Bank on Paolo (From Swindon Advertiser)

chalkswindon wrote:
Its great that PDC has offered to do this and hopefully there will be a way to sort this out one way or another.

I was chatting to a Forest fan yesterday who had been reading about PDC offer he had a different take on, which I though worth sharing although I must stress I dont agree.

He reckons its an investment by PDC as should this £30,000 help Swindon achieve back to back promotions then it will help raise PDC's stature within the footballing world.

Therefore when he moves on he will be able to command a greater package from his next employer.

Just to point out again I dont agree with this but found an outsiders take on it interesting.

chalkswindon wrote:
Its great that PDC has offered to do this and hopefully there will be a way to sort this out one way or another.

I was chatting to a Forest fan yesterday who had been reading about PDC offer he had a different take on, which I though worth sharing although I must stress I dont agree.

He reckons its an investment by PDC as should this £30,000 help Swindon achieve back to back promotions then it will help raise PDC's stature within the footballing world.

Therefore when he moves on he will be able to command a greater package from his next employer.

Just to point out again I dont agree with this but found an outsiders take on it interesting.

fraser digby's washbag wrote:
This sounds like it's time for the red army fund to be called into action, which has been available to contribute to on the Trust website for some years. They paid for the loan of Gordon Greer in the past. See link below for where you contribute. http://www.truststfc .com/raf/latest/ The current balance @ 31/12/12 was £9137.53.

Last step wrote:
People should also be joining the trust, of course. Paying for Greer is an excellent example of the good that a proper independent supporters organisation can and does do.

jam1 wrote:
The Red Army fund is the one. At least thats where i've donated! There's a link from Morsheads Twitter page. Also the link was posted on the match thread yesterday. Regarding your Forest mate Chalk. Paolo will manage at the top level one day, be that with us or another team. With that will come a multi million £ salary. The financial side of things will take care of themselves. This is purely a show of commitment from Paolo.

chalkswindon wrote:
Its great that PDC has offered to do this and hopefully there will be a way to sort this out one way or another.

I was chatting to a Forest fan yesterday who had been reading about PDC offer he had a different take on, which I though worth sharing although I must stress I dont agree.

He reckons its an investment by PDC as should this £30,000 help Swindon achieve back to back promotions then it will help raise PDC's stature within the footballing world.

Therefore when he moves on he will be able to command a greater package from his next employer.

Just to point out again I dont agree with this but found an outsiders take on it interesting.

rockdog wrote:
I agree about the fund. Money is tight but after watching the last three matches I will gladly contribute a tenner or more to keep this squad together. At the next home match have the fund collectors out in force, or tell us where to send our cash.

Med Red wrote:
I'm not donating until we've heard officially how much is needed to secure the continued services of Hollands and Bostock. If say £100k is needed, then a couple of thousand fans donating £10 won't be enough and is a waste of money. I'm prepared to donate the cost of a match ticket (£25) if its going to be used.

glasred wrote:
PDC is very shrewd!...Fantastic loyal and enthusiastic suggestion he made to use his own money for extending loan signings in his interview on Radio Wiltshire after the game on Saturday.
How could Andrew Black let that happen?Now surely he will have to support these loan signings following this offer by his manager,and after the 4-0 win.!
I know that spending has to be controlled,but A Black must see how far we have come since PDC appointment,and our position in the table now is excellent following 3 straight hefty wins! There has never been a better time to go the extra mile Mr Black...help push STFC over the finishing line to the Championship please. Why spoil all the excellent support Mr Black has given so far by reigning in now?
Silence from Sir William Patey after these 3 great wins. This "chairman" needs to be at the forefront,not hiding behind the scenes and showing very little inthusiasm when he does speak.
No wonder we all miss Jeremy Wray!
COYR!!!

