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Supporters Direct Scotland to launch Hibs supporter consultation

Supporters Direct Scotland (SDS) has confirmed it is to begin consultation with Hibernian supporters. This follows contact from various groups, including Forever Hibernian and many individual fans regarding the possibility of community ownership for their club. The initial consultation will be through an online survey that will ascertain the views of the Hibernian supporters […]

Hibernian FC survey

Following the news that Supporters Direct Scotland is to launch a supporters consultation with Hibernian fans, please click on the link above to access and complete the survey. It is vitally important that as many Hibernian fans as possible complete the survey in order to canvas opinion on the current state of the […]

Supporters Direct Scotland August E-Mag

We have released the latest Supporters Direct Scotland E-Mag, which you can read below. August’s issue includes features on our ‘Colours of our Scarves’ project, Bala Sports and round-ups of Supporters Direct Conferences in both England and Scotland.

‘Pay what you can’ – The future of ticket pricing?

The 2014/2015 season marks the first year of Scottish League Two side Albion Rovers’ ‘Pay what you can’ season ticket initiative. An ‘early bird’ price scheme that offered fans the opportunity to purchase a season ticket at whatever price they saw fit – with a minimum set at £10. The concept itself isn’t […]

Celtic FC safe standing application rejected

Celtic FC have had their application for the introduction of rail seating at Celtic Park rejected by Glasgow City Council’s Safety Advisory Group. The club had stated their interest in introducing safe standing measures at their stadium over a year ago, but today’s news will come as a considerable setback not only for the club, […]

Colours of our Scarves – Albion Rovers

Supporters Direct Scotland were at Cliftonhill on Saturday for the first Colours of our Scarves event of the new season, attending the match between Albion Rovers and Annan Athletic. As well as the photographic exhibition in the lead up to the match, SDS also conducted a focus group with individuals from the local community […]

SPFL Season Preview – Premiership

The Dons fans will be looking for at least the same finish in the League this season as they managed in the last campaign. If they can go one better – and finish second – the fans will be even happier with that. Perhaps a few more key signings need to be made, but following […]

SD and FSF Supporters Summit 2014

Supporters Direct and the Football Supporters’ Federation held their annual Supporters Summit at Wembley Stadium on Saturday July 26th. Trusts and supporters groups from across England and Europe were represented at the event that included keynote speeches from representatives from both organisations, as well as a variety of workshops covering a range of issues pertinent […]

Supporters Direct ICM poll shows that fans “want major reform of football”

Definitive survey demands FA intervention, criticises poor finances, calls for fan involvement in clubs In a poll published today by Supporters Direct, and undertaken by leading market research company ICM Research, fans of English clubs have backed Supporters Direct’s call for fan involvement in the ownership of football clubs, with nearly 40% agreeing that football […]

SPFL Season Preview – Championship

A somewhat disappointing campaign last season saw the Wasps finish above the relegation play-offs on goal difference. Fans will be looking for the club to push much further up the table this season, but have to be realistic in what they can achieve. A promotion place is out of their reach, but a stronger […]

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