On the brink
The ‘protest’ march is on this week, and for those who may ask Why?
It’s to raise the public’s awareness, that ‘our’ club is about to die
Mr. Curtis and Co. please take note, you were brought in to help us survive
But since you took control of things, our fortunes have taken a ‘dive’
‘no news is bad news’ these days, and rumours seem to confirm our fears
That Stockport County FC, are to disappear after 126 years
We are powerless to defend the club, as the end appears ever nearer
All we want is to be told the truth, and for the picture to be clearer
It doesn’t matter anymore, what put our club into administration
What we all just need, and want, is an end to all this frustration
So if the march achieves one thing, and let’s hope it’s some good news
Like the guaranteed future in the Football League, of our beloved ‘blues’
I’m sure I speak for many a fan, in that I’d be happy with a reprieve
And then maybe, the club can appoint some leaders in who we can believe
But first things first, and on with the march, we need someone to hear our voice
To stop the slow and painful death, of our football club of choice
The first call is at Stockport Town Hall, and a council leader we can’t rely on
Mr. Goddard shows no support, as he speaks with his ‘man city’ tie on
He states the importance of the club to the town, but there’s no cash for us at all
Especially as the council has just spent a load of dosh, renovating an old ‘bingo hall’
Then on to Manchester, passed the PFA, then to Leonard Curtis for some answers
Especially about the £300 an hour, they charge to ‘look after’ the clubs finances
Yes Wednesday is a big day for our club, the message shouted from the paving
Will be that Stockport County FC, is very much a football club worth saving.
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Monday, 21 December 2009
Immense Pride.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone that has made this thing even possible.
I never doubted the spirit of my fellow County Fans.
But I am proud to say,
in these most testing of times,
that you have surpassed yourselves.
If the immense effort, and quite brilliant organisation, that has gone into this event from the Co-opts, Cohersed and Conscripts,is anything to go by,
Wednesday is going to be quite something.
Keep the momentum going.
Keep your chins up.
And let's make some noise.
We deserve to be heard,
and believe me,
THEY are listening!
I never doubted the spirit of my fellow County Fans.
But I am proud to say,
in these most testing of times,
that you have surpassed yourselves.
If the immense effort, and quite brilliant organisation, that has gone into this event from the Co-opts, Cohersed and Conscripts,is anything to go by,
Wednesday is going to be quite something.
Keep the momentum going.
Keep your chins up.
And let's make some noise.
We deserve to be heard,
and believe me,
THEY are listening!
Saturday, 19 December 2009
The Price Is Right!
Are you having a tough time getting through to some people?
For every Reason you offer for our Plight, do they come back with yet another Garbled Misconception surrounding the Club's Finances?
Try this;
David Farms Ltd Put Stockport County Into Administration Because They Were Owed Just
£300,000.00
And
The Adminsitrators Invoice For Their 1st 6 Months
(Of Failure To Find A Buyer) is
£311,000.00
I've Tried This.
And Now They Get It.
Seemples
For every Reason you offer for our Plight, do they come back with yet another Garbled Misconception surrounding the Club's Finances?
Try this;
David Farms Ltd Put Stockport County Into Administration Because They Were Owed Just
£300,000.00
And
The Adminsitrators Invoice For Their 1st 6 Months
(Of Failure To Find A Buyer) is
£311,000.00
I've Tried This.
And Now They Get It.
Seemples
A Fantastic Effort By Everyone So Far.
There has been a great deal of Progress today, with the Organisers getting to grips with new roles and responsibilities, and the level of support they have been given from a growing army of Volunteers gives me confidence that this event will be a Success.
On the Media Coverage side of things, a rather hasty Sheikh from Abu Dhabi has pushed us out of the headlines here and there, but, we'll deal with that little event over the next 48 hours.
Vernon Bear standing for Election against Councillor/Mayor Goddard anyone?
Please keep up the good works being carried out all over the Borough and Beyond.
And most importantly, Get Down to EP on Wednesday 23rd December 2009, and bring as many with you as possible.
On the Media Coverage side of things, a rather hasty Sheikh from Abu Dhabi has pushed us out of the headlines here and there, but, we'll deal with that little event over the next 48 hours.
Vernon Bear standing for Election against Councillor/Mayor Goddard anyone?
