Kerala Blasters – The Hindu

Kerala Blasters FC has decided to form a Fan Advisory Board (FAB) modelled after similar initiatives by some of the world’s leading clubs. The platform aims to establish direct communication between the club’s management and the fans which could play a pivotal role in the club’s long-term growth.

The club hopes the FAB, which will have 12 members selected from the Kerala Blasters’ fanbase, will serve as a platform for meaningful action, ensuring that fans’ opinions and suggestions are given due consideration. The board will meet with the club representatives four times a year to discuss critical topics, including club performance, ticket distribution and initiatives to strengthen fan engagement.

All fans, aged 19 and above, can apply through the club’s website (www.keralablasters.in) and the online submission window will be open for 10 days from January 4.

Of the 12 representatives, nine will be from India, two will be international representatives and one will represent the specially-abled category. Members will serve a one-year term and on completion will not be eligible to reapply the following year to ensure the board benefits from fresh perspectives and ideas.

The FAB will not be involved directly in decisions related to transfers, team selection or other sport-related decisions, which remain under the purview of the coaching staff and management. The FAB will operate as an independent body, minutes of its meetings will be published on the official website to ensure transparency, and its members will not hold any shares in the club or serve as board members.

Also, the platform cannot be used for personal gain, financial benefits or individual interests.