I ‘absolutely get’ the need for football reform, says new UK sports minister

Supporters of an independent regulator say it is needed to help prevent a revival of Super League plans (Adam Davy/PA)

New UK sports minister Stuart Andrew says he “absolutely gets” the need to reform football, amid reports Liz Truss’ Government could step back from a commitment to legislate for an independent regulator.

Andrew, who has replaced Nigel Huddleston following the change in Conservative Party leadership, met with the Football Supporters’ Association on Tuesday morning.