Posted on 26th August 2020
The almost-decade long decline in football-related arrests shows no signing of stopping according to the latest round of Home Office statistics.
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Posted on 26th August 2020
Since its launch on Friday the Sustain The Game! message has reached millions across the UK – and the list of signatories to the campaign continues to grow.
Many fan groups, football clubs and politicians have been in touch with us over the past few days to add their names to the list. The second wave includes four more football clubs who have also backed our five principles: Hendon FC, Fisher FC, Frickley Athletic and Clapton CFC.
FSA vice chair Tom Greatrex said: “Football clubs are at the heart of communities up and down the country – often well run, with owners who care – but without changes to how the game is run, the future of many clubs could be at risk
“That is why it is time for owners, clubs, supporters and all those who want to safeguard football for the future to join together and Sustain The Game.”
New supporters:
Individuals and political figures also continue to voice their support for Sustain The Game and the urgent need for reform. Including:
If you would like to add your name or supporters’ group to the list – get in touch with us.
The almost-decade long decline in football-related arrests shows no signing of stopping according to the latest round of Home Office statistics.
Bristol City are set to become the latest club to provide their supporters with standing accommodation after they unveiled plans to install just under 1,200 rail seats at Ashton Gate.
On Friday we launched our Sustain The Game! campaign and since then it has been endorsed by supporters and high-profile figures across the game – here Portsmouth chief executive Mark Catlin argues that regulation must be strengthened but there are no easy answers or “one size fits all” solutions…
Every week we’ll be looking in more detail at one of our Sustain The Game! key principles and this week it’s supporter engagement. We believe fans are the lifeblood of the game, they need a voice in their clubs and on all issues that affect them and their communities.