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Latest News From The Trust
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Our Trust is pleased to unveil the latest news from Supporters' Direct via their recent newsletter. Articles include details of a parliamentary debate on Football Governance as well as news from Trust's around the country. Supporters' Direct also ...

expressandstar.com
A place for supporters on the Saddlers board?
expressandstar.com
Last week the Supporters Direct pressure group launched their campaign Key Principles for Football Club Licensing in England at an event at the Houses of Parliament. In attendance were various supporters' representatives, MPs and William Gaillard, ...
Quakers' fans to agree a way forwardThe Northern Echo
MP urges fans to back one Quakers planDarlington and Stockton Times
Quakers' future hangs in balance as latest rescue deal collapsesThe Advertiser Series

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SkySports
Fans plot Darlington takeover
SkySports
The group, who are receiving advice from Supporters Direct, issued a statement which said: "We are a community controlled organisation and the plan is to take at least majority control of the football club to ensure it is run for the benefit of its ...

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Sport.co.uk
Fans group eyes Darlington takeover
Sport.co.uk
The group, who are receiving advice from Supporters Direct, issued a statement which said: "We are a community controlled organisation and the plan is to take at least majority control of the football club to ensure it is run for the benefit of its ...

Quakers' future hangs in balance as latest rescue deal collapses
The Advertiser Series
It is understood to be led by Tony Taylor, former chairman of Darlington Supporters' Trust, and has the backing of experts in community ownership, Supporters Direct. Although the group's website states that it has the support of the rescue group, ...

Everton FC fan group Trust Everton launches plan to buy club's £15m Finch Farm ...
ChesterChronicle.co.uk
Since its inception nearly a year ago Trust Everton has maintained an active dialogue with Supporters Direct, the government funded organisation established over 10 years ago to encourage fans to set up supporters' trusts and provide them with vital ...

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Teamtalk.com
Fans group eyes Darlington takeover
Yahoo! Eurosport UK
The group, who are receiving advice from Supporters Direct, issued a statement which said: "We are a community controlled organisation and the plan is to take at least majority control of the football club to ensure it is run for the benefit of its ...
Phoenix club last resort, say Quakers fansDarlington and Stockton Times

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SkySports
Fans group eyes Darlington takeover
The Press Association
The group, who are receiving advice from Supporters Direct, issued a statement which said: "We are a community controlled organisation and the plan is to take at least majority control of the football club to ensure it is run for the benefit of its ...
Phoenix club last resort, say Quakers fansDarlington and Stockton Times

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BBC Sport
Darlington: Consortium ends interest, two groups remain
BBC Sport
Fans revealed their plans to raise £250000 through pledges with help from Supporters Direct on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the visit of Luton Town on 25 February has been postponed due to the Hatters' FA Trophy commitments. Darlington Arena.

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Phoenix club last resort, say fans
Darlington and Stockton Times
“We are drawing on our expertise and experiences from Supporters Direct and you can be assured that we are absolutely committed to the idea of a community club – this is what we are about and have always been about.” The trust said it was aware some ...

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Harriers defenders commit futures to club
Daily Post North Wales
Supporters Direct, which is working with a consortium of fans to secure the future of Darlington says time is vital. Tom Bell, from Supporters Direct, said that he would work to find ways to raise the money needed for fans to take over the club and ...

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Timing is vital in fight to save Quakers
The Northern Echo
The various groups striving to ensure the cash-strapped club remains in existence agreed last week to work with the Supporters Direct charity towards the aim of a community- owned club. Supporters Direct was set up in 2000 to promote sustainable ...

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Timing is vital in club fight
Darlington and Stockton Times
The various groups striving to ensure the cash-strapped club remains in existence agreed last week to work with the Supporters Direct charity towards the aim of a community- owned club. Supporters Direct was set up in 2000 to promote sustainable ...

Timing is vital in club fight
The Northern Echo
The various groups striving to ensure the cash-strapped club remains in existence agreed last week to work with the Supporters Direct charity towards the aim of a community- owned club. Supporters Direct was set up in 2000 to promote sustainable ...

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Scotland on Sunday
Fans in call for fairer SPL cash split
Scotland on Sunday
Picture: Ian Rutherford By ANDREW SMITH A DEMAND for more even distribution of the Scottish Premier League's central revenue is the fan response that stands out from the latest survey conducted by campaign group Supporters Direct.
Survey reveals fans will continue to shun Scottish game while Old Firm receive ...Scottish Daily Record

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BBC Sport
Suporters Direct to drive Darlington FC's conversion to community club
The Northern Echo
It was agreed that the initiative will be pursued by Supporters' Direct, an independent national body whose aim is to promote sustainable sports clubs based on fans' involvement and community ownership. A statement released tonight by DFCRG said: "All ...
Darlington Football Club in community-based takeover bidJournal Live
Crisis-hit Quakers to be taken over by fansDarlington and Stockton Times

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BBC News
Crisis-hit Quakers to be taken over by fans
The Northern Echo
It is understood discussions had already taken place with Supporters Direct, an independent body that helps communities run their own sports club. It is likely the rescue group will now be dissolved and a new community interest company launched, ...
Darlington Football Club in community-based takeover bidJournal Live

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Portsmouth News
'City would be a poorer place with no club'
Portsmouth News
Tom adds: 'We invited Supporters Direct (a campaign group) to speak to us about what we could do. 'They suggested starting up a database, and the idea is to try to unite Pompey supporters in one place and show unity. 'So, if we're talking to anyone ...

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Darlington Football Club in community-based takeover bid
Journal Live
That's why we've put in these very tight legal structures, which are approved by Supporters Direct and government authorities. “The club can be run sustainably by the community, and it's up to the community now. We need your help, your support, ...

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Fans to take over Darlington FC
The Northern Echo
It is understood discussions had already taken place with Supporters Direct, an independent body that helps communities run their own sports club. It is likely the rescue group will now be dissolved and a new community interest company launched, ...

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