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In this context, socialists need a policy for the development of, and democratic accountability of, the 'leisure industry'. Under capitalism, Britain's major sports are left to the laws of the market place. Take football for example. I am a member of Manchester City Supporters Club. Over the last four years, working men who suppprt this once great club have stood in stupified amazement at the goings on in the Club.

•First, Malcolm Allison wasted £4 million on mediocre players. Then John Bond was appointed on £50,000 a year plus perks. He then bought his son for £400,000 (£40,000 of which went into Kevin's pocket). Bond Snr. transformed the team into a group of zombies. He then resigned, picking up £50,000 golden handshake, leaving the club in a chaotic state.

I would propose the following measures:

a) for an electoral college to elect the Manager and coach of football clubs, made up one third of the fans, one third of the players and one third of the club staff.

b) For players and staff to receive the average industrial wage, as Peter Tatchell proposed to do during the Bermondsey campaign.

c) For the instant recallability of personnell who refuse to carry out the policy of the majority.

By relating to issues which have a mass resonance within the working class, Socialist Organiser can creatively apply Trotsky's transitional method, and provide answers to working people's problems.

Yours, Tommy Hart Rochdale.

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