Committee
Helen Wigmore
Chair
I have been on the Supporters Club committee for over 10 years. I started as Share Scheme admin, working closely with Clare at the football club. I became vice-chair to David Thomas and have been Chair since his passing in August 2023.
I am responsible for keeping Share Scheme records, and I liaise between the Supporters Club and football club, along with Keith Brookman and Clive Marshall. On a matchday, I sell 50/50 tickets in the West Stand boxes and bars
I first watched the Gas in February 1976 against Blackpool. I am a season ticket holder in the ‘Blackthorn’ end and attend most away matches. Before the covid break I attended over 500 consecutive matches home and away (yes that does make me slightly mad). 🤗
Clive Marshall
Treasurer
My father was the club photographer from the early 70s, and it was Rovers for me from an early age. I remember Brighton away 8-2 and watching it on “The Big Match” My first memory of a game at Eastville was Frankie Prince’s testimonial against City. As a young lad, I would sit next to Dad at Eastville. I fondly remember the FA Cup run in ’78 and Paul Randall’s goals.
I became a committee member in January 2023 as a membership secretary, and in July 2023, I took on the role of Treasurer. On match days I sell 50/50 tickets to my fellow West Stand season ticket holders before the game in our bar. I also catch up with members of our disability community to get feedback on the latest news on the club’s effort to promote inclusiveness. Since 2017, I have been the chair of our DSA.
Keith Brookman
Secretary
I am a lifelong Rovers supporter who, as a youngster, was taken to games by my grandfather.
I always enjoyed playing football, and so for many years, I was only able to attend midweek games. However, when I stopped playing, I returned to my watching brief and was fortunate to be given the opportunity to write in the matchday programme on a regular basis. That eventually led to a full-time job with the club, initially as programme editor and, as time went on, as media manager.
I hope that we, along with other support groups, will work closely with the club’s owners as the Memorial Stadium is redeveloped. I also trust that we can reward our members with certain privileges for joining our organisation.
Leanne Hawkins
Away Travel Manager
I have been supporting Rovers since 2007. My roles on the Committee are Away Travel Organiser and Membership Secretary. If you have any further questions, please get in contact.
You will find me on a matchday in the Thatcher’s bar on the left-hand side.
Martin Hudd
Supporters Club Safety Officer
I am primarily involved in ensuring the safety of our younger Bristol Rovers supporters club members who travel to away matches on the official supporter’s club coaches.
I first began watching the rovers at Eastville in the 78/79 season. My first home game was on November 18, 1978, when we drew with Charlton Athletic 5-5 after being 4-2 down. I thought every football match involving the rovers would be like that! The first away match I attended was an evening game against Oxford United at the Old Manor ground.
On home matchday, I can normally be found loitering around the supporter’s club cabin, and I occasionally assist with selling matchday programmes and 50/50 tickets when regular sellers are unavailable.
James Rudman
Retail and 5050 seller
Janet Wooster
Retail
