Posted on 18th May 2008
Above – MPs in Westminster Hall debate standing at football
Posted on 18th May 2008
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
The Northeast Division was officially started on the 21st May 2008 in a posh pub in Durham. It was an informal affair. A show of hands took place to elect the committee; a Chair, Deputy Chair/Campaigns Co-ordinator, Secretary/Treasurer and National Council representative.
Two initial campaigning areas were highlighted that football supporters from the Northeast have specific concerns about:
However, this initial meeting was rounded off quickly with the Champions’ League final kick off looming. It was then time to get to the bar and enjoy the fact that none of us really cared who won.
To view a .pdf of the minutes from the first Northeast Divisional meeting click here
Above – MPs in Westminster Hall debate standing at football
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