Fan Advisory Board
What is the Fan Advisory Board (FAB)?
The Fan Advisory Board (FAB) is a structured forum for fan group representatives and elected members from different sections of our fanbase.
It provides a regular, formal channel of communication between the Club and supporters, with discussions recorded and outcomes shared publicly.
The FAB will meet with senior Club staff four times a year, as well as having interim FAB meetings to prepare for the full meetings with the Club. In addition, working groups will be created to focus on issues of particular importance to supporters, with Club staff joining where required, which can report back to the FAB. It is anticipated that FAB members will therefore be expected to attend meetings approximately every 4- 6 weeks.
What is the Remit of the FAB?
The remit of the FAB covers non-playing matters, including:
- The Club's strategic vision and objectives
- Off-pitch performance updates, priorities, and plans
- Operational matchday issues
- Proposals relating to significant changes to Club heritage assets
- Stadium issues and plans
- The Club’s equality, diversity, and inclusion commitments
- The Club's plan for broader supporter engagement
Keep up to date with the Fan Advisory Board below:
Facebook: Oxford United Fan Advisory Board | Oxford | Facebook
Email: oufcfab@gmail.com
Meet the Fan Advisory Board Members:
Janine Bailey - Chair
I’ve supported Oxford since the late 1970s, through many highs and lows; my first “job” was selling 50-50 tickets back in the early 1980s. I am passionate about good communication being the key to good working relationships, bringing experience in retail and financial management and visitor services. I will work through the FAB to ensure that the views, aspirations, and frustrations of fans contribute to the key decisions that affect us and our club. You’ll find me just behind the home dugout in South Lower.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
Mark Carpenter - OxVox rep, Vice Chair
I’m a Season Ticket Holder in the North Stand with my dad. As a fan in my early 30s, I don’t recall top-flight football or a Milk Cup Final; instead, my earlier memories are of Kettering and Rushden & Diamonds. Interesting though they were, I’m thankful that since then the only direction of travel has been upwards. I joined OxVox last year and am pleased to join FAB and see what benefits this new group can give to supporters.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
Grace Bailey
I was brought up to support Oxford United and am proud to be the Club's Her Game Too ambassador. My main aim within the FAB is to keep bringing women’s and girls’ voices to the meetings, but I believe that all fans’ voices and thoughts are hugely important to the Club and will do my very best to ensure they are listened to. I sit in the South Stand Lower.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
Sean Cane
I’ve been supporting Oxford United since 1970, and believe that Oxford United is more than a football club – it is about community, identity and pride. I have served on the Oxfordshire Youth Football League and am secretary of Barton United and Headington Amateurs. I will work to ensure fans’ voices are heard at all levels and will represent you with pride, honesty, integrity and commitment.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
Ben Heath - OxVox Rep
Hi, I am Ben Heath, an Oxford supporter since the early 1980s. I sit in the South Stand Upper and am an enthusiastic fan, as well as being an OxVox member, helping specifically on stadium and finance questions for the Club. My favourite Oxford United win was 4- 1 at Portsmouth, the first game of the season in 2013.
Contact Ben at: fabben@oxvox.org.uk
Georgia Hill
I have supported Oxford United for as long as I can remember. I currently have a season ticket in the South Stand. I bring well-rounded theoretical and practical knowledge to the FAB, having a Master’s degree in Football Business (covering fan engagement, club operations and finance), alongside practical experience working for Oxfordshire FA. I want all fans to feel they have a voice, that it matters to the Club, and that it is relayed to the Club with importance.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
John Kirkland
As a Season Ticket Holder, Oxford United has become a big part of my family's life, and on matchdays you'll find me in the Family Stand. I want to represent supporters' views honestly and constructively. In my professional role as a teacher, I work closely with children, families, colleagues and the wider community. Listening carefully, communicating clearly and bringing different viewpoints together are central to my work, and they are qualities I will bring to the Fan Advisory Board.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
Paul Scaysbrook
I’m Paul Scaysbrook. I am 62 years old, a wheelchair user (have been since birth), and I sit in the North Stand wheelchair area. I have been a supporter and season ticket holder since 1981, and I follow the club both home and away. My aim on the FAB is to advocate for inclusivity for all disabilities within the Club.
For queries, please contact: oufcfab@gmail.com
Paul Peros - OxVox Rep
I am a lifelong fan who migrated from the left side of London Road and ended up in the SSU. I have been the Chairman of OxVox for a number of years now and have enjoyed meeting and working with many fellow supporters over that time. Much of my time is taken up with the new stadium, and I hope to be picking out my new seating area in the next few years!
Contact Paul at: fabpaul@oxvox.org.uk