The agenda of each Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting can be found below, alongside the associated agreed actions from each meeting.
Meeting Minutes
On 11 September 2024, West Ham United held its first Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting, bringing together elected representatives from the supporter base with senior club officials.
As it was the first meeting, the agenda covered important administrative topics to set the FAB up for success, alongside a focus on the club’s ticketing and concession policy.
As part of the meeting, Andy Payne from Hammers United was appointed Co-Chair of the FAB, alongside Cat Smith, Head of Supporter Services & Fan Engagement. Austin Gigg, from the Junior Supporters Board was appointed Vice-Chair. These votes were carried unanimously.
A vote was also taken on having an additional role on the FAB, representing the Away Season Ticket scheme. This vote was carried, and an election will take place ahead of the next FAB meeting.
Attendees:
Date: September 11, 2024 6-8pm
Location: London Stadium / Virtual
Fan Advisory Board representatives:
- Andy Payne (Hammers United)
- Apu Vyas (Inclusive Irons)
- Austin Gigg (Junior Supporters Board)
- Cathy Bayford (Disabled Supporters Association)
- James Brown (Claret Member)
- Joshua Dodd (Pride of Irons) attended virtually
- Kevin Hind (West Ham United Supporters Trust) attended virtually
- Martine Dodwell-Bennett (Bondholders Committee)
- Mike Field (Old School Hammers)
- Peter Tyler (Co-Chair, West Ham Women’s Supporters Board)
- Paul Christmas (West Ham Official Supporters Club)
- Scotty Burkhart (Overseas Supporters Rep) attended virtually
Club Representatives:
- Tara Warren, Executive Director, West Ham United
- Nicola Keye, Director of Ticketing, Executive Director of the Women’s Team
- Catherine Smith, Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement
- David Chaplin, Head of MarComms Operations
- Dan Francis, Senior Communications and Editorial Manager
Additional attendees:
- Ashley Brown (Head of Governance and Supporter Engagement, FSA)
Agenda:
- Introductions and Overview
- Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Overview of West Ham United and role of the FAB
- Concession Policy and Ticketing Strategy
- Away Season Ticket Scheme Vote
- Fan demographic data ask and timeline
- Ways of working
- AOB
Key Points Discussed:
Concessions and Ticket Pricing
- The Club’s concession policy and ticket pricing was a significant theme throughout the meeting
- Supporter Representatives shared stories and feedback from fans and their members who had very serious concerns about the current policy to show the impact of that policy and pointed to other public displays of dissatisfaction, including a fan petition which had 20,000 signatures, and total negative sentiment expressed from supporters who attend the Supporters Club
- The Club confirmed they would discuss accessible concessionary policy with the Disabled Supporters Board. The Supporter Representatives stressed that this should also undergo consultation via the FAB and it was agreed this would be discussed with both consultation bodies
- Supporter Representatives stated that there was real anger that has been expressed on the Club’s concessionary policy. The Club acknowledged this anger and recognised a consultation process had been needed for changes for this nature and re-iterated its commitment to consultation with the fan representatives going forward
- Supporter Representatives also noted the Club’s overall affordability and pricing structure and the need to remain financially competitive
- Supporter Representatives encouraged the Club to work with them to find solutions for the future that either fully reverted to the 2023/2024 pricing structure or enabled affordable and fair levels of concessionary discount across the stadium.
- Supporter Representatives offered to work with the Club on building a policy, understanding what financial targets the Club wants to achieve over the coming years and working on solutions to hit those targets without penalising those who have age and disability concessions.
- Supporter Represented urged the Club to uphold existing promises made to supporters e.g. founder junior concessions. The Club agreed any commitments would be considered as part of any policy changes
Improving Understanding of Policies:
- The club emphasized its desire to establish clear and transparent policies that are easy to understand and communicate to fans, undergoing consultation on critical policy changes.
- Supporter Representatives gave positive suggestions on how to bring specific policies to life, including the Club and Supporter Representatives creating and editing content together to help mitigate misunderstandings among the supporter base.
Season Ticket Utilisation:
- The discussion touched on the importance of maximising attendance and seat utilisation during the season. Both the Club and Supporter Representatives expressed a shared goal of ensuring that as many fans as possible can experience match days and acknowledged the clear need for the loyalty price benefits afforded to season ticket holders to be realised, to have a full crowd behind the team and in recognition of those on the Season Ticket waiting list who are purchasing match-by-match tickets. It was noted that supporters have the chance to ticket forward free of charge or resell their ticket via the Ticket Exchange.
- The Club shared they would be contacting supporters who do not list or attend (utilise) their seat and that it may be necessary to revoke ticket privileges. In response, Supporter Representatives said that the current system was not very well publicised and that there was confusion amongst fans about how it worked.
- Fan representatives suggested that there were a number of potential reasons why Season Ticket Holders may not take their seat for some matches and offered suggestions for how to encourage use of the system, including more communication, a review of the Club Cash refund system whereby Season Ticket Holders can only get their money back via credit against merchandise or a future season ticket and the timings of when supporters are able to list their ticket on the Ticket Exchange. Club and Supporter Representatives agreed to work together to investigate further and spread this message
Inclusivity and Accessibility:
- The meeting underscored the club's commitment to inclusivity, with Supporter Representatives stating their intention to advocate for accessibility and inclusivity through the FAB. The Club agreed to review existing policies with a key goal being having games accessible for all. The Club clarified the existing concession policy, confirming the accessible concessionary policy is unchanged for the 2024/25 season, and that any proposed changes would be specifically brought to the Disabled Supporters Board and the FAB for consultation
Future Fan Engagement and Strategy:
- The FAB agreed to work collaboratively on shaping future ticketing strategies. This will involve ongoing consultation, workshops and an open dialogue to address fan concerns and with the goal of decisions reflect the diverse needs of the West Ham United community. The Club stated it is eager to create a policy that is transparent, fair, and forward-looking.
Agreed Actions:
- Supporter Representatives to work with the Club in an open and transparent way to submit any further suggestions regarding ticketing and concession policies for the Club (Due: In good time for December FAB meeting)
- The Club to review all supporter feedback, creating a proposal for consultation (Due: December meeting)
- The Club to share the plan for the election of the Away Season Ticket Scheme member with Supporter Representatives (Due: 26 September)
- The Club to deliver Away Scheme election (Due: December meeting)
- The Club to consider additional communication channels to enhance the club’s communication strategies, including exploring the use of podcasts, Q&A sessions, and direct emails to better inform fans about ticketing policies and seat utilization (Due: December meeting)
- The Club will offer a meeting to Supporter Representatives to share its current approach to encouraging use of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding, asking Supporter Representatives to provide feedback (Due: October)
- The Club will consult the Disabled Supporters Board on any changes to ticketing policy as part of their formal meetings with Club executives (Due: November)
West Ham United hold Ticketing Workshop with Fan Advisory Board
Following the first Fan Advisory Board meeting on 11 September 2024, an action was taken for the Club and Supporter Representatives to review feedback on the Club’s concessionary policy, reviewing the policy ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Club agreed any ticketing principles would be discussed in December’s Fan Advisory Board meeting. Ahead of this meeting, supporter representatives met with club officials for an informal workshop on the topic.
