Minister for Sport hits out at criticism of football regulator - as she accuses Premier League club bosses of 'promoting untruths to preserve the status quo'
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The Minister for Sport has rounded on Premier League criticism of the incoming football regulator – accusing club bosses of making 'tenuous claims' that 'are simply wrong and offensive' and 'don't make sense'. Earlier this month, senior execs from Arsenal, West Ham United and Brighton launched a scathing attack, claiming the regulator's arrival would cause serous damage to the game.
![[West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady is one Premier League chief to raise concerns about the football regulator]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/23/94102267-14285643-image-m-93_1736898561396.jpg)
However, in a blistering op-ed provided to Mail Sport, Stephanie Peacock hits back and also takes a swipe at a 'loud minority seeking to derail the debate, promote untruths and preserve the status quo' as the Bill makes its way through parliament. The regulator will have 'backstop' powers to impose a financial settlement between the Premier League and EFL and, following a Labour amendment, the controversial parachute payment system will also fall under its control.
![[Brighton chief executive Paul Barber (pictured) has also been critical of the regulator]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/00/94102281-14285643-Brighton_chief_executive_Paul_Barber_pictured_has_also_been_crit-a-14_1736899217260.jpg)
However, in a piece earlier this month with The Times, Arsenal vice chair Tim Lewis, West Ham vice chair Baroness Karren Brady and Brighton chief executive Paul Barber raised a series of concerns. Brady claimed more stringent tests on owners could 'deter responsible investment and could create litigation' while Barber warned that costs required for the regulator could see Premier League clubs cut funding for academies and women and girls' football.
![[Brady claimed there has been a 'lack of consultation' following a brief meeting with Lisa Nandy (pictured), but Peacock insists everyone has been kept informed throughout the process]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/00/94102453-14285643-Brady_claimed_there_has_been_a_lack_of_consultation_following_a_-a-15_1736899217270.jpg)
