Supporters Direct, saviour of football clubs, faces own funding challenges
In his first interview since becoming chief executive, Ashley Brown tells Owen Gibson that both fans and Supporters Direct must swap idealism for realism because football has changed and will not revert
January 2016
Government fan plan on club strategy will be written into league rules
Supporters to be consulted on finance and other important issues as sports minister Tracey Crouch looks to end ‘growing disconnect’ between clubs and fans
November 2015
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Football mourns Brian Lomax, the founding father of supporter activism
David Conn
Northampton Town pay tribute to Supporters Direct founder Brian Lomax
April 2015
Tonbridge Angels physio Melvin Slight: fans deserve a say in their club
Supporters Direct celebrates growing list of fan ownership success stories
May 2014
New Premier League division of B teams proposed by FA commission
Under the plans for B teams, each top-flight side would have the option of competing in a new League Three that would sit between League Two and the Conference
February 2014
MPs demand football clubs allow far greater supporter involvement
The government is being urged to follow the German example and ensure far greater supporter involvement at football clubs
August 2013
Fans' groups and anti-racism body to share £1m from Premier League
The Premier League could come under pressure from the government after increasing its contribution to the Fans' Fund by only 25% this season
March 2013
Sportblog
Arsenal supporters show cynicism in face of a prospective new owner
Owen Gibson: The reported bid from the Middle East brought into focus how discerning fans want a say in their club and are not overwhelmed by the promise of cash
February 2013
Portsmouth fans boosted as Football League rejects new bid
Supporters Direct calls on government to act swiftly over reforms
November 2012
Supporters Direct praises Supporters Trust takeover at Portsmouth
A spokesman has called it a potential 'landmark' but the purchase still hinges on the sale of Fratton Park to the property developer Stuart Robinson
August 2011
Football supporters' trusts provide a model for a more democratic Britain
Alex Niven
Alex Niven: Ken Loach once said Supporters Direct was New Labour's saving grace. Now grassroots activism is needed more than ever
July 2011
Premier League reinstates crucial funding to Supporters Direct
Supporters Direct, the fans' group that had its future plunged into doubt when funding was frozen amid a Twitter row, has had its grant from the Premier League reinstated
June 2011
Sportblog
Supporters Direct funding cut flags Premier League's contempt for fans
Marina Hyde
Marina Hyde: Disillusioned supporters who threaten the business model of the Premier League receive short shrift from its Richard Scudamore
Sportblog
Premier League response to ill-advised tweets is way over the top
David Conn: The Premier League's decision to withdraw backing to Supporters Direct was way over the top
Labour backs Supporters Direct over its £1.2m funding cut
Supporters Direct's Premier League funding ends over Twitter taunts
Supporters Direct faces cash cut after chief executive's tweets