Attendees:
Date: 19 November 19 2024 7-9pm
Location: London Stadium / Virtual
Fan Advisory Board representatives:
- Andy Payne (Hammers United)
- Austin Gigg (Junior Supporters Board)
- Cathy Bayford (Disabled Supporters Association)
- James Brown (Claret Member)
- Kevin Hind (West Ham United Supporters Trust)
- Martine Dodwell-Bennett (Bondholders Committee) attended virtually
- Mike Field (Old School Hammers)
- Peter Tyler (Co-Chair, West Ham Women’s Supporters Board)
- Paul Christmas (West Ham Official Supporters Club)
- Scotty Burkhart (Overseas Supporters Rep) attended virtually
Club Representatives:
- Nicola Keye, Director of Ticketing, Executive Director of the Women’s Team attended virtually
- Catherine Smith, Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement
- David Chaplin, Head of MarComms Operations
- Kerry O’Shea, Fan Engagement Lead
Agenda:
1. Introductions and Overview
2. Workshop
3. Open Forum for Supporter Feedback and Concerns
4. Discussion of Next Steps and Agreed Actions
Introduction and Objectives
- The FAB Co-Chairs welcomed the group and outlined the agenda.
- The Club stated its objectives from the workshop, which was intended to:
- Allow the fan voice to be included in the Club’s decision-making processes
- Provide a mechanism for the FAB to meaningfully and constructively contribute to the creation of a new policy
- Provide further opportunities to hear the views of supporters, and the members they represent
- The workshop was structured around four themes: reward, respect, re-evaluate, rationale, with the Club aiming to return with a proposal at the FAB meeting on 4 December.·
Workshop summary
The key themes which emerged from the workshop were:
- Loyalty: Supporter Representatives discussed how there was a need to establish how loyalty is recognised, acknowledged and rewarded, particularly for those supporters officially affiliated with the Club (Season Ticket Holders, Match by Match purchasers, Claret Members, Official Supporters Clubs) who either come to games currently or have previously done so. There was discussion about how this was currently reflected using the loyalty points system. A view was shared from Supporter Representatives that price was the most important factor in recognising loyalty, rather than additional gifts/incentives and Supporter Representatives talked about options for spreading the cost of season tickets over time, and the continuing importance of an overall discount for season tickets when compared to match-by-match tickets for Premier League fixtures.
- Family Tickets and Generational Attendance: Supporter Representatives stated that the Club should ensure that there was a healthy pipeline of younger fans coming through, which Club representatives agreed with. There was discussion about whether families should be able to pass on Season Tickets more easily or whether this could create a closed shop or add confusion to the current ticketing policies . The group discussed what ‘Affordable Family Football’ meant and took the view that it was important to ensure future generations continued to attend matches, alongside providing ways for new supporters to purchase tickets at every stage of life. Supporter Representatives wanted to prioritise affordability for families, younger, older and accessible supporters. Some supporter representatives queried whether it would be possible to ‘register interest’ in specific seats.
- Accessibility: The Club confirmed that they intended to discuss accessible concessions with the Disabled Supporters Board and Supporter Representatives again stressed the need for consistency and simplicity, allowing choice and flexibility in where disabled supporters sat in the Stadium. Supporter Representatives agreed that any proposals shared with the Disabled Supporters Board would be shared at Fan Advisory Board meetings for discussion. The DSB Representative highlighted some of the unique challenges faced by supporters with disabilities.
- Simplicity and Communication: Supporter Representatives asked the Club to keep policies simple to avoid confusion among supporters and ensure fairness across the fan base. Supporter Representatives emphasised the need for a clear and fair concessionary pricing structure and the importance of clear communication and a logical rationale for changes. Supporter Representatives said they would welcome an understanding of a longer-term view of ticketing strategy.
- Affordability: Supporter Representatives highlighted the need for simple and clear pricing and suggested it would be best to have the same level of percentage discount for all concessionary tickets across different categories and bands. The Club shared some ideas of how this could work, noting that this would have an impact on existing concessionary ticket holders. The Club agreed to return to these ideas in more detail at the Fan Advisory Board meeting on 4 December.
Agreed Actions:
- Supporter Representatives to review and re-share their previous proposals shared in April 2024 with the Club on concessionary policies (Due: end of November)
- Supporter Representatives to share survey data delivered in partnership with FSA as it stands (Due: ahead of December meeting)
- The Club to review feedback from the workshop and recent fan survey, creating a proposal for discussion (Due: December meeting)
West Ham United hold second Fan Advisory Board Meeting
On 4 December 2024, West Ham United held the second Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting, bringing together elected representatives from the supporter base with senior club officials. As part of the meeting, Jo Bailey was welcomed to the FAB, taking over from Josh Dodd in representing Pride of Irons. Maurice Birnbaum was also welcomed, representing the Away Scheme Members following a vote at the last meeting and subsequent election.
