The growth and raised media profile of Lewes FC over the past seven years is undeniably tied to the groundbreaking Equality FC initiative. It is Equality FC that has positioned Lewes FC as a self-titled global trailblazer in football, with our commitment to equal playing budgets for men’s and women’s teams. Yet, curiously this pivotal … Continue reading The Death of Equality FC? A Wait and See Agenda.
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Open Letter to Lewes FC. Seeking Assurances on Governance and Role of Lewes FC Holdings Ltd.
There is a further new guest blog link to the bottom of the article by Eloise. Dear Members of the LCFC Board, I am writing on behalf of The Rights of Fans WhatsApp group to address the proposal to establish Lewes FC Holdings Ltd. While we recognize the financial challenges facing the club and the … Continue reading Open Letter to Lewes FC. Seeking Assurances on Governance and Role of Lewes FC Holdings Ltd.
Can We Please Ban The Evangelism and Buzzwords Lewes FC?
The increasingly desperate and borderline evangelical tone of the emails from Lewes FC is becoming less "football club for the people" and more "multi-level marketing for spiritual enlightenment." Signed off by "Kelly," the emails paint a picture of someone who appears to have swapped non-league football for a corporate leadership seminar, with a side order … Continue reading Can We Please Ban The Evangelism and Buzzwords Lewes FC?
Lewes FC Vision 2024-2028. The Good The Bad and the Very Hideous
The Good. For years, I have been advocating the idea of setting up sub-committees of volunteers to help run Lewes FC and a firmer grip on utilising co-opting extra board members. I’m delighted that the current board has finally embraced this principle. Part of their new business plan includes devolving real power to regular fans—an … Continue reading Lewes FC Vision 2024-2028. The Good The Bad and the Very Hideous
The Lewes FC Orwellian Dystopia? ‘All fans are equal, but some fans are more equal than others.’ Part 1
The Board’s plans, as outlined, appear to be a gamble on external investors whose involvement could dilute the club’s ethos.
The Lewes FC vs. Lewes FC Fanzine Dispute: Part 1 The Hate Assault On My Wife.
https://bsky.app/profile/therightsoffans.bsky.social I published this blog earlier in the week. Today, 12/12 we have heard Lewes FC are being referred to the FA Integrity Team by the FA/Kick It Out over the assault on my wife and the degrading club handling she was subjected to. When faced with injustice—choose your metaphor, whether "shat on" or "shafted"—you … Continue reading The Lewes FC vs. Lewes FC Fanzine Dispute: Part 1 The Hate Assault On My Wife.
Lewes FC Has Valued Itself at £7.5m & Pigs Can Fly.
https://bsky.app/profile/therightsoffans.bsky.social The recent rise of Wrexham FC, now valued at £9 million after being purchased for £2 million in 2021, provides a stark contrast to Lewes FC, who recently claimed a valuation of £7.5 million. Seemingly downgraded from £10m a month ago. I use Wrexham AFC as an example as it is the closest example … Continue reading Lewes FC Has Valued Itself at £7.5m & Pigs Can Fly.
Why No Women are on the Board at Lewes ‘Equality’ FC, 100% Run By Men.
The Equality Conundrum at Lewes FC Lewes FC, proudly nicknamed "Equality FC," is the loudest voice in English football when it comes to gender equality. The club is celebrated as the first in the UK to provide equal budgets for its men’s and women’s teams. This commitment to fairness is a source of pride for … Continue reading Why No Women are on the Board at Lewes ‘Equality’ FC, 100% Run By Men.
Is It Time To Drop Equality FC & Downgrade To Equity FC at Lewes FC?
With a board made up of 100% men, the women’s attendances haemorrhaging, and dwindling resources, should our finances be targeted according to necessity rather than probity; is it time to call time on Equality FC? Is the formerly ridiculed Equity FC a better and more realistic option? Certainly, the board and respective hangers-on were in … Continue reading Is It Time To Drop Equality FC & Downgrade To Equity FC at Lewes FC?
How and Why the Lewes FC Website Needs to Drop the Pravda Sloganeering and Embrace Income and Resource Generation Instead.
'You will do as we say and think at Lewes FC' I recently posted this on the FC United of Manchester Facebook page before the game, here is one response. Refreshing to post something that gets 70 likes and positive responses for a change! Joe Waghorne As an FC fan who lives in the south … Continue reading How and Why the Lewes FC Website Needs to Drop the Pravda Sloganeering and Embrace Income and Resource Generation Instead.
The Circus Leaves Town. Maggie, Tony and Scott Pack Their Trunks. Trumpity Trump Trump Trump!
The hullabaloo, the lights, the excitement, the entertainment, the tricks, the illusions, the atmosphere, the bustling crowds, the catering, all the fun of the circus. But for Lewes the circus is over for now, For many it feels flat. Like the atmospheric excitement of pre-Christmas dragging into the anti-climax of Boxing Day and the temporary … Continue reading The Circus Leaves Town. Maggie, Tony and Scott Pack Their Trunks. Trumpity Trump Trump Trump!
Read the Lewes FC Fanzine. The Rights of Fans. Issue 20 Spring 2024. Another Fine Mess. PDF.
We sold out of this issue outside the ground so this is for those who missed out For newbies whose thoughts of Lewes FC are a vibrant, trendy, cosy fan owned community club with great ideas and financially sound, oh how wrong could you be. The truth behind the spin is here, a club that … Continue reading Read the Lewes FC Fanzine. The Rights of Fans. Issue 20 Spring 2024. Another Fine Mess. PDF.