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Little things matter: Wigan fans aim to improve matchday pies

Like many grounds across the country, the DW Stadium suffers from some very questionable match-day catering. Alan Moore from the Pie At Night, tells us what Wigan fans are doing about it…

Exeter fans proud of 3G investment

Exeter City Supporters’ Trust have welcomed the installation of a new 3G at the fan-owned club’s Cliff Hill training ground. 

FSF & Kick It Out statement on FA Council-member’s comments

Following comments on Radio 5 Live from Ray Kiddell, Council member at The Football Association (FA), made in relation to the Parliamentary debate on reform of English football’s governing body, Kick It Out and the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) have released the following statement:

And finally… ignored

A shirtless buffoon, with terrible touch and technique, invaded the pitch during a recent Honduran fixture between Olimpia and Motagua in an effort to be the centre of attention for a little while . Play continued, however – his scuffed finish ignored by all and sundry.

MPs back fans’ push for FA reform

MPs yesterday passed a motion of no confidence in the FA’s ability to reform itself and backed recommendations to increase supporter representation on football’s governing body.

Fans for Diversity FC opening fixture

A news Fans For Diversity team will be taking on the LGBT-campaign group Stonewall to mark February’s LGBT history month.

Walking away from trouble

Many clubs do good work in reaching out to young offenders via their charitable foundations, aiming to turn teenage lives around. But come matchday those same clubs and the police can take hardline approaches towards criminalising those very same youths. The FSF has kick-started a scheme which seeks to improve the situation for football clubs, the police and most importantly, fans. FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks explains more…

Safe standing on the way to Sixfields?

Northampton Town could become the first club with a new build all-seater stadium to reintroduce standing following the results of fan consultation.

And finally… the classics

Will we ever tire of seeing a defender bury a header into his own goal? We very much doubt it. This week’s entry into the canon is Joeffrey Cuffaut’s top corner effort, which sent Nancy on their way to a 2-0 home defeat against Bordeaux…

Urge your MP to attend FA reform debate

Next week MPs will be debating the future of the FA and we’ve teamed up with Vote Football once again to help fans lobby their MPs.

Evertonians overwhelmingly back safe standing

Survey results released today by the Everton Supporters Trust (EST) show that the overwhelming majority of Everton fans want to see safe standing introduced at Goodison Park.

FSF Cyrmu: FAW & train operator meeting

Last week FSF Cymru met with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and train operators Arriva to talk supporter issues. The meeting looked at the possibility of new train services for supporters in Wales, upcoming international fixtures at the Champions League final in Cardiff this summer.

Reaching out – family work leads to increase in junior sales says EFL

Recently, the English Football League (EFL) released figures showing that the number of families and young people attending matches has increased dramatically over the last ten years.

And finally… hold me close

Have you ever jumped on a colleague following a moment of triumph? This Turkish defender manages to undo the good work of his goalkeeper, who had saved a rather tame penalty. Lesson learned though, eh?

FSF backs anti-racism fundraising event with ex-pros

The FSF will be supporting an event next month with Show Racism the Red Card, a leading anti-racism education organisation.

Fan groups urged to back indepdendent inquiry into abuse

The FSF National Council is asking supporters’ organisations to join them and get behind a petition calling for an independent inquiry into child sex abuse in football.

All clubs should follow Saints example – Foxes Trust

In previous years the champions of England would have seen their away fans facing category A prices on the road – not the case for travelling Leicester City fans though, who won’t pay more than £30 on the road this season.

FSF supports Millwall fans’ campaign

The Football Supporters’ Federation National Council has unanimously agreed to back a campaign by Millwall fans to save land at the New Den.

Dear visiting supporter, welcome to Blackpool

We’re all used to binning unwanted leaflets foisted upon us in town centres and outside grounds.

And finally… millionaire’s miss

Perennial overdogs Real Madrid, one of the richest clubs in the world, were beaten at home by Plucky Little Celta Vigo this week. Karim Benzema could have leveled the game in the 83rd minute if not for his hilariously satisfying miss…

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