Attendees:
Date: December 4, 2024 6-8pm
Location: Virtual
Fan Advisory Board representatives:
- Andy Payne (Hammers United and FAB Co-Chair)
- Apu Vyas (Inclusive Irons)
- Austin Gigg (Junior Supporters Board)
- Cathy Bayford (Disabled Supporters Association)
- James Brown (Claret Member)
- Kevin Hind (West Ham United Supporters Trust)
- Martine Dodwell-Bennett (Bondholders Committee)
- Maurice Birnbaum (Away Scheme Member)
- Mike Field (Old School Hammers)
- Peter Tyler (Co-Chair, West Ham Women’s Supporters Board)
- Paul Christmas (West Ham Official Supporters Club)
- Scotty Burkhart (Overseas Supporters Rep)
Apologies:
- Jo Bailey (Pride of Irons)
Club Representatives:
- Tara Warren, Executive Director and Nominated Board Level Official
- Nicola Keye, Director of Ticketing, Executive Director of the Women’s Team
- Catherine Smith, Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement
- David Chaplin, Head of MarComms Operations
- Dan Francis, Senior Writer and Communications Lead
Agenda:
- Welcome and Action Log
- Club Concessionary Policy and Wider Ticketing Strategy
- Safe Standing at London Stadium
- Status updates on fan initiatives
- Pride of Irons 10-year anniversary
- Junior Supporters Board
- Away Season Ticket Scheme
- Level Playing Fields Regional Forum and DSB meeting
- Women’s team playing at the London Stadium
- Matchday WhatsApp Channel
- International Supporters Club
- AOB
- Away Fans in Home areas - WHU v Arsenal
- Independent Football Regulator
Action Points from Previous Meeting:
Owner | Action | Timeline | Update |
Supporter Representatives | Supporter Representatives to work with the Club in an open and transparent way to submit any further suggestions regarding ticketing and concession policies for the Club | Due: In good time for December FAB meeting | Ongoing Received 2nd / 3rd December, Club to review |
The Club | The Club to review all supporter feedback, creating a proposal for consultation | Due: December meeting | Actioned
|
The Club | The Club to share the plan for the election of the Away Season Ticket Scheme member with Supporter Representatives | Due: 26 September | Actioned
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The Club | The Club to consider additional communication channels to enhance the club’s communication strategies | Due: December meeting | Actioned and ongoing |
The Club | The Club will offer a meeting to Supporter Representatives to share its current approach to encouraging use of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding, asking Supporter Representatives to provide feedback | Due: October | Ongoing
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The Club | The Club will consult the Disabled Supporters Board on any changes to ticketing policy as part of their formal meetings with Club executives
| Due: November | Actioned, any proposals would be brought back to the FAB for consideration |
- Club Concessionary Policy and Wider Ticketing Strategy
- The Club shared the feedback it had received from a survey it had sent to supporters, and the feedback received from Supporter Representatives from the Fan Advisory Board as part of a ticketing and concessions workshop held 19 November 2024.
- The Club shared a proposed set of guiding principles that would underpin future ticketing policy: fair to the majority, simple to understand, affordable for families. Supporter Representatives suggested the final principle should not be limited to just families but affordable to all and the Club agreed to consider how this could be applied to all supporters. Supporter Representatives suggested clearer definitions for terms like ‘fairness’ and ‘majority and the Club agreed to work the detail of this.
- The Club outlined proposed changes to the policy, which reflected the new guiding principles. The Club highlighted that the 2023-24 level of discount (up to 83% in some Bands) was not sustainable, whilst acknowledging supporter concerns surrounding affordability, choice and flexibility. Supporter Representatives confirmed they would like to see a level of fairness and consistency within the policy, with a return to concessions in Bands 1-6 for existing, new supporters and season ticket holders.
- Supporter Representatives highlighted that since the August meeting with the Club, they have been advocating for a full reversion to previous concessionary policies, as supported by fan feedback and a petition with over 21,000 signatures and data from Supporters Representatives fan survey run by the FSA. The Club confirmed that feedback had been heard, and the focus was on building a policy for future years that reflected the outlined principles. The Club shared how some specific outliers within the concession policy would not be sustainable. Supporter Representatives flagged that affordability, choice and flexibility was paramount for any new policies.
- Supporter Representatives stated they had sent a series of detailed documents to the Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement relating to Club Ticketing Policies, written by Supporter Groups and endorsed by Supporter Representatives. Supporter Representatives emphasised the time and effort spent compiling these proposals. The Club confirmed these documents (shared on 2nd and 3 December) had not been reviewed ahead of the FAB meeting and that any proposals that had been brought for discussion would be based on survey results and the workshop with the FAB. Supporter Representatives also suggested that the Club incorporate insights from the Supporter Representatives survey run by the FSA into its ticketing policy development. The Club stated they would review the documents and feedback to Supporter Representatives.
- The Club confirmed they would now build the ticketing policies for the 2025-26 season and beyond. The final policies would be shared with Supporter Representatives before a wider announcement. The Club confirmed it would not be considering any other changes to policy other than those already raised and discussed for the 2025-26 season. Supporter Representatives asked about the timeline, stressing the importance of clear timelines and sufficient communication with fans to avoid last minute issues and questions
- Supporter Representatives asked for detail on some specifics of ticket allocations within the Stadium. The Club provided detailed information on the number of seats in different bands, and the ways the Club strives to ensure there are affordable options for all supporters. It was agreed the Club would look at how many U18 Founder Season Ticket holders were still Season Ticket holders as Supporter Representatives had stated that these were promised when seats were taken up in 2016. It was agreed Supporter Representatives would share any written information they had with the Club in relation to promises made to Founder Season Ticket Holders on concessionary pricing as the Club could not find any information on this in the historic literature.
- Safe Standing at London Stadium
- Supporter Representatives asked the Club to clarify the position on the introduction of railed seating at London Stadium. The Club confirmed London Stadium is an all-seater stadium for home supporters and we continue to monitor guidance relating to safe standing
- The Club confirmed there is railed seating in the Upper Tier of the Away End to keep supporters safe. The Club confirmed there are no current plans to introduce further railed seating into the London Stadium in the 2024-25 or 2025-26 season. Regular communications are shared to supporters reminding to take their seats for the games, for the enjoyment and safety of those, and those around them. It was agreed the Club would make a clearer public statement about the current position. The Club would continue to make this information available via Club Channels
- Status updates on fan initiatives
- Pride of Irons 10-year anniversary
- The FAB Supporter Representative Co-Chair, on behalf of the Pride of Irons representative confirmed that the Club had been working with Pride of Irons to recognise it’s 10-year anniversary, taking place next February. It was agreed that the Supporter Representatives would contact their respective members on how they can raise awareness and support the anniversary further
- Junior Supporters Board
- The Junior Supporters Board representative asked the Club to consider offering booster seats for young supporters sat in the lower bowl. The Club agreed to see if this was feasible
- Away Season Ticket Scheme
- The Away Scheme Member Representative asked for assurances that the Away Scheme would continue. The Club stated there were no current plans to end the Away Scheme, but it would need to evolve to address issues such as ticket abuse and anti-social behaviour. The Club agreed to host a specific meeting to between the Away Scheme Representative and the Club Director of Ticketing to look at the scheme in detail, and how a positive away experience can be maintained. Any proposals would be brought back to the FAB for consideration
- Level Playing Fields Regional Forum and DSB meeting
- The DSB Representative shared an update on the DSB meeting held on 26th November, confirming that a meeting summary would be made publicly available. The representative also shared updates from Level Playing Field’s Regional Forum, which was hosted by West Ham United on Thursday 28th November
- Women’s team playing at the London Stadium
- The WSB Representative asked for an update on the team playing at the London Stadium this season as there was a strong desire for the women’s team to play more games at London Stadium and that the long-term goal for Supporter Representatives would be to see London Stadium as a regular venue for WSL matches. The Club reiterated that work is underway to try to host a women’s match this season.