Please keep up the good works being carried out all over the Borough and Beyond.
And most importantly, Get Down to EP on Wednesday 23rd December 2009, and bring as many with you as possible.
Friday, 18 December 2009
The Co-opted March Organisers And More...
Firstly, thank you for the overwhelming offers of Goodwill, Support and crucially, Practical Help.
There are so many people to thank, I wouldn't know where to start, and I would hate to miss anyone out, so I will publish a list of everyone involved at some point in between Christmas and New Years' Day.
Where we stand today, is I almost have enough Co-opted Organisers to ensure we will have a successful Day on Wednesday.
I need to ask you to direct your ideas, questions and time and effort
to the people listed below;
Banners and Flags
Everyone is, of course, welcome to create and design their own.
But we need someone to ensure we have enough displaying Messages that define the March, and therefore the Objectives behind it.
So if you can make a reasonable looking Flag or Banner, but need some inspiration, Billy Byrne will be happy to provide you with the Theme and Wording.
He can be contacted on Yellow Board, or by e-mail billyj.byrne@ntlworld.com
Media Contacts NW Region
If you have the name, number etc of a Regional/Local Newspaper/Magazine/Television/Radio or Web based Publisher, please forward the details to David Meller who can be contacted at david.meller@gmail.com
David will ensure they are contacted, if you think that it may have already been done, please forward the details anyway. He will collate who has and who has not responded, and we will keep on keeping on, until we get one.
Media Contacts National
If you have the name, number etc of a National Newspaper/Magazine/Television/Radio or Web based Publisher, please forward the details to Nyree Hood who can be contacted at nyreehood@hotmail.com
Nyree will ensure they are contacted, if you think that it may have already been done, please forward the details anyway. He will collate who has and who has not responded, and we will keep on keeping on, until we get one.
Printing of Handouts etc - TBC Saturday 17th December
As most Printers have now closed for Christmas, it is an issue of Mechanical Availability, but we have an offer of help from HTH, and two Printers(individual printers that is) willing to do the work for free, however in each case they need to confirm that they have the Capacity available.
IF NOT, DOES ANYONE HAVE A HIGH QUALITY/SPEED/VOLUME PHOTOCOPIER THAT THEY CAN OFFER THE USAGE OF?
Leaflet Dropping
Contact Greg Hall
We have a number of volunteers for this, and special thanks to Tim Whitwey(?), m0ssey and Joan Plimmer, but this is going to be a bit of a short notice job, and we want to get 10,000 minimum out there,
So e-mail SandbachHatter@hotmail.co.uk if you can deliver,
provide Greg with your Name, Mobile Number Postcode Home/Work
and he'll tell you what area(closest to you as possible)and you'll need to deliver them straight away.
Safety Marshall's
Ian Brown will Co-ordinate a number of Marshals required to ensure we can make as much Impact as possible, but to keep the Disruption to a minimum at areas of the March where we are simply in transit, i.e. some of the legs along the A6, we want to be noticed, but will gain nothing from stopping the Traffic.
And in 'Areas of Interest' such as the Town Hall and Leonard Curtis, he can help liase with the Police to ensure we don't embarrass ourselves and the Club, but stay right on the edge of what is permissible and cause as much 'Noise and Colour' by default, rather than design.
He has asked me to confirm he is not a former Director of anything, and has nothing whatsoever to do with the Stone Roses, and is just a namesake.
He can be contacted on Yellowboard and by e-mail madhatterib@aol.com
If you can help and would like to volunteer as a Marshall, or are able to provide
High Visibility Jackets, Vests or Bands Ian would like you to get in touch.
Voice For Radio? Camera Friendly Face?
Contact me on 07890 748 566
or david.schofield08@yahoo.co.uk
I am coping OK now we have some extra Organisers, but the Media response has been incredible, and I might just need your help as we get nearer to the event.
It's not for the Shy, and it's not for the Beautiful People without the knowledge of our plight, but there are people out their who can do it.
So say hello as soon as possible.
Support Vehicle
We can't thank YellowBoards "Cheadle Ender"who has agreed to provide a 14 Seater Minibus FREE OF CHARGE
To follow the March, and in doing so afford those with Kids, The Elderley the Infirm and anyone who is simply knackered can have a rest.
