David Kogan says he would resign over political pressure on Manchester City case
The football regulator’s chair says he has faced no political pressure and will wait for Manchester City’s appeal outcome before considering any action.
David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator, said at the launch of its State of the Game report on 13 October that he would resign if he faced political pressure over the regulator’s handling of Manchester City. He said he had faced no such pressure.
What the regulator can consider after Manchester City’s appeal
Kogan said the regulator must follow its statutory process and cannot reach a conclusion on City until the outcome of the club’s appeal is known. It may then consider its own investigation and its powers concerning owners, directors and senior executives. City denies wrongdoing and has appealed the independent commission’s findings; the appeal outcome and any sanction remain unresolved.
Sources and context
- Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester CityThe Guardian
- Man City charges: Football regulator will quit if independence compromisedBBC Sport
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