- Matchday WhatsApp Channel
- The Club confirmed that the Matchday WhatsApp channel has been launched as an additional place for supporters to access key information about each matchday
- International Supporters Club
- The International Supporters Club Representative confirmed work was underway with the Club’s Fan Engagement Manager to identify a fixture this season to celebrate all our international supporters, with a specific event held in East London. The Club and Supporter Representatives agreed to continue to work together on the planning of this activity
- AOB
Away Fans in Home areas - WHU v Arsenal
- Supporter Representatives shared concerns about the number of away supporters in home areas at recent fixtures, including WHU v Arsenal. Supporter Representatives registered their concerns on stewarding and safety measures, alongside suggesting the use of sophisticated data analysis to prevent unauthorised access.
- Supporter Representatives reported instances where stewards can appear to lose control of situations, with the Arsenal fixture being the most recent. The Club emphasised that all stewards are expected to have minimum qualifications and that the Club works with London Stadium closely to address any issues when they arise
- The Club reiterated that this is a matter taken extremely seriously and that before each fixture, daily checked are made on purchasing-patterns, residential addresses and email addresses to identify suspected away fans and ticket touts
- The Club confirmed that ahead of the Arsenal game, over 1,000 tickets were blocked. For the limited number of away supporters to who make into the London Stadium concourse or seats, the Club works, in line with a zero-tolerance approach, to share details with stakeholder authorities and take the strongest possible action, including indefinite bans from the London Stadium. The Club confirmed incidents are being fully investigated and the Club will work closely with the stadium operators on future response to issues of this nature
- The Club confirmed efforts would be stepped up ahead of future fixtures – particularly London derbies and high-demand Category AA matches, with further investigations into suspicious accounts and increased communications shared to all ticket purchasers reminding them of expectations ahead of attending
- Supporter Representatives offered to help in these efforts which was appreciated by the Club. The Club reminded supporters that any incidents on a matchday should be reported to stewards or via the ‘SUPPORT’ service to avoid harm.
- Supporter Representatives commented that there should be fan representation on the local authority’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG). The Club said that there would be no changes to the composition of the SAG and that fans are adequately represented by Club employees who attend them, including the Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement who contacts Supporter Representatives ahead of each SAG meeting
Independent Football Regulator
The Club’s NBLO provided an update on the Football Governance Bill.
Agreed Actions:
- CARRIED: Supporter Representatives to work with the Club in an open and transparent way to submit any further suggestions regarding ticketing and concession policies for the Club (Due: January)
- CARRIED: The Club will offer a meeting to Supporter Representatives to share its current approach to encouraging use of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding, asking Supporter Representatives to provide feedback (Due: January )
- The Club to share top-level survey findings with Supporter Representatives (Due: December)
- The Club to amend the ticketing guiding principles (Due: December)
- The Club to share final policy with Supporter Representatives before wider announcement (Due: once renewal window is confirmed)
- Supporter Representatives to share written documentation re Founder Season Ticket holders (Due: December)
- The Club to continue to communicate the position on Safe Standing at London Stadium (Due: December)
- Supporter Representatives to consider how to support Pride of Irons 10-year anniversary (Due: January)
- The Club to investigate the feasibility of providing booster seats at London Stadium (Due: March)
- The Club to arrange a meeting with the Away Scheme Member Representative (Due: January)
- The Club and International Supporters Club Representative to continue to work on event plans (Due: March)
- The Club to continue to deliver and review effective activity which discourages away supporters from sitting in home ends at London Stadium (Due: December)
- Supporter Representatives to share examples from outside football to prevent away supporters from purchasing tickets in home areas, including data analytics methods (Due: December)
Meeting Summary: Ticket Exchange Meeting with Fan Advisory Board
Following the first Fan Advisory Board meeting on 11 September 2024, an action was taken for the Club to invite Supporter Representatives to a meeting where information would be shared in relation to the Club’s Ticket Exchange. At this meeting, Supporter Representatives asked specific questions related to Club ticketing policies, and the Club responded to ideas and suggested presented in a detailed document, prepared by supporters and endorsed by Supporter Representatives. The Club acknowledged concerns raised and committed to reviewing several policies to enhance fairness, flexibility, and transparency in ticketing operations.
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 18:00–20:00
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Supporter Representatives:
- Andy Payne (Hammers United and FAB Co-Chair)
- Austin Gigg (Junior Supporters Board)
- Cathy Bayford (Disabled Supporters Association)
- James Brown (Claret Member)
- Mark Inskipp (attending on behalf of Kevin Hind, West Ham United Supporters Trust)
- Martine Dodwell-Bennett (Bondholders Committee) – present for part of meeting
- Maurice Birnbaum (Away Scheme Member) – present for part of meeting
- Mike Field (Old School Hammers) – present for part of meeting
- Peter Tyler (Co-Chair, West Ham Women’s Supporters Board)
- Scotty Burkhart (Overseas Supporters Rep) – present for part of meeting
Club Representatives:
- Nicola Keye, Director of Ticketing, Executive Director of the Women’s Team
- Catherine Smith, Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement
- David Chaplin, Head of MarComms Operations
- Jason Callaghan, Senior Ticketing Manager
- Ryan Joy, Deputy Ticketing Manager
Apologies:
- Apu Vyas (Inclusive Irons)
- Jo Bailey (Pride of Irons)
- Paul Christmas (West Ham Official Supporters Club)
Agenda:
- Club Response to fan-created documents (20 minutes)
- Overview of current process for Ticket Exchange (10 minutes)
- Supporter Representative Questions (60 minutes)
- Can the Club tell a Supporter how much they will receive if their ticket sells?
- How does the Club price the resale value of tickets placed on the platform and what do they take by way of commission?
- Can West Ham offer a cash refund on resold tickets? Can Club Cash be used towards Cup tickets?
- How and when is the Ticket Exchange opened?
- Can Claret Members list their tickets on the Ticket Exchange?
- Why can’t ST holders relist as soon as the fixture dates and times confirmed?
- How does the Club track frequency and usage of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding? What happens to supporters if they do not list or forward their ticket?
- What can the Club do to encourage more supporters to list or forward their tickets?