Just Fantastic Work
And Finally
WHAT HAVE WE FORGOT ALL ABOUT?
Post your thoughts here please.
There are so many people to thank, I wouldn't know where to start, and I would hate to miss anyone out, so I will publish a list of everyone involved at some point in between Christmas and New Years' Day.
Where we stand today, is I almost have enough Co-opted Organisers to ensure we will have a successful Day on Wednesday.
I need to ask you to direct your ideas, questions and time and effort
to the people listed below;
Banners and Flags
Everyone is, of course, welcome to create and design their own.
But we need someone to ensure we have enough displaying Messages that define the March, and therefore the Objectives behind it.
So if you can make a reasonable looking Flag or Banner, but need some inspiration, Billy Byrne will be happy to provide you with the Theme and Wording.
He can be contacted on Yellow Board, or by e-mail billyj.byrne@ntlworld.com
Media Contacts NW Region
If you have the name, number etc of a Regional/Local Newspaper/Magazine/Television/Radio or Web based Publisher, please forward the details to David Meller who can be contacted at david.meller@gmail.com
David will ensure they are contacted, if you think that it may have already been done, please forward the details anyway. He will collate who has and who has not responded, and we will keep on keeping on, until we get one.
Media Contacts National
If you have the name, number etc of a National Newspaper/Magazine/Television/Radio or Web based Publisher, please forward the details to Nyree Hood who can be contacted at nyreehood@hotmail.com
Nyree will ensure they are contacted, if you think that it may have already been done, please forward the details anyway. He will collate who has and who has not responded, and we will keep on keeping on, until we get one.
Printing of Handouts etc - TBC Saturday 17th December
As most Printers have now closed for Christmas, it is an issue of Mechanical Availability, but we have an offer of help from HTH, and two Printers(individual printers that is) willing to do the work for free, however in each case they need to confirm that they have the Capacity available.
IF NOT, DOES ANYONE HAVE A HIGH QUALITY/SPEED/VOLUME PHOTOCOPIER THAT THEY CAN OFFER THE USAGE OF?
Leaflet Dropping
Contact Greg Hall
We have a number of volunteers for this, and special thanks to Tim Whitwey(?), m0ssey and Joan Plimmer, but this is going to be a bit of a short notice job, and we want to get 10,000 minimum out there,
So e-mail SandbachHatter@hotmail.co.uk if you can deliver,
provide Greg with your Name, Mobile Number Postcode Home/Work
and he'll tell you what area(closest to you as possible)and you'll need to deliver them straight away.
Safety Marshall's
Ian Brown will Co-ordinate a number of Marshals required to ensure we can make as much Impact as possible, but to keep the Disruption to a minimum at areas of the March where we are simply in transit, i.e. some of the legs along the A6, we want to be noticed, but will gain nothing from stopping the Traffic.
And in 'Areas of Interest' such as the Town Hall and Leonard Curtis, he can help liase with the Police to ensure we don't embarrass ourselves and the Club, but stay right on the edge of what is permissible and cause as much 'Noise and Colour' by default, rather than design.
He has asked me to confirm he is not a former Director of anything, and has nothing whatsoever to do with the Stone Roses, and is just a namesake.
He can be contacted on Yellowboard and by e-mail madhatterib@aol.com
If you can help and would like to volunteer as a Marshall, or are able to provide
High Visibility Jackets, Vests or Bands Ian would like you to get in touch.
Voice For Radio? Camera Friendly Face?
Contact me on 07890 748 566
or david.schofield08@yahoo.co.uk
I am coping OK now we have some extra Organisers, but the Media response has been incredible, and I might just need your help as we get nearer to the event.
It's not for the Shy, and it's not for the Beautiful People without the knowledge of our plight, but there are people out their who can do it.
So say hello as soon as possible.
Support Vehicle
We can't thank YellowBoards "Cheadle Ender"who has agreed to provide a 14 Seater Minibus FREE OF CHARGE
To follow the March, and in doing so afford those with Kids, The Elderley the Infirm and anyone who is simply knackered can have a rest.
Just Fantastic Work
And Finally
WHAT HAVE WE FORGOT ALL ABOUT?
Post your thoughts here please.
