The Chelsea Supporters Group – What’s It All About? ...... The CSG came into existence after informal discussions took place between several like-minded Chelsea supporters. They were becoming increasingly concerned at the direction in which those running the club appeared to be taking it. Although the implementation of Fans’ Forum was welcomed by many, others saw it as a convenient vehicle by which the club would be able to rubber-stamp plans and give them legitimacy, even though they might adversely affect the majority of Chelsea supporters. ...... The principle behind the CSG is to give as great a number of Chelsea supporters as possible the chance to state their concerns about Chelsea Football Club, as well as putting forward their ideas and thoughts to the club’s Board in a rational and reasoned manner. ...... The CSG is here to serve as an umbrella organisation to which every group, body or individual can turn to in order that their voice can be heard. Those groups or individuals who want their views represented will, by joining the CSG, be able to state their case and have it taken forward to the club without the fear of individual ‘retribution’ from the club. ...... Whilst it is clear that hearing and acting upon each and every viewpoint would be an impossible task, by reaching a consensus on major issues such as the club’s pricing policy and the way that match tickets are distributed, the CSG will hopefully be able to influence the club to act positively on such matters. ...... Those on the committee of the CSG are confident that they will be able to argue their case on the members’ behalf and have no fear of the club placing sanctions upon them simply for putting forward an opinion. That said, there is strength in numbers meaning that the greater the membership in terms of numbers, there is less of a likelihood that the club will be able to ignore the views that the CSG represent. ...... The status of the CSG has been given recognition by the club in as much as it has, as a body, been invited to join the Fans’ Forum. We are also pleased to say that two other members of the CSG have also accepted an offer to join. This means that those representing the club at the quarterly meetings will have to take on-board the views of the CSG in an official capacity, making the views of the CSG membership harder to ignore. ...... If you are an existing member, your continuing support is appreciated and we’d ask you to spread the word. If you haven’t yet signed-up, please join. ...... Remember, Chelsea Football Club is YOUR club. Support the CSG and help ensure that it stays that way!..[if !IE] ..[endif]
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