- AOB (30 mins)
- Claret Members: availability and location of tickets
- Away Scheme and new Premier League rules – MOVED TO AGENDA POINT 1
- Evolution of the Away Scheme and new Premier League Rules
- The Club reaffirmed a commitment to maintain the Away Scheme Membership and shared details of a trial intended to run at the last three away fixtures of the season
- The Club explained that Supporters on the scheme would be notified via email of when their priority ticket period is open. Away Scheme members would then view the away seating plan online, choosing specific seats up to a maximum group size of six tickets per booking and make payment online for tickets
- The Club also shared that in the current system, if a payment card is declined, this counts as a penalty. In the proposed format, Away Scheme Members make payment online, so if the card declines, they can attempt with an alternative card in the booking period without facing an automatic miss
- The Club confirmed Away Scheme Members would still be able to miss up to three away Premier League fixtures during the season without penalty
- Supporter Representatives asked the Club to consider how the system can be as convenient and easy to understand as possible. The Club confirmed that this would be a trial, and it did reflect how Away Scheme Members purchased tickets for previous European fixtures and home matchday tickets are currently purchased
- Supporter Representatives asked if the process would be the same for supporters with accessible needs. The Club confirmed disabled supporters should still contact the Access team
- Supporter Representatives asked whether it is possible for supporters to transfer to resell their tickets. The Club confirmed away tickets are strictly non-transferable
- The Club shared details of new Premier League rules to be introduced in the 2026/27 season. The rules will make digital tickets a mandatory requirement and Clubs are responsible for ensuring all tickets are assigned to the specific individual supporters who are attending the match
- The Club confirmed direct communications would be sent to Away Scheme Members with more details including a survey to collect feedback following the proposed trial. The Club stated that the results of the trial, and associated supporter feedback, would be shared with Supporter Representatives before any permanent changes are made.
- Club Response to Fan-Created documents
- The Club acknowledged a series of detailed documents presented by Supporter Representatives which offered feedback and suggestion on Club ticketing policies. The Club stated specific information requested by supporters was confidential[1], commercially sensitive and would not be shared publicly, but that the Club had investigated each suggestion in detail in the context of the 2025/26 season:
- Suggestion: Ensure a discount for Season Ticket Holders compared to match-by-match purchasing:
- The Club confirmed that pricing is designed to provide Season Ticket Holders with a discount over the season when comparing like-for-like seats on a match-by-match basis for Premier League fixtures. The Club confirmed they would communicate this Season Ticket Holder benefit Supporter Representatives offered to share detail of where this did not appear to be the case. The Club requested sight of these examples
- Suggestion: Implement uniform concessionary discounts across the Stadium:
- The Club confirmed the concessionary policy is under review for the 2025/26 season
- The Club explained that there are large variations in concessionary prices across the Stadium and a phased approach would need to be considered to reach a uniform discount
- Suggestion: Review the relocation process to reward loyalty:
- The Club confirmed the relocation policy is under review for the 2025/26 season
- Supporter Representatives asked the Club if there could be an option for supporters to put a 'deposit' on their seat and pay at the end of the renewal window. The Club confirmed there is not an option for a deposit for the 2025/26 season, but that the Club does offer flexible payment terms through V12 finance
- Suggestion: Enforce the minimum ticket use policy as per the Terms and Conditions:
- The Club confirmed they were monitoring use of tickets and contacting supporters if they did not list or forward their ticket
- The Club confirmed they would make Supporter Representatives aware when the minimum use policy began to be enforced
- Suggestion: Prevent concession ticket abuse:
- The Club confirmed that concession ticket abuse is actively monitored, and shared examples of how, including ticket checks, checks at turnstiles and direct contact with supporters
- Suggestion: Reduce the number of match categories:
- The Club confirmed they were not looking to change the number of match categories for the 2025-26 season and shared an intention to have a minimum of two category C fixtures, two ‘Kids for a Quid’ fixtures and no more than two AA fixtures each season
- Suggestion: Create fewer price bands in London Stadium:
- The Club stated there were no plans to change the number of price bands for the 2025/26 season, and that it would continue to be important to offer a broad choice to supporters. It was agreed this would be kept under review
- Suggestion: Provide more flexibility for Season Ticket Holders if they want to relocate mid-season or purchase more tickets:
- The Club confirmed it would always review requests from supporters on a case-by-case basis, and encourage any supporter to contact the Ticket Office if they wanted to discuss their options during the season
- Suggestion: Information about the return and distribution should be no more than two clicks away from the home page:
- The Club confirmed all information related to the return and distribution of tickets is found under Ticketing > Ticket Exchange, accessed via the Club website homepage in one click
- Suggestion: Offer the Ticket Exchange to Claret Members:
- The Club stated that Season Ticket holders, at the point they renew or purchase their ticket, may not be able to attend all 19 Premier League home fixtures. The Ticket Exchange has been designed to offer a solution to this.
- The Club confirmed there are no plans to extend the Ticket Exchange to Claret Members for the 2025/26 season. Members purchase tickets at the point each fixture goes on onsale and therefore much closer to the fixture date. Supporter Representatives did note that fixture dates can still change after the tickets are on sale to Claret Members
- Suggestion: The Ticket Exchange should be open at least four weeks before a fixture, or at the point a game is sold out, whichever is soonest:
- The Club confirmed that the Ticket Exchange is open at the point the game is close to selling out.
- The Club shared additional, context[2] on the Ticket Exchange. Regardless of the date the Ticket Exchange goes onsale, daily analysis shows that the Ticket Exchange is consistently busiest in the ten days leading up to a fixture.
- The Club also confirmed that over 50% of season ticket holders have used the Ticket Exchange this season, indicating increased engagement with the system
- The Club shared analysis with Supporter Representatives that showed when supporters list their tickets, and the impact of proactive messaging on use of the Ticket Exchange. The Club stated that if a supporter lists their ticket more than ten days before a fixture, it is highly likely to sell, but this is dependent on supporter demand
- Supporter Representatives commented that sometimes this messaging can be excessive and create pressure to list, even if a supporter is planning to attend a fixture. The Club agreed to consider the language and tone of proactive messaging
- Suggestion: Let supporters know how much they Club Cash they will earn from listing their ticket:
- The Club confirmed a table could be published ahead of each fixture confirming what a supporter selling their ticket could receive if their ticket sells Supporter Representatives commented that this would best to include in direct emails to supporters at the point the Ticket Exchange goes live. It was agreed this action would be taken for the 2025/26 season
- Suggestion: Club Cash to be refunded to supporters:
- The Club confirmed there were no immediate plans to change the Club Cash process
- Supporter Representatives asked the Club to review and reconsider, noting that West Ham are the only Premier League club not to offer any form of cash discount and asking for a specific focus on a reconsideration of the Club Cash expiry policy. .
- The Club noted that West Ham United’s approach to ticketing differs from other clubs due to the high percentage of Season Ticket Holders. It was agreed this would be kept under review
- Supporter Representative Questions
Can the Club tell a Supporter how much they will receive if their ticket sells?
Covered in agenda point 2
- How does the Club price the resale value of tickets placed on the platform and what do they take by way of commission?
