John Woodhouse

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

The overwhelming majority of fans believe that “stadium, match-day traditions and fan engagement” are more important to their club’s heritage than on-field success, according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by the Independent Football Regulator.

32% of fans surveyed said they would experience “a high level of distress” should their club be dissolved or cease to exist. (Surprised it’s not more tbh).

56% would consider taking “some action” if their club faced the threat of being dissolved.

87% said “the location of their stadium is important to them as part of their club’s heritage - higher than on-field success (83%)”.

82% said their club’s main home shirt colours were important to them personally, with 78% “valuing” their club crest.

In the nuanced trophies-v-tradition debate about what defines a club’s heritage, the 1,904 English and Welsh fans polled put club history (91%), engagement with fans (87%) and team name (86%) as “more important” to club heritage than on-field success.

The IFR was established in the wake of threats to the national game by certain owners, the prospect of breakaway leagues, concerns over sustainability of some clubs and attacks on club heritage (changes to crests etc) without fan consultation.

The survey, to be included in the IFR’s forthcoming State of the Game report, is followed by a social media campaign “What Happens When Saturday Doesn’t Come?” around protecting club heritage, improving fan engagement and clubs’ financial sustainability also “for the benefit of local communities”. The campaign features local businesses closely linked to clubs including Leeds United, Liverpool, Leyton Orient, Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday.
https://t.co/0AsEWveLbo

[21Ducks @21DucksTrust]

🦆 Once a Duck, Always a Duck 🟢

64 years of following the Ducks. Different grounds, different generations, countless memories but the same club at the heart of it all.

Our latest OADAAD story comes from Club President Roger Simmons.

A lovely read for any Aylesbury United supporter 👇
https://t.co/5hCXCUNFaS

#COYD #OnceADuckAlwaysADuck

[Aylesbury United FC @AylesburyUtdFC]

Can the Ducks follow up on the excellent bank holiday weekend results? Find out as we take on Hertford Town at Hertingfordbury Park on Saturday 5th September.
https://t.co/IOpaGRdFlW

[21Ducks @21DucksTrust]

Six was fun on Friday… seven tomorrow, please! 👀

Come down and join us for some Bank Holiday Monday football — 3pm KO! 🟢🦆

[21Ducks @21DucksTrust]

An astonishing achievement by an @AylesburyUtdFC and Non-League legend! #coyd #JackWood 🦆💚

[John Woodhouse @tsgijw]

@21DucksTrust @AylesburyUtdFC Keep an eye out for Aylesbury United Manager @paul_batch_ and fans favourite @RockoTamplin tomorrow.

[John Woodhouse @tsgijw]

@Jonah8990 @21DucksTrust @wood_j92 @AylesburyUtdFC Great to see you in there, some fantastic players, full sets available via club shop https://t.co/RNtnH7WnkK

[21Ducks @21DucksTrust]

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[John Woodhouse @tsgijw]

@21DucksTrust I managed Aylesbury United FC website since the start of this season on behalf of the club. It had nothing to do with 21CD and all news stories were issued by club officials.

[Aylesbury United FC @AylesburyUtdFC]

Come and see us at the Heritage Marketplace, 9 Church Street, HP20 2QP on Sunday 21st September 2025 between 12 and 4pm!

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[Digital Jersey @DigitalJersey]

.@Medibooks has inspired tech businesses including @C5Alliance & @tsgjersey to collaborate: http://t.co/58At3wffZk