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2014: A year in the life of the FSF
(FSF Player of the Year 2014, Sergio Agüero)
JANUARY
The year began with a bang as, with the FSF’s full support, Newcastle United and Sunderland fans joined forces in a unique coalition to oppose “bubble” match travel restrictions. To both clubs’ credit they listened to support concerns and, for the first time that we know of, a bubble match was overturned.
We worked hard to encourage our members ...
Bradford City Fire Disaster: 30th Anniversary Commemoration
The 30th anniversary of the Bradford City Fire Disaster occurs on May 11th 2015. Fifty-six supporters lost their lives in the fire, including two Lincoln City fans, and 258 other supporters were injured, many with serious burns.
BCFC Supporters Board Remembrance Panel recognise that many individual fans and groups will wish to join the commemoration, something which is welcomed by Bradford City an...
FSF response to Ofcom
Last month Ofcom announced it was opening an investigation into how the Premier League sells broadcast rights for its matches.
Ofcom wrote to the Football Supporters’ Federation asking for a submission on behalf of our members. We also wrote to all FSF affiliated and associated organisations inviting them to submit evidence.
You can read the FSF’s response, here…
FSF Cymru meet FAW (Tuesday 9th December 2015)
Earlier this week, Tuesday 9th December to be precise, FSF Cymru met with the FAW to talk supporter issues.
As well as feedback from the trip to Belgium, FSF Cymru also discussed the Israel pre-match recce, Israel ticket applications, half-season tickets, and the Welsh fans' team's planned visit to Ypres in Belgium to take part in the "Truce Games".
Find out more:
Minutes from FSF Cymru's meeting...
REVIEW: A Derby To Be Proud Of
Fans joined forces on Tuesday 9th December to say, yes, we want an intimidating, hostile atmosphere at the Tyne-Wear derby, but that can happen without violence.
A Derby To Be Proud Of heard tales from ex-pros Kevin Ball and Lee Howey, who spoke about their experiences of these games, while supporters found much common ground on allocations and high prices for away fans.
This excerpt from The Tim...
DCMS wants fans views on supporter ownership
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport's Expert Working Group on Football Supporter Ownership and Engagement has issued a call for evidence on the barriers to increasing supporter ownership and engagement in clubs.
Submit your views via this link (deadline 9th January 2015)...
The Expert Working Group was launched in October and met for the first time on November 25th. The call for evidence a...
Agüero scores again with FSF Player of the Year
Sergio Agüero was the big winner at last night's (Monday 1st December) Football Supporters’ Federation Awards in association with William Hill, winning the fans’ vote for Player of the Year.
The Manchester City hit man held off competition from Eden Hazard, Branislav Ivanovic, Morgan Schneiderlin, Raheem Sterling and Yaya Toure.
Picking up his award, Agüero said:
“I’m happy to receive this award f...
Ofcom investigation into PL rights
Last week Ofcom announced it was to open an investigation into how the Premier League sells broadcast rights for its matches. Ofcom promised to include the Football Supporters' Federation in this process, particularly with regards to the scheduling of live matches.
We're keen to hear our members' views on this subject so, whether you're an individual member or affiliated/associated fans' group, ge...
Mariners Trust say no to pyro
Grimsby Town fans thinking of taking pyro to Telford this weekend have been warned by the Mariners Trust to think of the consequences.
The club’s players have joined the appeal after a minority of supporters set off smoke bombs and flares at recent away matches, culminating in an incident at Altrincham which saw a flare thrown onto the pitch.
With an away match this Saturday, the Mariners Trust is...