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A proposal to change the voting structure of the Premier League, as well as funding models for the English Football League and Football Association, has been drawn up by Liverpool’s owners and it has been backed by Manchester United.
The proposal called Project Big Picture includes several other major changes to the structure of English football, including a reduction from 20 to 18 teams in the Premier League and the scrapping of the EFL Cup and Community Shield.
The Premier League issued a statement shortly after the plans were first reported on Sunday by newsmen, stating “a number of the individual proposals in the plan published today could have a damaging impact on the whole game”.
Initial talks between Liverpool, United and other “big six” clubs Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea have taken place with hope an agreement can be reached.
The reform plan, drawn up by Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, was started in 2017 and is seen as a radical change to football governance.
It’s been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic due to the financial situation facing many EFL clubs.
One of the most appealing parts for some EFL clubs may be 25 percent of all combined Premier League and EFL revenues going to EFL clubs, with an advance of up to £250m being made available early to help during the pandemic.
The proposed changes would put the majority of the power into the hands of the biggest clubs, ending the division’s current one-club, one-vote system.
The plan calls for the nine clubs with the longest continued presence in the league, which includes the ‘big six’ to be given “long-term share-holder” status and the ability to make changes with the support of just six of the nine.
Along with the £250m up front payment to the EFL, the FA would also receive £100m as a gift.
Vincent Paul
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