Newport County fan Jane Brussalis, a lifelong supporter, has been told to stop volunteering at the club shop after posting criticism of ticket prices and performances on Facebook. The club disputes this, saying supporters and volunteers are free to express their views. The situation has left Brussalis feeling unable to attend matches and has impacted her wellbeing.
What happened?
Jane Brussalis, a 58-year-old Newport County fan, has been volunteering at the club shop for over five decades. However, she was recently told to stop volunteering after posting criticism of ticket prices and performances on Facebook. Brussalis believes that this decision was made because of her online comments, while the club disputes this, saying that supporters and volunteers are free to express their views.
Why it matters for Newport County
The situation has left Brussalis feeling unable to attend matches and has impacted her wellbeing. As a lifelong supporter, Brussalis has been an important part of the club's community, and her absence will be felt. The club's decision to tell her to stop volunteering has also raised concerns about the club's approach to supporter engagement and free speech.
What comes next?
The club has said that supporters and volunteers are free to express their views, but it is unclear what will happen next. Brussalis has stated that she will continue to speak out about issues affecting the club, and it remains to be seen how the club will respond.
The club is currently preparing for their next fixture, which is against Crewe at home on 2027-02-27. They are currently 5th in the table.
