the mismanagement that led to the club s downfall shows why the sport now needs an independent regulator. bury has become the poster boy of footballing failure in some respects, and we re all tired of it. we want to move on, but we also want to make sure that other clubs don t suffer the same fate. look around. everybody in this ground today has suffered from what happened in the past. we think an independent regulator is particularly crucial because it s the only thing that s really got teeth. as recommended by a fan led review, the regulator will issue new annual licences to clubs that depend on a sound business plan, take over a strengthened owners and directors test to guard against unscrupulous owners and give supporters a greater say in the running of clubs. as outlined in a white paper, the regulator will also have powers to block clubs from joining breakaway competitions, like the european super league. for many, the plight of bury shows exactly why english football is now in n