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Route Planner For The Protest March 23-12-09
So as previously published the route is as follows
Commemcing : 11:00 'On The Dot'
From Where? : Edgeley Park
Going Where? : Stockport Town Hall
Then Where? : The A6 Northbound To Manchester
Where Next? : The PFA Offices in Manchester off Peter Street
And Again? : Manchester Offices of DTE / Leonard Curtis off Deansgate
And Then? : The A6 Southbound To Manchester
Concluding : 18:00 'Best Guess'
Where At? : Back at Edgeley Park
Please Click on the Link for a detailed Route Map and Directions from Multimap
Outward Bound
http://www.multimap.com/directions/?mode=walking&qs_4=M3%202NH&lon_3=-2.23437&qs_2=Stockport%20Town%20Hall%20Edward%20Street%20Stockport%20England%20SK1%203XE&mapData=917&countryCode_3=GB&qs_1=Hardcastle%20Road%20Stockport&lat_3=53.48077&displayName_3=pfa%20manchester&qs_3=pfa%20manchester&countryCode_2=GB&countryCode_1=GB&countryCode_4=GB
Homeward Bound
Click on 'Reverse Route' on the Blue A to B Postcode Box on the left hand side of the resulting page from the above link.
(really not as complicated as I've made that sound)
The March has been divided into 14 Stages, 7 each way.
These are Meeting Places for people joining and departing the March, if they wish to be involved, but can't complete the whole course.
Please don't be embarrassed by only joining us for a mile or two.
Every time the March arrives at a Meeting Place, it picks up new fresh impetus and hopefully this will ensure spirits remain high, and their Vocal Chords can have a rest without any loss of impact.
So, please join in when you can, and stay with us for as long as you can manage, you will be made to feel very welcome.
Meeting Place 1 Stockport County Football Club
Meeting Place 2 The Steps, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, A6
Meeting Place 3 The Rudyard Hotel, A6 Heaton Norris / Chapel Border
Meeting Place 4 McVities A6 Heaton Chapel/Moor Border
Meeting Place 5 Dickenson Road Market A6 Longsight
Meeting Place 6 Professional Footballers Association, Manchester
Meeting Place 7 DTE / Leonard Curtis, Manchester
Meeting Place 8 Professional Footballers Association, Manchester
Meeting Place 9 Dickenson Road Market A6 Longsight
Meeting Place 10 McVities A6 Heaton Chapel/Moor Border
Meeting Place 11 The Rudyard Hotel, A6 Heaton Norris / Chapel Border
Meeting Place 12 The Steps, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, A6
Meeting Place 13 Stockport County Football Club
Debrief. Collpase. And Finally..
Meeting Place 14 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport Have A Well Earned Drink, And Then Home
Thanks
Commemcing : 11:00 'On The Dot'
From Where? : Edgeley Park
Going Where? : Stockport Town Hall
Then Where? : The A6 Northbound To Manchester
Where Next? : The PFA Offices in Manchester off Peter Street
And Again? : Manchester Offices of DTE / Leonard Curtis off Deansgate
And Then? : The A6 Southbound To Manchester
Concluding : 18:00 'Best Guess'
Where At? : Back at Edgeley Park
Please Click on the Link for a detailed Route Map and Directions from Multimap
Outward Bound
http://www.multimap.com/directions/?mode=walking&qs_4=M3%202NH&lon_3=-2.23437&qs_2=Stockport%20Town%20Hall%20Edward%20Street%20Stockport%20England%20SK1%203XE&mapData=917&countryCode_3=GB&qs_1=Hardcastle%20Road%20Stockport&lat_3=53.48077&displayName_3=pfa%20manchester&qs_3=pfa%20manchester&countryCode_2=GB&countryCode_1=GB&countryCode_4=GB
Homeward Bound
Click on 'Reverse Route' on the Blue A to B Postcode Box on the left hand side of the resulting page from the above link.
(really not as complicated as I've made that sound)
The March has been divided into 14 Stages, 7 each way.
These are Meeting Places for people joining and departing the March, if they wish to be involved, but can't complete the whole course.
Please don't be embarrassed by only joining us for a mile or two.
Every time the March arrives at a Meeting Place, it picks up new fresh impetus and hopefully this will ensure spirits remain high, and their Vocal Chords can have a rest without any loss of impact.
