I can’t, hand on heart, see any reason why Craig Nelson is a better prospect for Lewes FC than Bradley Pritchard, and I believe this knee jerk appointment is further evidence of a board lost in the headlights, stuck in a doom cycle. It was during the winter of last year, when Craig Nelson was … Continue reading Panic, Not Process: Why Lewes FC’s New Managerial Knee Jerk Recruitment Process Fails the Basics
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Rebuild, Reconnect, Restore: Lewes FC’s New Chapter Begins
After nearly 20 years of low expectations, writing about Lewes Football Club, hoping the club would do the right thing by our constitution and town, the clever thing, the smart thing, only to see them usually fail, I never once thought the club would go way over and beyond my expectations and exceed them. In … Continue reading Rebuild, Reconnect, Restore: Lewes FC’s New Chapter Begins
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
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.
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
Why Lewes FC Needs to Jettison the Paid Administrative Team for Volunteer Governance
Despite Lewes being a wealthy town with incredible human and financial resources, the club continues to overlook these opportunities. At a recent Town Hall meeting, a board member revealed a shocking fact: only 2% of the club's turnover last year came from local sponsors. This is appalling for a community football club and a stark … Continue reading Why Lewes FC Needs to Jettison the Paid Administrative Team for Volunteer Governance
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.
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.
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.
Lewes FC Fanzine Editorial. The Sinking Ship. Feb 2024
https://www.michaelwest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/how-to-spot-a-sinking-ship.jpg A Lewes fan look on as the club descends into the depths! https://july66.blog/2024/03/31/the-rights-of-fans-lewes-fc-fanzine-issue-20-the-8-main-articles-spring-2024 We are at a tipping point. The failed Mercury13 bid has shown us three things. Firstly, two thirds of the members voting on the proposal are happy to compromise the purity of our fan owned model for a fistful of dollars. … Continue reading Lewes FC Fanzine Editorial. The Sinking Ship. Feb 2024
