Swansea City Supporters Trust
The annual Swans Trust raffle ( sponsored by Universal Hardware Supplies Ltd.) was drawn pitchside earlier today ahead of the Huddersfield home game. Having missed the match because of injury, Wilfried Bony was on hand to pick out the lucky tickets and thanks also to Kevin Johns who announced the winning numbers to the Liberty crowd. Kev is pictured right giving the go … [Read more...]
Blue Plaque to recognise the historical Vetch Field
Over the past few months, the Supporters Trust has been in discussions with Swansea Council about recognising the historical significance of the Swans former home at the Vetch. We are therefore pleased to say that a Blue Plaque is now to be located in William Street close to the former North Bank entrance. There is considerable work being undertaken there at present and … [Read more...]
Trust Member Consultation Vote – Result
The closing date for the receipt of votes in the Member consultation on a potential sale of Trust shares in Swansea City was on Tuesday 15 August and a majority of Trust members who took part have voted in favour of Option One - To accept the offer for a part sale of shares. The Independent Scrutineer has advised that the total number of votes cast was as … [Read more...]
Swansea City Supporters’ Trust Board Elections 2017 – Results
The closing date for the return of ballot papers in the Election to the Trust Board was on Friday 28th July 2017. The result of the ballot is as follows. 864 Ballot Papers were returned, 4 were spoiled and the total votes cast were: Phil Sumbler 721 votes Stuart McDonald 659 votes Will Morris 587 votes Cath Dyer 548 … [Read more...]
Membership Consultation – Update
The Swans Trust is continuing its consultation process with members about its shareholding in the Club. The exercise started with a Members' Forum at the Liberty Stadium on 29 June and a consultation pack is being mailed out to all UK based eligible full members this week. An eligible full member is a member who, on the 29 June 2017, had paid an Adult or Senior membership fee … [Read more...]
Trust Board Elections 2017 – Notice of Ballot
Eleven valid nominations for the six vacancies on the Trust Board had been received by the closing date. As a result a ballot of eligible Full Members will now take place. An eligible full member is a member who, on the 14 June 2017, had paid an Adult or Senior membership fee for the 2016/17 Season. A voting form, together with the candidate statements of the eleven … [Read more...]
Supporters’ Trust Members Consultation Forum Address
Here is the address that was given by the Chairman of the Swansea City Supporters' Trust, Phil Sumbler at the Supporters’ Trust Members Consultation event that was held at the Liberty Stadium this evening. * * * * * Good evening and thank you for taking the time to attend tonight. This Trust Forum is designed to be the start of the consultation process with our Members … [Read more...]
Supporters’ Trust Members Consultation
Members of the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust are invited to attend a Members consultation at the Liberty Stadium at 7pm on Thursday, 29th June 2017. At this meeting the Supporters Trust will provide its members with an update on its discussions with the majority shareholders of the Club regarding the shareholding position of the Trust. The Trust will also provide … [Read more...]
Supporter representatives meet with Premier League executives
Supporter representatives from every top-flight club met with Premier League executives in London on April 25, following Government recommendations on fan engagement. The meeting took place under the guidance of The Football Supporters' Federation (FSF), with one fan from every Premier League club attending the meeting with Premier League Chief Executive Richard Scudamore. … [Read more...]
Trust Board Elections 2017
The Swansea City Supporters’ Trust holds annual elections for Swans Trust Members to have the chance to be elected to the Trust Board. Full Board members usually serve for a two year term and are eligible to stand for re-election. There are six vacancies to be filled for the 2017 election year. If you would like to put yourself forward to be elected as a Trust Board … [Read more...]