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.

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.

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.

Supporters Direct in Scotland, the collective voice of supporters' trusts, have passed on their congratulations and best wishes to their members, the Stirling Albion Supporters Trust, after the Forthbank fans agreed a deal to take ownership of the First Division club.

The Development Manager, James Proctor said, “The Stirling Albion Supporters' Trust are breaking new ground in taking the first club in Senior Scottish Football under supporters ownership. We congratulate them on that achievement and wish them well in the running of the club. They will no doubt look to the successes seen at Exeter City, Scarborough and Brentford among others in England for ideas and inspiration.”

Proctor added, “We have experience in Scotland in helping supporters re-establish Clydebank and Gretna as Football Clubs and I am sure the learnings from these cases will be of interest to the Stirling group as well.”

Supporters Direct
Press Release: 29/06/2010
For immediate release

SD Shield to be inaugurated alongside annual SD Cup match at Telford United

Since 2002, clubs owned by their supporters' trust have been invited to play in the annual Supporters Direct Cup. This time round on 24^th July is no different, except this year will be the first time the new SD Shield will be competed for, allowing two more clubs to take part in the fun but traditionally highly competitive day.

A national conference is to be held (12-13 June 2010) to allow football fans from across the country to offer their views on the Government's commitment to giving supporters a greater say in the running of their clubs.

Registration for the 2010 Supporters Direct Scottish Conference is now closed as the event is fully subscribed. If you would still like to attend but haven't registered for a place please call or email Elaine Millar and we will see what we can do to accommodate you.

The event takes place this coming Saturday (29 May) at the Management Centre on the campus of the University of Stirling.

t. 0141 353 1615

e. elaine.millar@supporters-direct.org

Football supporters have expressed regret at the resignation of Football Association (FA) chairman Lord David Triesman and criticised the potential damage to England's World Cup bid caused by the Mail on Sunday.

In a joint statement Supporters Direct (SD) and the Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) called upon all involved to refocus their energies on protecting and promoting England's World Cup bid.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

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Manchester United tops a new Football Secrecy League published today by international development agency Christian Aid to highlight the secrecy offered by tax havens, and its potential for harm.

City Fans United are delighted to announce that following meetings with representatives of Cheshire West & Chester Council, the lease to the Deva Stadium, will now be assigned to City Fans United. This will enable Chester Football Club to use the ground from a date to be confirmed.

Congratulations from all at Supporters Direct!