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.

18th October 2018 - Is 2019 The Year To Give Billy Gilmour His First Scotland Call-up?

  When I first started thinking about this article, everything was looking rosy for Scotland as they started the Nations League with a victory over Albania.  Unfortunately in the last… Read more »

8th October 2018 - Scotland Need To Try And Get The Best Out Of Ryan Fraser

Sometimes you get those players that seem fantastic for their clubs, yet don’t look the same player for their national team.  Some of the Tartan Army used to say that… Read more »

2nd October 2018 - SD Scotland Response to Betfred Cup Semi-Final Scheduling

SD Scotland Response to Betfred Cup Semi-Final Scheduling

Following the SPFL’s decision to schedule both Betfred Cup semi-final matches at Hampden on the same day, the board of Supporters Direct Scotland have been discussing the need for the… Read more »

19th September 2018 - Hearts Should Be Dreaming Of Scottish Premiership Success

Hearts Should Be Dreaming Of Scottish Premiership Success

It’s refreshing to see Heart of Midlothian topping the Scottish Premiership table after five games. I’ve never been a huge fan of utter dominance, so to see Craig Levein’s side… Read more »

10th September 2018 - Recapping The 2018 SDS Summit

Recapping The 2018 SDS Summit

I was fortunate to attend Supporters Direct Scotland’s annual Supporters Summit this past weekend at Fir Park, home of Motherwell FC. It was a very interesting and productive day. It… Read more »

7th September 2018 - Andrew Robertson Will Be A True Leader For Scotland

Andrew Robertson Will Be A True Leader For Scotland

Today will mark a new era for Scotland, the Andrew Robertson era. The former Queen’s Park defender will lead out the national team against Belgium as his nation’s new captain…. Read more »

6th September 2018 - Hopefully Scottish Women’s Success Can Inspire The Nation

Hopefully Scottish Women’s Success Can Inspire The Nation

  Scottish football has enjoyed some success this summer. Our Under-21s impressed as they reached the semi-finals of the Toulon Tournament. Both Celtic and Rangers have managed to reach the… Read more »

3rd September 2018 - Behind the Goals: Martin Myers

Behind the Goals: Martin Myers

In this week’s Behind the Goals podcast, Martin Myers (@FIFAmatchAgent) spoke to us about his background organising overseas fundraising trips for football teams and football supporters, his work as a… Read more »

 

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