Niall Couper
@niallcouper.bsky.social
CEO Fair Game, Exec Board Member Union of European Clubs, Comms Senior Associate for Agenda, former Head of Media for Amnesty UK, author of three books, Wimbledon fan and lover of 90s indie music
Excellent pod out today. Some brilliant insights from the club and local MP around the plight of Morecambe
Today's brilliant podcast unravels the plight of Morecambe FC with
🍤@morecambefc.bsky.social director @jamestwakefield.bsky.social
🗳️Local MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
🎤Shrimps Live @dpsalmon
👨🦳Our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social
Well worth a listen
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www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/morecambe
🍤@morecambefc.bsky.social director @jamestwakefield.bsky.social
🗳️Local MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social
🎤Shrimps Live @dpsalmon
👨🦳Our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social
Well worth a listen
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www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/morecambe
We Love You Football We Do… UNRAVELLING THE TALE OF MORECAMBE FC — Fair Game
We discuss the club's present situation, fighting relegation from the Football League, the potential difficulties to challenge for promotion from the National League.
www.fairgameuk.org
March 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Excellent pod out today. Some brilliant insights from the club and local MP around the plight of Morecambe
Masters champions parachute payments....
Er hello I am not sure the rest of the Championship or @EFL would agree with that.
It screws competitive balance. Everyone knows that
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
Er hello I am not sure the rest of the Championship or @EFL would agree with that.
It screws competitive balance. Everyone knows that
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Masters champions parachute payments....
Er hello I am not sure the rest of the Championship or @EFL would agree with that.
It screws competitive balance. Everyone knows that
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
Er hello I am not sure the rest of the Championship or @EFL would agree with that.
It screws competitive balance. Everyone knows that
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
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Another fun statistical contrast for tomorrow: Man City probably spend more on lawyers in a month than Orient do on players in a year
February 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Another fun statistical contrast for tomorrow: Man City probably spend more on lawyers in a month than Orient do on players in a year
Love being part of this. Excellent episode this week as we discuss who would be part of the best ever Wimbledon FC Premier League XI
The same Old Wombles are joined by the legend that is Mikey T for an old fashioned mixed tape of a show.
There's a bit of now, a bit of then and all @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
Enjoy your commute by listening here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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There's a bit of now, a bit of then and all @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
Enjoy your commute by listening here or wherever you get your podcasts.
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Phoenix Salmon - Same Old Wombles
This week Matt, Niall, Mark and Adam are joined by the legendary Mikey T. We discuss current form, the wonders of Wimbledon, and then build a super squad from late 80s and late 90s players! And Matt t...
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January 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Love being part of this. Excellent episode this week as we discuss who would be part of the best ever Wimbledon FC Premier League XI
In a scary development, tonight I am feeding my family haggis for the first time
January 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In a scary development, tonight I am feeding my family haggis for the first time
Independent Regulator anyone?
“Twelve of the 20 clubs have at least 10% of their holdings which – due to secrecy provisions – cannot be formally traced back to their beneficial owners."
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League club structures carry money laundering risks, study finds
The ownership structures of Premier League clubs could enable money laundering and other financial crimes, academic research has found
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Independent Regulator anyone?
ICYMI...
Here I am on Joe Media on behalf of @fairgameuk.bsky.social explaining why we don't just need a football regulator, but why we need one with strong powers...
youtube.com/shorts/QC_Bc...
Here I am on Joe Media on behalf of @fairgameuk.bsky.social explaining why we don't just need a football regulator, but why we need one with strong powers...
youtube.com/shorts/QC_Bc...
Why the English Football Pyramid is broken
YouTube video by FootballJOE
youtube.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
ICYMI...
Here I am on Joe Media on behalf of @fairgameuk.bsky.social explaining why we don't just need a football regulator, but why we need one with strong powers...
youtube.com/shorts/QC_Bc...
Here I am on Joe Media on behalf of @fairgameuk.bsky.social explaining why we don't just need a football regulator, but why we need one with strong powers...
youtube.com/shorts/QC_Bc...
