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Gibson slams previous EFL management as "absolutely hopeless" 

Steve Gibson

Getty Images | "Ultimately, what happened at Bury and Bolton was a result of bad owners making a series of really bad decisions," said Ben Gibson

Middlesbrough's chairman, Steve Gibson, is pleased with the EFL's new executive chair but slams the previous as "absolutely hopeless."

Gibson believes the EFL must enforce its own rules to a higher degree in order to create a level playing field and prevent clubs from overspending.

The chairman is afraid that foreign owners only prioritise short-term success: "Is that the way we want our football to go?"

5 September 2019 - 9:43 AM

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