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Oct 23

HTAFC Charity

Town for Heroes

Huddersfield Town FC, one of my Clients, has had designed a commemorative ‘Help for Heroes’ kit. The first team will wear it in a one-off match in honour of ‘Help for Heroes’, the Charity that supports wounded British Armed Forces servicemen and women, at the upcoming npower League 1 game against Walsall on Saturday, 5th November.

The special shirt, which is mainly white, features the colours of the Charity’s brand – blue and red – in the chevron around the neck. Available in the Stadium Superstore and online at htafcmegastore.com in a limited edition of 500. ‘Help for Heroes’ was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help the servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. Proceeds after costs will go to the Charity direct.

Oct 20

2011 Minithon

Minithon 2011

I am delighted to report of the success of Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative in the 5.8km ‘Minithon’. We raced (actually you could run, walk or crawl) against participants from Ace Centre North West (Charity) and FC United of Manchester.  Ashley Simpson, Graham Privett, Ian Brown and I did proud raising £650 from the endeavours.

We were admirably supported along the route by Pauline Lawson and Ian Watts. The Event was opportune as two football clubs and their fans co-operated together towards a greater goal of fundraising. Completed, nicely with a trip to Chorlton Irish Club for beverages.

It’s not too late to sponsor me: www.justgiving.com/AdrianStores2011

The Charity said “Thank you for supporting the FC Minithon 2011 and raising funds for Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative and ACE Centre North.  We were delighted at the turnout on Sunday, and hope that you enjoyed the day as much as we did.  A photograph of you celebrating mission accomplished is attached”.

Oct 12

Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative

Co-op Times

Sitting here reflecting on the 3-4 defeat at home to Darlington, with our lowest attendance – means more time to ponder.  My own take on life at E.P is that the 2015 ‘consortium’ has acted somewhat like a ‘life support machine’ but the Club remains in intensive care.  I cannot do much or maybe anything, but having just been elected to a Director at Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative there might be a role to play.

“Stockport County Supporters Co-operative is part of a wider movement of organisations established by supporters of football clubs now stretching not just across England, or the UK, but also across Europe.”

The Board is considering the adoption of new Society Rules drawn up by Supporters Direct to strengthen its position as a Community Benefit Society. Tomorrow night is the 2011 Annual General Meeting at The Railway Club in Edgeley.  An opportunity to listen to fans, report on progress and ensure a coherent Plan A and Plan B.

Sep 21

Feminine touch
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A feminine touch

Turkey was in the news today for less than appeasing reasons.  Last night at Elland Road, a minority of Manchester United fans taunted the Leeds supporters with a rendition of “always look for the Turk carrying a knife”  (edited from original lyrics as fans often do!).  This verbal attack, also visual by an odd flag pronouncing ‘Galatasaray’ or ‘Istanbul’.  Naturally, both sides played a part, with a reminder of Munich in the Leeds’ repertoire.

Just up the road in Istanbul another footballing spectacle was catching worldwide attention.  You’ve no doubt read earlier about the problems in the Turkish game.  After the allegations facing Fenerbache and other instances of fans’ violence, it was expected that empty stadiums would be one form of punishment.  The Turks however, brought us a novel approach, courtesy of our friends at the TFF including Cem ülkeroglu (Turkish Football Federation).

They opened the gates to last night’s game against Manisaspor, but only to — women and children under the age of 12. That’s right no men, the traditional dominant punter were not allowed into the Ground.  It doesn’t stop there.  All tickets were free of charge.  A whopping 40,000 crowd attended the fixture!  The singing and hospitality was more ‘lady like’ in tone and activity also.

Now that’s a turn up for the books.  How can this impact on that Country’s sport which mirrors many of the problems that were former ‘evils’ of the British counterpart in former years?

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