EFL fires Premier League warning in government call after rejected offer

The English Football League (EFL) have called for the introduction of a football regulator as they expressed their disappointment after Premier League clubs rejected a deal. This week, top flight clubs walked away from discussions to offer extra funding down the football pyramid.

Ministers told teams in the Premier League to provide extra funding to stabilise the football pyramid over two years ago but, this week, they opted to pursue reform of their own financial rules over providing additional money throughout the tiers below. With the financial muscle flexed by Premier League clubs, the government has repeatedly threatened the proposition of a new regulator for English football which would enforce a settlement.

As a result of Monday's verdict, the EFL have expressed their dismay at the decision and have called on the government to push through new legislation. According to the Daily Mail Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham, Aston Villa, Wolves, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth were among the top-flight outfits to reject the proposition.

On Thursday, the EFL released a statement, they said: «The EFL Board met today and considered its position in respect of recent discussions by Premier League Clubs and is clearly disappointed at their repeated failure to put forward any new funding offer for EFL Clubs that would have significant benefits for the entire football pyramid. Over the last two years, following the recommendations of the Fan Led Review, the League and its Clubs have been pushing for a new funding offer from the Premier League and remain ready and waiting to consider and conclude a new arrangement.

»Whilst it has been expected on a number of occasions, the lack of positive