English Football Clubs run by their supporters operate under a constitution — a brilliant framework that, if followed, can lead to real success. The problem is, there’s no statutory body to enforce it. And that’s where things can get messy. Very messy. This is the story of how complacency, detachment, and poor oversight allowed a … Continue reading Fan Ownership at Lewes. Fanzine Article in ‘Where’s The Bar’ Magazine. How and Why it Failed but is There a Happy Ending?
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The Battle of Lewes Part 2 Culture Wars: The Battle for the Heart and Soul of Lewes FC
I’ll remember the 16th of April 2025 as the day the tide began to turn at Lewes FC. Ever since the club became community-owned, the fanzine and I have spoken out against the empty gestures made by a long line of bad actors on the board who paid lip service to fan and community ownership … Continue reading The Battle of Lewes Part 2 Culture Wars: The Battle for the Heart and Soul of Lewes FC
Lewes FC Newsletter. Special Edition: The Tariff Era Begins
📩 THE LEWES FC NEWSLETTEROfficial Newsletter of the World’s Most Innovatively Unprofitable Football ClubSpecial Edition: The Tariff Era Begins Dear Loyal Fan / Financial Hostage, We hope this email finds you well—or at least solvent. At Lewes FC, we pride ourselves on doing things differently. While other clubs pursue boring, outdated models like “financial sustainability” … Continue reading Lewes FC Newsletter. Special Edition: The Tariff Era Begins
The Rights of Fans. 