Giving Supporters Representation

Scottish Supporters Network

Supported by:   Supporters Direct Scotland

Campaigning Change:

The Scottish Supporters network offers fans a platform to discuss important issues within the game and offer opportunities to influence real change within the game. By joining, you will helping ensure the Scottish Supporters network is a strong, organised and unified voice with the common aim of improving the game for supporters. You’ll be invited to participate in surveys, polls and competitions and will be helping to make the network as representative as possible. Fans can be assured their views are represented through Supporters Direct Scotland’s work in association with the football authorities. We believe that having a strong vibrant fans movement allows us to act as a focal point for any organisation to hear the views of Scottish football supporters, be it the media, the Scottish Government or football authorities.
SD Scotland are calling upon clubs in Scotland to be proactive and creative in trying to make Scottish football more affordable and accessible for all. Scottish football's cheapest tickets are expensive compared to other European leagues (please see our research here). To try and increase the attendances of Scottish football and to make it more affordable to a wider demographic of fans, SD Scotland recommend a more diverse range of ticket prices especially aimed at enticing younger fans into grounds and to promote football as a more affordable pastime for families.
We've been invited to participate in Lord Bracadale's independent review of hate crime legilsation in Scotland. Please help inform our response by completing this survey to ensure fans' views are represented in a meaningful way. Survey results will also be used as evidence of supporters' views on the Offensive Behaviour Act as part of its Stage 1 scrutiny.  

We recognise the significant annual investment TV companies make into Scottish Football. We’re also sure that low attendances don’t look great as a TV spectacle. SDS wants to build a direct relationship with Sky Sports, BT Sport and BBC Scotland with a regular course of meetings. We know there must always be compromises, but we believe there’s a real opportunity for us to work together to promote the game we love.  You can take part in our survey, back our petition,  join the discussion and view our research to date via our Campaign For Change wall.

15th August 2018 - Can Scotland Midfielder John McGinn Be Next Big Thing In England?

Scotland have a rich history of providing the English leagues with plenty of talent. Maybe not as many Scots have successfully made the switch in the last ten years but… Read more »

13th August 2018 - Behind the Goals – Phil Differ

On this week’s Behind the Goals podcast, we speak to Phil Differ. Phil has written for most of Scotland’s best-loved comedy shows over the last 30 years, and this year… Read more »

10th August 2018 - Can Scottish Clubs Take Advantage Of England’s Early Transfer Window?

Can Scottish Clubs Take Advantage Of England’s Early Transfer Window?

England decided to shut their transfer window early, as their clubs wanted to have all their business done before the start of the domestic season. Now this is all well… Read more »

6th August 2018 - It’s Great To Be Back!

It’s Great To Be Back!

  Scottish football’s league season got underway this weekend and it was fantastic to see our clubs back and trying to outdo each other. After a successful week for the… Read more »

4th August 2018 - Scottish Supporters Network announce partnership with Fansbet

Scottish Supporters Network announce partnership with Fansbet

We are delighted to announce the partnership with Fansbet, the one of a kind betting platform which shares their net profits with the fan community. The Scottish Supporters Network and… Read more »

1st August 2018 - Can Scottish Top Flight Sides Do More To Promote Charities?

Can Scottish Top Flight Sides Do More To Promote Charities?

A while back, I mentioned how proud I am that Scottish teams have started to embrace charity and the local community more and more. Yet Motherwell and Hearts have made… Read more »

1st August 2018 - Behind the Goals: Bala Sport UK, producing Fair Trade footballs

Behind the Goals: Bala Sport UK, producing Fair Trade footballs

On this week’s Behind the Goals podcast, Angus Coull of Bala Sport talked to us about their campaign for fair trade products in sport. They began with a vision to… Read more »

27th July 2018 - 2018 Supporters Summit – Book Now!

2018 Supporters Summit – Book Now!

The 2018 Supporters Summit will be held at Fir Park, home of fan owned Motherwell FC, on Saturday the 8th of September. Tickets are now available from the event’s Eventbrite… Read more »

 

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