From Beacon to Bystander: The Rise and Decline of the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust

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From Beacon to Bystander: The Rise and Decline of the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust

There was a time when Swansea City stood as a beacon of supporter-led governance in British football. A time when the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust wasn’t just a footnote in club affairs—it was a co-owner, a conscience, and a community anchor. Today, that legacy feels distant. The Trust, once hailed as a model for others to follow, now risks being seen as little more than a glorified supporters’ club—tea, biscuits, and a club lanyard thrown in for good measure. This is a story of pride, betraya

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[Darran]

Great article.

 

[KillayJack]

Excellent piece Phil

 

[Witneyjack]

Spot on Phil, I resigned my membership when they reneged on the civil case. I haven't re-joined and don't ever see a time when I would.

 

[Vetchonian]

Great article Phil and points out we had two.lots of sell outs.
YOU were there and know what happened and its a tragedy that the Trust has become what it now is

 

[Longlostjack]

Spot on Phil, I resigned my membership when they reneged on the civil case. I haven't re-joined and don't ever see a time when I would.

Same here. When they reneged on legal action despite having a clear mandate from Trust members and a strong case I couldn’t believe it. I still don’t get it. Shame on them.

 

[J_B]

Same here. When they reneged on legal action despite having a clear mandate from Trust members and a strong case I couldn’t believe it. I still don’t get it. Shame on them.

Same for me. That ended my membership at a stroke.
They were elected to serve the membership and they did the opposite and ignored the members' mandate. A disgusting way to treat people.

 

[CygnusX1]

Same for me. That ended my membership at a stroke.
They were elected to serve the membership and they did the opposite and ignored the members' mandate. A disgusting way to treat people.

Same here.
Good article Phil. Surprised you didn't mention that the Trust went against it's membership, as that was the death nail for the Trust for myself and many others.
Would be interesting to see the membership numbers now.

 

[Casual Gentleman]

I truly believe some on the trust were told / asked to turn their heads away when Jenkins & co sold out.

 

[NeathJack]

Spot on Phil, I resigned my membership when they reneged on the civil case. I haven't re-joined and don't ever see a time when I would.

Same.

 

[jacabertawe]

Same.

Ditto

 

[PSumbler]

I truly believe some on the trust were told / asked to turn their heads away when Jenkins & co sold out.

Who would that be then ?