Chapter 7

Be a fan

Learn why getting involved with the beautiful game outside of your own club is essential.

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Living just 10 minutes away from the Dripping Pan, Shrey has a close connection with the town and club community.

Before joining the club, Shrey made a point of finding accommodation close by.

"If my role is in community engagement, I need to live in the community,” Shrey states. “I think it's really crucial to integrate yourself and be a fan. So when you go to other games, it gets you thinking about what a fan would want in this situation."

As a football fan himself, Shrey has a natural affinity for understanding what fans want. But he also takes inspiration from his trips around the country to other games – learning from clubs that do things differently to Lewes FC, and challenging his own preconceptions about the sport.

Next: Chapter 8
Previous: Chapter 6

10 top tips on football fan engagement

Learn the best tips for engaging fans in your football club, from getting to know your fans, to partnering with local organisations.

  1. Figure out your purpose
  2. Know your community inside and out
  3. Listen to the people on the ground
  4. Don’t be afraid to go out there and bring fans in
  5. Try as many things as you can
  6. Start young
  7. Be a fan
  8. Take a stand
  9. Don’t save it all for match day
  10. Measure, reflect, adjust

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