England play Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday 18th November. It’s the first time the two sides have met north of the border since Paul Scholes’ goals secured a 2-0 England win back in 1999.
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Clear filterEngland play Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday 18th November. It’s the first time the two sides have met north of the border since Paul Scholes’ goals secured a 2-0 England win back in 1999.
Above, last year’s winner Stand pick up the award from FSF Chair Malcolm Clarke (left)
Many Newcastle United fans are unhappy with their club’s relationship with “payday loans” provider Wonga. Our affiliates at Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust (NUST) are prominent critics in that regard and, to their credit, they’ve put in real work to offer their club’s fans affordable, alternative financial options. NUST explain more below…
Every now and then And Finally… kicks up a video so obscure, that we don’t even know the teams involved. Hat-tip to @James_Dart for yet another great spot here though, have you ever seen a more spectacular goal-line clearance?
Rival fan groups from Punjabi Rams and Punjabi Wolves Supporters joined forces on Saturday to promote their teams to the Asian community, with around 100 fans getting involved (see image below).
Last month the Government’s ‘Supporter Ownership and Engagement Group’ was launched, a move welcomed by Supporters Direct. Can the German model work in the UK? Dr Mark Doidge, Research Fellow at the University of Brighton, looks at the role fans play in running their clubs across Europe…
Above, last year’s winner Martin Tyler picks up his award from Tony Cottee.
Writing in The Times Tony Barret, the paper’s Merseyside Correspondent, says that Jose Mourinho must stop criticising supporters and use his power to give the Bridge its voice back…
The Football Supporters’ Federation Awards in association with William Hill have been announced, have your say and vote here. Over the course of the next fortnight, we’ll be taking a look at each category individually. First up, it’s Blogger of the Year…
The Football Supporters’ Federation Awards in association with William Hill have been announced, have your say and vote here. Over the course of the next fortnight, we’ll be taking a look at each category individually.
The FSF Awards in association with William Hill are coming soon. There are 66 nominees across 11 categories and we’ll be announcing the shortlists tomorrow when public voting opens. #fsfawards
***Voting is now closed for the 2014 Awards and the winners will be announced Monday 1st December 2014***
Drink your pint in sight of the pitch and there’s a good chance you’ll feel the long arm of the law. If you’re, say, a rugby or cricket fan, no such rules apply. Is it time for this to change? Anthony Davison is an Oxford United fan and says he’ll give his vote to the next politician who commits to changing this unequal law (see his e-petition here)…
The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF), Kick It Out, the Gay Football Supporters’ Network (GFSN) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) fans are hosting their first joint event, entitled #Prideinfootball, at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel in central London on Sunday 16th November.
This is one of the best team goals you’ll see and there isn’t a professional player in sight. It comes courtesy of Ipswich Town’s U14s and features a range of passing and movement that any team in the world would be proud of. Jaw-dropping stuff…
These FSF guides are intended to offer a quick snapshot of advice and info for fans ahead of their trips to Europe – if you have any specific questions about the city, how to get there, where to stay or anything else then simply email us your questions. Through our extensive network of contacts at Football Supporters Europe and experience of travelling across Europe ourselves, we will be able to answer just about any query you have. The Foreign Office also carries useful into for away fans, we’d encourage you to read that too.
These FSF guides are intended to offer a quick snapshot of advice and info for fans ahead of their trips to Europe – if you have any specific questions about the city, how to get there, where to stay or anything else then simply email us your questions. Through our extensive network of contacts at Football Supporters Europe and experience of travelling throughout Europe ourselves, we will be able to answer just about any query you have.
These FSF guides are intended to offer a quick snapshot of advice and info for fans ahead of their trips to Europe – if you have any specific questions about the city, how to get there, where to stay or anything else then simply email us your questions. Through our extensive network of contacts at Football Supporters Europe and experience of travelling throughout Europe ourselves, we will be able to answer just about any query you have.
Last week Paul Corkery and Vince Alm from FSF Cymru met with the FAW to talk supporter issues. FSF Cymru have also been busy creating their Guide to Belgium ahead of November’s trip to the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
Poor Harry Kane. He hits a hat-trick for Spurs in last night’s 5-1 Europa League win only to have his thunder well and truly stolen by Erik Lamela’s outrageous “rabona” strike.
