Sussex clubs back football's #LetFansIn campaign - get involved today
Football clubs and fans across England are increasingly frustrated that, as many aspects of life have lockdown restrictions eased or lifted, even a small number of fans are still not allowed into football grounds.
It’s created something of an anomaly.
Crowds are being seen in many public places, while football matches – even ones that would perhaps attract only 50 or 100 people – are having to take place behind closed doors.
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Hide AdMany small clubs are struggling big-time, having had no gate or bar income since March, and say fans must be allowed back in now, or at least before league seasons begin.
The situation was summed up nicely by Littlehampton Town FC, who seized on a tweet by Littlehampton CC that highlighted a nice but socially distanced crowd at their match on Saturday.
“But,” said the football club, “we can’t have a crowd at the same ground for football for a 90 minute game not 6 hours!! #LetFansIn”
What’s your opinion? Email views to [email protected] or tweet us @sport_sussex and we’ll include a variety of comments as we promote this issue in the coming weeks in our newspapers and online
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