Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday fans have condemned the policing of the Steel City derby in a consultation with supporters led by the Football Supporters’ Federation.
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Clear filterSheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday fans have condemned the policing of the Steel City derby in a consultation with supporters led by the Football Supporters’ Federation.
On Sunday 10th March, Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was assaulted by a supporter who had got onto the pitch during their match against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.
Following incidents of disorder around this weekend’s fixture at the New Den between Millwall and Everton, the FSF has issued the following statement:
Want to visit a town centre before a match? With even elected officials urging fans to stay away, you might not be as welcome as you think.
Football-related arrests have fallen once more continuing a long-term trend towards historically low levels according to Home Office statistics released this week.
Our casework inbox at the FSF throws up a wide range of disputes and fans seeking assistance or advice in relation to complaints with their club. Some cases can be solved with a quick bit of correspondence or a phone call or two; others can drag out over several months, or even years. Occasionally, we need to put fans in touch with specialist legal help.
As Bristol City fans take legal action against West Midlands Police over alledgedly unjustified use of dispersal powers on supporters they are launching a crowdfund to help their cause and other fans in future. Stu Rogers from Bristol City Supporters’ Club & Trust tells us more…
Following an incident involving away fans and Lancashire Police at Deepdale at the weekend, FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks was invited to a debrief by the force, here is her report…
The debate surrounding the cost of policing football was raging again this week as the BBC revealed how much forces across the country spend.
Arsenal fans have written to the Spanish Government urging them to address Police violence following their visit to Atletico Madrid in the Europa League.
You may have seen news about serious disorder at Goodwood Races last weekend – with many quick to draw comparisons to how football fans would be painted in such scenarios. Here our caseworker Amanda Jacks looks at what football can learn from how race-goers are treated…
Crystal Palace fans have lodged an official complaint against Sussex Police following their treatment at the club’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in November 2017.
Bristol City fans have begun legal action against West Midlands Police (WMP) claiming false imprisonment and human rights breaches from an incident in 2015.
We often hear about prosecutors seeking Football Banning Orders for fans, regardless of the alleged offence. What’s it like for a Justice of the Peace dealing with such cases? One Magistrate relays their experience from the Bench…
FSF STATEMENT: AMEX STADIUM INCIDENT
Football-related arrests have fallen once more and remain at historically low levels, according to Government statistics released today.
Our caseworker Amanda Jacks wrote about her experiences at last week’s Europa League tie at the Emirates. In an accompanying feature, Cologne-based journalist Matt Ford thinks the British media misjudged the German fans. Here he explains why…
Thousands of FC Köln fans descended on London last week for their Europa League tie against Arsenal, catching the club and police off guard as Amanda Jacks explains from her first-hand account…
Bans issued by football clubs can come suddenly and often leave fans without recourse, FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks tells us more about work being done to redress the balance…
If you’re in bother at the match and thinking of taking a police caution to avoid the hassle of the Courts – stop and take advantage of the free legal advice on offer. FSF caseworker Amanda Jacks has a cautionary tale explaining why…
