This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Football supporters came together to protest against the game’s most unpopular owners last week in Blackpool – and you can now watch our video from the event.
The day of action took place on the same day that Blackpool played Leyton Orient at Bloomfield Road, a repeat of November’s fixture when supporters of both sides protested together at Brisbane Road.
Thousands of fans took part in the demonstrations along Blackpool seafront, with hundreds attending the later Blackpool XI vs Fans for Diversity XI alternative fixture.
FSF chief executive Kevin Miles said: “It’s a celebration of what football means to us, while making the point about what football shouldn’t be to unscrupulous owners.”
A classic of the pre-season variety from Buckley Town as their player receives the ball out wide, gets away with a nightmare-ish first touch before running the length of the pitch to score with an absolutely sublime finish. Hats off that man.
England’s so-called “big six” clubs have killed off attempts by the Premier League to introduce a new owners charter according to reports published today.
Yesterday’s news that FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia’s club sides and national teams from international competition “until further notice” was warmly welcomed across the sporting world.
A crowdfunder launched by Rochdale supporters to defend legal action by former club investors has now raised almost £30,000 – and it’s still open for another fortnight for fans who wish to donate.
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