Showing articles from the year 2014
Clear filterThe FSF Awards in association with William Hill took place in December and of the 10 categories, all voted on by fans, Luis Suarez picking up Player of the Year received the most attention (even the Afghanistan Sun covered it) but Away Day of the Year was the one that blew our minds.
The Football Supporters’ Federation is seeking to recruit a Diversity and Campaigns Officer, based in central London but with national responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to help shape the diversity agenda in football, at a time of change, when fan bases are more diverse than ever before.
The next meeting of the Football Supporters’ Federation’s Yorkshire Division will take place on Sunday 16th February (doors 12.30pm for 1.00pm start) in Billy’s Bar at Leeds United’s Elland Road (LS11 0ES).
Earlier this month a unique coalition from both sides of the Tyne-Wear divide successfully campaigned against “bubble match” restrictions. The FSF was very pleased to work alongside them and we’re equally pleased it’s been followed up with another, positive, pre-derby message from various groups/fanzines.
In this regular blog photographer Stuart Roy Clarke will explain the thinking behind his best Homes of Football images (available to buy here)…
The Football Supporters’ Federation has teamed up with The Blizzard – The Football Quarterly to offer a prize-winning fantasy football game throughout the 2013/14 season. Entry is totally free using the official Premier League game and there’ll be weekly, monthly and yearly prizes.
It’s a big week for safe standing as the Football League’s consultation of its 72 member clubs is coming to an end on Friday 24th January. If you’re a fan of a Championship, League One, or League Two club, now’s the time to tell them that you back safe standing.
The FSF opposes “legalised touts” who are more concerned with making money than getting tickets into fans’ hands at a reasonable price, so it’s great to see one of our affiliates launching a campaign on this issue. Find out more about Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust’s “Stop StubHub” campaign below…
And finally is loving this goal mouth scramble from last week’s FA Cup tie between Kidderminster Harriers and Peterborough United. How many times can you hit the crossbar in three seconds?
It’s an important moment for safe standing as the Football League consults members on the issue. Tony Barrett is Merseyside Correspondent for The Times and he argues that, while sensitivities around Hillsborough must be respected, the time is right for “calm consideration” of safe standing…
The Football Supporters’ Federation has teamed up with The Blizzard – The Football Quarterly to offer a prize-winning fantasy football game throughout the 2013/14 season. Entry is totally free using the official Premier League game and there’ll be weekly, monthly and yearly prizes.
The Football League are in the middle of a Safe Standing Consultation with their 72 member clubs – that means there has never been a better time for fans to lobby their clubs directly to say “yes” to safe standing.
AFC Bournemouth v Burton Albion might seem, on the face of it, a pretty run-of-the-mill FA Cup fixture, but appearances can be deceptive. Colston Crawford, Deputy Sports Editor at the Derby Telegraph (@DerbyTelegraph) and a Burton Albion supporter for 35 years, explains more…
The Football Supporters’ Federation has teamed up with The Blizzard – The Football Quarterly to offer a prize-winning fantasy football game throughout the 2013/14 season. Entry is totally free using the official Premier League game and there’ll be weekly, monthly and yearly prizes.
The FSF welcomes former Aston Villa, Chesterfield, Everton, and West Ham United player Thomas Hitzlsperger’s recent decision to reveal his sexuality.
Earlier this week Portuguese legend Eusebio died aged 71. RIP. See the following clip for great footage of Eusebio tearing teams apart at the 1966 World Cup, including four goals in the quarter final against North Korea, overturning a three goal deficit.
Portsmouth have given a resounding ‘Yes’ to the Football League in response to a recent consultation paper sent to all 72 clubs about safe standing.
In the past few days fans from Newcastle United and Sunderland have put rivalries aside and worked together to try and overturn the “bubble” game restrictions on next month’s derby. This evening Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United FC released a joint statement confirming that Sunderland “will be withdrawing the terms and conditions of ticket sales, which previously stated that all supporters must attend the game on official transport.” Great news.
UPDATE – Great news, the “bubble” match is no longer going ahead for this fixture so campaigning actions are no longer required. Find out more here.
The below statement is from Northumbria Police…
