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ODSE fitness self-assessment

An internal pre-assessment of any individual who will face the IFR's Owners, Directors and Senior Executives fitness test. Answer for one person at a time, against the fitness criteria the regulator applies: honesty and integrity and financial soundness for every owner and officer, with competence added for directors and senior executives.

Preparation, not a substitute
This is for internal governance use only, to prepare for the IFR's formal assessment, not to replace it. It should be reviewed by the club's legal adviser before the formal ODSE application process begins. The ODSE regime is already live: since December 2025 for incumbents, and from 5 May 2026 for new appointments.

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Last reviewed 7 September 2026 · Next regulatory review 1 October 2026. Regulatory position checked against the Football Governance Act 2025 and the IFR's published rules and guidance on 7 September 2026. Rules and dates can change — the Act and the IFR's own publications are always the authority.