Posted on 17th July 2017
This is a story from the SD archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Bath City FC representative Oliver Holtaway discusses how Bath City supporters through the Big Bath Bid, raised over £350k and a wave of support from the city and beyond to take majority control of the club. This presentation formed part of the Supporters Summit 2017.
Less than 2 months after Grecian hearts were broken at Wembley, and Exeter City are running out at Twerton Park for a pre-season friendly with Bath City. The entertainment is slightly different too; no ticker tape and fireworks but a half time penalty shoot-out with supporters and mascots to decide who wins, if the game ends in a draw.
Supporters Direct recently teamed up with BBC Match Of The Day Kickabout and Bath City FC with the aim to encourage children to understand how they can be a bigger part of their football clubs as well as emphasizing the importance of volunteering.
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…
On Monday 25th June MPs will debate the issue of standing at football as Parliament considers an e-petition “relating to allowing Premier League and Championship football clubs to introduce safe standing”.
