FC58 Statement of Intent
On Saturday, FC58 (The 1958) attended our first AGM as a member of
@WeAreTheFSA.
The day covered important issues affecting football supporters and supporter groups across the country. However, for us, the real eye-opener came through direct conversations with other fan groups which we have also been having behind closed doors for some time.
There’s a reason why fans at other clubs have achieved results on ticket pricing, concessions, and fair treatment for season ticket holders and members: because their supporter groups work together — balancing meaningful dialogue with meaningful protest.
That’s the difference. And the harsh truth? We are miles behind.
To protect our fans and our culture, dialogue alone is not enough. Without consequences, words are empty. Right now, our FF and FAB representatives can argue and shout behind closed doors — but the club knows full well that when they leave the boardroom, nothing will happen. No follow-up. No pressure. No change.
At other clubs, it’s different. Their groups act together. They speak with a single unified voice. Because of that unity, they get results.
To be blunt: when it comes to working together and holding our club to account, we are — as things stand — an embarrassment.
There are reasons for this, and they will become clearer in the months ahead. Here’s what’s certain: this must change and will change.
On July 1st 2025, we will publish our Unity Charter — a clear, uncompromising statement of what we believe every fan group and every supporter must stand behind if we are serious about changing things.
Before it is released, we will share this Charter with other fan groups for feedback and — we hope — agreement. A line in the sand needs drawing and fans need to understand which side of that line groups are on.
Because things must change. Shouting at the moon in a room achieves nothing if there are no consequences.
FC58 intends to make this difference — to unite, to act, and to make sure our club understands that failure to listen will no longer go unanswered.
This is the start.
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