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FSA Launches New Women’s Game Strategy

We are at a pivotal point in the women’s game, and the launch of the FSA’s Women’s Game Strategy aims to cement supporters at the heart of the positive changes that are happening throughout women’s football.

To read more about  the new FSA Women’s Game Strategy 2024-2027 please follow this link.

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Make your Voice Heard!!

The Football Governance Bill is progressing through Parliament and there is a lot to celebrate – if this legislation passes it will create an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) which can protect our historic football clubs and ensure long-term financial stability across the game.

The IFR will have powers to intervene when bad owners threaten a club’s very existence but that’s not all – the IFR will also improve club heritage protections, formalise and strengthen supporter engagement while preventing domestic clubs from joining a European Super League or similar breakaway competition in the future.

This whole process was kickstarted by the threat of six top-flight clubs breaking away to form their own closed shop league and the regulator is still needed to give supporters a voice in running the game. Where will things go without us having a real say? See the speculation about Premier League games in the US for a possible example.

The Hull City Supporters’ Trust has supported The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) in working with the Government and opposition parties to ensure this bill is a landmark moment for English football and they’re calling on fans to contact their MP and confirm that they will vote in favour of the Football Governance Bill.

How do I contact my MP and what do I say?

MPs are more likely to engage with personally written emails from their constituents but, if you don’t feel confident doing that, you can use this template letter. Remember to be polite, and include the club you support, as well as your address. While it’s better to contact MPs via email we realise some people will prefer to use Twitter – tag @WeAreTheFSA as we’d be interested to join in those discussions.

While the number #1 priority is to call for MPs to support the bill some supporters and MPs might have more detailed discussions to consider further amendments to strengthen the legislation even further – if that applies to you or your supporters’ group this FSA briefing looks at suggested amendments to the bill.

Image ©UK Parliament/Maria Unger

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HCST Fundraiser Postponed

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone the fundraiser event planned for Friday, 9th February 2024.

Full refunds will be issued in the next few days and we will be in touch once we have been able to arrange an alternative date.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and ask you to continue following the progress of our Tigers for Turkey Fundraiser and our key heritage project The Anlaby Road Tribute Project.

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Join us in the Hall of Fame as we Launch our Heritage Project with Hull City Legends

Following the announcement of Hall of Fame inductee and all time Tigers legend, Ken “Waggy” Wagstaff attending our forthcoming heritage project launch and fundraiser, we are proud to announce the attendance of another Hall of Fame inductee who will join us on Friday, 9th February in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium.

Garreth Roberts, inducted to the Tigers Hall of Fame in 2021, will join Hull City Supporters’ Trust as a special guest for the official launch of the heritage ART Project.

Come and join us for a fun evening, hosted by David “Burnsy” Burns, including the following:

Official Launch of the HCST Heritage ART Project

An auction of memorabilia with our guest auctioneer, former Tiger, John Hawley

A chance to meet and hear from 2 Hall of Fame inductees.

A sit down meal to sample the, now, country wide renown Hull City Street Food

Tickets are available on the Eventbrite site by following this link.

£20 for HCST members and £30 for non-members (incl. a 1-year membership)

Details of the Tigers for Turkey Fundraiser can be found here.

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HCST Stand beside Reading Fans

Hull City Supporters Trust stands in solidarity with the supporters of Reading FC and all fans who have seen their clubs badly damaged by inappropriate or incompetent ownership.

As Tigers fans we have had our fair share of incompetent ownership; we too came perilously close to losing our club. Remember, also, that the current Reading owners were the preferred buyers proposed by our previous owners – how lucky are we to have dodged that bullet and ended up with the current owners?

In the 16th minute of games on Friday and Saturday, fans of all clubs are encouraged to stand and clap in solidarity with Reading and show the EFL that football fans stand together. Reading has been docked 16 points by the EFL due to the appalling actions of the owner. Once again it is the club and the fans that suffer from the actions of bad owners.

We are asking all members of the #OneFamily to stand and clap at Sunderland in the sixteenth minute on Friday. Reading fans deserve better. Football fans deserve better. Football is not just any business, it lies at the heart of communities.

