After almost 18 months without fans, we could be forgiven for believing that those fans might be seen in a whole new light on their return. But the early weeks of the season has seen a succession of poor fan experiences and club-issued apologies as many have simply reverted to type after the pandemic.
In his latest column, Mark suggests that clubs and their leaders need help right now. As one said to us ‘it’s like starting from scratch’ but maybe that’s no bad thing. If there is a good time to start from scratch, and doing it right so that fans are at the centre of the club’s strategy, it’s probably now.
So, just how many owners and CEOs will take a walk in the fan’s shoes for a match in the next few weeks?