{"id":1459,"date":"2012-04-30T11:33:21","date_gmt":"2012-04-30T10:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raithtrust.org.uk\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2012-04-30T11:33:21","modified_gmt":"2012-04-30T10:33:21","slug":"news-round-up-from-sd-270412","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raithtrust.org.uk\/?p=1459","title":{"rendered":"News Round-Up from SD \u2013 27\/04\/12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1131\" title=\"breaking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.raithtrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/breaking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.raithtrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/breaking.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.raithtrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/breaking-96x72.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.raithtrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/breaking-38x29.jpg 38w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>News from the football world, as selected by Supporters Direct.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Scotland<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/uZQQ7\">Supporters Direct gets green light from its member trusts in Scotland<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/OkfQU\">Ticketus withdraws from Blue Knights takeover bid<\/a><br \/>\n<em>STV<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/57aHy\">The stark truth faced by SPL crisis club Rangers<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Matt Slater<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>England\/Wales<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/VQm5I\">Chris Sliski<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/uKyGu\">Financial Fair Play in the Football League<\/a><br \/>\n<em>The Football League<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/oJZPc\">Barnsley Director: FFP will bring sensible owners to the game<\/a><br \/>\n<em>BBC News<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/UyvQR\">No place on Leeds board for fans &#8211; Peter Lorimer<\/a><br \/>\n<em>BBC News<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/Y5cAz\">Pre-share offer off to a great start<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Pompey Supporters&#8217; Trust<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/j3lPy\">AFC Rushden &amp; Diamonds lift first silverware<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/kWi9v\">Chester FC crowned champions<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Chester FC<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/N7UmO\">MUST response to reports of revived Singapore flotation of MUFC<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/1jIUg\">Statement on Craven Cottage<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Fulham Supporters&#8217; Trust<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/og1xT\">B2BW Charity Bike Ride<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Wednesdayite<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/3hv94\">Trust Address to James Brent<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Argyle Trust<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/AtQo9\">Northwich Victoria: time to step away from this sinking ship<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Twohundredpercent<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/bPW27\">FC United to play Chorley FC in play-off semi-final<\/a><br \/>\n<em>FC United of Manchester<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/8aoey\">FC United Community Shares Scheme to stay open<\/a><br \/>\n<em>FC United of Manchester<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/M4KLA\">Poppies Trust press release<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/OpAQk\">Fans welcome the supporters&#8217; trust<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Northants Evening Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Supporters Direct<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/i33ny\">SD Chief Executive: Job Advert<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/oO60F\">Supporters Direct\/Football Supporters&#8217; Federation Fans&#8217; Weekend<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/N24lh\">Supporters Direct welcomes Football League vote on Financial Fair Play<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/pl2RD\">Press Association Images and Supporters Direct agree partnership deal<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/yXfYy\">Secretary&#8217;s Development Training &#8211; May 20th, London<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/CIvAq\">East Midlands Regional Meeting &#8211; May 24th<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Comments &amp; Blogs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/HmWGV\">Football and Politics: a unique relationship<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Steve Rotheram MP<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/tPDyR\">Coventry City dice with death as relegation sets out a bleak future<\/a><br \/>\n<em>David Conn<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/oYdOi\">Champions League Revenue &#8211; the Final Countdown<\/a><br \/>\n<em>The Swiss Ramble<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/SnBSC\">Northwich Victoria: the 1874 protests come to Gigg Lane<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Twohundredpercent<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Europe\/World<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/uGFTd\">Supporters Direct meets with UEFA<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/UHlep\">SD hosts first steering committee meeting for EC-funded project<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Supporters Direct<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/Uh865\">Supporters must become A-League directors, too<\/a><br \/>\n<em>The Roar<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/gAhht\">We are back: first ever official match<\/a><br \/>\n<em>TAMU-K<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/qsaiK\">Besiktas could face ban for misleading UEFA<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Today&#8217;s Zaman<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Rugby League<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intouchwithmembers.co.uk\/lib\/elinks\/?C=353108&amp;E=10883&amp;A=32&amp;URL=http:\/\/goo.gl\/hIxLi\">SD Rugby League members meeting &#8211; 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