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Clear filterYesterday FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks wrote that the Independent Football Ombudsman (IFO) gave no adequate protection for fans, and called on clubs to follow “the basic tenets of justice” by giving the IFO more powers. Everton fan Richard Knights has complained to the IFO twice and wasn’t happy with the response.
The Independent Football Ombudsman (IFO) is the last port of call for fans who believe they’ve been treated unfairly by their club. So you’d think clubs would have to act on his adjudications, wouldn’t you? Well, you’d be wrong. The FSF’s caseworker Amanda Jacks explains more…
On Friday, British Transport Police (BTP) convened a “summit” to address football related disorder, anti-social and racist behaviour by fans on the rail network. Here our caseworker Amanda Jacks responds to claims that thuggish behaviour from football fans is widespread on British trains…
Supporters bond over many things but few expect to form a friendship based around their shared experience of taking legal action against the club they love. But this is exactly what happened to QPR supporters Bob (57) and Graham (52) who sought help from the FSF. Our caseworker Amanda Jacks explains more…
Fans’ groups at Cardiff City say they will be boycotting their side’s upcoming fixture at Elland Road in the face of unexplained restriction to their allocation.
Recently, the Danish Football Fan Clubs (DFF) launched a campaign against mandatory “away cards” – a proposal the Danish League Association have made due to safety and security concerns. Philipp Markhardt tells us why DFF is fighting this decision…
Millwall fans once again faced ridiculous ticketing restrictions for their visit to Leeds United at the weekend. Here FSF Caseworker Amanda Jacks, who runs our @FSF_Faircop twitter, tells us about the policing of the Leeds-Millwall game and if there’s any signs of improvements for Millwall fans…
Stoke City supporters remain unhappy that they will not be given a full allocation of away tickets for their upcoming FA Cup fifth round match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
Earlier this week there was controversy on Merseyside as local police tried to change the kick-off time of this weekend’s derby. In this blog Harry Stopes offers a pointed, personal view as to why he thinks the police so often seek to mess around with fixtures, and it comes down to money…
Martin Cloake (@MartinCloake) of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) tells us why the fans’ voice cannot be ignored by clubs, police and football authorities when planning crowd management…
Fans joined forces on Tuesday 9th December to say, yes, we want an intimidating, hostile atmosphere at the Tyne-Wear derby, but that can happen without violence.
In recent seasons the white hot atmosphere of the Tyne-Wear derby has, occasionally, spilled over into disorder. However, in the past 12 months there’s been a level of co-operation among fans not seen for many decades, if ever. Back in January news emerged that a “bubble” match was to be imposed on Sunderland fans travelling to St James’ Park. These are games where no independent transport is allowed, infringing on freedom of mov
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)…
Reading fan and FSF Secretary Jon Keen moved one ground closer to his aim of completing the “The 92”, with a trip to Shrewsbury Town v Newport County. His experience at Greenhous Meadow was an eye-opener, with both the good and the bad of the football “experience” on show (you can read West Mercia’s response here)…
The Football Supporters’ Federation has arranged ‘Meet the Met’ which is a chance for fans’ groups to discuss the policing of football at London clubs.
Criminalising football fans: Institute of Ideas event in association with the FSF
You saw the good news reported all over the media last week that football arrests during 2013/14 had dropped by 7% and represented the lowest total on record, right? Of course you didn’t – because it was largely ignored!
Last week Wrexham fan Andy Pierce outlined his opposition to “bubble” matches after the news that his team’s trip to Chester would, once again, be bubbled. This issue goes beyond local rivalries, and Richard Bellis of Chester fanzine Blue & White encourages all fans to back Andy’s petition…
Wrexham travel to Chester on Monday 22nd September and, once again, the police and clubs will force fans to submit to “bubble match” restrictions. The FSF opposes bubble matches and has helped fans’ campaigns overturn such restrictions. Wrexham fan Andy Pierce (@youngkilshaw) has set up a petition to put pressure on the police and clubs, he explains why below…
Amanda Jacks is the FSF’s caseworker, and offers advice and assistance to individual fans who come to the FSF with all manner of policing and stewarding related complaints. Here she recounts a recent court visit on behalf of a fan who’d been erroneously arrested at a game.