#HullCityST #hcafc #SellBeforeWeDai

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Tigers Legend is Our First Guest

We are delighted to announce that Tigers legend, Ken “Waggy” Wagstaff has been confirmed as our first guest at our forthcoming charity fundraiser / official heritage project launch.

Waggy’s presence at the event will certainly add an extra layer of excitement and nostalgia for attendees, providing an opportunity to connect with one of the club’s iconic players.

He played 181 times for Mansfield Town between 1960 and 1964 scoring 93 goals.

He then move to the Tigers, playing 378 games between 1964 and 1976 scoring 173 goals before a knee injury ended his playing career.

In 2000 he became, to our knowledge, the only player to be voted player of the century by the fans of two clubs.

Get your tickets to join us at in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium on Friday, February 9th, doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets can be booked by following this link. HCST 2024 Charity Fundraiser Tickets, Fri 9 Feb 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

To find out more about our fundraiser Fundraiser by Hull City Supporters’ Trust : Tigers for Turkey – “Fill the MKM” (gofundme.com)

For more details please contact us here.

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Tigers for Turkey – Tickets Now Available

Tickets for the HCST Charity Fundraiser are now available from Eventbrite.

To get your tickets now, follow this link:

The Event will be held on Friday, 9th February 2024 in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium and will include:
1. An evening of fun and entertainment hosted by local Radio favourite David “Burnsy” Burns.
2. Memorabilia auction directed by special guest auctioneer John Hawley.
3. Interviews and question time with former players.
4. Evening meal sampling the delights of the now famous Hull City Street food.
5. Official launch of the Trust’s 2024 heritage project “The Anlaby Road Tribute (A.R.T.) Project.

Tickets will be priced at £20 for HCST members and £30 for non-members (which will include a 1-year membership).

Details on auction items and special guests will be made through our social media channels nearer to the date.

For more details on the “Tigers for Turkey” fundraiser please follow this link.
For more details on the A.R.T. Project, please follow this link.

To join the Trust follow this link.
To contact us email us at contact@hullcityst.com.

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HCST Charity Event – Save the Date

On Friday, 9th February 2024, Hull City Supporters’ Trust will be holding a Charity Event as part of their “Tigers for Turkey” fundraising effort.
The event will take place in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium and will include:
1. An evening of fun and entertainment hosted by local Radio favourite David “Burnsy” Burns.
2. Memorabilia auction directed by special guest auctioneer John Hawley.
3. Interviews and question time with former players.
4. Evening meal sampling the delights of the now famous Hull City Street food.
5. Official launch of the Trust’s 2024 heritage project “The Anlaby Road Tribute (A.R.T.) Project.

Tickets will be priced at £20 for HCST members and £30 for non-members (which will include a 1-year membership).

Further details regarding timings and the purchase of tickets will be published in the very near future so, for now, please note the date in your diary. We look forward to welcoming you to our special night.

For more details on the “Tigers for Turkey” fundraiser please follow this link.
For more details on the A.R.T. Project, please follow this link.
To contact us email us at contact@hullcityst.com.

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HCST to Sponsor Andy Smith

Following Xavier Simons’ recent loan deal to Fleetwood Town, HCST are please to announce that they have agreed to sponsor up-and-coming youngster, Andy “Smudge” Smith.

Young defender Andy Smith has progressed through the Tigers’ academy from the Under-9s.

The former Under-18s captain made his senior debut in a 3-2 victory against Fleetwood Town in the EFL Trophy in January 2021 and signed a new contract later that month.

In July 2021, Banbury-born Smith captained the Tigers in their behind-closed-doors friendly against Manchester United Under-23s, providing an assist for Tom Eaves in the 2-0 victory.

He spent the first half of the 2021/22 season on loan at League Two Salford City, making four appearances, before being recalled and immediately loaned out to National League outfit Grimsby Town.

Making 16 appearances for the Mariners and netting in a 2-2 draw against Barnet, Smith helped Town win promotion back to the EFL via the play-offs.

He penned a new two-year contract in summer 2022, with a club option of a further year, and was loaned straight out to Grimsby for their first season back in League Two.

In his second spell with the Mariners, Smith made 47 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals, and registering one assist in over 3,800 minutes played.

While we wish Xavier every success during his loan period with Fleetwood, we look forward to closely following Andy’s progress with the 1st team.