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Supporters Direct
17/04/2005
Fans and volunteers who give there time and support are
the lifeblood of Scottish sport, the annual Supporters
Direct Scotland conference at Stirling University was told
today.
Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson praised the continuing
success of the organisation and their commitment to helping
fans become more involved in their clubs.
Ms Ferguson said:
"Supporters Direct has gone a long way towards
encouraging fans to get more involved with their clubs.
This is a sentiment I fully endorse, fans make a lifetime
commitment to a club and they should have a greater say in
how their club is run.
"Community support is crucial to any football club and I
am impressed by the work of Supporters Direct to develop
clubs as assets to the local community. Supporters Trusts
enable grassroots support to flourish and this can only
have long term benefits for Scottish football."
At last year's conference Frank McAveety announced an
increase in Executive funding for Supporters Direct
Scotland from £75,000 to £90,000 per annum over the period
2004-2006.