All at Blues Trust have been deeply saddened to learn of the passing of ex-player Robert Hopkins. He died in Heartlands Hospital at the weekend after a short illness. He was just 64 years old…..

Supporters across the country feel the traditions, values and supporter culture that have made English football the envy of the world are under threat from escalating ticket prices, commercialisation and corporate greed – this is what gave birth to the Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign.

As usual, and particularly so at this time of year, the ‘clickbait merchants’ are casting doubt on the future of many managers across the divisions, including at our club, Blues.

2025 marked an enormous success as, after years of FSA campaigning, the Independent Football Regulator was established. We were central to its formation and the IFR has the powers to stop clubs joining a breakaway European Super League and the potential to protect all clubs.

Thousands of our members follow England across Europe and the world, where they are supported by our Free Lions team. FIFA’s greed means that many of those will have to make alternative plans in summer 2026. We can only agree with their anger at World Cup prices.

Supporters’ groups from all 20 Premier League clubs have co-signed a letter calling for a two-year halt on home ticket price increases under the banner ‘Protect the Fans. Protect the Game.