Med Red wrote:
I'm not donating until we've heard officially how much is needed to secure the continued services of Hollands and Bostock. If say £100k is needed, then a couple of thousand fans donating £10 won't be enough and is a waste of money. I'm prepared to donate the cost of a match ticket (£25) if its going to be used.

the wizard wrote:
Have spoken to the club this morning about donations for players wages. It seems the best way for the money to get into the correct kitty is to send it to the accounts dept at STFC where it will be paid into the wages account. I am not trying to undermine any other means or body, I just want the dosh in the right place at the right time, not my intention to offend anybody.

trustbloke wrote:
The Supporters Trust Red Army Fund can only be used to help the club fund transfer and loan fees and wages. I chair the board so I should know! Contributions welcome at www.truststfc/raf/co

ntribute. This episode illustrates the danger of having to rely on one or a few wealthy individuals owning the club. What happens when they lose interest or their businesses fail? The long term solution is for fans to part or wholly own their club as happens in Germany. This is what the Supporters Trust movement campaigns for and at Swindon we have made a start by purchasing shares in the club. Of course it will be a long haul but in the long term it's the only solution. Meanwhile let's get behind Paolo by donating to the Red Army Fund!

trustbloke wrote:
The Supporters Trust Red Army Fund can only be used to help the club fund transfer and loan fees and wages. I chair the board so I should know! Contributions welcome at www.truststfc/raf/co

ntribute. This episode illustrates the danger of having to rely on one or a few wealthy individuals owning the club. What happens when they lose interest or their businesses fail? The long term solution is for fans to part or wholly own their club as happens in Germany. This is what the Supporters Trust movement campaigns for and at Swindon we have made a start by purchasing shares in the club. Of course it will be a long haul but in the long term it's the only solution. Meanwhile let's get behind Paolo by donating to the Red Army Fund!

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

trustbloke wrote: The Supporters Trust Red Army Fund can only be used to help the club fund transfer and loan fees and wages. I chair the board so I should know! Contributions welcome at www.truststfc/raf/co ntribute. This episode illustrates the danger of having to rely on one or a few wealthy individuals owning the club. What happens when they lose interest or their businesses fail? The long term solution is for fans to part or wholly own their club as happens in Germany. This is what the Supporters Trust movement campaigns for and at Swindon we have made a start by purchasing shares in the club. Of course it will be a long haul but in the long term it's the only solution. Meanwhile let's get behind Paolo by donating to the Red Army Fund!

Great post. Would be great if you could some how communicate on a regular basis or update the trust site to highlight the balance. Sterling job Sir.

TheDukeOfBanbury wrote:

trustbloke wrote:
The Supporters Trust Red Army Fund can only be used to help the club fund transfer and loan fees and wages. I chair the board so I should know! Contributions welcome at www.truststfc/raf/co


ntribute. This episode illustrates the danger of having to rely on one or a few wealthy individuals owning the club. What happens when they lose interest or their businesses fail? The long term solution is for fans to part or wholly own their club as happens in Germany. This is what the Supporters Trust movement campaigns for and at Swindon we have made a start by purchasing shares in the club. Of course it will be a long haul but in the long term it's the only solution. Meanwhile let's get behind Paolo by donating to the Red Army Fund!

Great post.

Would be great if you could some how communicate on a regular basis or update the trust site to highlight the balance.

Sterling job Sir.

glasred wrote:
Ok...well SWP will never be a J Wray.Hearing from an enthusiastic chairman gives everyone inspiration.
However,I would also settle for a clarified statement ensuring everyone that A Black isnt about to drop STFC,and that they were still striving to get promotion to the championship this season.
Just the truth will do at the end of the day,...that is the trouble with SWP being an ex "diplomat"..its like listening to a politician..you never get a straight answer!

Oi Den! wrote:

glasred wrote:
Ok...well SWP will never be a J Wray.Hearing from an enthusiastic chairman gives everyone inspiration.
However,I would also settle for a clarified statement ensuring everyone that A Black isnt about to drop STFC,and that they were still striving to get promotion to the championship this season.
Just the truth will do at the end of the day,...that is the trouble with SWP being an ex "diplomat"..its like listening to a politician..you never get a straight answer!

I think we're singing from the same hymn sheet glasred. I agree that there's a big difference between Wray and Patey. Wray may not be a natural fan but by the time he left us he had Swindon Town in his guts. Interesting times ahead - just hope they're not too rocky. I've heard some very gloomy rumours about the state of the club. Here's hoping it's just people putting 2 and 2 together and making 5 from Patey's comments.

the wizard wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

glasred wrote: Ok...well SWP will never be a J Wray.Hearing from an enthusiastic chairman gives everyone inspiration. However,I would also settle for a clarified statement ensuring everyone that A Black isnt about to drop STFC,and that they were still striving to get promotion to the championship this season. Just the truth will do at the end of the day,...that is the trouble with SWP being an ex "diplomat"..its like listening to a politician..you never get a straight answer!

