Football City's Supporters' Trust under attack?

[Nugent]

I reckon that's probably true but we could end up with the cabal spinning it that Tan is a dictator and losing decent representatives and a route to communicate with the club

But at that point, who would listen to the cabals version.

 

[Jimmytaff]

But at that point, who would listen to the cabals version.

Plenty of fans would have no idea what had happened I reckon

 

[bluethrough™]

But at that point, who would listen to the cabals version.

Says the man who laps up Farage's every word

 

[Jimmytaff]

Says the man who laps up Farage's every word

 

[Men of Salech]

Pardon my ignorance, but who do we need to vote for to make sure Adolf A’ham doesn’t get in?

 

[bluethrough™]

Pardon my ignorance, but who do we need to vote for to make sure Adolf A’ham doesn’t get in?

Kiffa

 

[Men of Salech]

Kiffa

Who? Never heard of her.

 

[TDA]

Pardon my ignorance, but who do we need to vote for to make sure Adolf A’ham doesn’t get in?

All will become clear.

 

[Knees up Brian Clark]

Pardon my ignorance, but who do we need to vote for to make sure Adolf A’ham doesn’t get in?

ME.....or Melv

 

[Melvin Udal]

ME.....or Melv

Better with me as I can't remember yesterday.

@Knees up Brian Clark remind me what I said

 

[MaestegBlue]

It seems pretty evident this is effectively a hostile takeover attempt. While I personally have no evidence because I don't know the 28 concerned, I am pretty certain it's Annis's lot. I can't think of any circumstances where it would be a good idea to let them have the reins. I think there are also a few genuinely disgruntled fans who don't like the way it is being run. That's perfectly fair enough. I will vote against holding an emergency election but I'm not sure if a takeover can be avoided in the longer term.

You’re right that it is Annis’ lot.

I don’t have an account on the dark side as I’m banned on multiple accounts, but I do sometimes look on there to make myself feel better and realise that I do have a brain cell.

I don’t think Annis is one of the 28, for obvious reasons he wouldn’t be voted anywhere near control of the trust and rightly so. The guy is a turd.

But his band of cronies, including Jonny Lee (who the fuck even made him think he was a fans leader) and montyblue are part of it. Basically everyone who formed a ‘committee’ to push protests.

 

[glasgowronnie]

I have applied to join

 

[Mr Shitpeas]

You’re right that it is Annis’ lot.

I don’t have an account on the dark side as I’m banned on multiple accounts, but I do sometimes look on there to make myself feel better and realise that I do have a brain cell.

I don’t think Annis is one of the 28, for obvious reasons he wouldn’t be voted anywhere near control of the trust and rightly so. The guy is a turd.

But his band of cronies, including Jonny Lee (who the fuck even made him think he was a fans leader) and montyblue are part of it. Basically everyone who formed a ‘committee’ to push protests.

T U r D

 

[Jimmytaff]

ME.....or Melv

Fuck do you actually want us to vote Annis?

 

[SloopJB]

The club dont have to recognise it tho if things went the cabals way.

Oh yes they do. The Football governance Bill is now in full force. Clubs have to be seen to consult fans' groups, especially those that are FSA and FCA affiliated. Groups can report clubs if the feel they are not being treated accordingly; whole new ball game. Some of these people are very aware of that. @TDA post summarises the issue perfectly.
SJB

 

[The Colonel]

Oh yes they do. The Football governance Bill is now in full force. Clubs have to be seen to consult fans' groups, especially those that are FSA and FCA affiliated. Groups can report clubs if the feel they are not being treated accordingly; whole new ball game. Some of these people are very aware of that. @TDA post summarises the issue perfectly.
SJB

but nugent says they dont

 

[Nugent]

Oh yes they do. The Football governance Bill is now in full force. Clubs have to be seen to consult fans' groups, especially those that are FSA and FCA affiliated. Groups can report clubs if the feel they are not being treated accordingly; whole new ball game. Some of these people are very aware of that. @TDA post summarises the issue perfectly.
SJB

"The Football Governance Bill has passed into law, becoming the Football Governance Act 2025 after receiving Royal Assent on July 21, 2025. It establishes an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) to oversee men's football in England, aiming to improve club financial sustainability, implement a licensing system, ensure fair revenue distribution, and protect club heritage and fan interests. Key goals include preventing financial crises, improving fan engagement, and creating a more stable and resilient football system. "

That doesn't mean they have to recognise a supporters trust and have them attend meetings.

