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Whilst I'm no longer in the tent so to speak, I should hopefully be able to add some insight on the process (although caveat everything I say with an asterisk). As per the Premier League Fan Engagement Standard, the Club need to produce a Fan Engagement Plan around about this time of year...

Thank you to everyone for your comments, I really do appreciate them. To be honest, the past few days have been emotional in a sense, which I think reflects the bonds that can only be created as football fans, and particularly at this great club.

After four and a half years, 2,750 emails, and many meetings and statements, tonight was my final meeting as a City Matters representative. I’d like to thank you all for your support over the years, and I hope that I’ve been able to reflect your views and help over that time.

Please do get in touch @mr t and I’d be happy to help. Drop me an email (Alex.howell@citymatters.co.uk)

Unfortunately, the Club seem to be determined to press ahead with the ten-game policy. I've passed on over 80 correspondences to the Club that have come my way, such is the level of concern, and I would encourage anyone else who is worried to get in contact. Likewise, if you someone would like...

For me, the last few months have shown that the collective action of various fan-groups has had impact. Whether that be City Matters, or the work of those like the 1894 Group, MCFC Fans Foodbank Support, and others. I don’t have much time for debates over ultimate influence. Every group –...

As I understand it, the “majority” refers to the new additional seats opened up by the North Stand expansion. So, the additional tickets may not all end up being in the North Stand per se (after relocations) but they will be new tickets.

I wholeheartedly agree. I reached out yesterday. I just need contact details but the Club are aware.

A few months ago, the Club advertised for applications to City Matters. As I understand it, the voting window will be opening soon. Despite my own public reservations around the governance of City Matters, the group is constituted by the Premier League Fan Engagement Standard and it's important...

Thanks pal. Working through all the messages I've received but should be able to get back to you tomorrow. I've had around 45 people get in touch already, which is telling - particularly given that I don't have an especially large reach across the fanbase.

I will be in the City Store from about 17:30pm on Tuesday before the Aston Villa match, nearby to the stairs to the second floor. Brian, who is the Matchday Member representative, will also be with me. If you know anyone who isn't as comfortable with technology, or would rather chat face to...

Apologies that I haven't been able to post earlier. The Club sending the communication out last thing on a Thursday before a Bank Holiday has meant that I'm trying to respond to this whilst away. That said, I am glad that we now have full clarity on the vast majority of the Club's ticketing...

The short answer is no. Heritage is one of the key element of the Fan Engagement Standard, so I will be interested in the Club’s explanation should this turn out to be true (and Footy Headlines are pretty accurate usually). I’ve previously expressed frustration about the Definitely Maybe kit...

June time. There should be elections for the new representatives pretty soon.

Apologies that I haven't been able to post earlier on the thread, particularly after today's news. It has been a long few days. As Colin says above, the Club originally came in with a proposed increased aligned with CPI. They relented on this at last night's meeting. As far as I am aware...

For full transparency (quite apt given the subject), all representatives sign an agreement with the Club at the start of each season which in essence constitutes an NDA. That’s fairly standard practice, particularly across the Premier League and other Fan Advisory Boards. However, Clubs need...

I’ve already shared this on X, but genuinely, thank you to everyone who took part in tonight’s protest - no matter how you chose to express it. It has sent such clear message to the Club ahead of tomorrow’s meeting.

For what it is worth, the Club offered the meeting date after the Viagogo deal was announced. The same day - but after.