Sign in

Niall Couper

@niallcouper.bsky.social
720 followers 562 following 127 posts

Changemaker, former Head of Media for Amnesty UK, former CEO Fair Game, author of three books, Wimbledon fan and lover of 90s indie music

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Niall Couper
Football Action Network @footballactionnetwork.com · 03/09/2026
🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 “Football has an extraordinary ability to bring people together," says our chair @niallcouper.bsky.social 📢 So we're launching two community football leagues, in Bristol and London, to support mental health and the inclusion of refugees. Find out more ➡️ footballactionnetwork.com/news/new-inc...
Photo of footballers - one is on the ground, another is helping him get back on his feet.

Text reads: Football Action Network's new leagues will support mental health and refugee inclusion
042
Reposted by Niall Couper
Same Old Wombles @sameoldwombles.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🟡🔵 SPECIAL PODCAST CELEBRATING 25th ANNIVERSARY OF YELLOW AND BLUE Join Alex Kirk, Charlie Talbot, @niallcouper.bsky.social , @tallmarkwomble.bsky.social & @adamprocter.bsky.social look back at how one of the greatest football programmes came into being. www.sameoldwombles.com/yellow-and-b...
sameoldwombles.com
Yellow and Blue Special - 25 years on - we didn't just complain, we did things - Same Old Wombles
This is another special episode, we celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Yellow and Blue, the unofficial match day programme during the 2001 season, created and run by Wimbledon fans. We talk about it...
012
Reposted by Niall Couper
Same Old Wombles @sameoldwombles.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Whilst Matt enjoys some holiday sunshine @niallcouper.bsky.social @tallmarkwomble.bsky.social and @adamprocter.bsky.social chat 🟡 Pre-season friendlies 🔵 That letter drop in 2001 And all things @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social Listen hear out wherever you can. www.sameoldwombles.com/season-5-epi...
sameoldwombles.com
Season 5 - Episode 1 - 25 Years! - Same Old Wombles
This week Mark, Niall and Adam take the lead as Matt is on holiday. We talk final pre season games, 25 years since that letter dropped and call out FIFA. Here we go Season 5 Same Old Wombles ! COYD
012
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
You know this makes sense! Time for change at FIFA
100
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
My left field thought for the day....
121
Reposted by Niall Couper
People's Health Trust @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Racism continues to affect people's health, wellbeing and opportunities. That's why we're supporting @runnymedetrust.bsky.social's call for a national anti-racism strategy to help create healthier, fairer communities. www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories...
peopleshealthtrust.org.uk
Trust joins call for a national anti-racism strategy
People's Health Trust has joined more than 100 organisations to call on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to commit to a national anti-racism strategy.
023
Reposted by Niall Couper
Football Action Network @footballactionnetwork.com · 31/07/2026
"I hope the threat of a boycott says to FIFA: Infantino, your time's up, and it's time to look at a completely different way of running football..." Our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social on the BBC discussing FIFA's proposed sellout to private capital and UEFA's response www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yaqj...
youtube.com
Niall BBC interview 31 July 2026
YouTube video by Niall Couper
064
Reposted by Niall Couper
Football Action Network @footballactionnetwork.com · 29/07/2026
😱 The recent #FIFAWorldCup has almost completely wiped out supporters' confidence in #FIFA. See the results of our fan survey for the full story: footballactionnetwork.com/news/fan-sur... 🚫 Surely this leaves #Infantino with zero mandate for his plan to bring private capital into the #WorldCup
Spain players celebrating with the World Cup, while Infantino hails Trump standing next to them