- The Club confirmed that the pricing of seats listed on Ticket Exchange is based on the Season Ticket price, the price band and the category of the fixture. A supporter receives this value, minus a 10% administration charge which covers the costs of the platforms used to facilitate ticket exchanges
Can West Ham offer a cash refund on resold tickets? Can Club Cash be used towards Cup tickets?
Covered in agenda point 2
How and when is the Ticket Exchange opened?
Covered in agenda point 2
Can Claret Members list their tickets on the Ticket Exchange?
Covered in agenda point 2
- Why can’t Season Ticket Holders relist as soon as the fixture dates and times confirmed?
- The Club confirmed a strict selling order is followed for each fixture. The Ticket Exchange is only activated once this selling order has been completed and a fixture is close to selling out
How does the Club track frequency and usage of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding? What happens to supporters if they do not list or forward their ticket?
Covered in agenda point 2.
- The Club confirmed use of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding is tracked daily, and even hourly in the days leading up to a fixture.[3]
- The Club confirmed use of the Ticket Exchange and Ticket Forwarding is tracked daily, and even hourly in the days leading up to a fixture.[3]
- AOB:
- Claret Members: availability and location of tickets
The Club shared detail of the Claret Membership benefits, including the right to purchase a discounted match ticket before tickets go on General Sale. The Club explained that tickets are released in sales tranches and per Premier League rules, a range of ticket prices must be available at each step of the sales process. The Club stated a wide choice of tickets are available to Claret Members across all price bands. The Club agreed to communicate this to supporters - Expansion to Stadium capacity
- The Club confirmed there are no plans to increase the Stadium capacity.
- Claret Members: availability and location of tickets
Agreed Actions:
- The Club to share all details of trial with Away Scheme Members and Supporter Representatives
- Supporter Representatives to share examples of where Season Tickets do not receive a discount relative to match-by-match pricing
- The Club to review Ticket Exchange messaging to provide detail of how much a supporter can expect to receive in Club Cash via a table ahead of each fixture
- The Club to continue to keep Club Cash policies under review
- The Club to look at tone and style of messaging when encouraging supporters to list their ticket on the Ticket Exchange
- The Club to highlight that there is a discount between Season Ticket renewals and match by match purchases in renewal communications
- The Club to continue to make proactive checks for Season Ticket abuse
- The Club to publish information on the website about Claret Member ticket availability
- The Club to continue to work towards reducing the number of single seats left unsold
[1] It was agreed with the Club and Supporter Representatives that this information was kept confidential. There are no plans to share this in the future as it is commercially sensitive.
[2] It was agreed with the Club and Supporter Representatives that this information was kept confidential. There are no plans to share this in the future as it is commercially sensitive.
[3] It was agreed with the Club and Supporter Representatives that the specific examples used was kept confidential. There are no plans to share this in the future as it is commercially sensitive.
On 2 April 2025, West Ham United held the third Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting of the season. Vice-Chair Baroness Brady attended this meeting to hear the views from Supporter Representatives. Ironworks Alliance, a fan group dedicated looking to improve atmosphere and experience at London Stadium joined for a specific agenda topic related to matchday experience. This was the last formal meeting of the 2024/25 season.
Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025 6-8pm
Location: London Stadium / Virtual
Fan Advisory Board representatives:
- Andy Payne (Hammers United and FAB Co-Chair)
- Austin Gigg (Junior Supporters Board)
- Cathy Bayford (Disabled Supporters Association)
- James Brown (Claret Members)
- Jo Bailey (Pride of Irons)
- Kevin Hind (West Ham United Supporters Trust)
- Martine Dodwell-Bennett (Bondholders Committee)
- Maurice Birnbaum (Away Scheme Members)
- Mike Field (Old School Hammers)
- Paul Christmas (West Ham Official Supporters Club)
- Deepak Kashyap (attending of behalf of Apu Vyas) (Inclusive Irons)
- Scotty Burkhart (Overseas Supporters Rep)
Club Representatives:
- Baroness Karren Brady CBE, Vice-Chair West Ham United
- Nicola Keye, Director of Ticketing, Executive Director of the Women’s Team
- Philippa Cartwright, Projects & Operations Director, Head of Women's Football
- Catherine Smith, Head of Supporter Services and Fan Engagement
- Ben Illingworth, Head of Operations
London Stadium Representatives:
- Peter Swordy, Director of Health, Safety and Compliance for London Stadium
- Jason Eglash, Safety Officer, London Stadium
Ironworks Alliance Representatives:
- Alex Kirby, Ironworks Alliance
- Chris Knight, Ironworks Alliance
Apologies:
- Tara Warren, Executive Director and Nominated Board Level Official
- Peter Tyler (Co-Chair, West Ham Women’s Supporters Board)
Agenda:
- Welcome, introduction and action log
- Update on Memorabilia Project and Club Archive
- Matchday Experience
- Ironworks Alliance (IWA)
- Ingress and Egress
- Family Section
- Wall in Block 113
- Status updates on fan initiatives
- Pride of Irons ten-year anniversary review
- Junior Supporters Board
- Unite for Access campaign review
- Official Supporters Club event and Pre-Season Tour
- AOB
- Ratification of sub-group approach
- Update on email addresses
- P1 travel
- Action Log:
Owner | Action | Timeline | Update |
CARRIED: Supporter Reps | Supporter Representatives to work with the Club in an open and transparent way to submit any further suggestions regarding ticketing and concession policies for the Club | Due: In good time for Dec FAB meeting | Actioned Future actions or policy changes to be discussed in 2025/26 FAB meetings, including a review of Club Cash and Ticket Exchange |
The Club | The Club to share top-level survey findings with Supporter Representatives | Due: Dec | Actioned |
The Club | The Club to amend the ticketing guiding principles | Due: Dec | Actioned |
The Club | The Club to share final policy with Supporter Representatives before wider announcement | Due: once renewal window is confirmed | Actioned |
Supporter Reps | Supporter Representatives to share written documentation re Founder Season Ticket holders | Due: Dec | Actioned |
The Club | The Club to continue to communicate the position on Safe Standing at London Stadium | Due: Dec | Actioned and ongoing Agreed as agenda item for next meeting |
Supporter Reps | Supporter Representatives to consider how to support Pride of Irons ten-year anniversary | Due: January | Actioned |
The Club | The Club to investigate the feasibility of providing booster seats at London Stadium | Due: March | Actioned Confirmed to JSB this would not be possible due to safety concerns |
The Club | The Club to arrange a meeting with the Away Scheme Member Representative | Due: January | Actioned |
The Club | The Club and International Supporters Club Representative to continue to work on event plans | Due: March | Actioned |
The Club | The Club to continue to deliver and review effective activity which discourages away supporters from sitting in home ends at London Stadium | Due: Dec | Actioned and ongoing |
Supporter Reps | Supporter Representatives to share examples from outside football to prevent away supporters from purchasing tickets in home areas, including data analytics methods | Due: Dec | Actioned and ongoing |
The Supporter Representative Co-Chair opened the meeting by thanking the Club officials and West Ham United on behalf of supporters for listening to concerns around Season Ticket prices the Club’s concessionary policy. It was agreed the announcement was much welcomed by the fan base.
