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Behaviour of Spanish police "inexcusable" say Arsenal fans
Arsenal fans have written to the Spanish Government urging them to address Police violence following their visit to Atletico Madrid in the Europa League.
In a letter to the Spanish ambassador in London, the Arsenal Independent Supporters' Association (AISA) say fans visiting the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium last month were subjected to "inexcusable" treatment at the hands of the City's police force...
Shrewsbury Town make history with first rail seat area in England
Shrewsbury Town made history this week as they officially launched the first rail seating section in England and Wales.
Local and national media were invited to New Meadow on Tuesday to see the finished rail seating section, which has been installed in the ground's south stand.
The seats were produced by local company Ferco Seating Systems and were installed last week, making Shrewsbury Town the f...
Time to end blanket standing ban says senior MP
The chair of the Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee has called on the Government to end the blanket ban on new standing areas at the top of English football.
The Times reported this morning that Damian Collins MP is likely to hold a hearing on the current all-seater legislation if the Government does not make progress on reform before the autumn.
"I believe it is time to get rid of the blanke...
Wembley pub split: 2018 FA Cup Final
This weekend the final of the 2018 FA Cup between Chelsea and Manchester United will be taking place at Wembley - and once again there will be pub splits in place.
Many of you will be looking for a quick pint along the way and ahead of every major fixture at Wembley local pubs are "split". It's important fans know which are "theirs". The pubs may refuse entry to the "wrong" fans.
Please note the F...
Guidebook out now: Free Lions at the 2018 World Cup
The England Fans' Guide to Russia 2018 in association with the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) gives you the lowdown on everything the travelling fan will need to get through this summer's tournament. The 152-page guidebook is a vital part of every England fan's planning and it's available for a small P&P fee in hard copy (UK only) or free to download.
England's campaign kicks off in just...
Three clubs praised for away fan experience in EFL
Cardiff City, Wigan Athletic and Notts County have all been singled out for praise for how they welcome away fans at their stadiums.
The three clubs have been announced as the divisional winners of the EFL’s 2017/18 Away Fan Experience Campaign.
Supported by the FSF, away fan experiences at all 72 clubs were recorded by match-going supporters for the EFL measuring a number of factors such as infor...
European supporter groups to meet in Spain
European supporter groups will be meeting in Spain this summer to talk about fan issues from across the continent.
The second Football Supporters Europe (FSE) Summer Network Meeting will be taking place in Gijón from the 19th to 22nd of July and registrations are now open.
UNIPES will be hosting this year’s meeting which will be opened with a welcoming event at local fan-owned club U.C. Ceares.
Th...
Government will continue to look at standing issue
This week in Parliament the Government was questioned about standing at football but reiterated that it does “not have any plans at this moment to change” all-seater legislation.
Thursday’s discussion in the House of Commons followed a question submitted by Stockton MP Dr Paul Williams, asking the Department of Culture, Media and Sport for its assessment of dual-purpose seating & standing technolo...
Call It Out conference to explore LGBT supporter issues
A free programme of speakers, workshops , culture and leisure strands for LGBT+ football fans, campaigners, club & league staff will be taking place in Nottingham next month.
The Call It Out event, run by Pride in Football, will be taking place at the City Ground on Saturday 9th June, with additional events taking place on the Friday night and Sunday 10th June.
Saturday’s line-up includes: gay ref...
FSF appears in Parliament to discuss Russian World Cup
The FSF appeared before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee in Parliament this this week to discuss this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
FSF chief executive Kevin Miles answered questions from MPs, along with representatives from the FA and the UK Football Policing Unit.
The session is now online and can be viewed below: