'IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE THE CLUB IS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS'
So why do clubs become supporter owned? James Mathie from the Supporters Direct, an organisation which helps supporters gain an influence with their clubs and set up Supporter Trusts, believes there are a number of reasons for this. Click the audio link below to find out why
Who are they?
Founded in 2000, Supporters Direct are an organisation who have been helping supporters gain an influence into the running and ownership of their club. In 15 years, they have helped establish over 192 supporter trusts in the UK and have worked with many fans to develop over 40 community owned clubs. Their sentiment is pretty self explanatory. The game can be better run and it should be more responsive and direct with its fans and the community.Those at the Supporters Direct believe they have a duty to help this happen and they have the evidence to back this up.