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Many clubs are facing financial ramifications due to the coronavirus pandemic. A lack of fixtures and no fans being permitted into stadia. Urgent action is needed as the very existence of many clubs is under threat. Sustain The Game! is built around five key principles and aims to protect clubs, increase transparency, implement strong independentRead more

“Football clubs are still not grasping the need for genuine, properly structured dialogue between fans and their clubs,” according to Kevin Rye – a consultant with over 14 years’ experience of working with supporters all over the UK and Europe. The FSF fans survey results show that clubs are getting better at recognising the needsRead more

The Football Supporters Federation is conducting a survey that offers fans a say on a range of issues affecting the national game. The survey is aimed to engage you by gathering vital information from match going football supporters. Topics such as engagement with your club, your match-day experiences, views on the game, diversity among others areRead more

AVST is delighted to announce that AVST National Liaison Director and My Old Man Said (MOMS) editor David Michael has been nominated in this year’s Football Supporters Federation Awards in the ‘Blogger of the Year’ category. Covering Aston Villa, MOMS has the distinction of being the only club-specific blog to make the shortlist of six. MOMS is noRead more

If you were at last weekend’s away league game at Bristol City, we are looking for your opinions on your away day experience. The Away Fans Feedback Project (run by the Football Supporters’ Federation) will be measuring the experience of the away supporter, with the ultimate aim of improving the away fans’ experience and encourageRead more

For the second away league game of the season, we are looking for your opinions on your away day experience. The Away Fans Feedback Project (run by the Football Supporters’ Federation) will be measuring the experience of the away supporter, with the ultimate aim  of improving the away fans’ experience and encourage more fans toRead more

This is the fourth season that the Away Fans Feedback Project, run by the Football Supporters’ Federation, will be measuring the experience of the away supporter. The ultimate aim is to improve the away fans’ experience and encourage more fans to travel to watch their team. From this project the FSF will discuss with clubs and theRead more

The #ShareTVWealth demonstration, organised by the FSF, will be taking place at the Premier League shareholders meeting on 26th March.  This will be taking place at the Le Meridien Piccadilly hotel, and the demonstration will begin at midday.  The purpose of the protest is  to  call for more affordable tickets and better distribution of football’s wealth throughout the football pyramidRead more

On the 8th October, it was widely reported (e.g. The Times, BBC), the Premier League is exploring the possibility of holding competitive matches overseas. The FSF issued a statement as follows: “Once again the idea of potentially huge changes to the game has arisen without consultation with one of the groups who matters most –Read more

The AVST wanted all Aston Villa fans to be aware that there is a ‘Fans for Diversity Fund’ available if any fans have any ideas to prompt diversity at Villa Park. The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) and Kick it out have teamed up to work on the FSF’s new fans for diversity campaign. The campaignRead more