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Listen to our international edition!
We talk to an @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social fan living in California, converted to the cause by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
We need that movie to happen!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. 👇
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
We talk to an @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social fan living in California, converted to the cause by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
We need that movie to happen!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. 👇
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
Season 3 - Episode 21 (full version!) - Served up like Caviar at the Ritz - Same Old Wombles
International edition! SoW talk live to Tricia in California. A John Green convert! We talk about attracting international fans, current form and dedication to the cause!
www.sameoldwombles.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Listen to our international edition!
We talk to an @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social fan living in California, converted to the cause by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
We need that movie to happen!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. 👇
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
We talk to an @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social fan living in California, converted to the cause by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
We need that movie to happen!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. 👇
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
Summed up in under a minute.
A message to clubs, fans and politicians.
A message to clubs, fans and politicians.
Want to know what's wrong with football's finances in 45 seconds. Listen to this
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youtu.be/iUIdHEW8htg
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youtu.be/iUIdHEW8htg
It's time to fix football - the broken game in numbers @fairgameuk2502
YouTube video by Fair Game UK
youtu.be
January 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Summed up in under a minute.
A message to clubs, fans and politicians.
A message to clubs, fans and politicians.
Loved taking part in this.
Football really is on a knifes edge
Football really is on a knifes edge
The excellent @footballweekly.bsky.social panel of @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social and @philippeauclair.bsky.social put our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social through his paces to take a closer look at the Football Governance Bill
Well worth a listen
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youtu.be/OlPyFcVW0Uc?...
Well worth a listen
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youtu.be/OlPyFcVW0Uc?...
Football Weekly podcast takes a closer look at the Football Governance Bill
YouTube video by Fair Game UK
youtu.be
January 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Loved taking part in this.
Football really is on a knifes edge
Football really is on a knifes edge
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💻📱 Follow the links on our website to sign up 👉 footballvhomophobia.com
👀 #FvH2025 Champions so far 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/2025-champions/
Already listed? Or not yet? Send to / tag your club, group etc and invite them to join in - let’s take a stand together against discrimination ❌ 2/2
👀 #FvH2025 Champions so far 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/2025-champions/
Already listed? Or not yet? Send to / tag your club, group etc and invite them to join in - let’s take a stand together against discrimination ❌ 2/2
January 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
💻📱 Follow the links on our website to sign up 👉 footballvhomophobia.com
👀 #FvH2025 Champions so far 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/2025-champions/
Already listed? Or not yet? Send to / tag your club, group etc and invite them to join in - let’s take a stand together against discrimination ❌ 2/2
👀 #FvH2025 Champions so far 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/2025-champions/
Already listed? Or not yet? Send to / tag your club, group etc and invite them to join in - let’s take a stand together against discrimination ❌ 2/2
Definitely worth listening to!
The excellent @footballweekly.bsky.social panel of @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social and @philippeauclair.bsky.social put our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social through his paces to take a closer look at the Football Governance Bill
Well worth a listen
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youtu.be/OlPyFcVW0Uc?...
Well worth a listen
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youtu.be/OlPyFcVW0Uc?...
Football Weekly podcast takes a closer look at the Football Governance Bill
YouTube video by Fair Game UK
youtu.be
January 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Definitely worth listening to!
Thanks @cliven7.bsky.social
Great interview with Niall. Well worth watching by anyone who cares about the whole football pyramid, not just the Premier League.
January 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Thanks @cliven7.bsky.social
Have a listen here too.
On the weekly Guardian podcast
On the weekly Guardian podcast
We're joined par Niall Couper of FairGame in Part III, who gives us the lowdown about the Football Regulator bill and why it matters; and why he believes it will be passed despite the filibustering by the likes of Lady (Karren) Brady and others at the Lords. I wish I were as optimistic as he is.
January 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Have a listen here too.
