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The Supporters Club

An exclusive network
giving back to the community they serve.

The Access to Football Supporters Club is Manchester & London businesses funding the hidden talent in their own postcodes. Membership is earned by pledging, never bought separately, and lasts for the badged season.

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Season 2026/27

Member directory

One community. One badge. Plus the Black Badge for Season Scholars.

Official Supporters

Be the first Official Supporter for season 2026/27 — choose a tier.

Membership is season-dated. Lapsed members are removed from the directory and register when the badge expires.

Club benefits

What every member gets.

Private LinkedIn group

Members-only network for Manchester & London business owners backing the pathway.

Supporters Club evenings

Invitations to member-only evenings at AR Elite training sessions in Manchester and London.

Priority tour content

Behind-the-scenes access from the Gothia Cup and Budweis campaigns before it goes public.

Annual impact summary

ESG-ready PDF of what the club funded across the season, aggregated across all members.

AR Elite Academy head coach at the dugout on a matchday, focused on the pitch
Matchday · touchline
AR Elite Academy coach on the touchline, thinking through the next substitution

Black Badge additions

Season Scholar sponsors — funders of a complete player place — get everything above plus:

  • ■Named association with a funded player place for the season.
  • ■Filmed thank-you message from the players (first names only, filmed with parental consent).
  • ■Featured placement in Gothia / Budweis tour content.
  • ■A training-session visit in Manchester or London.
  • ■First refusal on renewing your named place next season.