What lessons have been learnt from Trusts you’ve been involved in so far?
It’s important to be realistic, to be professional in your dealings, to be committed to the democratic nature of the trust. It is hard work for the people involved, but trusts always bring new people forward who might not have been involved in anything like this before. Instead of criticising, it’s about rolling up your sleeves and becoming a part of the process and ultimately, about owning the club and safeguarding it forever. There’s so much goodwill between fans involved at Trusts. Everyone shares the same dream for their club, and is only too willing to assist fans at other clubs if they can help. What divides us as fans is far less than what unites us. Supporters’ Trusts, and the help they give each other, is a testament to that.
