Man City fans launch new supporters group in bid to make “really positive” Etihad Stadium impact

Manchester City supporters have taken a significant step towards strengthening fan representation by forming a brand-new independent trust.

The move aims to bridge the gap between fans and the club at the Etihad Stadium.

Why have Man City fans formed a new supporters group?

The newly created Citizens Trust has been set up to represent supporters both now and in the future, with a focus on protecting the club’s culture and improving engagement with ownership.

City had previously been one of the few clubs in England’s top tiers without an independent supporters’ trust — something organisers say left a gap in communication between fans and decision-makers.

Interim chair Nick Clarke explained that many supporters feel increasingly disconnected from the modern game, with limited influence over key decisions affecting their clubs, as per the BBC.

The trust’s core aims include giving fans a stronger collective voice, safeguarding traditions built over generations and ensuring supporter interests are properly represented moving forward.

FGG says: A long overdue move that could make a real difference

This feels like something that should have happened years ago, but it's better late than never.

Supporters’ trusts have become a vital part of the modern game, especially as clubs grow into global brands. For a club like City, having a structured, independent fan voice is essential.

The key now will be influence as setting up the trust is one thing, but making sure it’s listened to is another.

If it can genuinely engage with the club and represent fans effectively, this could be a really positive step in reconnecting supporters with the club they love.