I think we're singing from the same hymn sheet glasred. I agree that there's a big difference between Wray and Patey. Wray may not be a natural fan but by the time he left us he had Swindon Town in his guts. Interesting times ahead - just hope they're not too rocky. I've heard some very gloomy rumours about the state of the club. Here's hoping it's just people putting 2 and 2 together and making 5 from Patey's comments.

With the team performances improving like they have, lets hope the gates go up correspondingly like last Saturday, 9,400 surely that will help. If we could perhaps get up closer to 9,500 on a regular basis it would help a lot but its seems the Swindon public are loathe to support their own club as so many have roots elsewhere, big shame.

ChrisWantageRed wrote:

the wizard wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

glasred wrote: Ok...well SWP will never be a J Wray.Hearing from an enthusiastic chairman gives everyone inspiration. However,I would also settle for a clarified statement ensuring everyone that A Black isnt about to drop STFC,and that they were still striving to get promotion to the championship this season. Just the truth will do at the end of the day,...that is the trouble with SWP being an ex "diplomat"..its like listening to a politician..you never get a straight answer!

I think we're singing from the same hymn sheet glasred. I agree that there's a big difference between Wray and Patey. Wray may not be a natural fan but by the time he left us he had Swindon Town in his guts. Interesting times ahead - just hope they're not too rocky. I've heard some very gloomy rumours about the state of the club. Here's hoping it's just people putting 2 and 2 together and making 5 from Patey's comments.

With the team performances improving like they have, lets hope the gates go up correspondingly like last Saturday, 9,400 surely that will help. If we could perhaps get up closer to 9,500 on a regular basis it would help a lot but its seems the Swindon public are loathe to support their own club as so many have roots elsewhere, big shame.

Saying that Wiz we did take a fair number to Wembley..so I guess they are out there ??

the wizard wrote:

ChrisWantageRed wrote:

the wizard wrote:

Oi Den! wrote:

glasred wrote: Ok...well SWP will never be a J Wray.Hearing from an enthusiastic chairman gives everyone inspiration. However,I would also settle for a clarified statement ensuring everyone that A Black isnt about to drop STFC,and that they were still striving to get promotion to the championship this season. Just the truth will do at the end of the day,...that is the trouble with SWP being an ex "diplomat"..its like listening to a politician..you never get a straight answer!

I think we're singing from the same hymn sheet glasred. I agree that there's a big difference between Wray and Patey. Wray may not be a natural fan but by the time he left us he had Swindon Town in his guts. Interesting times ahead - just hope they're not too rocky. I've heard some very gloomy rumours about the state of the club. Here's hoping it's just people putting 2 and 2 together and making 5 from Patey's comments.

With the team performances improving like they have, lets hope the gates go up correspondingly like last Saturday, 9,400 surely that will help. If we could perhaps get up closer to 9,500 on a regular basis it would help a lot but its seems the Swindon public are loathe to support their own club as so many have roots elsewhere, big shame.

Saying that Wiz we did take a fair number to Wembley..so I guess they are out there ??

I certainly hope so, we need them now perhaps more than ever. If Black is genuinely feeling the pinch like the rest of us then its time for us to help out in any way we can. I'm going to try and take a car load to the next game, I took two on Saturday and the were impressed, hopefully I can lure another. Trying to do my bit. that will be one S/T plus three.

louiscassius wrote:
I'll donate a £10. Lets get the buckets out and ask the advert to start a campaign: "Keep our Players" Campaign..... Louis :-)))

ChrisWantageRed wrote:

louiscassius wrote: I'll donate a £10. Lets get the buckets out and ask the advert to start a campaign: "Keep our Players" Campaign..... Louis :-)))

good idea mate. Perhaps you could drop the adver a line and suggest it? The club could actually help a little themselves here. How much do we reckon things like signed T-Shirts/Kickabouts with the squad pre match would go for at an auction? ;-)

louiscassius wrote:

