Fan Mail - The FSF Newsletter (September 3rd 2010)
Toon Army stand ground on name changeThose with better memories will recall that back in September 2009 Newcastle United Chairman Mike Ashley planned to sell off the St James' Park name to the highest bidder. Fans were naturally up in arms about it - NUST collected 30,000 signatures opposing the move - and the plan seemed to have died a death. However the story has reared its ugly head again and anyone looking to lodge an objection should do so pronto via Newcastle City Council's planning department. |
PFA boss Gordon Taylor to speak at FSF event in Manchester (Thursday September 9th)Professional Footballers’ Association head honcho Gordon Taylor will speak at a free FSF event at the City of Manchester Stadium on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 (7pm kick-off). The Q&A will give fans the chance to quiz one of the most important men in domestic football. Do players earn too much and what can be done to fix the "broken bond" between many players and fans? |
Are you backing your local for Non-League Day?We've banged on about it for weeks but it's such a good idea it'd be churlish not to. This Satuday 4th is Non-League Day with many fans of Premier League and Championship sides making the most of a gap in the fixture list to get along and support their local non-league side. With England playing this evening all games from the top-two tiers are off making tomorrow a great day to support grassroots football. What's more, register your intention to visit a non-league game and we’ll enter you into a draw for the chance to win VIP tickets for the Blue Square Bet Premier League play-off final and a free £50 bet. |
Sky Sports Yearbook 2010-11 now in FSF shopThe 41st edition of the football bible runs to 1056 fact-filled pages with everything you need to know about the beautiful game from home and abroad. Covering the World Cup, Champions League, Europa League and domestic leagues the Sky Yearbook won't only blow your mind with stats galore but also outlines the key dates for your diary during the 2010-11 season. The hardback copy we sell is at a cheaper price than Amazon too - suck on that massive internet company! |
...and finally.Here at the FSF we obviously don’t condone violence, whether it’s from fans or, on this occasion, a player. Normally when someone gets a second yellow there’ll be a bit of handbags with the opposition, some theatrical hand gestures towards the ref and a long skulk back to the dressing room. Not in the Greek lower-leagues though where the player in this video sees fit to start a near riot by (quite literally) kicking a man while he’s down. Charming. |