All it means is they "improve fan engagement" that could be through any means, such as social media Q&As or just transparent statements regularly.

 

[Steve R]

"The Football Governance Bill has passed into law, becoming the Football Governance Act 2025 after receiving Royal Assent on July 21, 2025. It establishes an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) to oversee men's football in England, aiming to improve club financial sustainability, implement a licensing system, ensure fair revenue distribution, and protect club heritage and fan interests. Key goals include preventing financial crises, improving fan engagement, and creating a more stable and resilient football system. "

That doesn't mean they have to recognise a supporters trust and have them attend meetings.

All it means is they "improve fan engagement" that could be through any means, such as social media Q&As or just transparent statements regularly.

 

[bluethrough™]

Oh yes they do. The Football governance Bill is now in full force. Clubs have to be seen to consult fans' groups, especially those that are FSA and FCA affiliated. Groups can report clubs if the feel they are not being treated accordingly; whole new ball game. Some of these people are very aware of that. @TDA post summarises the issue perfectly.
SJB

Fair play, @TDA really has turned from poacher to game keeper

 

[the other bob wilson]

The message bekow was sent out to Trust members this morning.

"Just What Has The Trust Done?

We’ve been approached by some newly joined members to ask what the Trust and its board has done since its formation.

So we’ve drafted a list, which is far from exhaustive, of the many initiatives the Trust has been involved in through its board and members. They cover the present and the past.

As volunteers we’re proud of our work for the community and representing Bluebirds fans.

For information: While we do have three long-standing board members, two new board members joined in 2024 and another in 2025.

FOOTBALL RELATED

· Worked with the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) and local MPs on the Football Governance Bill which became law and has led to the establishment of an Independent Football Regulator. Our role has been acknowledged by the Regulator’s Chief Operating Officer, Martyn Henderson OBE. The Regulator’s roles include protecting the interests of fans from unscrupulous club owners such as at Bury and more recently, Morecambe.
· Held regular meetings with club chair Mehmet Dalman and represented Trust members at club Supporter Liaison meetings and the Fans Parliament as well as pressing for the setting up of a Fans Advisory Board (FAB). The Trust now has two members on the FAB. The Trust board has also encouraged the club chair and other club directors to meet with fans generally.
· Attended the annual FSA meeting and represented the Trust at EFL Premier League, Championship and League One online meetings. One of our board members met with Trusts in south-west England during a recent cup tie in Exeter.
· Took a prominent role in the now successful campaign for Safe Standing at football grounds. Hosted an exhibition on safe standing in Cardiff.
· Produced a regular magazine for members. The next edition is out this month.
· Helped the club’s Disabled Supporters Association financially, including paying for a bus for disabled members to go to a match in Reading.
· Led a two year campaign to raise more than £85,000 to erect a statue in honour of Fred Keenor. This involved hundreds of hours of work by some board members and lobbying bodies, including government, and individuals, for support.
· The Trust board arranged a visit by players to Barry College for Black History Month.
· Held evenings in the past with former Bluebirds legends.

COMMUNITY

· Financially backed the establishment of the wonderful Memorial Garden at the stadium and we continue to support the work there.
· Held six foodbank collections, with another planned in December, collecting thousands of donations, both in cash and food.
· Sold Sol Bamba Shirts, raising vital funds for Lymphoma Action.
· Working with Cardiff City Foundation to arrange PSA testing and prostate cancer awareness at the stadium.
· Contributed £3,000 for a specially, designed mural at the Sensory Room at the stadium.
· Donated annually to Rookwood Sound, which broadcasts to patients in hospitals.
· Donated more than £12,500 to the Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice from the sale of specially-designed ‘blue shirts’ when Cardiff City was red. Also organised a bucket collection at the ground for the charity.
· Back in 2013 a Trust-organised survey showed City fans were pretty much split 50-50 on the controversial red rebranding. But a later year a similar survey showed 85% wanted blue back. Then a March in 2014 supported by all the major fan groups for the first time - Cardiff City Supporters' Trust, Cardiff City Supporters' Club, Cardiff City Forum, Cardiff City Online and Bluebirds Unite was held, leading eventually to the return of blue in early 2015.
· Adopted local charities chosen by members and supported them financially, including homeless and brain injury charities.
· Board members parcelled up food donations to help those in living in war-torn Ukraine."