Text reads: 83% of fans say their opinion of FIFA has worsened as a result of the 2026 World Cup
176
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Take a second and do this poll
000
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Impo role....
110
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Listen to this. It is a must
031
Reposted by Niall Couper
bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"FIFA is entirely a commercial operation, it’s about monetising content and product -not football as something that serves the people who play or watch it" @fairsq.bsky.social @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1Ya3... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubho...
open.spotify.com
World Cup 2026: Time To Tackle FIFA
Byline Times Podcast · Episode
04112
Reposted by Niall Couper
Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
#WorldCup26 Mexico City's Congress has approved a "zero tolerance" reform to the Law on Public Events, prohibiting violence, discrimination and hate speech at public events - including the homophobic "Eh, p**o!" chant common in stadiums. buff.ly/aytEFjG
posta.com.mx
¡Adiós al “ehh, Puto”! Nueva reforma en CDMX castigará expresiones discriminatorias en eventos masivos
El órgano aprobó nuevas reglas con el objetivo de que los capitalinos mantengan una convivencia sana en diversas actividades.
152
Reposted by Niall Couper
Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
2026 local election: polarised priorities by party Immigration: 26% 68% of Reform voters (top issue) 21% Cons (4th) 7% Green (11th) 5% Labour (19th) 3% LDems (19th) Racism + rise of far right: 19% 46% of Green voters (top issue) 28% of Lab (top) 23% of LD (=1st) 4% of Cons (14th) 2% of Reform
Two-thirds of Reform UK voters in the 2026 England local elections name immigration as one of the most important issues impacting their vote, the highest proportion of any party’s voters
166426
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Well said
140
Reposted by Niall Couper
Gambling with Lives @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We’re fighting to stop gambling suicides. Join our mailing list for regular updates, news, and ways to get involved: www.gamblingwithlives.org/newsletter-s...
gamblingwithlives.org
Gambling with Lives | Newsletter
Don't miss out – sign up for our newsletter for regular updates.
011
Reposted by Niall Couper
AFC Wimbledon @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
On this day last year, Myles Hippolyte scored the only goal of the game as Wimbledon beat Walsall 1-0 to return to League One 🏆 #AFCW 🟡🔵
0164
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Chuffed to have helped in my small way to get this into the public eye. It is clear a large number of Premier League clubs have been duped into backing genocide. With this expose, now is the time for those clubs to wake up and take a stand
1147
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Excellent pod out today. Some brilliant insights from the club and local MP around the plight of Morecambe
160
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Masters champions parachute payments.... Er hello I am not sure the rest of the Championship or @EFL would agree with that. It screws competitive balance. Everyone knows that @fairgameuk.bsky.social
061
Reposted by Niall Couper
Tom Davies @tomdaviese17.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Another fun statistical contrast for tomorrow: Man City probably spend more on lawyers in a month than Orient do on players in a year
0143
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Love being part of this. Excellent episode this week as we discuss who would be part of the best ever Wimbledon FC Premier League XI
120
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
In a scary development, tonight I am feeding my family haggis for the first time
120
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Independent Regulator anyone?
180
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
ICYMI... Here I am on Joe Media on behalf of @fairgameuk.bsky.social explaining why we don't just need a football regulator, but why we need one with strong powers... youtube.com/shorts/QC_Bc...
youtube.com
Why the English Football Pyramid is broken
YouTube video by FootballJOE
020
Reposted by Niall Couper
Same Old Wombles @sameoldwombles.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Listen to our international edition! We talk to an @afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social fan living in California, converted to the cause by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social We need that movie to happen! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. 👇 www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
sameoldwombles.com
Season 3 - Episode 21 (full version!) - Served up like Caviar at the Ritz - Same Old Wombles
International edition! SoW talk live to Tricia in California. A John Green convert! We talk about attracting international fans, current form and dedication to the cause!
022
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Summed up in under a minute. A message to clubs, fans and politicians.
010
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Loved taking part in this. Football really is on a knifes edge
011
Reposted by Niall Couper
Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · 18/01/2025
💻📱 Follow the links on our website to sign up 👉 footballvhomophobia.com 👀 #FvH2025 Champions so far 👉 footballvhomophobia.com/2025-champions/ Already listed? Or not yet? Send to / tag your club, group etc and invite them to join in - let’s take a stand together against discrimination ❌ 2/2
By working together across football, we can make a difference | screenshot of FvH homepage
073
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Definitely worth listening to!
000
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Thanks @cliven7.bsky.social
000
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Have a listen here too. On the weekly Guardian podcast
010
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Want to know why football is a mess and needs a regulator? Watch this 👇👇👇 youtu.be/1v1rexiN8X4?...
youtu.be
