Oxford United are delighted to announce the representatives of the first Fan Advisory Board (FAB) have been selected for the season.
Demonstrating a significant development in the approach towards supporter engagement, the FAB will serve as the formal structure to ensure fans have a platform for more meaningful and consistent dialogue with the Club.
Following an election process which was voted for by supporters, we can now confirm the board who will be holding meetings with the Club on discussions around off-field topics.
For more details on how the FAB will work, please follow the story HERE.
All representatives are keen to hear from supporters so do get in touch, either in person or via OUSPFAB@gmail.com.
Ben Heath
Hi, I am Ben Heath, Oxford supporter since early 1980’s. 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 v 1 at Portsmouth first game of the season in 2013.
Matthew O’Donoghue
I attend home (East Stand) and many away matches. For my degree I studied fan identity and sense of belonging among Oxford United supporters. I believe that by working with the club's management and our passionate fanbase we can chart a path towards an even brighter future for Oxford United. I want to ensure that fans' thoughts, ideas, and concerns are given the attention they deserve.
Garry Allen
I’m currently chair of Oxford United Walking Football club and founder and coach of the Tri- Stars Oxford United Downs Syndrome Football Club. I believe that football should be inclusive for all. I have been a lifelong supporter of Oxford United and hold a season ticket for South Stand Lower. I’m looking forward to joining the Fan Advisory Board as I recognise the importance of our voices being heard.
Grace Bailey
I was brought up to support Oxford United and am proud to be the clubs 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 South Stand Lower.
Janine Bailey
I’ve supported Oxford since the late 1970s, through many highs and lows. My work in retail and financial management, and my experience on OUSP, will inform my contribution to the FAB, where I will 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.
Mark Carpenter
I’m a season ticket holder in the North Stand with my dad. As a fan in my early 30s, I don’t recall topflight 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 earlier this year and am pleased to join FAB and see what benefits this new group can give to supporters.
Ohad Green
I arrived in Oxford from abroad over eight years ago and Oxford United soon became an integral part of me and my family. I never felt like a foreigner and am always welcomed. I want every new arrival to Oxford who comes to watch Oxford United to have the best experience they could have – as I had - so this visit won’t be merely a one-off experience. I watch matches with my daughter in the East Stand.
Paul Peros
I am Paul Peros, and I am a lifelong fan who migrated from the left side 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 news seating area in the next few years!’
Paul Scaysbrook
I’m Paul Scaysbrook, I am 61 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.
