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West Ham fans criticise inflation-busting ticket price hikes
West Ham United have announced that ticket prices at the London Stadium are set to increase significantly next season.
The price of a regular adult season ticket at West Ham United is set to rise by more than four times the current rate of inflation - the biggest increase reserved for under-16 season tickets, with 'band one' options rising by a staggering 91% according to KUMB.com.
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Policing of Sheffield derby condemned by fans in FSF consultation
Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday fans have condemned the policing of the Steel City derby in a consultation with supporters led by the Football Supporters’ Federation.
More than 1,000 supporters took part in our survey examining South Yorkshire Police’s operation before and after the Sheffield derby held last Monday 4th March.
The results paint a damning picture of the operation, particula...
FSF statement: pitch incursions
On Sunday 10th March, Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was assaulted by a supporter who had got onto the pitch during their match against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.
This person has been convicted of encroachment onto the pitch and assault, receiving a 14 week prison sentence and a ten year football banning order. Additionally, there was also a pitch incursion at the Emirates Stadium durin...
Coventry City fans plan London protest
Coventry City fans will be demonstrating in London this month to highlight their plight as the club faces homelessness and expulsion from the EFL.
Led by the Sky Blues Trust, Coventry City supporters will be protesting outside the offices of SISU, the hedge fund that owns the club, and the headquarters of the EFL on Thursday 21st March.
“We'll be calling at SISU headquarters for a lawful demonstra...
Fans groups across Europe demand UEFA standing reform
In the coming weeks, football fans across Europe will protest UEFAs outdated ban on standing at European games under the slogan ‘Europe wants to stand’.
The protests began with the Champions League tie between Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspurs last night.
In addition to in-game actions, fan groups including the FSF, have written an open letter to UEFA calling for a change to the ban on stan...
Statement on OWNAFC and Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town, the 139-year-old Staffordshire club, were recently put up for sale by their owner and reports over the weekend indicate that the OWNAFC platform are moving towards a takeover.
We firmly believe any prospective owner of a football club should meaningfully engage with the stakeholders at that club, chief among whom are the supporters, for any takeover to have legitimacy and ultimate...
Charlton Athletic owner demands EFL buys club
Charlton Athletic fans say they are “dismayed” by the actions of their owner, who this week demanded that the EFL buy the football club off him.
During a fans’ forum at the Valley on Wednesday Lieven de Turck (owner Roland Duchatelet's representative) revealed they intend to contact the EFL to propose they purchase Charlton Athletic.
Following the forum, Duchatelet issued a long statement demandin...
Coventry City facing league expulsion
Facing homelessness next season as they have failed to secure a deal for the Ricoh Arena, Coventry City could be expelled from the league if they fail to demonstrate progress towards a new ground to the EFL board.
The league has written to the club and given them until April 25th to secure a ground for next season - if they fail to do so a general meeting of the clubs will consider expulsion. The...
Love Football Hate Racism heads to Dulwich
Love Football Hate Racism will be hosting a musical event at Dulwich Hamlet next month to bring football fans together against racism and discrimination.
Taking place at Champion Hill on Friday 8th March, the bill includes south London ska band The Estimators and DJ Cello - their sets will be interspersed with stage appearances from figures who have led the movement against racism in football.
The...
Wembley pub split: League Cup final 2019
This weekend the League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City 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 FSF doesn't...