OldNick Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Just a soberring thought, just had a lad in a saints top knock on my door asking for a contribution for Salisbury.Their chairman went onto the pitch at half time asking to raise 100k or they go into administration in 10 days.1200 people have been given collection boxes to go and get some money in quickly. How would it make us feel knowing we had to go cap in hand door to door if it was Saints.Too close to home to be complacent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Erm, serves them right for overspending to get where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Just a soberring thought, just had a lad in a saints top knock on my door asking for a contribution for Salisbury.Their chairman went onto the pitch at half time asking to raise 100k or they go into administration in 10 days.1200 people have been given collection boxes to go and get some money in quickly. How would it make us feel knowing we had to go cap in hand door to door if it was Saints.Too close to home to be complacent. Contemplate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 That would be sad as they have been doing well and could be in the league next season. However maybe we could find a position for Nick H (as opposed to nickh) should the worst happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 The Americans are going door to door to stave off bankruptcy. Apparently they need $2,500 from every man, woman and child to avoid being nationalised by China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 27 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 27 September, 2008 That would be sad as they have been doing well and could be in the league next season. However maybe we could find a position for Nick H (as opposed to nickh) should the worst happen...I think you have got that around the wrong way Marino.Ill let you edit your post and wont tell anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 27 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 27 September, 2008 The Americans are going door to door to stave off bankruptcy. Apparently they need $2,500 from every man, woman and child to avoid being nationalised by China.nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Bloody hell - anyone know if it's possible to donate online? I doubt the door to door collectors will reach Holloway but I'd like to try and help protect everything Nick Holmes has achieved there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Just the sort of club Platini hates. They've overspent to get where they are, and don't have the infrastructure to stay there Cheerio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Their honorary President could give them £100,000 at the drop of a hat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 27 September, 2008 Share Posted 27 September, 2008 Their honorary President could give them £100,000 at the drop of a hat..... He should give us that money and some. Yes and Salisbury too My Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 Erm, serves them right for overspending to get where they are. Their backer pulled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 Just a soberring thought, just had a lad in a saints top knock on my door asking for a contribution for Salisbury.Their chairman went onto the pitch at half time asking to raise 100k or they go into administration in 10 days.1200 people have been given collection boxes to go and get some money in quickly. How would it make us feel knowing we had to go cap in hand door to door if it was Saints.Too close to home to be complacent. O FFS, does this mean BadBoySaint will be back if they fold? Or is he still in exile after trying to start on half of the Northam? (Have I got my facts right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 Their backer pulled out. Ah, fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 sad, hard times for most of us im afraid but i wouldnt want to see salisbury go under,i enjoyed my pre season friendly there this year and they were brilliant with the kids. hope they can raise the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 Perhaps WH Ireland aren't as big and successful as Mr Sundance would (amusingly) have us believe. Perhaps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 In the words of Dolph Lundgren - "If he dies, he dies." They shouldn't have lived beyond their means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 In the words of Dolph Lundgren - "If he dies, he dies." They shouldn't have lived beyond their means. Aren't we in the situation we're in cos we "lived beyond our means" though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landford.saint Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 I was at salisbury yesterday ... not quite the whole story has been relayed. Salisbury have had a quite meteoric rise through the divisions over the last 7 or so seasons and are in fact a victim of their own success ,,, higher leagues mean higher quality facilities etc are demanded by FA ,,, Health and safety Nazis etc.... so their costs in 7 years have grown from about £100,000pa to £1M pa ... they have already got in place budget for £900,000 this year but need £100,000 to break even ... so the need for £100,000 .... Its not a case of going into administration .... its a case of the club asking the fans to help keep the club going at a level which they are still doing well at ... 