So, please join in when you can, and stay with us for as long as you can manage, you will be made to feel very welcome.
Meeting Place 1 Stockport County Football Club
Meeting Place 2 The Steps, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, A6
Meeting Place 3 The Rudyard Hotel, A6 Heaton Norris / Chapel Border
Meeting Place 4 McVities A6 Heaton Chapel/Moor Border
Meeting Place 5 Dickenson Road Market A6 Longsight
Meeting Place 6 Professional Footballers Association, Manchester
Meeting Place 7 DTE / Leonard Curtis, Manchester
Meeting Place 8 Professional Footballers Association, Manchester
Meeting Place 9 Dickenson Road Market A6 Longsight
Meeting Place 10 McVities A6 Heaton Chapel/Moor Border
Meeting Place 11 The Rudyard Hotel, A6 Heaton Norris / Chapel Border
Meeting Place 12 The Steps, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, A6
Meeting Place 13 Stockport County Football Club
Debrief. Collpase. And Finally..
Meeting Place 14 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport Have A Well Earned Drink, And Then Home
Thanks
Do You Want To Get Involved In Organising The Protest?
If You Can Help, Meeting arranged for the Sir Robert (Bobby) Peel on Castle Street, Edgeley at 12:00 to 13:30 tomorrow Friday 18th of December 2009.
If you can't make it tomorrow but want to get involved, you can.
Post here, what time and skills you can offer.
And if that is just handing out leaflets for 30 mins or suchlike, fantastic, sign up!
It's truly Heartwarming to see us pulling together, at last!
Dave Schofield
If you can't make it tomorrow but want to get involved, you can.
Post here, what time and skills you can offer.
And if that is just handing out leaflets for 30 mins or suchlike, fantastic, sign up!
It's truly Heartwarming to see us pulling together, at last!
Dave Schofield
*Update*
Local Media are showing great interest in the March.
I will be interviewed by Jimmy Wagg on Radio Manchester on the Saturday Sports Show at 13:45 approx, and also between 08:00 and 08:30 on the Beswick Moorshow on the Morning of the Protest March.
Stockport Express / Manchester Evening News journo Rob Dawson is covering the March in more detail tomorrow.
And I should be on Channel M in the next few days.
And I am now getting a little S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-D
So, help needed please.
Detailed Route and Stages to follow later today.
I will be interviewed by Jimmy Wagg on Radio Manchester on the Saturday Sports Show at 13:45 approx, and also between 08:00 and 08:30 on the Beswick Moorshow on the Morning of the Protest March.
Stockport Express / Manchester Evening News journo Rob Dawson is covering the March in more detail tomorrow.
And I should be on Channel M in the next few days.
And I am now getting a little S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-D
So, help needed please.
Detailed Route and Stages to follow later today.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Unable To March, What Not Even A Footstep?
To complete the entire March will take a great deal of effort, and it will be time consuming.
I am delighted by the number prepared to offer both.
But if you are unable to, why not join in on one of 14 Stages approximately a mile long.
For every single person who joins in will provide fresh energy, fresh impetus, and that will give everyone a lift.
Please do what you can..
Look out for the Route Map, with Stage Points, to be posted later on on Thursday,
I am delighted by the number prepared to offer both.
But if you are unable to, why not join in on one of 14 Stages approximately a mile long.
For every single person who joins in will provide fresh energy, fresh impetus, and that will give everyone a lift.
Please do what you can..
Look out for the Route Map, with Stage Points, to be posted later on on Thursday,
The Protest March In Detail
What Is It?
A Protest March to highlight the plight of Stockport County Football Club
When Is It?
Day : Wednesday
Date : 23rd of December 2009
Commemcing : 11:00 'On The Dot'
From Where? : Edgeley Park
Going Where? : Stockport Town Hall
Then Where? : The A6 Northbound To Manchester
Where Next? : The PFA Offices in Manchester off Peter Street
And Again? : Manchester Offices of DTE / Leonard Curtis off Deansgate
And Then? : The A6 Southbound To Manchester
Concluding : 18:00 'Best Guess'
Where At? : Back at Edgeley Park
Why Then? : Because the main targets of the Protest, SMBC and Leonard Curtis will be open, and they need to hear what we have to say. And the Schools, Colleges and many Businesses in the Area are closed for Christmas, so a great number of People can make it. There is no Optimum Time. And there is a dire and urgent need to make ourselves heard.
