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On the eve of the FSF Awards in partnership with Virgin Media 2018 we look back on some of last year's winners - Wigan Athletic’s Ian Wadsworth and Jason Taylor who were jointly awarded the Supporter Liaison Officer of the Year 2017. Here at the FSF we believe that a good SLO - or in this case two! - can make a real difference to your matchday. Ok, they can't control what happens on the pitch, but...

At this year's FSF awards we're instituting a new category to recognise the efforts of non-league clubs and their supporters who, despite huge challenges and tight budgets, ensure the survival of the game outside the professional leagues. In the second half of a two-part blog, Maria Horner introduces the final three of this year’s nominees… Altrincham FC Altrincham have been a champion of our Fans...

At this year's FSF awards we're instituting a new category to recognise the efforts of non-league clubs and their supporters who, despite huge challenges and tight budgets, ensure the survival of the game outside the professional leagues. In the first half of a two-part blog, Maria Horner introduces three of this year’s nominees… Hartlepool United FC The club has an active community foundation off...

Despite his best efforts, Chelsea forward Álvaro Morata couldn't stop Spain beating Bosnia 1-0 during the international break. Here he is just before the hour mark making a complete pig's ear of a relatively easy tap in. And finally... is part of Fan Mail, our weekly ebulletin. Sign-up here. 

Tonight the Fans for Diversity campaign and Free Lions are launching an exhibition of work by David Shaw celebrating the England fans' contribution to the World Cup in Russia. Here England fan and tournament veteran Billy Grant tells us about a special summer... Russia was a funny World Cup for me. As a black football fan, I realized that going to Russia could pose a serious risk to my safety. But...

Above - Jonathan (left) receives his 2016 Award from James Richardson. The FSF was very sad to hear that Spurs' Head of Supporter Services Jonathan Waite passed away yesterday (18th November 2018). Jonathan was the FSF Supporter Liaison Officer of the Year in 2016 and a real advocate for fans from within the game. Our thoughts are with Jonathan's friends and family during this time. FSF caseworker...

Serbian Superliga defender Zarija Lambulic has staked his claim for the own goal of the year, with this delicate beauty. Unfortunately, Lambulic's magic touch sent his Proleter Novi Sad side on their way to a 2-1 defeat to Radnički Niš.   And finally... is part of Fan Mail, our weekly ebulletin. Sign-up here.

Football-related arrests have fallen once more continuing a long-term trend towards historically low levels according to Home Office statistics released this week. Over the 2017-18 season there were 1,542 football-related arrests, a 6% decrease of 96 on the previous season. Additionally the number of live football banning orders, and new banning orders issued, also fell. There has been a steady de...