Showing articles from the year 2013
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England face Ukraine on Tuesday 10th September for a vital World Cup qualifier. If you’re an England fan and are planning a trip to Ukraine, read on for the Free Lions Guide to Kyiv.
Last season the Football Supporters’ Federation launched the Away Fans Feedback Project – an ambitious project which aims to measure the experience of the travelling fan.
There’s plenty of craziness in the world of football but sometimes we just like to feature a lovely goal. We’ve seen half-volleys, scissor kicks and the scorpion. Now comes the pirouette, courtesy Clément Grenier who scored a lovely, caressed volley for Olympique Lyon against Real Madrid.
Kick It Out has today launched a free mobile application for iPhone and Android. The app includes a ‘Report It!’ function to provide a quick, straight-forward and discreet way of reporting incidents of discrimination.
Our friends at the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) work with fans, clubs and governing bodies towards one clear aim – a more accessible and inclusive matchday for disabled supporters across Europe. CAFE have been named as the official charity of the 2013 UEFA Super Cup charity auction.
Dr Steve Frosdick is an independent safety expert who has worked in sports grounds across Europe for more than 20 years. He explains why standing at the Cardiff City Stadium is neither illegal, nor inherently unsafe, and how it can be managed to suit the needs of those who prefer to sit or stand…
Over to Brazil’s second tier where fallen giants Palmeiras won 3-2 against Figueirense. The game will be remembered for a cheeky Figueirense tactic which prevents gaps in the wall at free-kicks. Keepers can sleep a little easier at night.
The Premier League has warned pubs they face legal action for using unauthorised broadcasters to show live games on Saturday afternoons. In this excerpt from The Blizzard Gabriele Marcotti argues that new models are required in the digital age and the 3pm blanket TV ban should be scrapped for the sake of all clubs, especially smaller ones…
This blog first appeared on Supporters Direct’s website. SD promote the value of supporter engagement and help supporter groups become a constructive voice in how their club is run. More than 30 clubs are now owned by their fans.
The Vice President of the UK Sports Association, the Chairman of Kick It Out and the Vice President of the Football Conference will debate the international economic and cultural contributions made by football to the UK, in the House of Lords tomorrow (Thursday 25th July, 11.30am).
In this regular blog photographer Stuart Roy Clarke will explain the thinking behind his best Homes of Football images (available to buy here). First up, Liverpool and the Kop in the early 90s…
Last week it emerged that Stoke City would offer free coach travel to away fans. FSF Chair and Potters fan Malcolm Clarke welcomes the club’s initiative and hopes it’s a sign of more to come from the football industry…
On Monday 15th July 2013 Paul Corkrey and Neil Dymock from FSF Cymru met with Mark Evans from the Football Association of Wales (FAW)…
Here at the FSF we’re big fans of Stuart Roy Clarke’s Homes of Football. As many readers will already know, Stuart’s kindly let us use his superb images in years gone by and he’s a regular presence at FSF events and awards nights.
Imagine a tackle so bad that the player gets a 14-game suspension. Brazil’s Smith almost decapitates an opponent at a Peruvian match between Alianza Universidad and Deportivo Municipal. Is he just angry at having the dullest name in samba history?
Coventry City fans will march on the Football League’s HQ tomorrow to protest at the decision to rubber stamp the club’s move to Northampton.
So-called “secondary” ticketing agencies such as Viagogo and StubHub have taken a bit of a kicking in recent weeks – and fans won’t be shedding any tears for them at all.
Some of the most important, practical things that the Football Supporters’ Federation does revolves around international work with fans of both England and Wales.
It was only a matter of time before someone got hurt, wasn’t it? 19-year-old Brazilian debutant Maurides celebrates his 88th minute goal with a backflip, lands awkwardly and buckles his knee. From glory to ignominy, all in the time it takes to say, “Youtube hit!”
