Supporters Direct news feed

FSF NEWS: Fans' group backs Non-League Day

This Saturday football fans across the country are expected to take advantage of a break in Premier League and Championship fixtures to get along to their local grassroots side and back Non-League Day.

Kiwi Star to Speak for SD

Former New Zealand international rugby league player, Robbie Paul, has been confirmed as one of a number of guest speakers attending the first ever Supporters Direct Rugby League Conference, Rugby League: An Alternative Future.

Arsenal Supporters launch Arsenal Fanshare - Your Share in Your Club

Fans and Club work in partnership to promote supporter ownership in Arsenal
Innovative scheme bucks trend of supporters having no direct involvement in biggest Premier League clubs
Shared Influence, Shared Ownership, Share Values

Hendon FC Supporters' Trust Take Control of Hendon Football Club

After many months of hard work, and one or two false starts, Hendon Football Club Supporters Trust is delighted to announce that it has taken control of Hendon Football Club from its previous owners.

Rugby League: An Alternative Future

Supporters Direct is pleased to announce its first ever rugby league conference, to be held on Saturday October 9^th 2010 at the historic George Hotel Huddersfield.

Yeltz Trust Response to claims by Halesowen Town Football Club

For immediate release

The Yeltz Trust was formed as a response to the catalogue of disasters at the football club we support, the long term aim being to ensure the survival of senior football in Halesowen and providing a safety net should problems arise again either in the short or long term. It is true that in the opinion of the Yeltz Trust Board the preferred model for a football club is one of supporter ownership, however we have clearly stated many times that the survival and progress of the football club we support is our main priority regardless of ownership.

SD Cup and SD Shield - the victors write the history

Saturday saw AFC Telford United defeat FC United of Manchester 2-0 at the New Bucks Head, and Scarborough Athletic clinch the SD Shield by beating reborn Merthyr Town by the same scoreline.

If you want to relive the moment, head over to Telford's official site and Scarborough Athletic's homepage

You can also see the pics via A Seadog's Blog.

Scaroborough Manager Brian France (fifth from left) and players celebrate with former Boro Chair, Simon Cope (centre)

Donations Appeal - Help establish a better way for football

In March 2010, FC United of Manchester announced that it would be building its own ground and community facilities in Newton Heath, Manchester.

The ground will be a landmark development that truly embraces community needs as well as putting fans in control. With a 5000 capacity, large terraced end, community sports facilities and a multi-function community club house facility, the development should stand as a beacon of good practice that will show how football can be run in the interests of its fans and its communities.

UEFA announces Supporter Liaison Officers at clubs

The introduction of a new UEFA licensing requirement from season 2012/13 for all clubs to have an operating Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) marks an important new chapter in club to supporter relations and emphasizes how important this relationship is considered.

FSF NEWS: Liberty director Shami Chakrabarti to speak at the Football Supporters Federations annual conference

National supporters’ organisation the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) has announced that Shami Chakrabarti, director of Liberty, will speak at their annual conference which takes place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 24^th.