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Mannions Blueprint for football

Fan Ownership As per the German model clubs must be 51% fan(member) owned whereby members elect a chairperson and members can be elected to represent fans at board level League Structures A British league of four divisions made up of teams from England, Wales and Scotland Division 1 - 18 Teams, Division 2 - 20 teams - Division 3 - 22 teams Division 4 - 24 teams (Division 5 North and south) 3 teams relegated/promoted between each division. Two relegated from Division 4, 1 promoted from each of Div 5 North and South) A merger of the PL. FA and EFL (and Scottish equivalents) A new body to oversee football governance  Cup Competitions FA cup played on a Saturday- replays in every round. Europa place for winners. League Cup - Midweek competition, only teams NOT playing in Europe can enter. Two legs for every round. Europa place for winners Semi finals NOT to be played at same location as Final. European Competition Champions League places to top 3 A Play-off for ...