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An exhibition launched at the National Football Museum
3rd March - 3rd June 2007
Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery from 2nd May to 7th June 2009
This photographic exhibition displays the work of Philip Colvin. Throughout the 2004/2005 football season Philip documented the experiences of disabled Crystal Palace FC supporter Samuel Burch as he travelled across the country in support of his team.
The photographs show the challenges and obstacles that Samuel faced as he travelled to football matches and how he overcame them. The images also show the support he received from fellow football fans.
Samuel Burch says of the exhibition,
“If you are confident with your own disability there are ways of getting to most grounds in the country either by car or by train and generally people do help if you are brave enough to ask. A key point here is that many people may not realise, is that football supporters who ever they follow are bound by a sense of community. I hope to encourage other disabled people to get out there, go to games and simply not let disability be a restriction”.
Phil's photography project shows just what can be achieved by those with mobility difficulties and he hopes that it will encourage others with disabilities to discover the enjoyment of following their local football team.
The exhibition is part of the Museum's ‘Developing Football for All' programme. ‘Developing Football for All' aims to celebrate the contribution of disabled people to the game of football through a programme of exhibitions and workshops starting in 2007.
Click here to see the specification of the exhibition for hire.
Click here to find out more about the National Football Museum 's ‘Developing Football for All' programme.
The National Football Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for disabled people. The Museum has pledged to donate 30% of the donations made within the 'All for One, One for All' exhibition to Scope.
Here are some examples of comments made by visitors to the exhibition:
'Excellent. Conveys the barriers disabled people face to enjoy leisure activities'. David, 43.
‘My son is a disabled football fan and the exhibition highlights the problems faced perfectly'. Angela, 42.
‘Brilliant' L.Lowndes, 69
‘Fantastic – Great to see another side of football. Made you think!' Phil Ashcroft & Marcus Tubby
‘Very good, I enjoyed the exhibition'. Dale, 8
‘As a support worker for disabled people I found the exhibition interesting. It's a pity there wasn't more sensory, but it was very good.' Gill and Kevin
‘Inspiring! The DDA legislation needs a lot more reinforcement though. Thank you'. Sarah Aubrey, 35.
‘Very interesting insight. Clearly much remains to be done, but the positive camaraderie of football fans is something to celebrate'. Steve, 50
‘Interesting and thought provoking exhibition helping to challenge perceptions about disability. Thank you'. Carol Crook, 47
‘Inspiring – great exhibition'. David Tindall, 32
‘Very touching, a fan who gives his all despite the barriers put there by society'. J.Hayhurst
‘Fantastic. Shows that football is a game for all'. Ben Shepherd, 27
‘Fantastic! Football is the people's game and this shows it is for all people'. M.Gobbett, 49
‘Excellent! A worthy section of this fine museum'. Colin Jeffrey, 60
‘Very up-lifting'. Jessica, 17