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Structured dialogue: supporters meet with National League

Supporter representatives from the FSA’s National Game Network met with the general manager of the National League last month to discuss a range of issues affecting clubs in Steps 1 and 2 of the non-league game.

Nominations open for 2023 FSA Awards

The Football Supporters’ Association’s 2023 Awards are fast approaching, and we need your help once more in identifying the very best in the game – with nominations now open. Last year’s Awards saw Arsenal’s Beth Mead pic

Free Lions 182 – Guide to Wroclaw

England are travelling away this month as their Euros qualifying campaign continues with a trip to Poland on Saturday 9th September where they will take on Ukraine.

Obituary: Steve Powell

It was with sadness this weekend that we learnt of the death of Steve Powell – longtime supporter activist and friend of the FSA. Born in 1956, Arsenal fan Steve was a former staff member for the Football Supporters’ Federation (one of our predecessor organisations) and founder-member of Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association (AISA).

Obituary: Ben Harrison

It is with sadness that we learnt of the death of Tranmere Rovers Supporters’ Trust chair Ben Harrison. A long-time friend of the FSA and someone who gave countless hours of his time to help others, Ben will be sorely missed by those who knew him. 

Free Lionesses: World Cup 2023 guidebook launched

The FSA’s Free Lionesses World Cup 2023 guidebook has launched today (Tuesday 12th July) ahead of England’s opening game against Haiti in Australia next week.

FSA democracy: Minutes from our National Council & Board

See FSA National Council minutes from December 2022 and FSA Board minutes from September 2022, November 2022 and February 2023.

Čeferin: UEFA sorry over Paris debacle & address Istanbul concerns

UEFA’s president Aleksander Čeferin has apologised to supporters over the failures of organisation seen at 2022’s Champions League final and says the governing body has “learned from past mistakes” – while issuing a call to arms to supporters to help tackle racism and abuse of match officials.

FSA Survey: Fans overwhelmingly back independent regulation

Fans overwhelmingly back the introduction of an independent football regulator to ensure their clubs are run sustainably, according to the results of our National Supporters Survey.

FSA Cymru guide to Turkey

Wales are heading out to Turkey later this month for their next Euros qualifying game and FSA Cymru have another handy guide for those of you making the trip.

Love Football, Protect the Game

As we approach the closing stages of another exciting season across the Premier League, EFL, Women’s Super League and FA Cup, there remains plenty to play for in all competitions, with titles, silverware, promotion, European qualification, play-off and relegation places all at stake. The passionate support of fans is a vital part of what makes football so special

Campaign launched to tackle stigma surrounding harmful gambling

Safer gambling charity and long-time Football Supporters’ Association partners BeGambleAware have launched a new campaign this week, aimed at helping tackle the stigma surrounding harmful gambling.

Tragedy chanting: “Supporters have to show real leadership”

Sadly this season we’ve seen too many games marred by a minority using past tragedies – such as the Hillsborough disaster, Munich air crash or individual fans being killed on foreign soil – to wind up opposition fans.

#ICYMI: Red hashes

Does anyone attempting a stupid two-man penalty routine deserve to miss, like Rayo Vallecano did against Girona this week? In our humble opinion, it would have to be yes.

Obituary: Ian Stirling RIP

The FSA was very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of Manchester United supporter Ian Stirling this weekend. Ian played a huge role at Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST), was always a friend to the FSA and, most importantly, he was a great guy.

FSA democracy: Minutes from our National Council & board

See FSA National Council minutes from February 2022 and August 2022 alongside FSA board minutes from March 2022 and May 2022.

EFL unveils new sanctions guidelines for clubs

Today the EFL has unveiled its new supporter sanctioning guide, developed with the FSA, to assist its 72 clubs in dealing with supporter behaviour issues.

Free Lions 177: Yet another guide to Doha

England’s 2022 World Cup group stage concludes tomorrow, as the Three Lions take on Wales at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha and our Free Lions guide to the game is available to download now.

Exhibition: Designing the Beautiful Game

The Design Museum in Kensington, London, is currently hosting an exhibition on the history of design in the game – Designing the Beautiful Game – until the 29th August. Here design expert Mark Gower tells us all about the exhibition and why fans should consider checking it out…

Job vacancy: Premier League network manager

The FSA is recruiting a Premier League network manager to join our team, and are looking for an excellent communicator who is passionate about football and understands the importance of the supporters’ voice within the industry.

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