6th place so far this season despite a bad last 3 matches..... the directors have been putting their hands deep in their wallets but they. dont want to destroy a good squad. As for spending above their means, this is wrong, they did get a couple of players from Luton but on frees and loans, and then their wages were poor compared with Luton ...but Luton were bust and were not paying them anyway .. better some money than none. Most of Salisbury squad are long term Salisbury players.. the exspense is not the playing staff, its the other associated costs of being promoted several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landford.saint Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 To add the team are also donating their match fees bonuses etc to the club.... makes you think about other teams in trouble doesn,t it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 I was at salisbury yesterday ... not quite the whole story has been relayed. No we got the 'chance to have a dig at saints fans' version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landford.saint Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 No we got the 'chance to have a dig at saints fans' version the state our club is in they dont need an excuse to have a dig ... we are a standing joke ..(at all but Derby and doncaster i suppose) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 28 September, 2008 Share Posted 28 September, 2008 the state our club is in they dont need an excuse to have a dig ... we are a standing joke ..(at all but Derby and doncaster i suppose) Dont forget Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne Valley Saint Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 Well said Landford Saint. Salisbury are a very well run club and have not arrived on the verge of League football by being irresponsible with their money. They nearly went out of business 6 or 7 years ago and thanks to a chap called Neville Beale, a rescue package was put together and they survived, climbed up three divisions and are now knocking on the door of league football. They achieved their highest ever league placing in their history in the Conference last year. This has come at a cost, as Landford Saint mentioned and the club are asking for money. There is a meeting at Old Sarum this evening and everyone who sponsors the club (pitch side advertising, programme, match ball, etc.) has been invited to attend. As a sponsor I shall be going and will find out the extent of the problem from Nick Holmes. If interested, I shall advise the outcome tomorrow. I was not at their home game on Saturday, where I believe the crowd was very poor (they have just started to charge for kids which hasn't gone down too well) as I was at Doncaster. Perhaps if both clubs let kids in for free, more paying adults would attend - it can be fairly costly taking kids to football and leaves you in the dog house with the missus if you decide to go on your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne Valley Saint Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 This is a copy of the letter that the club sent - 24th September 2008 THE COST OF SUCCESS The Directors of Salisbury City Football Club write to ask for your help. Salisbury City FC NEEDS to raise £100,000 very urgently, but as a valued supporter we are asking you for your help, rather than your money. We have enjoyed an exponential rise climbing three divisions in six years, and as you know, we now play at the highest level in the club’s 61 year history. We aim to stay in the Blue Square Premier (with the Football League in our sights for the future) but this is expensive. We are asking you to ask YOUR contacts, companies you deal with, suppliers and colleagues for money on our behalf. If your business could raise at least £1000 by asking for donations for its football club, we have a fighting chance. Without overstating our case this is a CRUCIAL time. The financial downturn has affected us all and the whole community is feeling the pinch. If everyone can contribute a small amount we can work miracles. We would like to invite you to a short meeting, with refreshments, at the club next Monday 29th September at 8pm to explain our situation, and share with you our plans for the future. Please would you kindly email back to indicate that you or your representative can attend. Please help us. The future of football in Salisbury depends on it. Thank you, From the Directors of Salisbury City Football Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 29 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 29 September, 2008 Well said Landford Saint. Salisbury are a very well run club and have not arrived on the verge of League football by being irresponsible with their money. They nearly went out of business 6 or 7 years ago and thanks to a chap called Neville Beale, a rescue package was put together and they survived, climbed up three divisions and are now knocking on the door of league football. They achieved their highest ever league placing in their history in the Conference last year. This has come at a cost, as Landford Saint mentioned and the club are asking for money. There is a meeting at Old Sarum this evening and everyone who sponsors the club (pitch side advertising, programme, match ball, etc.) has been invited to attend. As a sponsor I shall be going and will find out the extent of the problem from Nick Holmes. If interested, I shall advise the outcome tomorrow. I was not at their home game on Saturday, where I believe the crowd was very poor (they have just started to charge for kids which hasn't gone down too well) as I was at Doncaster. Perhaps if both clubs let kids in for free, more paying adults would attend - it can be fairly costly taking kids to football and leaves you in the dog house with the missus if you decide to go on your own!A local double glazing company whose owner is an avid fan told me this morning that the club are hoping his business will cough up a grand.He doesnt know wha is going on but will be there tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 Aren't we in the situation we're in cos we "lived beyond our means" though? Yes. I have no sympathy for us either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewStiles Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 From the thisiswiltshire site "..a marked dip in attendances this season has helped contribute to a shortfall in revenue. Last season, their first in the top flight of the non-league game, saw