Fundraising

[clubman]

Maybe it's just me being negative (sorry knappagh red) but let's face it the interest just isn't there anymore. The word has gone out on national TV, radio and press, local radio and local press. The financial situation of the club is well known but the 130K needed hasn't come in. Basically it's the same people that are digging deep yet again. TBH to have a senior soccer club in the region is only the dream of the few hundred loyal supporters, some lukewarm 'supporters' and the rest don't give a sh1t.
Look around the league almost every club is in trouble and the bottom line is lack of support. The barstoolers are preparing themselves for the 'new season' with their brand new jerseys etc oblivious of what's happening in their own back yard.
Very sad but oh so very true.

[sligofan4ever]

Maybe it's just me being negative (sorry knappagh red) but let's face it the interest just isn't there anymore. The word has gone out on national TV, radio and press, local radio and local press. The financial situation of the club is well known but the 130K needed hasn't come in. Basically it's the same people that are digging deep yet again. TBH to have a senior soccer club in the region is only the dream of the few hundred loyal supporters, some lukewarm 'supporters' and the rest don't give a sh1t.
Look around the league almost every club is in trouble and the bottom line is lack of support. The barstoolers are preparing themselves for the 'new season' with their brand new jerseys etc oblivious of what's happening in their own back yard.
Very sad but oh so very true.

These games are usually on the afternoon, and games in the eircom league are at 8pm surely they would take the time to go out and pay 15 quid its not as if its going to clash with there precious English matches.

[clubman]

These games are usually on the afternoon, and games in the eircom league are at 8pm surely they would take the time to go out and pay 15 quid its not as if its going to clash with there precious English matches.

These guys by this time are so full of themselves and drink they'd not lower (barstool sic) themselves to go to the showgies.

[sligofan4ever]

Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers remain on the road to ruin, according to club chairman Michael Toolan, after the club revealed that they have gathered only €32,955 of emergency funds in just under a month.

Does any of this include the fee we recieved for Faz ?

[MervilleUnited]

Just to say lads that The Rovers are embarking on, what I Believe a series of friendly fundraising matches against local clubs. Our One, Merville United, is on next Wednesday Night KO 7:45, with the all important match sponsorship, and After Match Reception in Mooneys afterwards. Voluntary Contributions on the gate.

Could be interesting!

Its in the Showgrounds!

[sligo1]

Hi,

Where is this advertised and how are people meant to know about it?

[brianw82]

I really HATE to have to bring this up, but surely we should be inviting bids for Coleman from whatever cross-channel clubs that have expressed interest?
I mean, if we got 30,000 for him (just as a ball park figure), that's massive for us at this stage, right? If it is the difference between the club surviving or not, then surely his sale would be for the best?

[sligofan4ever]

I really HATE to have to bring this up, but surely we should be inviting bids for Coleman from whatever cross-channel clubs that have expressed interest?
I mean, if we got 30,000 for him (just as a ball park figure), that's massive for us at this stage, right? If it is the difference between the club surviving or not, then surely his sale would be for the best?

Altough it would be absolutly terrible to lose them but just imagine how much money would be raised by selling Coleman AND Peers but who would replace them though ?

[Redkenrover]

Altough it would be absolutly terrible to lose them but just imagine how much money would be raised by selling Coleman AND Peers but who would replace them though ?

Both will probably be gone next year anyway so might as well get as much as we can for them now.
Also heard a rumour that Cookie will be the new Shams boss next season

[sean]

why not have a car boot sale? surely all you lads can find junk in your house to sell have he boot sale in the carpark a few hrs before kickoff at a selected home game.

[sligofan4ever]

why not have a car boot sale? surely all you lads can find junk in your house to sell have he boot sale in the carpark a few hrs before kickoff at a selected home game.

I don't see that working out at all. And why do it hours before the game when noone will bother going out just before k/o.

[dublinred]

I heard that the money is very slow coming and don't think we will hit 130k which is shocking as its only 2600 lines @50 or 216 new shares , given that a lot of people have donated more than 50quid there seems to be a lot of people out there quite happy to sit back.

[Rovers fan]

Well it would take 2600 people if everyone gave E50. Considering way less go to matches(also a lot of kids who wouldn't even have E50) its unsurprising that we are falling short. I think our best hope is the bucket collection organised for september.

Also do the amounts quoted which are raised through the syndicate include the money(about 3k afaik) raised through the 2 quizzes and the poker thing in the casino?? And also the race night?

[dublinred]

Well it would take 2600 people if everyone gave E50. Considering way less go to matches(also a lot of kids who wouldn't even have E50) its unsurprising that we are falling short. I think our best hope is the bucket collection organised for september.

Its looking like buckets alright , I know a lot of people who have given more than e50 and even a few people who have given more than 1k , I thought we would of exceeded the 130k initially given the nature of the appeals but alas it looks like it will fall short.

[Rovers fan]

Its looking like buckets alright , I know a lot of people who have given more than e50 and even a few people who have given more than 1k , I thought we would of exceeded the 130k initially given the nature of the appeals but alas it looks like it will fall short.

Imo if it was advertised better(obviously i know easier said then done but i mean things like giving them into pubs etc..) and maybe if it was 30/40 yoyos a line we might have reached 100k and the bucket collection would get us over the line.

[MMVIII]

Im sure alot of ye are doing this including myself, for all those that have a season ticket, instead of using it just pay your way into the ground. Every little helps lads

[dublinred]

Whats the gist of whats in the champion and post this week , I have heard the headlines are fairly shocking.

[MMVIII]

Front page headline on the post is "5 DAYS TO SAVE SLIGO ROVERS, Sligo Rovers will cease to exist in the Eircom League Premier Division if the club cannot raise €130,000 by this Sunday's deadline"

Then it basically goes on to say that the club has only raised €45,000, urging the fans to come out in force on Saturday, also asks fans that pay the normal entrance fee of €15, plus season ticket holders, stewards and members of the press, to pay a voluntary contribution of €20 to the club for the next two games. Also says the MC will also pay €20 at the gate for the two games while the players and coaches have returned their free passes for the remainder of the season.

They say the club will cease to exist unless we get the money unless we raise the remaining money by Sunday, but yet they say next two games. Anyone got an explanation for this? Ive got a feeling that this has been over exaggerated by the club.

[forza rovers]

Front page headline on the post is "5 DAYS TO SAVE SLIGO ROVERS, Sligo Rovers will cease to exist in the Eircom League Premier Division if the club cannot raise €130,000 by this Sunday's deadline"

Then it basically goes on to say that the club has only raised €45,000, urging the fans to come out in force on Saturday, also asks fans that pay the normal entrance fee of €15, plus season ticket holders, stewards and members of the press, to pay a voluntary contribution of €20 to the club for the next two games. Also says the MC will also pay €20 at the gate for the two games while the players and coaches have returned their free passes for the remainder of the season.

They say the club will cease to exist unless we get the money unless we raise the remaining money by Sunday, but yet they say next two games. Anyone got an explanation for this? Ive got a feeling that this has been over exaggerated by the club.

the money for the tax man is not due till October.

[sligoman]

the money for the tax man is not due till October.

That doesn't explain what ARooney is saying though.