On the weekly Guardian podcast
On the weekly Guardian podcast
Why the Tories are trying to crush the Football Regulator
YouTube video by FootballJOE
youtu.be
January 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Superb result from a great team
🚨 BREAKING: We are delighted to share that our client
@ellenclifford.bsky.social has won her case against the DWP over an unlawful consultation held on reforms tightening the #WorkCapabilityAssessment.
These reforms would lead to over 400,000 people being worse off by at least £416 a month.
@ellenclifford.bsky.social has won her case against the DWP over an unlawful consultation held on reforms tightening the #WorkCapabilityAssessment.
These reforms would lead to over 400,000 people being worse off by at least £416 a month.
January 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Superb result from a great team
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Great news - huge credit to Ellen Clifford and @publiclawproject.bsky.social for seeing this through. Hopefully this will finally kill off the absurd & oft-repeated claim that cutting people's benefits somehow makes it easier for them to access employment support
NEW: The DWP consultation into plans to slash billions of pounds from disability benefits has been ruled unlawful in a damning High Court ruling.
Mr Justice Calver repeatedly described the consultation held in autumn 2023 as “misleading”, “rushed” and “unfair”
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Mr Justice Calver repeatedly described the consultation held in autumn 2023 as “misleading”, “rushed” and “unfair”
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
DWP's consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
The DWP's consultation into plans to slash billions from disability benefits has been ruled unlawful in a damning High Court ruling.
www.bigissue.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Great news - huge credit to Ellen Clifford and @publiclawproject.bsky.social for seeing this through. Hopefully this will finally kill off the absurd & oft-repeated claim that cutting people's benefits somehow makes it easier for them to access employment support
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24 hours before one of the biggest decisions in football is debated in the House of Lords - the future of football's finances - Graham Miller talks to former FA Chair David Bernstein and our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social on their thoughts...
Tune in
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/acrucialweek
Tune in
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/acrucialweek
We Love You Football We Do… A crucial week for future of our national game — Fair Game
The Football Governance Bill is about to be debated in the House of Lords, with speeches to be made and amendments suggested.
In this episode, Graham Miller is joined by David Bernstein, the former c...
www.fairgameuk.org
January 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
24 hours before one of the biggest decisions in football is debated in the House of Lords - the future of football's finances - Graham Miller talks to former FA Chair David Bernstein and our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social on their thoughts...
Tune in
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/acrucialweek
Tune in
www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/acrucialweek
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The story behind how I ended up ... buying a professional football player for my beloved AFC Wimbledon? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQcB... #midlifecrisis #upthedons
I Bought a Professional Football Player?
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
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January 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The story behind how I ended up ... buying a professional football player for my beloved AFC Wimbledon? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQcB... #midlifecrisis #upthedons
Looking forward to being part of this delegation.
Fighting the good fight in a bid to deliver a fairer future for football
Fighting the good fight in a bid to deliver a fairer future for football
We're heading to parliament!
This Wednesday sees the Football Governance Bill reach its final stages in the Lords.
And with our friends we will be there!
@womeninfootball.co.uk @fairsq.bsky.social @thedonstrust.bsky.social
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/15jandebate
This Wednesday sees the Football Governance Bill reach its final stages in the Lords.
And with our friends we will be there!
@womeninfootball.co.uk @fairsq.bsky.social @thedonstrust.bsky.social
www.fairgameuk.org/press-releases/15jandebate
Fair Game rallies football community to attend Parliament as Football Governance Bill goes into extra time — Fair Game
Fair Game and all of the other organisations are coming to Parliament to ensure that Peers hear our voices and are fully aware of the importance of an independent football regulator.
www.fairgameuk.org
January 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Looking forward to being part of this delegation.
Fighting the good fight in a bid to deliver a fairer future for football
Fighting the good fight in a bid to deliver a fairer future for football
Best wishes to Morecambe fans today
3,000 Morecambe fans will turn their backs on FA Cup tie at Chelsea today in protest against ownership situation that leaves them on the brink of dropping out of EFL
+ Why Tyson Fury has caused frustration at his hometown club
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...
+ Why Tyson Fury has caused frustration at his hometown club
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...
