by Chris Harris New York Times Athletic 12/7/21 “When I talk about our ambitions off the pitch – which are connected to those on the pitch – they are to become the most fan-owned football club in the world. “At the moment, we have 1,700 owners across 36 countries and we want to turn that … Continue reading The Bullshit Detector: Lewes FC’s Barcelona Delusion
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Why Do Footballers Spit And Why Don’t Other Sportspersons?
by Chris Harris Watch a football match and, along with the passes, the saves, shots of the crowds, you see players gobbling onto the pitch. It is just an accepted and disgusting part of football. Yet, once you start noticing it, it becomes impossible to ignore, it is just rank. It’s down to the amount … Continue reading Why Do Footballers Spit And Why Don’t Other Sportspersons?
Dulwich Hamlet FC Built A Culture. Lewes FC Built a Brand — Fluffed It and Lost Its Soul
by Chris Harris 13/12/25 Dulwich Hamlet FC 1-4 Lewes FC. A great result, but the truth is the real winner over the last few years has been Dulwich Hamlet FC, a club the leadership at Lewes FC failed dismally to emulate. Dulwich Hamlet are a phenomenon as well as football club. It’s not about results, … Continue reading Dulwich Hamlet FC Built A Culture. Lewes FC Built a Brand — Fluffed It and Lost Its Soul
The Rights of Fans. 