A Parliamentary petition has been launched following the refusal of West Brom’s request to allow safe standing at the Hawthorns. The Sports Ground Safety Authority said Tracey Crouch, the sports minister rejected the application. “West Bromwich Albion is subject to the government’s all-seater policy and DCMS (department of digital, culture, media and sport) have said […]
Standing: Coming to a ground near you?
Safe standing remains a hotly debated issue among football supporters although it seems clear that the current situation, where many supporters stand in seated areas to the detriment of those who prefer/are only able to remain seated, is unsatisfactory. At long last, this issue appears to be gaining traction amongst MPs and The All Party […]
Any Good At Figures?
The Clarets Trust Treasurer Mike Benyon is standing down from the post of Treasurer at the end of the Trust AGM in May. Are YOU able to step forward and take on this post? It is really not to onerous nor is it difficult task but it is a crucial one. It would help if […]
Clarets Trust Statement
The Trust recently carried out a consultation on the issue of standing at football with members. We are also aware of the current safe standing trials at Celtic and other grounds, and that it is a hotly debated issue among many supporters. Our own consultation showed a wide range of views – from no standing […]