What Are We Hoping To Achieve? :
1. To dispel harmful rumours surrounding our entry into Administration.
2. To discover the Truth behind the Ground For A Pound money with an OPEN INQUIRY, and if there are any illegalities, ensuring that whoever accessed the money without permission is prosecuted, and/or whoever authorised the transfer is too.
3. To Remove any Members of the Club and Trust Boards from any ongoing involvement in the future Management of the Club
4. To ensure that David Farms NEVER builds another Football Stadium in England
5. To let people know the role Brian Kennedy has played in our demise, amd to ensure he feels pressured into accomadating Stockport County in the short to medium term on a fair rent and provides us with a Pitch that needs Mowing, not Ploughing.
6. To request that any interested Investor only bid for the Club if they are properly Funded, if not; To encourage them to lower their expectations and join forces with others to create a Consortium that actually has a chance of moving the Club forward.
Surely That's Not It!
NOT A CHANCE.
7. We need to ensure that our Football Club becomes the best Business Proposition it can be.
How Are We Going To Do That?
7a). By publicly DEMANDING that Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council provide tangible, fiscal support to any potential Investor, by following the example of a dozen Councils in England, the latest being Peterborough, and purhasing Edgeley Park, charging a rent to Sale Sharks to cover Maintainence, and offering County primary usage for a 'Peppercorn Rent'.
The Council have left us High and Dry. And it begs the Question, what other Attraction bears the Town's Name, and just exactly how many visitors to our town does it attract?
The Plaza? Don't Make Me Laugh.
What's That? The Plaza has received £8.5M in Grants. Don't Make Me Cry.
7b). By publicly DEMANDING that DTE / Leonard Curtis reduce their outrageous and wholly unjustifiable bill of nearly £400,000.00 / £300.00 pr hr.
This devastating bill could literally be the Final Nail in the Coffin of County as a Business Proposition.
I have personally appointed this Insolvency Practitioner in the last 18 Months, and their average Hourly Rate was £179.00.
How can County's possibly be 68% higher?
Are WE now expected to pay for their inexperience of running a Football Club?
YOU PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION IN BUSINESS.
OK That Seem Clear, What About Him / Her / Them?
It is just as important to list what this Protest is NOT about;
Gary Ablett.
He is doing what he can, at the minute that is not enough, but he is working under incredibly difficult circumstances, and he deserves some credit for sticking with us.
The Players.
See Gary Ablett.
The Individuals of the previous County and Trust Boards.
We need to remember that they are Fans. Just like you and I.
We need to accept that although they made a balls-up of it they deserve at least some respect for having the balls to do it in the 1st place.
And they are encouraged to join in the March.
So Who Is Going To Go On It Then?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
The Stockport Express
The MEN
Crains Business News Manchester
Have all confirmed they will be joining us.
Many Fans from other Clubs in the area have offered to join us.
The Police have been informed and will where necessary help with Traffic Calming etc to ensure things pass off peacefully.
The BBC
Sky
Talksport
The Sun
The Mirror
Have all been informed and are interested in the 'Story' We shall see!
HTH
COWS
Peels On Wheels
Have all been asked for their help.
HISC
SuppClub
Haven't responded
BBC 606 Stockport County
Have Supported the March
Yellowboard
Has been approached, Terry Hermitage as yet has not provided me with a Password to Post on there, but I expect he will asap.
YOU!
There is no Magic Fix.
We may achieve Nothing.
But We Have To Try.
Have a think about how you feel when a Player appears to be putting in less than 100% commitment to OUR Club.
Have a think about how you would feel if people said the same thing about you at County's Funeral.
Go on the March.
And let's make it known to any interested Investor that Stockport County Football Club has a wonderful assett on offer.
US!
A Protest March to highlight the plight of Stockport County Football Club
When Is It?
