by Chris Harris This is part 1 of my blogs on the ‘How Lewes FC Strangled the Life Out of Fan Ownership.’ The links to the four others are below. Steve King led Lewes FC to promotion to the Conference National (now known as the National League) in the 2007–08 season. Under his management, the … Continue reading The Death of Fan Ownership at Lewes FC. The Story. Part 1, Pre Fan Ownership
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The Bullshit Detector: Lewes FC’s Barcelona Delusion
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
Is Lewes FC’s ‘Equality FC’: Principle, Gimmick, or Something In Between? A Reappraisal.
by Chris Harris Gimmick definition: something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something. In other words, something eye catching that helps a product or brand stand out from the competition. Whether Equality FC belongs in that category is no longer an abstract question. It is now a pertinent one. The general understanding is … Continue reading Is Lewes FC’s ‘Equality FC’: Principle, Gimmick, or Something In Between? A Reappraisal.
The Rights of Fans. 