ChrisWantageRed wrote:

louiscassius wrote: I'll donate a £10. Lets get the buckets out and ask the advert to start a campaign: "Keep our Players" Campaign..... Louis :-)))

good idea mate. Perhaps you could drop the adver a line and suggest it? The club could actually help a little themselves here. How much do we reckon things like signed T-Shirts/Kickabouts with the squad pre match would go for at an auction? ;-)

I've got a Paolo signed white town shirt i bought for £60....hangs in my office where i am now COYR'ssss I would think they could make a fortune......... We could do a massive 3 week campaign,.......... Louis :-)))

louiscassius wrote:

ChrisWantageRed wrote:

louiscassius wrote: I'll donate a £10. Lets get the buckets out and ask the advert to start a campaign: "Keep our Players" Campaign..... Louis :-)))

good idea mate. Perhaps you could drop the adver a line and suggest it? The club could actually help a little themselves here. How much do we reckon things like signed T-Shirts/Kickabouts with the squad pre match would go for at an auction? ;-)

I've got a Paolo signed white town shirt i bought for £60....hangs in my office where i am now COYR'ssss I would think they could make a fortune......... We could do a massive 3 week campaign,.......... Louis :-)))

the wizard wrote:

trustbloke wrote:
The Supporters Trust Red Army Fund can only be used to help the club fund transfer and loan fees and wages. I chair the board so I should know! Contributions welcome at www.truststfc/raf/co


ntribute. This episode illustrates the danger of having to rely on one or a few wealthy individuals owning the club. What happens when they lose interest or their businesses fail? The long term solution is for fans to part or wholly own their club as happens in Germany. This is what the Supporters Trust movement campaigns for and at Swindon we have made a start by purchasing shares in the club. Of course it will be a long haul but in the long term it's the only solution. Meanwhile let's get behind Paolo by donating to the Red Army Fund!

Despite being a long standing Town supporter I have just learned more from reading the above post than what all my prior years had taught me. I hope you don't taken offence at me speaking to the club, not my intention I can assure you.

Perhaps if you could broaden out your statement or even get The Adver to do a piece on you the membership could grow somewhat. I am quite prepared to join and pay any membership fee etc. More details please.

trustbloke wrote:
The Supporters Trust Red Army Fund can only be used to help the club fund transfer and loan fees and wages. I chair the board so I should know! Contributions welcome at www.truststfc/raf/co

ntribute. This episode illustrates the danger of having to rely on one or a few wealthy individuals owning the club. What happens when they lose interest or their businesses fail? The long term solution is for fans to part or wholly own their club as happens in Germany. This is what the Supporters Trust movement campaigns for and at Swindon we have made a start by purchasing shares in the club. Of course it will be a long haul but in the long term it's the only solution. Meanwhile let's get behind Paolo by donating to the Red Army Fund!

the wizard wrote:
As mentioned above a great idea, half season tickets. Just on offer for a limited period, even if they are at a lesser fee, it would get money in and bums on seats, hopefully these same bums will buy programmes, shirts etc, all extra income. Hello Town Marketing, are you flippin listening, here is an opportunity.

trustbloke wrote:
We own up to needing to improve our publicity about the Supporters Trust. We had 900 members and lots of volunteers when campaigning to replace the previous board but when the Fitton/Black/Wray takeover put the club on an even keel (for the moment anyway!) interest and bodies died away. Now we have the chance to relaunch. So join the Trust via the website and help us spread the word!

trustbloke wrote:
We own up to needing to improve our publicity about the Supporters Trust. We had 900 members and lots of volunteers when campaigning to replace the previous board but when the Fitton/Black/Wray takeover put the club on an even keel (for the moment anyway!) interest and bodies died away. Now we have the chance to relaunch. So join the Trust via the website and help us spread the word!

trustbloke wrote:
We own up to needing to improve our publicity about the Supporters Trust. We had 900 members and lots of volunteers when campaigning to replace the previous board but when the Fitton/Black/Wray takeover put the club on an even keel (for the moment anyway!) interest and bodies died away. Now we have the chance to relaunch. So join the Trust via the website and help us spread the word!