last Wednesday that they have now become the first Premier League side to formalise fan involvement at executive level.
Contracts have been signed for 16 fan representatives to sit on the board in what the club labelled a “historic moment”.Subscribe to Football Insider TV nowthe Sheffield Hallam University expert told“The devil will then be in the detail in terms of how that translates into real impact on decision making. But it’s a good idea.
“We have seen this in the fan-led and in terms of what might be coming down the track in English football, so broadly speaking it is a really positive thing. “There is likely to be some real influence there and it brings the fans and the board closer, which is really important. “Exactly how much this will affect things at the decision-making level is still up in the air, but it’s a step in the right direction.”