Day : Wednesday
Date : 23rd of December 2009
Commemcing : 11:00 'On The Dot'
From Where? : Edgeley Park
Going Where? : Stockport Town Hall
Then Where? : The A6 Northbound To Manchester
Where Next? : The PFA Offices in Manchester off Peter Street
And Again? : Manchester Offices of DTE / Leonard Curtis off Deansgate
And Then? : The A6 Southbound To Manchester
Concluding : 18:00 'Best Guess'
Where At? : Back at Edgeley Park
Why Then? : Because the main targets of the Protest, SMBC and Leonard Curtis will be open, and they need to hear what we have to say. And the Schools, Colleges and many Businesses in the Area are closed for Christmas, so a great number of People can make it. There is no Optimum Time. And there is a dire and urgent need to make ourselves heard.
What Are We Hoping To Achieve? :
1. To dispel harmful rumours surrounding our entry into Administration.
2. To discover the Truth behind the Ground For A Pound money with an OPEN INQUIRY, and if there are any illegalities, ensuring that whoever accessed the money without permission is prosecuted, and/or whoever authorised the transfer is too.
3. To Remove any Members of the Club and Trust Boards from any ongoing involvement in the future Management of the Club
4. To ensure that David Farms NEVER builds another Football Stadium in England
5. To let people know the role Brian Kennedy has played in our demise, amd to ensure he feels pressured into accomadating Stockport County in the short to medium term on a fair rent and provides us with a Pitch that needs Mowing, not Ploughing.
6. To request that any interested Investor only bid for the Club if they are properly Funded, if not; To encourage them to lower their expectations and join forces with others to create a Consortium that actually has a chance of moving the Club forward.
Surely That's Not It!
NOT A CHANCE.
7. We need to ensure that our Football Club becomes the best Business Proposition it can be.
How Are We Going To Do That?
7a). By publicly DEMANDING that Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council provide tangible, fiscal support to any potential Investor, by following the example of a dozen Councils in England, the latest being Peterborough, and purhasing Edgeley Park, charging a rent to Sale Sharks to cover Maintainence, and offering County primary usage for a 'Peppercorn Rent'.
The Council have left us High and Dry. And it begs the Question, what other Attraction bears the Town's Name, and just exactly how many visitors to our town does it attract?
The Plaza? Don't Make Me Laugh.
What's That? The Plaza has received £8.5M in Grants. Don't Make Me Cry.
7b). By publicly DEMANDING that DTE / Leonard Curtis reduce their outrageous and wholly unjustifiable bill of nearly £400,000.00 / £300.00 pr hr.
This devastating bill could literally be the Final Nail in the Coffin of County as a Business Proposition.
I have personally appointed this Insolvency Practitioner in the last 18 Months, and their average Hourly Rate was £179.00.
How can County's possibly be 68% higher?
Are WE now expected to pay for their inexperience of running a Football Club?
YOU PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION IN BUSINESS.
OK That Seem Clear, What About Him / Her / Them?
It is just as important to list what this Protest is NOT about;
Gary Ablett.
He is doing what he can, at the minute that is not enough, but he is working under incredibly difficult circumstances, and he deserves some credit for sticking with us.
The Players.
See Gary Ablett.
The Individuals of the previous County and Trust Boards.
We need to remember that they are Fans. Just like you and I.
We need to accept that although they made a balls-up of it they deserve at least some respect for having the balls to do it in the 1st place.
And they are encouraged to join in the March.
So Who Is Going To Go On It Then?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
The Stockport Express
The MEN
Crains Business News Manchester
Have all confirmed they will be joining us.
Many Fans from other Clubs in the area have offered to join us.
The Police have been informed and will where necessary help with Traffic Calming etc to ensure things pass off peacefully.
The BBC
Sky
Talksport
The Sun
The Mirror
Have all been informed and are interested in the 'Story' We shall see!
HTH
COWS
Peels On Wheels
Have all been asked for their help.
HISC
SuppClub
Haven't responded
BBC 606 Stockport County
Have Supported the March
Yellowboard
Has been approached, Terry Hermitage as yet has not provided me with a Password to Post on there, but I expect he will asap.
YOU!
There is no Magic Fix.
We may achieve Nothing.
But We Have To Try.
Have a think about how you feel when a Player appears to be putting in less than 100% commitment to OUR Club.
Have a think about how you would feel if people said the same thing about you at County's Funeral.
Go on the March.
And let's make it known to any interested Investor that Stockport County Football Club has a wonderful assett on offer.
US!
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