Trust Statement

[BFR]

You may notice a story in the Slough Observer today about the Trust and its response to Peter Simpson's demand for next years rent. This is based upon a statement released by the Board of the Supporters Trust and the statement written out in full will be on the Trust website shortly, though the Observer were very good to us and published it almost word for word.

 

Given that this is a Trust matter I'd prefer it if people would talk about it on this Trust forum. Obviously I'll try to answer any questions that supporters have about the statement.

[BFR]

The full statement can now be viewed on the Trust website

[Barry Scott]

The Board of Slough Town Supporters’ Trust (STST) is calling upon all supporters of Slough Town Football Club to rally together to raise funds ahead of the next football season. In a recent edition of the Slough Observer, Windsor & Eton FC Chairman Peter Simpson demanded that Slough Town FC pay the rent in full for the 2005/06 season on 1st August 2005. Although the Trust is confident that this money will be paid to Mr Simpson by the football club, it would be irresponsible for the Trust not to have a contingency plan in place should this not happen. Therefore STST will be looking to raise as much money as possible between now and the beginning of August.

 

Chris Sliski, Secretary of STST said ‘What we are attempting to do is safeguard the future of our football club, which is why the Trust was set up. There is no point in our supporters wondering all summer if the club will be able to meet Mr Simpson’s demand. We have to be proactive to ensure that come the new season we can all do what we love – watch the Rebels play football.’

 

Existing Trust members are urged to renew their membership and invite new people to join. There are fundraising activities already planned and more to come. STST are holding a race night at the Slough Polish Association on Saturday 23rd April. The following weekend a group of fans will participate in the annual Supporters Walk to the last away game of the season. This year a dedicated group will be making the long journey on foot from Slough to Worthing! Graham Taylor, STST Board member and walker said ‘It just goes to show we will do anything for our club. It will make those 62 miles so much easier if we know the people of Slough are backing us through sponsorship.’ All money raised from the walk will be shared between STST and local charity East Berkshire Women’s Aid.

 

as per the website for those that can't access it

[BFR]

Yep, that would be it <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[GarySTFC]

Why would anyone be able to access this but not the site?

[Woody SUFC]

No offence lads but just how can around 400 ish fans raise £25k in a few months?

[BFR]

It doesn't say we would raise £25K does it?

[Martin]

We are thinking of running an event whereby the fans get an opportunity to punch Woody in the face. 50 quid a pop and we are practically there. Happy to help?

[GarySTFC]

More to the point, where does the 400 figure come from? I think we have quite a few people who don't attend and would be willing to help.

[Guest]

I already did the £25 to shut up idea. No takers as of yet. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

[Woody SUFC]

Well if you want to make sure you'll be playing at Stag Meadow next season you'd need £25k

 

The 400 is from people who i reckon would help raise the main amount of cash.

 

£25 to shut the hell up still stands....

[BFR]

No. £25K is what would need to be paid - it is not necessarily what the Trust would need to raise.

[Woody SUFC]

Yes but if Deaner (or whoever) doesn't pay a penny you'd need to raise £25k which should be you aim

 

Hope that you raise the cash but don't need to pay it. £25k sitting in the bank 'just in case' wouldn't be bad now would it!

[BFR]

Frankly Woody what happens is none of your business is it. In fact what happens with regard to the payments of Slough Town to Windsor & Eton is none of your business either. Now unless you want to join STST how about hopping it from this forum?

[Woody SUFC]

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BFR said:
In fact what happens with regard to the payments of Slough Town to Windsor & Eton is none of your business either.

Hmm...it's my business because it is effecting the team i support.

Good luck...your going to need it ta ra.....

[BFR]

I suggest you take up such issues with the Chairman of your football club then, rather than with me of the other member of the Trust.

[Burnham Lad]

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Royalist said:

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BFR said:
In fact what happens with regard to the payments of Slough Town to Windsor & Eton is none of your business either.

Hmm...it's my business because it is effecting the team i support.

Good luck...your going to need it ta ra.....

Interesting he used the word "effecting" the team(i.e. to bring about) which implies that without the £25K they have no team, rather than "affecting" the team - Freudian slip?

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[BFR]

I'd put that down to a lack of education Andrew

[defrancog]

and height...........