- Update on Memorabilia Project and Club Archive
- The Club confirmed a professional archivist is working with the Club to provide feedback and best practice on how to protect and showcase all of the items in the Club’s archive
- Supporter Representatives asked if it would be possible to know what the Club has stored as this was agreed as part of prior formal constructs for supporter consultation. The Club confirmed it was their firm intention to find ways, physically or digitally, to showcase the items and share what is contained within the archive once all the detail has been collected. The Club shared they were in contact with other stakeholders who have an interest in West Ham United’s history
- Both the Club and Supporter Representatives agreed it would be good to consider opportunities to show items to fans, the local community and our international fanbase and next steps would be to suggest ideas whilst considering security and insurance concerns
- The Supporter Representative for the Official Supporters Club shared that there was a hope they could find a permanent location close to London Stadium and that could be a space where items could be displayed.
- Supporter Representative asked if there would be a policy to collect and catalogue new items on an on-going basis. It was confirmed this would be something the Club would be working with the archivist on
- Matchday Experience
a. Ironworks Alliance (IWA)
- IWA, a fan-led volunteer group, joined the meeting to discuss specific agenda topics related to potentially improving the atmosphere and experience at London Stadium. They shared details of the fan-led displays for the 2024/25 season and their ambitions for the future which included having more fan-led displays and to increase noise and support in the London Stadium with a dedicated ‘singing’ section
- Supporter Representatives stated that whilst the atmosphere has been good at specific games over the years at the London Stadium, this was not consistent. It was also noted that this was a trend seen across the Premier League. The Club stated it was important for the Club to find ways to facilitate supporters who want to create atmosphere as it makes a difference to the squad hearing the supporters behind them
- Supporter Representatives and the Club suggested IWA should work with the FAB to see if there was an appetite for a singing section and their ideas in general. It was agreed this should be organic and not imposed upon supporters
- Supporter Representatives agreed they were supportive of the group's plans in principle, but stated it was important to take time to consult with the wider fan base to ensure that all views were considered and from there, specific initiatives can then proposed. It was stated that any potential risks of singing sections, such as creating rival factions within the fanbase should be avoided. There was discussion also around the risks of encouraging mass migration to one area of the stadium. The Club also highlighted unintended consequences around antisocial behaviour and safety considerations
- The Club shared other examples of work delivered in this area including a pilot of a family friendly fan-zone and the introduction of ‘countdown to kick off’ played on the concourse featuring Ray Winstone. Supporter Representatives suggested other wording that could be used to encourage supporters to take to their seats
b. Ingress and Egress at London Stadium
- The Club confirmed audits took place at two recent fixtures to look at ingress and egress. The Club invited representatives from the FAB to join them at an upcoming fixture to gain a better understanding of the process, including a specific focus on accessibility
- The Club shared examples from recent fixtures, noting on average that over 1/3 of supporters enter the Stadium in the 20 minutes before kick-off. The Club shared specific examples, for instance, at WHU v Brentford, only 23,000 supporters had entered London Stadium by 2.30pm. An independent security advisor noted the longest queue was 12 minutes for this fixture and the turnstile admits a supporter every 6-8 seconds. For WHU v Newcastle the match ended at 21.54 and the stop / go stewards were stood down at 22.30
- The Club confirmed live queue times were published on matchday X /Twitter and WhatsApp channels. Megaphones are deployed to communicate with supporters about queue times and fast routes in and out of London Stadium
- The Club also confirmed they had identified potential opportunities to speed up the departure of accessible shuttle buses and this would be discussed with the Disabled Supporters Board and any learnings brought back to the FAB
- Supporter Representatives asked about the purpose of ‘wanding’ supporters. London Stadium clarified these were metal wand detectors and they were effective in preventing weapons such as knives from entering London Stadium
- Supporter Representatives asked London Stadium to clarify the purpose of stop / go boards. London Stadium stated this is based on capacity on the train station platforms, using a similar principle that is used at Wembley in order to ‘pulse’ crowds forward. There are two sets of queues from Bridge 1 and Bridge 5 that meet at Westfield Avenue / Montfitchet Rd and the system gives each queue the opportunity to move forward fairly whilst preventing overcrowding on the station
- The Club commented it was frustrating that Westfield did not allow supporters access on egress and Supporter Representatives discussed how they could work together to put forward suggestions to allow access via Westfield. Supporter Representatives suggested they could help, campaigning Westfield to allow supporters in post-match as it would reduce the pressure for supporters to get on trains and they could make use of the Westfield facilities. The Club agreed to raise this in the next SAG meeting
- Supporter Representatives asked why the new Jubilee line entrance at Stratford station Platform 13 wasn’t open on a matchday. London Stadium confirmed this was always designed as an entrance originally for Carpenter’s Estate when finished in its new form. The current stance of the Stratford station management is that it should not be used for matchdays because of safety and overcrowding concerns but agreed to ask if could be opened pre-match until a certain time.
c. Family Stand
- Supporter Representatives asked if the Club would consider a dedicated family stand to sit like-minded supporters together. The Club stated that families currently have the choice to sit anywhere at London Stadium and that it was important to continue to welcome young supporters into the Stadium. They also noted that tickets in Bands 5 & 6 were notably cheaper for families.
- The Club highlighted that over the course of the last six seasons, noting there were no supporters attending matches in the 2020/21 Covid season, 63,000+ £1 tickets had been sold under the ‘Kids for a Quid’ scheme
- Supporter Representatives shared some of the potential benefits of having a family stand and it was agreed that, similar to the singing section, there would need to be research done on the appetite within the fanbase and any movement would need to be organic, without forced relocation
- As part of the conversation, Supporter Representatives asked to better understand why railed seating was in some parts of the Stadium and not others, including Block 222. London Stadium clarified that that rails were installed in the Upper Tier due to safety concerns for away fans and that there are no current plans to install further rail seating in the 2024/25 or 2025/26 season. Supporter Representatives asked why standing was allowed at concerts and other events but not allowed at football matches. London Stadium shared that this was due to government legislation and the type of licence issued to the Stadium.
