There was a Supporters Club meeting earlier this week with updates from a director. The proposal is progressing and now hinges on approval from the Football Supporters Association (FSA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All members are entitled to invest and have now received emails from the club to test the waters as to … Continue reading Lewes FC Holdings Limited Update
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The Price of Mass Membership is the Dead Democracy at Lewes FC.
At Lewes FC, what was once a supposed beacon of fan ownership, has now become a hollow democracy. The original model was meant to empower the local community, where fans who live and breathe the club would have the most significant say in its future. Instead, voting power has shifted to a majority of distant … Continue reading The Price of Mass Membership is the Dead Democracy at Lewes FC.
Lewes FC and the Hypocrisy of Selective Ethics
For years, Lewes FC has positioned itself as a beacon of progressive values—championing gender equality, inclusivity, and social justice. The club has vocally opposed prejudice and discrimination, presenting itself as a leader in ethical football. Yet, a closer look reveals a contradiction that undermines these claims: its continued presence on Twitter (now X). A Club … Continue reading Lewes FC and the Hypocrisy of Selective Ethics
Lewes FC: A Comedy of Errors. Fund the Team not the Bureaucracy or We’ll Go Down. Guest blog by themountfieldtoad
A round of applause for our new guest blogger themountfieldtoad! Welcome to the tragicomic opera that is Lewes FC, a club that has somehow become the footballing embodiment of a Shakespearean tragedy. Except, in this case, it’s less “Romeo and Juliet” and more “The Comedy of Errors,” with fewer laughs and a lot more bureaucratic … Continue reading Lewes FC: A Comedy of Errors. Fund the Team not the Bureaucracy or We’ll Go Down. Guest blog by themountfieldtoad
Lewes FC Where Hardcore Fans Don’t Count and People Who Do Not Know Where Sussex Is Do
The board’s refusal to include non-card carrying, loyal, match-going fans in the decision-making process over Lewes FC Holdings Ltd is not only insulting—it’s actively undermining the club’s future. It’s almost chilling to see how Lewes Football Club has been treating a significant section of its loyal, paying fans. Over the past few years, it’s become … Continue reading Lewes FC Where Hardcore Fans Don’t Count and People Who Do Not Know Where Sussex Is Do
For The Lewes FC Board. Cherry Picking Season Has Begun!
I have written three other blogs in the last week about the Mercury 13 proposal, they can be clicked on at the end of this blog. Happy reading! Within the Lewes FC Owner Consultation / Investment Opportunity pdf sent to owners on the 24th August 2023, 6 days ago, is the following sentence. ‘One of … Continue reading For The Lewes FC Board. Cherry Picking Season Has Begun!
How The Chaotic Lewes FC Holdings Ltd Consultation Process Let the Club Supporters Down and Missed a Trick
The proposed share issue at Lewes FC has highlighted significant flaws in the consultation process, especially for a fan-owned football club, where democratic engagement and inclusivity should be at the heart of decision-making. The current process has been woefully inadequate, raising concerns about transparency and the club’s commitment to its members and wider stakeholders. We … Continue reading How The Chaotic Lewes FC Holdings Ltd Consultation Process Let the Club Supporters Down and Missed a Trick
Making It Up as They Go Along: The Dismantling of Fan Ownership at Lewes FC.
Making It Up as They Go Along: The Dismantling of Fan Ownership at Lewes FC. By Chris Harris 15/1 Stop Press! At tonight's 'consultation meeting where, other than club officials, 8 members attended 0.3% of our membership, it was revealed that the share issue has increased from £1 million to £1.5 million, and the £250,000 … Continue reading Making It Up as They Go Along: The Dismantling of Fan Ownership at Lewes FC.
Guest Blog. Governance by Eloise
Governance On the final day of supposed 'consultation' Eloise has the below written to the club as part of that process. Some really interesting and valid points well worth reading if you are out of the loop. With reference to proposed governance changes at Lewes FC 2025, I'd like to add a few pertinent points … Continue reading Guest Blog. Governance by Eloise
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