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    saleironsaleiron
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    Registered On: December 23, 2013
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    I see the club is one again seeking help -in the form of free labour and materials from tradespeople as well as volunteers- to do work on improving the stadium. I must admit I feel uncomfortable that we continue to seek help in this way. It felt appropriate when the club was on the brink, but is this normal for a professional set up? I know that money saved goes into the playing budget, but the optics are not good imo.

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    alcazaralcazar
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    In two minds.
    No, it’s a definitely NOT a good look.
    But… given the non-tranparancy surrounding remaining, outstanding debt, and the financial inputs of the directors, is it necessary?
    Who knows?
    🙄🤔🤐🤨😵‍💫🫩

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    #320657
    PaulSanfran49
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    In these days of survival you do what you have to do.

    In light of Rachel Reeves employment taxes and the increases in Minimum Wage it will hit hard. I read where someone with 5 fulltime employees needed to raise an extra £29,000 for the year. So if it helps good.

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    saleironsaleiron
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    That’s a specious argument, given that we seem to be seeking help from small businesses most adversely impacted by those measures. I think it’s fine for grass roots and fan owned clubs, but doesn’t feel right for a professional and privately run club.

    Let’s hope that those coming forward get free advertising in return. I don’t think we have sponsors for the paper towels and bog rolls.

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    #320663
    BigLeftToeBigLeftToe
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    It does feel a bit tinpot, but if the volunteers/tradies are happy to do it and they get something out of it then I don’t see the harm in asking.

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    Dubai fanDubai fan
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    Wake up guys. I bet if A premier league club asked for help there would lineup of volunteers. Get behind the club, stop whinging start volunteering in your community club. You may enjoy it

    #320666
    AwaywegoAwaywego
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    Yes let’s, then in the next breath let the club shit on fans when dealing with ticketing issues.
    3 times alone on that subject the club have been found wanting, it’s just a one way street with them.

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    alcazaralcazar
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    Wake up guys. I bet if A premier league club asked for help there would lineup of volunteers. Get behind the club, stop whinging start volunteering in your community club. You may enjoy it

    Says a guy working/living in Dubai.
    Pay much tax, dude?

    #320669
    Dubai fanDubai fan
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    It’s not about me it’s about volunteering if you are able and wish to do so

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    ironfromafarironfromafar
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    Yes let’s, then in the next breath let the club shit on fans when dealing with ticketing issues.
    3 times alone on that subject the club have been found wanting, it’s just a one way street with them.

    As ever AWG nails it “a one way street” pretty much sums it up.

    The begging bowl tagged as DIY SOS is here again and like previous comments suggest it does IMO give off a bad vibe, it seems when the club need fan support wether donations materials or time the posts are rapidly written and delivered whilst fans politely requesting updates are for the most part kept in the dark.
    ** That said if locals and /or their businesses are happy to assist them well done, i personally ceased sending donations as there was no real clarity as to where the funds would be spent.I was happy to help when paying players wages etc in the dark days of Hilton but since then it appears the likes of the Unity group etc just decide how n when to spend funds and Xmas Easter parties are not high on my list of importance…Talk of money chucked in for away travel also comes to mind IF TRUE.

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    CMCCMC
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    Registered On: July 14, 2022
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    <p id=”geom_inter_1778573355612_10_14″>Wake up guys. I bet if A premier league club asked for help there would lineup of volunteers. Get behind the club, stop whinging start volunteering in your community club. You may enjoy it

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    Community club when it suits…

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    #320689
    NorthumbironNorthumbiron
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    Registered On: January 3, 2014
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    And you can volunteer/donate when and if it suits,

    This is not a mandatory Iron Tax like some seem to think!

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