Why the Tories are trying to crush the Football Regulator
YouTube video by FootballJOE
020
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Superb result from a great team
020
Reposted by Niall Couper
Samuel Thomas @smlthms.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Great news - huge credit to Ellen Clifford and @publiclawproject.bsky.social for seeing this through. Hopefully this will finally kill off the absurd & oft-repeated claim that cutting people's benefits somehow makes it easier for them to access employment support
063
Reposted by Niall Couper
Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
24 hours before one of the biggest decisions in football is debated in the House of Lords - the future of football's finances - Graham Miller talks to former FA Chair David Bernstein and our CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social on their thoughts... Tune in www.fairgameuk.org/podcasts/acrucialweek
fairgameuk.org
We Love You Football We Do… A crucial week for future of our national game — Fair Game
The Football Governance Bill is about to be debated in the House of Lords, with speeches to be made and amendments suggested. In this episode, Graham Miller is joined by David Bernstein, the former c...
022
Reposted by Niall Couper
John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
The story behind how I ended up ... buying a professional football player for my beloved AFC Wimbledon? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQcB... #midlifecrisis #upthedons
youtube.com
I Bought a Professional Football Player?
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
2260321
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Looking forward to being part of this delegation. Fighting the good fight in a bid to deliver a fairer future for football
060
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Best wishes to Morecambe fans today
040
Reposted by Niall Couper
Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
When it comes to immigration legal aid, are there new depths to the ocean of unmet need? Has the Legal Aid Agency's list of providers who can give immigration advice remotely actually created a mirage of capacity? In case you missed PLP's new report: publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/im...
publiclawproject.org.uk
Immigration legal aid in south-west England: New depths of unmet need? - Public Law Project
New research shows that the Ministry of Justice's list of remote advice providers created a mirage of legal aid capacity in the south-west
013
Reposted by Niall Couper
Same Old Wombles @sameoldwombles.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Heading on your way into work? Check out the latest Same Old Wombles podcast, the most niche podcast on the market! We chat about the latest games, January window and the AFCW Fan Awards. Unaffiliated, unsponsored and unknown! (MC) @thedonstrust.bsky.social www.sameoldwombles.com/season-3-epi...
sameoldwombles.com
Season 3 - Episode 19 - TV, TV and Snow - Same Old Wombles
We are back, this week Matt leads the discussion with Niall, Mark and Adam about current form, Jan transfers, the new unofficial fans award and more exclusives that only old Wombles are able to tap in...
152
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Thought for the year! Will 2025 mark the year the financial flow in football finally starts being fairer? Over 20 years, the gap has grown nine fold! It could happen, but it depends on our politicians caring about all the clubs in the pyramid and their communities @fairgameuk.bsky.social
082
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Well done the UK for scoring so highly in the @transparencyuk.bsky.social league table (sic) Ultimate source of funds needs to be clear and transparent in all businesses And that's why @fairgameuk.bsky.social is calling for it to be enshrined in football governance No room to hide
010
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Worth a read 👇👇👇
020
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
🤔 Thought for the day ⚖️ An imbalance in football? It takes Reece James 55 days to earn more than the entire annual budget of an average League Two club And around two years to pay for a state of the art 15,000 all seater stadium. One player at one Premier League club @fairgameuk.bsky.social
043
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
🤔Thought for the day ⚽️ To football, let's champion well-run clubs, fans & foundations. A fairer future for football please 🌏 To activists, never lose sight of the dream to make the world a better place. 💭 Without dreams, what are we 🎄🎄Happy Christmas everyone! 🎄 🎄 Oh and 3pts please Dons!
020
Niall Couper @niallcouper.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
So what would your answers be?
020
Reposted by Niall Couper
Fair Game @fairgameuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
🎄This festive period, we're asking football's great and good for their views to seven different questions. First up CEO @niallcouper.bsky.social What was his highlight for 2024? And what would he change for 2025? And so much more. 👇👇 Reply with your own too... www.fairgameuk.org/2024-quiz-ni...
fairgameuk.org
The 2024 Quiz: Niall Couper - Fair Game
We asked football's great and good for their thoughts in 2024 and their hopes for 2025. Find out their answers.
021
Reposted by Niall Couper
Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Do you want to challenge discrimination and unfairness in the immigration system, using strategic legal research and policy work? Join our online seminar series from February 25 - 27, presented with ILPA ⬇️ publiclawproject.org.uk/events/chall...
publiclawproject.org.uk
Challenging unfairness in the immigration system - Public Law Project
For those seeking to challenge discrimination and unfairness in the immigration system, using strategic legal, research and policy work.
173
Reposted by Niall Couper
Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
If planned reforms to disability benefits go ahead, over 400,000 people will be worse off by £416 a month. Internal documents also suggest that up to 100,000 disabled people would be pushed into poverty. Read this detailed look at our client Ellen Clifford's legal challenge to find out more ⬇️
0912