d. Wall in Block 113
- The Club and London Stadium provided context to the numerous incidents across multiple matchdays that led to the local authority and police raising serious concerns that resulted in the installation of the wall, including injuries to a seven-year-old girl and 83-year-old man due to missile throwing. The Club and London Stadium confirmed that since the wall has been installed there has been a significant decrease in injuries and anti-social behaviour in this area
- Supporter Representatives asked if the wall could be reviewed, or if other alternatives such as Perspex or netting could be considered. The Club and London Stadium agreed to raise this as the next SAG meeting with the relevant stakeholders. London Stadium stated that other options had been considered at the time but were discounted due to feasibility or impact on safety and that the SAG felt this was the preferable option
- Status updates on fan initiatives
a. Pride of Irons ten-year anniversary
The Pride of Irons Representative thanked both Supporter Representatives and the Club for their support of their ten-year anniversary celebrations which included educational sessions for staff and stewards at both the London Stadium and Chigwell Construction Stadium, a community event, the unveiling of a tem-year anniversary flag and a joint statement of Unity & Solidarity from the Fan Advisory Board
b. Junior Supporters Board (JSB)
- The JSB Representative stated he would like there to be a focus on growing the women’s game attendances at the next JSB meeting
- Supporter Representatives asked if it would be possible for the women’s team to play at London Stadium at least once a season. The Club confirmed it was trying hard to make this happen, in a way that is financially sustainable for the women’s team operation and shared confidential financial details about the cost to play at London Stadium[1]. Supporter Representatives agreed to support the Club to facilitate this by working together on a joint letter to send to key stakeholders.
- The Overseas Supporters Representative commented that watch parties had been held in the US for women’s matches and there was an appetite overseas for further engagement
- A Supporter Representative commented on the positive atmosphere and experience at women’s games, noting enhancements made by the Club this season and encouraged all FAB members to attend an upcoming fixture
- The JSB Representative also shared that the JSB had asked the Club to consider a junior supporter’s magazine, Hammers collectible cards and to add games to WHU app. The Club confirmed all of these ideas were under consideration
c. Unite For Access
- The DSA Representative thanked the Club for their support for the recent Unite for Access campaign which included a video showing the experience of disabled supporters on a matchday and other activity to raise awareness. The DSA Representatives shared that the Association had grown to 300 members
- The Club added that Level Playing Field had commented on the strength of the support, and this was a good example of the Club and its supporters working together
d. Official Supporters Club event and Pre-Season Tour
- The Overseas Supporters Representative provided an update on events that have recently taken place in the US and confirmed they would be working with the Club on plans for the pre-season tour in the US
- The Overseas Supporter Representative also confirmed there would be an event taking place before WHU v Southampton, welcoming Official Supporters Clubs from the UK and overseas together and that Supporter Representatives would be invited to attend
- AOB
a. Ratification of sub-group approach
- Supporter Representatives agreed the approach and guiding principles to creating sub-groups.
b. Email addresses for Supporter Representatives
- The Club confirmed that Supporter Representatives that represented areas of Club-managed groups (Claret Members, Overseas Supporters, Away Scheme Members and Women’s Supporters Board) would be provided with email addresses for supporters to able to contact them directly.
c. P1 Travel
- Supporter Representatives asked the Club why P1 Travel were an authorised ticket reseller and if they increased the likelihood of away supporters being in home areas
- The Club stated that P1 became the Club’s exclusive official Ticket and Hospitality Partner in 2021 and supports the Club’s international presence by giving West Ham United’s fans the opportunity to buy tickets, match breaks or hospitality at London Stadium. They are an important partner as they allow us to attract new supporters to the Club, growing our fanbase and we build our database of West Ham United supporters
- The Club added they also run their own group bookings process and have welcomed groups of 50+ to London Stadium of fans including the Polish Hammers and Belgian Irons
- The Club stated that P1 Travel state on their website that tickets are for fans supporting the home team and that if a supporter identifies an away supporter in a home area on a matchday they should report via the ‘Support’ text number or make the nearest steward aware
d. Ticketing Consultation
- Supporter Representatives stated they were not aware of the ‘early bird’ offer for supporters to obtain three priority points for early Season Ticket renewal, or the option for Season Ticket Holders to purchase additional tickets before this was shared with all supporters. The Club agreed it would have been beneficial for Supporter Representatives to have prior knowledge of this, and been provided the opportunity to share their views
- The Club confirmed that all information had been provided directly to supporters and that the Club was pleased to see the take-up of the offer. It was agreed these issues would be raised as part of the ticketing sub-group once established
- The Away Scheme Members representative asked for confirmation of the date for a meeting to co-design the evaluation of the Away Scheme pilot. The Club agreed to do this and added that the Away Scheme pilot was being positively received, and a survey would be shared to all Away Scheme Members following the pilot to get feedback ahead of the 2025/26 season
e. Football Governance Bill
- Supporter Representatives asked if a response would be provided should they write a letter to Baroness Brady concerning the Football Governance Bill. Baroness Brady confirmed she would await further correspondence and respond accordingly
Agreed Actions:
- The Club to finalise audit of all memorabilia and build action plan to review with Supporter Representatives on how items will be displayed (Due: next FAB meeting)
- IWA to continue working with the Club and Supporter Representatives on Stadium atmosphere (Due: start of the 2025-26 season)
- Supporter Representatives to join the Club on an ingress and egress audit (Due: start of 2025/26 season)
- Supporter Representatives to write to Westfield to ask them to allow supporters access on matchday egress (Due: start of 2025/26 season)
- The Club to continue to review family areas within the London Stadium (Due: start of 2025/26 season)
- The Club to raise Supporter Representative feedback on the Wall in 113 at the next SAG meeting (Due: May)
- Supporter Representatives to work with the Club to raise awareness of the desire to play a women’s game at London Stadium (Due: April)
- The Club to continue to work with JSB representative on implementing ideas raised at meetings (Due: ahead of next JSB meeting)
- The Club to publish details of the sub-group approach (Due: May)
- The Club to set up email addresses for Supporter Representatives of Club-managed communities (Due: April)
- Supporter Representatives to raise ticketing feedback in ticketing sub-group (Due: August)
- The Club and Supporter Representatives to review the Ticket Exchange refunding actual cash, rather than Club Cash, for tickets resold via the ticket exchange system (Due: next FAB meeting)
- The Club and Supporter Representatives to review the Ticket Exchange to see if it is possible to prioritise ticket sales to Claret Members and those on the Season Ticket waitlist before General Sale (Due: next FAB meeting)
- The Club and Supporter Representatives to add safe standing to the agenda for the next FAB meeting (Due: next FAB meeting)
- The Club to arrange meetings with the Away Scheme Members representative to discuss the design of the survey to be sent regarding the pilot scheme and the analysis of the results (Due: April and May)
[1] It was later agreed with the Club and Supporter Representatives that this information was kept confidential. There are no plans to share this whilst negotiations to host a fixture are ongoing.