Six AFC Bournemouth supporters have joined the Fan Advisory Board after more than 200 applications, with the group set to advise the club over the next two seasons. Six new supporters have joined AFC Bournemouth’s Fan Advisory Board after more than 200 applications. The appointments follow a recruitment process which drew applicants from across the club’s fan base, and the new members will sit with representatives from The Cherries Trust, the Equality Focus Group and the Fan Experience and Atmosphere Group. The board was set up in 2023 after the Premier League introduced its Fan Engagement
Six new supporters have joined AFC Bournemouth’s Fan Advisory Board after more than 200 applications.
The appointments follow a recruitment process which drew applicants from across the club’s fan base, and the new members will sit with representatives from The Cherries Trust, the Equality Focus Group and the Fan Experience and Atmosphere Group.
The board was set up in 2023 after the Premier League introduced its Fan Engagement Standard, and it has met senior staff over the past three seasons to discuss issues affecting supporters and the club’s future.
Shortlisted applicants then took part in informal interviews with supporter co chair Hannah Powis, who is also AFC Bournemouth’s head of EDI and engagement, before the successful fans were selected to represent different supporter experiences.
The club said the board will remain a forum for "supporter consultation and feedback", with members including season ticket holders, match point holders and fans from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
It also thanked the first board members, who helped develop fan engagement during the previous three years, and said it looked forward to working with the new group over the next two seasons.
