BIAS attended our first Premier League Network meeting on 20th September, chaired by the Football Supporters Association (FSA). A wide range of issues that impact match-going fans were discussed including: The safe return of fans to grounds and plans for Covid testing and certification. The introduction of safe standing in stadia Cryptocurrency and fan engagement/monetisation… Read More BIAS attends our first FSA Premier League Meeting
We have been informed by our boat provider that they are now unable to take the full amount of people, 195, on the boat that had previously been communicated. Due to low tides, we have now been told that they are only able to take 150 people. We tried to source a 2nd boat but… Read More Boat Capacity Issues – Please Read
The original Brentford FC Bees boat trip is back for our second away London derby of the season, West Ham United on Sunday, 3rd October, Kick-off 2pm at the London Stadium The boat will leave Kew Pier at 09:00am and arrive at North Greenwich Pier at around 12pm. You will need to public transport to… Read More The BIAS Boat Trip IS BACK For Our Game Against West Ham United On The 3rd October
On Thursday 26th August members of the BIAS Committee along with representatives from The Griffin Park Grapevine and Bees United met with CEO Jon Varney, Director of Technology Mike Morris plus the team leads from the club’s Ticketing, Venue Sales and Digital teams. A delegate from Secutix, the club’s ticket platform provider, was also in… Read More Feedback from first Ticketing User Group meeting
Tomorrow night sees Brentford’s debut in the Premier League, and our first top-flight fixture for 74 years. It’s an incredibly exciting time for Bees fans, and the Brentford Community Stadium will be buzzing (pun definitely intended). As well as urging all Bees present to give the lads full backing both before the game and for… Read More Brentford Fans Against Racism and Discrimination
The Government’s Fan- Led Review led by Tracey Crouch into the future of football has been taking evidence from across the game. Stewart Purvis, Chairman of Bees United, Gemma Teale of BIAS and representatives from other Brentford Fan Groups have given evidence to Ms Crouch and her review panel. Tracy Crouch has now released her… Read More An update on the Independent Fan Led Review of Football Governance
Brentford will be represented at this year’s WorldNET tournament WorldNET, which has been running for more than 20 years, is a tournament for supporters’ teams from all over the UK.Brentford Veterans team (nine of the players need to be aged 35+) are pictured below the last time the tournament took place in 2019. Long term… Read More Brentford represented at WorldNET 2021
This weekend sees the three EFL play-off finals at Wembley Stadium. Current Covid restrictions mean fewer than 4,000 tickets are available for fans of each club – in some cases this is an even lower capacity than the semi-finals at the clubs’ own grounds. Test events have been held at several high-profile football matches, with the… Read More There’s still time to sign our petition to get more fans into Wembley
During the pandemic, BIAS has been working with the Football Supporters Association (FSA) along with other groups as part of its mental health working group. This has culminated in the FSA launching #TerraceTalk – a supporter-led mental health initiative. #TerraceTalk will feature a series of events across 2021 which will include training for staff and… Read More #Terrace Talk; FSA launch a supporter-led mental health campaign
As an affiliate member of the Football Supporters Association (FSA), BIAS will be joining the football-wide social media boycott next weekend. The FA, Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL, Kick It Out and the FSA are uniting for a social media boycott from 15.00 on Friday 30 April… Read More BIAS joins Brentford FC in Football’s Social Media Boycott
