FOOTBALL finally has the opportunity to make change for the better after a review led by the people who matter the most — the fans.

This week, the government’s long-awaited fan-led review masterminded by Tracey Crouch was released. Among the raft of suggestions aimed at the men’s game, such as the introduction of an independent regulator, it was important that the review looked into the women’s game and looked at what needs to be done in the future.

Its overriding recommendation was a simple one: the women’s game has a number of issues dictating whether it will reach its potential, and these deserve a dedicated review of their own if they are to be properly addressed.