Just a bit of an update for you:
Written to club on behalf the Steering Group, regarding some feedback from the Spain game, updated requests from our last meeting and for Future Fan Engagement plans.
We passed on some feedback from those who attended Pinatar Arena who informed ourselves of their thoughts. This included the state of the pitch, facilities for fans and the lack of available water post match. Also asked for further input in the future for any fixtures played abroad.
With regards to requesting updates we’ve raised the following items that are being chased up from our last meeting in May
1) ongoing Fanzone plans, particularly outdoor plans
2) Mascot plans
3) Potential Murals round stadium that was discussed previously.
4) Progress on a memorial garden
5) Progress on updating/replacing bricks around Tom Finney statue
I know there are other items such as Kits, which we raise all the time. So I guess we’ll see what happens when all 3 kits are available and take from there.
In terms of Fan Engagement, there are some interesting movements from the EFL.
Clubs are requested to submit future plans for Fan Engagement by July 31st.
Over a year ago, when asked by the club, we submitted plans of what future Fan Engagement should be based on. Much of it following FSA advice and structure. While this has been acknowledged, we have had no formal plans shared or put in place by the club.
Also we have note EFL Regulation 128 of the EFL rule book has been updated to:
“128.1 Clubs shall hold at least two meetings/fans’ forums per Season to which its supporters (or representatives) are to be invited to discuss significant issues relating to the Club. The framework for these meetings shall be documented in the Club’s customer charter, but are subject to the following minimum criteria:
128.1.1 Clubs must be represented by the Club’s majority owner, board Director(s) or other senior executive(s);
128.1.2 where meetings are not open to all supporters wishing to attend, the supporter representatives must be elected, selected or invited in line with basic democratic principles; and
128.2 Each club shall comply fully with the League’s requirements to create a ‘Fan Engagement Plan’ and agree to:
128.2.1 produce & publish a Fan Engagement Plan on an annual basis;
128.2.2 nominateaseniorOfficialtooverseedeliveryoftheClub’sFan Engagement
activity; and
128.2.3 provide to the League (no later than 30 June each season) an end of season summary of work carried out to achieve the Club’s Fan Engagement Plan objectives
128.3 Where a Club amends its Fan Engagement Plan throughout the course of the Season, the Club must update the version published pursuant to Regulation 128.2.1 with the latest version within no less than 5 business days of it taking effect.”
We have asked the club how it intends to meet Regulation 128 now that it has been updated.
Written to club on behalf the Steering Group, regarding some feedback from the Spain game, updated requests from our last meeting and for Future Fan Engagement plans.
We passed on some feedback from those who attended Pinatar Arena who informed ourselves of their thoughts. This included the state of the pitch, facilities for fans and the lack of available water post match. Also asked for further input in the future for any fixtures played abroad.
With regards to requesting updates we’ve raised the following items that are being chased up from our last meeting in May
1) ongoing Fanzone plans, particularly outdoor plans
2) Mascot plans
3) Potential Murals round stadium that was discussed previously.
4) Progress on a memorial garden
5) Progress on updating/replacing bricks around Tom Finney statue
I know there are other items such as Kits, which we raise all the time. So I guess we’ll see what happens when all 3 kits are available and take from there.
In terms of Fan Engagement, there are some interesting movements from the EFL.
Clubs are requested to submit future plans for Fan Engagement by July 31st.
Over a year ago, when asked by the club, we submitted plans of what future Fan Engagement should be based on. Much of it following FSA advice and structure. While this has been acknowledged, we have had no formal plans shared or put in place by the club.
Also we have note EFL Regulation 128 of the EFL rule book has been updated to:
“128.1 Clubs shall hold at least two meetings/fans’ forums per Season to which its supporters (or representatives) are to be invited to discuss significant issues relating to the Club. The framework for these meetings shall be documented in the Club’s customer charter, but are subject to the following minimum criteria:
128.1.1 Clubs must be represented by the Club’s majority owner, board Director(s) or other senior executive(s);
128.1.2 where meetings are not open to all supporters wishing to attend, the supporter representatives must be elected, selected or invited in line with basic democratic principles; and
128.2 Each club shall comply fully with the League’s requirements to create a ‘Fan Engagement Plan’ and agree to:
128.2.1 produce & publish a Fan Engagement Plan on an annual basis;
128.2.2 nominateaseniorOfficialtooverseedeliveryoftheClub’sFan Engagement
activity; and
128.2.3 provide to the League (no later than 30 June each season) an end of season summary of work carried out to achieve the Club’s Fan Engagement Plan objectives
128.3 Where a Club amends its Fan Engagement Plan throughout the course of the Season, the Club must update the version published pursuant to Regulation 128.2.1 with the latest version within no less than 5 business days of it taking effect.”
We have asked the club how it intends to meet Regulation 128 now that it has been updated.
