The Independent Football Ombudsman (IFO) will advise the Premier League to make a statement on the collapse of Newcastle United's takeover to explain 'how the case was handled'.
The IFO was set up by the Football Association, the Premier League and the Football League to investigate complaints that have not been resolved by these bodies.
After Amanda Staveley, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the Reuben Brothers withdrew their offer to buy Newcastle on Thursday, because of the 'prolonged process under the current circumstances coupled with the global uncertainty', a number of Magpies' supporters got in touch with the IFO.
The Newcastle United Supporters' Trust have outlined the email Professor Derek Fraser, the ombudsman, sent to supporters who had contacted the IFO as the Premier League continue to stay silent on the matter.
'I sympathise with you and other Newcastle United supporters over the ownership issue and the recent withdrawal of the offer to buy the club,' Professor Fraser writes.
'As you know the change of ownership of a big club is a complex issue and you will also be aware that there has been criticism of the football authorities for some previous failings in the vetting of new owners.
'It follows that the Premier League needed to do the proper due diligence in a thorough manner. It is now clear that this was not straightforward and regrettably there was delay, which led to much frustration among the fans.
'While acknowledging your disappointment at the outcome, I have to inform you that neither the ownership of clubs nor the operation of the owners' and directors' test fall within the remit of the IFO.
'The resolution of the takeover issue was clearly the responsibility of the Premier League and you will need to pursue your concerns with the league.
'I understand that the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust has requested that the Premier League should make a statement to fans explaining how the case was handled. This seems to be a reasonable request and I will advise the Premier League accordingly.
'I am sorry that I cannot assist you further and can only advise that you consider contacting your MP and the Minister for Sport at the DCMS.'
Amanda Staveley spoke to Alex Hurst, the chair of the NUST, on the phone over the weekend and the trust have experienced a large increase in membership and received hundreds of emails with feedback on what to do next ahead of reaching out to the Premier League.
Despite a number of requests from ChronicleLive in the last few days, the Premier League have refused to comment.
You can join the NUST here.
