Blackpool Fans Celebrate After Club Is Put up for Sale by Oyston Family

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“Don’t forget the supporters because they are the club” Brian Kidd at the NWFA 2107

Blackpool fans celebrate after club is put up for sale by Oyston family

The Guardian

Archaeologist uncovers rich history at Bradford's lost football ground

The Guardian

Dulwich Hamlet fans pull together to ward off developer’s plans

The Guardian

Blackpool Supporters' Trust column: Ready to work with new owners to take club forward

Blackpool Gazette

Dulwich Hamlet fans are getting behind their club as it's existence is threatened

Sky Sports

Huddersfield Town Supporters Association continuing to thrive in the digital ageRead more

Huddersfield Examiner

Leeds United Supporters Trust - Changes to the Board

LUST

Skelmersdale United F.C. Club Statement

Skelmersdale United

Blackpool still have a long way to go, warns Pompey fan

Blackpool Gazette

Premier League teams up with Stonewall to launch LGBT football initiative

Standard

EniolaAluko: FA should accept striker's offer to help - Tracey Crouch

BBC

New law agreed to prevent sports coaches having relationships with 16 and 17-year-olds

Telegraph

Fifa corruption trial hears allegations officials took millions in bribes

The Guardian

A letter from UK Sport Chief Executive Liz Nicholl to the DCMS Select Committee

UK Sport

No money, no match ticket. Young English fans priced out of the game, finds survey

Inside World Football

RFU announces £10m action plan to attract 100,000 more women and girls to play

Telegraph

Derek Adams offers to finance Plymouth Argyle's disability squad for rest of season

Sky Sports

VIDEO: Grassroots parent: 'There are some parents who can't pay £160 per season'

BBC

Parliament wishes England teams well for Rugby League World Cup finals

APPRLG

VIDEO:What are the challenges facing away fans in the age of televised football?

The Guardian

QPR urges football fans to bring groceries to match for food bank donations

Standard