fair Game Index
⚽ 164 clubs
⚽22,000 data points
Only five achieved gold status
@BBCCambs
youtu.be/jWaIyJlRCh4
Gold! Cambridge United scoop top Fair Game award
The Fair Game Index looked at the top 164 clubs in the English men's football pyramid across eight different criteria.
Only five achieved gold standard. Cambridge were one of the five
youtu.be
September 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🎖️ GOLD!
Huge congrats to @CambridgeUtdFC
The Fair Game Index
⚽ 164 clubs
⚽22,000 data points
Only five achieved gold status
@BBCCambs
youtu.be/jWaIyJlRCh4
Huge congrats to @CambridgeUtdFC
The Fair Game Index
⚽ 164 clubs
⚽22,000 data points
Only five achieved gold status
@BBCCambs
youtu.be/jWaIyJlRCh4
The wait is over!
The Fair Game Index is out.
Out of the top 164 clubs only FIVE get gold status
One of the five is AFC Wimbledon. Congrats to the Dons
www.youtube.com/shorts/hFbAR...
The Fair Game Index is out.
Out of the top 164 clubs only FIVE get gold status
One of the five is AFC Wimbledon. Congrats to the Dons
www.youtube.com/shorts/hFbAR...
Gold! AFC Wimbledon pick up top award
The Fair Game Index is out and AFC Wimbledon have been named as just one of five clubs from the top 164 clubs to be considered "regulator ready" and worthy of a Gold Award
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The wait is over!
The Fair Game Index is out.
Out of the top 164 clubs only FIVE get gold status
One of the five is AFC Wimbledon. Congrats to the Dons
www.youtube.com/shorts/hFbAR...
The Fair Game Index is out.
Out of the top 164 clubs only FIVE get gold status
One of the five is AFC Wimbledon. Congrats to the Dons
www.youtube.com/shorts/hFbAR...
⚠️ Football is about to face its biggest reality check.
On September 10, we reveal the new Fair Game Index.
22,000 data points. 164 clubs. ⚽️
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
September 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
⚠️ Football is about to face its biggest reality check.
On September 10, we reveal the new Fair Game Index.
22,000 data points. 164 clubs. ⚽️
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
⚠️ Football is about to face its biggest reality check.
On September 10, we reveal the new Fair Game Index.
22,000 data points. 164 clubs. ⚽️
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
September 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
⚠️ Football is about to face its biggest reality check.
On September 10, we reveal the new Fair Game Index.
22,000 data points. 164 clubs. ⚽️
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
1 clear verdict.
Stay tuned.
#FairGameIndex #FootballFuture #RegulatorReady #UKFootball
🦉Unpicking the woes @swfc.co.uk. Local MP @clivebettsmp.bsky.social, Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust Mark Johnson and Fair Game CEO Niall Couper
debate the clubs on our latest podcast with Graham Miller.
🎙️Listen in 👇👇👇
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/sheffweds
debate the clubs on our latest podcast with Graham Miller.
🎙️Listen in 👇👇👇
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/sheffweds
We Love You Football We Do… is there hope at Hillsborough? — Fair Game
Clive Betts MP for Sheffield South East, Mark Johnson from the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust and Fair Game CEO Niall Couper put the woes at Wednesday under the microscope
www.fairgameuk.org
August 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
🦉Unpicking the woes @swfc.co.uk. Local MP @clivebettsmp.bsky.social, Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust Mark Johnson and Fair Game CEO Niall Couper
debate the clubs on our latest podcast with Graham Miller.
🎙️Listen in 👇👇👇
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/sheffweds
debate the clubs on our latest podcast with Graham Miller.
🎙️Listen in 👇👇👇
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/sheffweds