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Rovers ahead of the game in supporter liaison
Doncaster Rovers’ reputation for providing successful consultation with its supporters has continued to attract further interest from other Football League clubs.
Lee Croft and Mark Hughesman were appointed Supporter Liaison Officers (SLO) at Doncaster Rovers in the summer ahead of the current season and both gave a presentation about their roles to officials (above) at Bolton Wanderers ahead of ...
FSF Fantasy Football Manager of the Week - Week 15
And finally... extreme cross bar challenge
Every kid who loves a kickabout has played the crossbar challenge and it's not as easy as it looks. North of the border this fella takes things a step further with an "extreme" crossbar challenge at Celtic Park.
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'Tis the season to be jolly…but not too jolly if you’re a football fan
Christmas is nearly here which means more football and, for many, more booze. While alcohol is often part of fans' football culture it's important supporters are aware of the legislation surrounding alcohol and football (even if we don't agree with it all). FSF Caseworker Amanda Jacks explains more below.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, ‘tis the season to be jolly… but not too jolly if you’re...
FSF Affiliate of the Month: Leeds United Supporters’ Trust
Every month the Football Supporters’ Federation features an affiliate or associate member to highlight good work carried out by fans. If you'd like to appear email info@fsf.org.uk . This month it's the turn of Leeds United Supporters' Trust (LUST), we spoke to Chairman Gary Cooper....
The FSF: Hello Gary, tell us about LUST.
Gary Cooper: LUST was set up in the late 90s, although I wasn’t involved ...
Chelsea Supporters' Trust: Fan ban threat doesn't stand up
In an open letter to the club Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST) outline their concerns at the club's threat to ban fans for standing. Not all clubs share Chelsea's view and the likes of Cardiff City manage persistent standing in a far more progressive way. FSF affiliated fans' group CST explain more...
Dear Ron [Gourlay - Chelsea Chief Executive],
I write with regard to the e-mail the club sent on T...
And finally... cannonball (run!)
Sometimes there's an obvious bit of blurb to pre-empt And Finally... while sometimes you just have to let the vids speak for themselves. This one has football, penalties, fire and cannonballs. We don't know what's going on either.
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Hull City ask FA for Tigers name change that fans don't want
Hull City owner Dr Assem Allam has asked the FA for permission to change the club's name to Hull Tigers. This is despite fans' protests and seemingly empty promises by Allam to "consult". City Till We Die represent various fans' groups and websites, here they explain why the FA should say no to the change...
When City Till We Die met with Dr Assem Allam on 1st November, he assured us that any name...
FSF Fantasy Football Manager of the Week - Week 14
Homes of Football: “Reporting From The Ground” Wycombe Wanderers
In this regular blog photographer Stuart Roy Clarke will explain the thinking behind his best Homes of Football images (available to buy here)...
“Reporting From The Ground” Wycombe Wanderers 1990 (©StuartRoyClarke)
Just two hours before this FA Cup match was due to go ahead, snow swept across England's Chiltern Hills and John Motson was there to relay this tea-cup drama live to viewers on BBC1 du...