Blues Trust

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "Tyne-Wear Derby Bubble “Absolute Disgrace”" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-tyne-wear… Bubble-match conditions for December’s Tyne-Wear derby at St James’ Park have drawn fierce criticism from Sunderland and Newcastle fans.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "State Of The Game - English Football Exposed" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-state-of-… This week the Independent Football Regulator released its first State of the Game report and it makes for damning reading.

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "City Ground Plans" view at bluestrust.org/fsa-city-grou… Forest have been provisionally cleared to push ahead with a 45,000‑capacity City Ground expansion and the club’s supporters’ trust has been key to getting it this far.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Manchester City Verdict" view at bluestrust.org/fsa-mancheste… Man City were found guilty of 114 Premier League rule breaches from 2009–2018, one of the biggest scandals in British football history.

The Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Football And Faith-Based Fan Groups" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-football-… The FSA generally tries to avoid fanning the flames on culture war stories as, to be honest, we have a lot of stuff to get on with.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Manchester Utd Fans In-Stadium Protest" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-mancheste… Man United associate fan groups The 1958 and The Red Army led a high-profile protest ahead of their club’s derby against Manchester City.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "PL Xmas And New Year TV Fixtures Released" view at bluestrust.org/fsa-pl-xmas-a… The Premier League has announced its broadcast selections for fixtures across the Christmas period, including the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

The Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "FSA: Stop Exploiting Loyalty: The Money Exists" view at bluestrust.org/fsa-stop-expl… The transfer window closed this week marking the end of an astonishing summer where Premier League clubs alone spent over £3bn on players.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "FSA: "Criminal Mismanagement" At FIFA?" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-criminal-… Last week Football Supporters Europe launched a petition calling Infantino to resign we make no apologies for giving it another push.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Fans Across The World: Infantino Must Go" view at bluestrust.org/fsa-fans-acro… A global coalition of football supporters launched a worldwide petition calling for Gianni Infantino to resign and for fundamental FIFA reform.

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "TV Picks Cause Fixture Crunch - In August" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-tv-picks-… This month’s EFL Cup 2nd round games has been beset by scheduling issues caused by Sky Sports selecting Fulham v Chelsea for a Monday night.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Fans' Embassy: Vital part Of England Away" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-fans-emba… World Cup 2026 was the third successive overseas tournament that passed with minimal disorder and arrests.

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "FIFA Controversy: FSA Backs Boycott Calls" view at bluestrust.org/fifa-controve… 55 of Europe’s football associations voted to boycott future FIFA tournaments if the global governing body presses ahead to 'privatise' the world cup.

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "Football-Related Arrests Fall For 2025-26" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-football-… Every year the Home Office releases its football arrest statistics and this week the release of the 2025-26 dataset showing a 2% decrease.

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "Hillsborough Law Finally Approved By MPs" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-hillsboro… The much-anticipated Hillsborough Law finally passed the House of Commons this week and takes another step towards achieving Royal Assent.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Fans' Embassy Heads To Miami" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-england-f… After a thrilling last 16 clash and, according to supporter feedback, one of the greatest England away trips in Mexico City.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Fans' Embassy Team Head To Mexico City" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-fans-emba… We're proud of our Fans' Embassy work project here at the FSA and what they've done in the US has earned high praise from the authorities.

Blues Trust published the latest FSA newsletter "Ban Surge Pricing Say Fans & Consumer Orgs" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-ban-surge… Football Supporters Europe (FSE) have called on the EU to introduce a ban on dynamic pricing (you may know it as surge pricing) at football.

Blues Trust have published the latest FSA newsletter "Supporter Reps Meet Sky Sports Execs" viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-supporter… Earlier this year supporter representatives from the FSA met senior Sky Sports executives to discuss the impact broadcasters have on matchgoing fans.

Blues Trust have published an article "FSA AGM - Fan Engagement" which can be viewed at bluestrust.org/fsa-agm-fan-e… A key discussion topic at the recent FSA AGM was fan engagement. David Riley, from the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) General Counsel, gave the keynote speech.