Showing articles from the year 2022
Clear filterSupporters’ groups from the FSA’s Premier League Network met last night and were unanimous in their opposition to UEFA’s proposed Champions League changes that will entrench the richest clubs, damage the English football pyramid and rip off fans. The FSA supports their stance.
Over the past few months, hundreds of FSA members and supporters’ groups have contacted their MPs to ask an important question – “Do you back the Fan-led Review of Football Governance?”
No buffoonery in this week’s #ICYMI – just pure admiration for Dimitri Payet’s fantastic strike for Marseille against PAOK in the Europa League last night. As pure a hit as you’re ever likely to see.
Next week the Lionesses are taking on Northern Ireland and we’ll have a Fans’ Embassy service helping those at the match. Meanwhile, our friends at Amalgamation of Official Northern Ireland Supporters’ Clubs (AONISC) have kindly taken the time to give us an introduction to city…
Late last year Worcester City became the latest club to achieve community-ownership. Luke Cox, former-Worcester City director and supporters’ trust board member tells us more about their journey…
The FSA’s Fans for Diversity campaign and Women’s Game network are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Bend It Like Beckham – a film which, upon its release, inspired a generation of young girls to get involved with football as players and supporters.
Registration for the 2022 FSE European Football Fans Congress is now open.
This week’s #ICYMI comes courtesy of the League of Ireland First Division clash between Longford Town and Galway United, as defender Michael McDonnell gifts the visitors the perfect start just 11 minutes in. His blushes would be ultimately spared, however, as the home side ran out 2-1 winners in the end. My my my, what a Galway goal.
The Premier League has announced a new funding scheme for National League system clubs and those in the women’s game. Grants totalling £16m are available between now and the end of the season.
The Fans for Diversity campaign has published a guide which will support clubs and their fans who are looking to diversify and increase their attendances, and connect with local communities.
Football Supporters’ Association vice chair Tom Greatrex says that Chelsea’s ownership change offers a unique opportunity for supporter equity at a top-flight club…
The USA’s Jordan Pefok is the star of this week’s ICYMI, seen here making a grand old mess of a clear cut chance against Mexico. A night to forget for all concerned.
Boris Johnson has given his backing to an independent regulator for football, ahead of his own Government’s official response to the Fan-led Review of Football Governance.
Scunthorpe United has announced the appointment of a fan-elected director following a vote involving the Iron’s supporter groups. Neil Wright, chair of the club’s London and South East Supporters Club, will represent supporters’ groups at board level.
Football governance was debated in the House of Lords yesterday and the Government once again gave its backing to an independent regulator, via its representative in the second chamber.
The Free Lionesses Fans’ Embassy which debuted at the World Cup back in 2019 will be returning for England’s visit to Northern Ireland next month.
Following on from fan campaigning the total prize money for the Women’s FA Cup will increase to £3m next season with a “disproportionate” amount going into the early rounds.
Newcastle United fans have praised Leeds United after the club worked with them to address issues facing away fans visiting Elland Road.
Non-League Day, the biggest volunteer-led event in the non-league system, is returning for the first time since 2019 this weekend.
Supporters organisations at Liverpool and Manchester City are calling on the FA to move their semi-final in April from Wembley after learning of rail disruption.
