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Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2017-18

One of the longest-running and most popular football yearbook returns for the 2017-18 season and we’re offering it to members at a discounted price.

For Club and Country: remembering football’s war dead

This summer, the FSF is supporting the Woodland Trust and the National Football Museum’s new initiative, For Club and Country, which aims to create lasting living memorials to footballers who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I.

Wales away: raising money for good causes

For the last 15 years, Wales fans have been raising good money for local causes whenever they travel away. FSF Cymru tell us more…

And finally… corners

Many have tried scoring from directly from a corner kick over the years, and few have suceeded. Hat tip then to Stefan Nutz of Austrian side Rheindorf Altach for this fantastic effort in their Europa League qualifier this week.

Fans continue to call for consultation on TV selections

This afternoon the Premier League announced its first round of TV selections for the new season (the English Football League also announced their changes earlier this week). The FSF’s Kick-Off Times Working Group has issued the following statement:

FSF AGM 2017: election results & motions

Football fans from across the country gathered at St George’s Park last Sunday  (2nd July) for the FSF’s 2017 AGM to discuss another 12 months of campaigning and propose new policies for the organisation on a range of issues affecting match-going fans.

Call It Out: event energises LGBT fan groups

The founder of Brentford’s LGBeeT group Gemma Teale tells us about last week’s #CallitOut symposium – an event held in Manchester celebrating the growth of the LGBT fan movement…

And finally… use the force

Have at look at this truly ridiculous Fallon d’floor nominee Lucas Fonseca against Flamengo in Brazil’s Seria A this week. Fearing retaliation for his waist-high tackle, Fonseca throws himself through the air in graceful fashion.

Second fan rep joins FA Council

Supporters Direct has selected Katrina Law as the second fan representative on the FA Council. Katrina will work alongside FSF chair Malcolm Clarke who was previously the sole supporter representative on the FA Council.

Shrews look to make rail seat breakthrough

Shrewsbury Town are looking to become pioneers of safe standing in England by seeking approval for the installation of rail seating at New Meadow.

And finally… Ronaldinho

It’s 15 years this week since Ronaldinho looped that free kick over Seaman’s head at the World Cup. That’s enough of an excuse for a link to the greatest piece of showmanship in a warm up ever. Take a bow, Ronaldinho. Amazing…

Video replays and refs – what do fans think?

Want to know more about video technology in football? Then come along to the 2017 Supporters Summit…

And finally… fast-kickin’, low scorin’

The USA met neighbours Mexico in a World Cup qualifier this week. Finishing 1-1 the game got off to an excellent start with this fantastic long-range lob from Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley, who you may remember from a three game loan stint at Aston Villa in 2011. No?

Fans respond to 2017/18 PL fixtures

A working group set up under the auspices of the Football Supporters’ Federation, made up of representatives from  Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust and Liverpool’s Spirit of Shankly, has been meeting the broadcasters to fight for a better deal for match-going fans. This group was formed at, and reports to, the 20 fan reps who make up the Premier League Structured Dialogue group. Tim Rolls (Chelsea Supporters’ Trust) explains more on behalf of the working group…

Free Lions 153 – Guide to Paris

England are back in action tomorrow night (Tuesday 13th June) against France for an internationl friendly at the Stade De France – and the Free Lions team will be at the match again.

And finally… memories

Sad news came from China this week that former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté had died from a heart attack aged just 30. During his 139 appearances for the Magpies he scored only one goal – you don’t need us to explain the backstory, just enjoy it once more. Rest in peace, Cheick.

Free Lions 152 – Guide to Glasgow

England make the short trip north of the border to face Scotland tomorrow (Saturday 10th June) as their World Cup qualifying campaign resumes – and Free Lions will be there once more.

Election 2017: Football Question Time

Back in 2015 the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) and Supporters Direct (SD) posed 10 questions on football policies to the major political parties ahead of the general election.

And finally… hard times

Katarzyna Kiedrzynek had a rough match for PSG in the Women’s Champions League final, receiving several knocks and a head injury during the match. The pressure was on though, as the match went to penalties…

National Supporters Survey 2017 launched

Every few years we hold a national supporters survey to assess the state of the game and its fans  – and you can fill in the 2017 National Supporters Survey now.

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