West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady has voiced strong opposition to the Football Governance Bill, warning it could create a ‘closed shop’ among top clubs. During a House of Lords debate, she expressed fears that the bill, which aims to improve club finances and enhance fan engagement, could stifle the meritocratic nature of English football. Brady criticized the proposed ‘extreme redistribution’ of resources, stating it undermines the aspirations that allow clubs to thrive. While supporter groups and the English Football League support the initiative, the Premier League argues that independent regulation is unnecessary.