CUP FOOTBALL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Early day motion 1304, tabled 19 January 2011 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 11 members.

That this House notes the continuing decline in interest over a number of years in the various cup competitions in association football throughout the UK; further notes the recent poor attendances at cup games in both England and Scotland; is concerned at the increasing domination of football generally by a small number of clubs with significant financial backing; and calls for consideration to be given to a radical review by clubs in each of the four home countries in conjunction with UEFA, with a view to considering a UK-wide cup competition held on an annual basis with a place in the Champions League and a place in the Europa League for the finalists, to reignite interest in cup football as well as helping to develop finances to a range of clubs in addition to the glamourous elite that dominate the UK's national game.

Signatures by party: DUP 6, Labour 3, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.