'We are going to be a part of football's future' - newly appointed regulator the new chairman
Sheffield Wednesday's current difficulties represent a a "significant problem" and the independent regulator is looking to gain the ability to examine team situations in such situations, the recently named head the regulator has stated.
During an extensive discussion, Kogan, who was appointed on Monday, expressed "sympathy" towards the club's followers.
Kogan met with four supporter groups representing the football team in recent days.
The football club have been experiencing difficulties in multiple areas in this season, with the club delaying salary disbursements on five separate occasions, including in the autumn.
"Evidently Wednesday represents a serious issue for football authorities and a substantial concern for English football," Kogan told.
"Wednesday stands as one of the historic institutions for the English game and in recent days we have met supporters' organizations.
"We're now looking to get powers... which will enable us to take the club and similar situations referred to us if they require examination and addressed."
Economic Challenges and Proprietorship Status
Wednesday's embattled owner Dejphon Chansiri stated during the off-season he would be prepared to relinquish control at their home ground, but he has been unable to finalize an agreement with interested parties.
Missed wage deadlines on time in March and May resulted in restrictions being imposed by the football authorities in June, stopping Wednesday from completing any player acquisitions for the subsequent signing windows, although the ban was rescinded in the end of the transfer window.
Authority's Position
The regulator explained: "The job [of the regulator] is there for the supporters of Wednesday, other clubs in similar situations where people are committed to a local institution that has existed throughout their lifetimes in many cases.
"I completely understand Sheffield Wednesday, as I do for each organization that since 1992 have gone to the wall, or been close to going to the wall, for causes separate from the fans themselves."
When asked if the regulator could force an proprietor to divest a club if they are deemed unsuitable, Kogan said: "If your question is 'would we intervene in the final instance?', the response would be once we gather the evidence and know what's going on, we will."
But Kogan stressed that compelling proprietors to divest clubs would be treated as a "last resort" and the regulator would prefer to work with them.
"The final option we would consider is commence engagement with an particular organization, an specific proprietor, without being able to work with that chairman to fix the problems affecting the organization and the proprietor's dealing with," the chairman stated.
"But the truth is, when you look back over the history of the game, over the recent generations there have been some owners, a small minority, but some who have been irresponsible in the approach they have taken toward their clubs and ultimately refuse to accept accountability for the long-term prospects."
Wednesday followers have been voicing opposition to owner Dejphon Chansiri in recent months
'Errors may undo substantial development'
The regulator engaged representatives from 110 clubs to detail the scope of the regulator on Wednesday and maintained it represented a "forward-thinking discussion" with a "high level of engagement" from the lower divisions to the top flight.
"It's a job that's actually really important, because if errors are made, if the sport makes errors, the significant advances achieved could disappear swiftly," the chairman stated.
"This represents everyone's worst fear in the context of the English game is a huge success story - we need to continue the progress.
"Substantial financial resources entering the sport and has been invested for the recent generations, because there are no assurances it will persist in entering the game, which is among the factors explaining I think we have to take a really clear view on potential dangers and naturally, of the immediate future."
Elite Division Worries
Elite division representatives objected to the establishment of an oversight body because of fears of a negative impact on the top-flight's competitiveness, but Kogan said: "I completely endorse the success and growth as an economic entity of the top division.
"Being fully aware of the concern of undermining the Premier League as a premium product of England. But simultaneously, if you talk to the Premier League after today's meeting, they would have had a substantial amount of confidence -and, actually, they have been informing us confidentially they have a significant confidence."
Ideological Links
The chairman continues to confront a "comprehensive investigation" by the official appointments authority after he acknowledged providing funds to the opposition group in recent years.
The chairman contributed funds to government minister Lisa Nandy's leadership campaign, along with that of the government leader.
"I've been completely open about my past party membership [with Labour], and that ideological connection terminated the day the official body endorsed my nomination," the chairman stated.
"I am presently disconnected from any sort of politics."
