Supporters grumble over club takeovers

Already some sections of Township Rollers and BMC FC supporters have expressed alarm at the way their clubs have been transferred to new owners. The common complaint across the spectrum is that 'their' club is being taken away from them without their full approval and against their wishes.

Decisions to privatise clubs are often taken at annual general meetings (AGMs), a decision-making platform where all stakeholders, supporters included, are present. While most of the Premier League clubs have been registered as societies (and therefore considered owned by the society or supporters), they become registered companies once privatised.