MEETING MINUTES
MEETING AGENDA
7th December 2013
FAO: Lee Marshall
10. CRUSH AT SUNDERLAND FIXTURE
NUFC FansSupporter Liaison Officerserious problems caused by congestion at the Metro
NUFC Utd have been made aware by a number of fans of
stations and at the turnstiles before the away game at Sunderland. There were reports of Metros arriving with more
fans before fans who had arrived on previous trains had been allowed to clear the station. Others reported crushes at
turnstiles that wouldn’t operate; resulting in people falling over, and those crushed against the turnstiles suffering
Dear Lee
from breathing difficulties while stewards panicked and were unsure of what to do. Many fans were unable to take
their seats until 25 minutes after kick off. NUFC Fans Utd are currently asking for those who witnessed or were
caught up in the next Fans’ Forumtheir experiences which will then be taken up with the club.
With the incidents to contact us with taking place on 16th December we
feel it is important to state our position concerning the
forum raised whole and the need for a continuation of the League Cup. They
Division 92 as aconcerns about the stewarding at the recent home game against Man City inthe open
and honest club themselves about was a feature of the of what Forum
had spoken with thedialogue that issues such as standing and clarificationfirstthey can and can’t do.
They feel they have abided by this advice, but that theso given the events that
meeting. This is particularly club are not delivering on promises made and that the
stewards are going against what the club have told them.
transpired after this first meeting and which resulted in the
club imposing a ban on Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust
12. NEXT MEETING
(NUST) attending future meetings.
We hope that the next NUFC Fans Utd meeting can be arranged ahead of the NUFC Fans’ Forum meeting on
11. STEWARDING
December 16. However, due to the busy Christmas period it may not be possible. Confirmation will be made through
the usual channels
The Fans’ Forum is a huge step forward for everyone and the
way in which NUFC have embraced the concept has been extremely
well received by those who see the benefit of communication in
whatever form.
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We understand the concept of the meetings and fully appreciate
that there has to be huge elements of trust on both sides.
Invited members, the organisations or groups they represent
and the Club itself must work together to ensure the success
of this concept of open and honest dialogue that best serves
the interests of supporters and club alike.
However, we also feel that the club's imposition of a 'ban' on
NUST does not serve in the best interests of either party and
we call upon the Club to review their decision and re instate
the Supporters’ T rust so that it can participate positively
and in the interests of the club and its own members alike.
This forum can be an exciting step forward for us supporters
and we are in no doubt that it has to be good news for NUFC.
We look forward to all likeminded supporters groups and
representatives being part of this progressive and positive
engagement.
Yours
NUFC FANS UTD
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