God Save Us - From The FA

By: The FSF
Date: 18/02/2005

THE FA suits are not noted for their knowledge of the role of fans and supporters in football. It seems now that they know little of the history and traditions of English Football. We publish here an appeal to all fans by the Football Supporters Federation.

Dear Fellow Supporter

You will probably have read that the Football Association is considering moving the 2005/6 FA Cup Final to a Wednesday evening.

The Football Supporters Federation has been in touch with the Football Association asking for prior consultation with supporters and seeking information on the timetable for a decision.

The stated reason for moving the Cup Final to a Wednesday is to allow the England players a clear month between the end of the domestic season and the start of World Cup 2006 in Germany. As an alternative to moving the Final, we understand consideration is being given to dropping replays at the fifth and sixth round stages next season.

The FSF national council has voted unanimously to oppose any such changes. We also believe that the FA is in breach of its own customer charter in not properly consulting supporters prior to considering any such decisions.

SIGN the on-line petition at: www.fsf.org.uk

This will automatically send a complaint to the Football Association in respect of the lack of supporter consultation as promised by the FA's Customer Charter.

The FA's Customer Charter can be found: HERE

IF YOU WANT TO PREVENT THIS VIOLATION OF THE FA CUP YOU NEED TO ACT NOW: SPREAD THE WORD

Forward this e-mail to all your football mates. Get them to sign the petition and complain to the FA.

ACT NOW. TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE. For further information e-mail: sl_powell1971@yahoo.co.uk or ring Steven on 07881 950613

Best wishes

Malcolm Clarke
Chair
Football Supporters' Federation

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