'Chelsea FA Cup tie is being overshadowed and Tyson Fury link is frustrating'
Morecambe fans will protest over ownership situation during their FA Cup third round tie away to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon with their place in the EFL at risk
www.mirror.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Best wishes to Morecambe fans today
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When it comes to immigration legal aid, are there new depths to the ocean of unmet need?
Has the Legal Aid Agency's list of providers who can give immigration advice remotely actually created a mirage of capacity?
In case you missed PLP's new report:
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/im...
Has the Legal Aid Agency's list of providers who can give immigration advice remotely actually created a mirage of capacity?
In case you missed PLP's new report:
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/im...
January 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
When it comes to immigration legal aid, are there new depths to the ocean of unmet need?
Has the Legal Aid Agency's list of providers who can give immigration advice remotely actually created a mirage of capacity?
In case you missed PLP's new report:
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/im...
Has the Legal Aid Agency's list of providers who can give immigration advice remotely actually created a mirage of capacity?
In case you missed PLP's new report:
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/im...
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Heading on your way into work?
Check out the latest Same Old Wombles podcast, the most niche podcast on the market!
We chat about the latest games, January window and the AFCW Fan Awards.
Unaffiliated, unsponsored and unknown! (MC)
@thedonstrust.bsky.social
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Check out the latest Same Old Wombles podcast, the most niche podcast on the market!
We chat about the latest games, January window and the AFCW Fan Awards.
Unaffiliated, unsponsored and unknown! (MC)
@thedonstrust.bsky.social
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
Season 3 - Episode 19 - TV, TV and Snow - Same Old Wombles
We are back, this week Matt leads the discussion with Niall, Mark and Adam about current form, Jan transfers, the new unofficial fans award and more exclusives that only old Wombles are able to tap in...
www.sameoldwombles.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Heading on your way into work?
Check out the latest Same Old Wombles podcast, the most niche podcast on the market!
We chat about the latest games, January window and the AFCW Fan Awards.
Unaffiliated, unsponsored and unknown! (MC)
@thedonstrust.bsky.social
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
Check out the latest Same Old Wombles podcast, the most niche podcast on the market!
We chat about the latest games, January window and the AFCW Fan Awards.
Unaffiliated, unsponsored and unknown! (MC)
@thedonstrust.bsky.social
www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
Thought for the year!
Will 2025 mark the year the financial flow in football finally starts being fairer?
Over 20 years, the gap has grown nine fold!
It could happen, but it depends on our politicians caring about all the clubs in the pyramid and their communities
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
Will 2025 mark the year the financial flow in football finally starts being fairer?
Over 20 years, the gap has grown nine fold!
It could happen, but it depends on our politicians caring about all the clubs in the pyramid and their communities
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
January 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Thought for the year!
Will 2025 mark the year the financial flow in football finally starts being fairer?
Over 20 years, the gap has grown nine fold!
It could happen, but it depends on our politicians caring about all the clubs in the pyramid and their communities
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
Will 2025 mark the year the financial flow in football finally starts being fairer?
Over 20 years, the gap has grown nine fold!
It could happen, but it depends on our politicians caring about all the clubs in the pyramid and their communities
@fairgameuk.bsky.social
Well done the UK for scoring so highly in the @transparencyuk.bsky.social league table (sic)
Ultimate source of funds needs to be clear and transparent in all businesses
And that's why @fairgameuk.bsky.social is calling for it to be enshrined in football governance
No room to hide
Ultimate source of funds needs to be clear and transparent in all businesses
And that's why @fairgameuk.bsky.social is calling for it to be enshrined in football governance
No room to hide
December 31, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Well done the UK for scoring so highly in the @transparencyuk.bsky.social league table (sic)
Ultimate source of funds needs to be clear and transparent in all businesses
And that's why @fairgameuk.bsky.social is calling for it to be enshrined in football governance
No room to hide
Ultimate source of funds needs to be clear and transparent in all businesses
And that's why @fairgameuk.bsky.social is calling for it to be enshrined in football governance
No room to hide