Salisbury average 1,542 supporters at each home match. But this term, that figure has already slipped to 1,227 - a dip of just under 20 per cent. The current economic climate, a significant rise in admission prices at the start of this campaign and adverse publicity concerning what was viewed as an escalating anti-social behaviour problem on the terraces of the Raymond McEnhill Stadium, have all been implicated in the decline. Mr Beal accepted that times were hard. "Crowds are lower than last year because of the credit crunch as much as anything else, even though we've been performing better in terms of our league position. "People don't realise how much difference that makes to a club. An extra 300 people a week works out at £60-65,000 and that makes a massive difference."" So, it simply seems that their crisis is down to lower crowds than last year. It's hardly a case like Leeds under Risdale. Good luck to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 From the thisiswiltshire site "..a marked dip in attendances this season has helped contribute to a shortfall in revenue. Last season, their first in the top flight of the non-league game, saw Salisbury average 1,542 supporters at each home match. But this term, that figure has already slipped to 1,227 - a dip of just under 20 per cent. The current economic climate, a significant rise in admission prices at the start of this campaign and adverse publicity concerning what was viewed as an escalating anti-social behaviour problem on the terraces of the Raymond McEnhill Stadium, have all been implicated in the decline. Mr Beal accepted that times were hard. "Crowds are lower than last year because of the credit crunch as much as anything else, even though we've been performing better in terms of our league position. "People don't realise how much difference that makes to a club. An extra 300 people a week works out at £60-65,000 and that makes a massive difference."" So, it simply seems that their crisis is down to lower crowds than last year. It's hardly a case like Leeds under Risdale. Good luck to them. Yes but you have to admit that £13 is a fair old dob of dosh for football of that standard. Especially when a lot of poor dears don't know how they're going to find the money for their next weekend in the Bahamas or a couple of cases of vintage bubbly. Strange what happens when you can't keep re-mortgaging your house isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prideofthesouth Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 A local double glazing company whose owner is an avid fan told me this morning that the club are hoping his business will cough up a grand.He doesnt know wha is going on but will be there tonight. That must be Dave then, im sure he has put alot of money into the club already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 30 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 30 September, 2008 That must be Dave then, im sure he has put alot of money into the club already! correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne Valley Saint Posted 30 September, 2008 Share Posted 30 September, 2008 I went to the meeting last night and in a nutshell the club need to find £100,000.00 within the next two weeks or they will have to drastically reduce their overheads, i.e. their wage bill. They will not go into administration but as a result of cut backs, will have to find a new level to play at after this season. They had a major benefactor but due to matrimonial circumstances (I think this is correct but don't quote me on it!) has had to withdraw his backing. They budgeted for the benefactors money and it is not the club who are at fault for this shortfall. They need this money urgently to pay tax bills and if this money is raised, i am told that the club will then be able to survive at the current level. There were about 30 of us there last night and quite a few pledges were made. One sponsor pledged £10,000.00 last night. I suggested to Nick Holmes that he have a word with his old mate Mick Channon (he used to lave near Salisbury), now that he is thankfully recovering form his horrific car accident. A lot of people in and around Salisbury support both Saints and Salisbury and if there are any Saints fans out there who want to help, the club and especially Nick Holmes would be delighted to hear from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko Posted 30 September, 2008 Share Posted 30 September, 2008 I went to the meeting last night and in a nutshell the club need to find £100,000.00 within the next two weeks or they will have to drastically reduce their overheads, i.e. their wage bill. They will not go into administration but as a result of cut backs, will have to find a new level to play at after this season. They had a major benefactor but due to matrimonial circumstances (I think this is correct but don't quote me on it!) has had to withdraw his backing. They budgeted for the benefactors money and it is not the club who are at fault for this shortfall. They need this money urgently to pay tax bills and if this money is raised, i am told that the club will then be able to survive at the current level. There were about 30 of us there last night and quite a few pledges were made. One sponsor pledged £10,000.00 last night. I suggested to Nick Holmes that he have a word with his old mate Mick Channon (he used to lave near Salisbury), now that he is thankfully recovering form his horrific car accident. A lot of people in and around Salisbury support both Saints and Salisbury and if there are any Saints fans out there who want to help, the club and especially Nick Holmes would be delighted to hear from you. That sounds really bad news. Banks give footy clubs much more breathing space than the Inland Revenue - they are absolute bastards I think it was the IR that pulled the rug from underneath Aldershot in 1992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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