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Reading the bans
Alongside the politics around the Villa Park away fan ban were some more basic points about the way fans are treated.
Oct 31 • 
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The real face of Premier League ticket price inflation
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The Truth about the fan experience in UEFA competitions
Jun 1, 2022 • Martin Cloake
Is that all we get away?
I have written frequently about the dreadful experience of away fans at European games. Things aren’t getting any better. That needs to change.
Oct 8 • 
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What’s the big idea?
A new season and new attempts to ruin a simply beautiful game. Welcome back!
Aug 28 • 
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Rules, damn rules and Crystal Palace
Multi-club ownership is at the heart of the dispute between Crystal Palace and UEFA, and everyone has questions to answer
Jul 25 • 
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The game versus the crowd
There is a tension in football that is bubbling under, and smart leadership is needed to deal with it.
Jun 26 • 
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Waka waka eh eh – Winning it in Bilbao
Part two of the view from inside the fan experience at a major European final.
May 30 • 
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On our way: A Bilbao odyssey
What does it take for a fan to get to a European final? This is the story of my trip to the Europa League Final 2025 and an effort to shed light on…
May 29 • 
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Kogan’s run
So David Kogan is going to be the chair of the Independent Football Regulator …
May 8 • 
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