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 We have a treat in store for those of you not at Craven Cottage on Sunday – and one which will help the Annie to boot! You’re invited to an exclusive live screening of our away match with Fulham on Sunday 20th January, in the company of the Club’s legendary former captain, Gary Mabbutt.  Updates on:
New Year’s Party for Spurs Fans at Boxpark Wembley – 29 December 2018 Crowd management at Barcelona – 11 December 2018 Manchester United at Wembley – 13 January 2019 Events cap at Wembley Stadium Scheduling of the FA Cup Third Round match v Tranmere Rovers – 4 January 2019 Business Community Liaison Group Meeting – 11 December 2018 Wembley restricted bag policy: an update  Updates on:
Wembley restricted bag policy Wembley events cap Ticketing THST analysis of THFC’s financial update Business Community Liaison Group meeting – 20 November Unified Football Supporters’ Organisation – National Council appointment Richard Scudamore’s golden handshake PSV away ticket collections – 24 October FOI update – West Ham United in the Carabao Cup THST Auditors – an update THST Board Meeting – 26 November Advice for fans attending the upcoming derby games at the Emirates  We’ve taken part in the usual discussions with the police and both Clubs ahead of the upcoming Premier League and Carabao Cup games against Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium.
Both games are Category C-IR matches, with police wearing level 2 uniform with baseball caps, as is normal for a derby. There will be 30 Spurs stewards present at Sunday's league game, increasing to 45 for the Cup match on 19 December, clearly identifiable in yellow tabards. Both games have sold out.  The Club has recently provided a financial update alongside an update on progress on the new stadium development. Typically, THFC waits until the last minute to publish its audited statements i.e. 9 months after the reporting date, when the information is already starting to get stale. While this update only represents the most edited of highlights of 2017-18 performance, it nonetheless sheds some light on the financial implications of the new stadium build. Its early release would appear to reflect a desire to address concerns raised by delays in opening the new stadium.
 Many supporters have contacted us about the restricted bag policy now being implemented at Wembley Stadium, expressing concerns that it could, in many cases, prevent them from attending games. We have been talking to THFC and Wembley National Stadium Limited (WNSL) in order to voice supporter concerns and explore practical solutions.  When Trust Joint-Chair, Darren Alexander, passed away suddenly in March 2014, it was Jonathan Waite who wrote the Club’s obituary. It was Jonathan Waite who hung the ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ flag at the Benfica match in his memory. And it was Jonathan Waite who let the Trust into White Hart Lane early to lay flowers at his seat. Jonathan’s kindness, empathy and support at that difficult time was a measure of his character. It’s incomprehensible that, four and a half years on, we’re now writing this for Jonathan.  Updates on:
Stadium announcement and refunds THST meeting with the Board of Tottenham Hotspur FC – 9 October Bag policy at new stadium Return of the Spurs Beat: Members’ Event – 16 October Fan rep meeting with the Premier League – 11 October Planning meeting for West Ham away in the league and cup – 17 October West Ham away in the Carabao Cup: FOI request Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Business Community Liaison Group meeting Crowd management v Liverpool at Wembley – 15 September Proposed closure of White Hart Lane station ticket office BACS refund schedule for league matches moved to Wembley  THST reps took part in a meeting earlier this week with the Clubs, police, London Stadium reps and fan reps ahead of our Premier League tie at West Ham in order to provide advice to our fans travelling to Saturday’s game.
The match will be a Category C game. The police have said they will be taking a “proportionate” approach during the day, and will be present inside and outside the stadium. A team of 20 x THFC stewards will also be present, working into colleagues at WHUFC, to help travelling fans with wayfinding and customer service.  On the evening of Tuesday 9 October 2018, representatives of the Trust Board met with representatives of the Spurs Executive Board and senior Club staff for a scheduled 'Board to Board' meeting. Notes from the session follow and have been signed off by both the Trust and the Club.
The additional ticketing questions referenced in the notes are attached as a PDF at the end of this summary.  Updates on:
Ticketing questions Manchester City game rescheduled – 29 October Carabao Cup Third Round v Watford – 26 September Champion’s League Group Stage ticketing Metropolitan Police Independent Advisory Board Crowd management at Liverpool at Wembley Premium access to away tickets Football Supporters Europe UEFA away ticket pricing campaign Premier League Structured Dialogue Return of the Spurs Beat – members’ event – 16 October Football Supporters’ Federation Premier League network group meeting – 27 September THST Board Meeting – 10 September Business Community Liaison Group meeting – 18 September  Following our enormously successful members' evening last autumn that saw some of the journalists who regularly cover Spurs answer questions from our members-only audience, we are running a follow-up event on Tuesday 16 October at 7pm.
This time, we've got guests from a wider range of outlets to discuss the challenges and joys of covering Spurs. And, just for good measure, they are all lifelong Spurs fans.  Updates on:
Stadium delay: recap, refunds, requests and resolutions Test events postponed Outstanding ticketing queries Carabao Cup third round Manchester City game Business Community Liaison Group meeting – 21 August Summer transfer window THST Board meeting – 8 August  THFC has confirmed it has asked the EFL for dispensation to play its third round Carabao Cup tie at Stadium MK. We understand the application for dispensation had to be submitted before the draw at home to Watford was made, and that the EFL have yet to make the final decision on where the tie is played. We also understand it is not possible for THFC to alter their request at this stage.
 THFC’s inability to make any improvements during the summer transfer window to a squad that is so close to achieving great things has dismayed many fans.
As a Supporters’ Trust, it is not our job to involve ourselves in on-field matters. But we have a responsibility to voice the concerns of our fans about the Club’s ambition and strategy on the pitch. And to ask for a full and believable explanation of how this transfer window has played out. |
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