[saleiron]

I agree with this, though what is moral is highly subjective.

[saleiron]

I am under no illusion about expectations for next season. But I suspect many among our fanbase will be looking for a repeat of last season-if not better. Do we need a more unvarnished picture of our finances from the owners alongside a long term plan for progression?

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alcazar

[saleiron]

Surely we are in the realms of diminishing returns on these sponsoring anything that moves (or doesn’t) approach?

Sanfran49 wrote:

Until a very generous philanthropist steps ford charity begins at home.

Any ideas are potentially good ideas.

[saleiron]

Plenty more where that came from.

IronIronIron wrote:

saleiron wrote:

Who was the first player to make his Iron first team debut who was younger than you? Loanees excluded. As far as I can tell and recall, mine was Neil Pointon.

It’s going to be a bloody long close season, isn’t it

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IronIronIron

[saleiron]

I refer the witness to my original “desperate” comment.

64 wrote:

saleiron wrote:

An opportunity to sponsor transfer announcements. I assume this doesn’t include outgoing players.

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2026/june/become-our-transfer-news-club-partner/

Is it April 1st?

[saleiron]

An opportunity to sponsor transfer announcements. I assume this doesn’t include outgoing players.

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2026/june/become-our-transfer-news-club-partner/

[saleiron]

I am not saying it is bothering anyone and maybe I am casting an unnecessarily critical eye over these events. I assumed (perhaps naively) that the golf day was a charity event. This may be the sort of activity that makes us sustainable and reflects where we are financially. My fear is if it isn’t running alongside a longer term plan to secure the level of investment needed to get us back in the EFL.

[saleiron]

Was it simply to get a transfer fee? Cant think of any other reason.

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IronIronIron

[saleiron]

You have to be at least 14 to participate, so it’s not remotely exploitative. What a disgrace.

[saleiron]

Butler to Rochdale?

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alcazar

[saleiron]

I don’t know the answer, but I guessed Ewing was definitely leaving when his family left the Rochdale game when he was subbed on the 66th minute. I’d love to know what we offered compared to FGR and the “undisclosed” transfer fee.

[saleiron]

Let’s see if you the midfield is stronger come August. If so, I would be delighted and very surprised.

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alcazar

[saleiron]

There’s a lot of rewriting of history going on atm. Turns out that Ewing and Westbrooke were terrible players. If these are ones we can’t afford, don’t expect much next season.

[saleiron]

No player is irreplaceable and we should be looking to improve our squad depth and quality. The issue is not such much his rumoured departure to an another NL team as what it signals. Our player budget will likely not enable the signing of players of the quality of Ewing or Westbrooke, and certainly not Roberts. The net result is a weaker squad. We will see.

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alcazar

[saleiron]

No. Some whisper on X. But no source cited. Hope it’s nonsense, obviously. If true, we are miles off being able to assemble a squad capable of promotion. Players of the necessary quality simply won’t come on the wages and contracts we appear to be offering. As I say, let’s pray any rumour has no foundation.

[saleiron]

Just add milk and alcohol.

Deereyme66 wrote:

Lee Collinson? Should bring a Feelgood factor, even if from the grave!

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Deereyme66

[saleiron]

I think he is mostly ignored, but that latest post triggered a few, including me.

64 wrote:

It’s an old phrase but are we just “hating the player” here?

[saleiron]

PD really does have main character syndrome doesn’t he? It’s jarring and very unusual in someone of his generation. He makes this horrible situation for KK (a hero to many of us) about him.

[saleiron]

Previously worked at Barrow, Fleetwood, Morecambe, PNE and Chorley.

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SODIron

[saleiron]

Some of us will keep going at whatever we play and regardless of the quality of the football. My worry is that once reality dawns and we are, say, mid-table NL, the average gate drops to 3000. That makes sustainability even harder. Personally, I won’t be satisfied until we are back in the EFL. If that takes one year or five, I can live with that if we can see a clear plan. I’m not sure we have that at the moment and we are still in rescue mode.

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MK Iron, Sharp_Shooter24, alcazar

[saleiron]

Hasn’t the club said the increase is to cover additional operating costs?

Awaywego wrote:

And the price increases should enable that.

[saleiron]

I’ll return to a previous theme. While I am grateful for what the current ownership has done, and continues do, for us, the model won’t enable us to get back to the EFL. It points to play offs being an overachievement this year. I would be amazed if we repeat it next season.

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IronIronIron, lesgeo, ironfromafar, Sharp_Shooter24, alcazar

[saleiron]

Is he a “young manager”? I would have thought he’s average age.

Awaywego wrote:

Bit early yet, the season finished 2 wks earlier than last season, don’t think we signed anyone till the 9th of June.
This time last season Butler had only announced the retained list, and this year though I’m sure he working on it can be forgiven his wife just had their first child so his mind will not be totally on the team as yet.
Don’t get me wrong his family planning was not the best being a football manager, but he’s only a young manager and a lot to learn. Lol.
Not like us 14yr old team managers who had the sense to not get married until the season was finished, wifey wanted the 3rd of may but that was cup final day (when the cup meant something) so the 10th it was, not an hard thing to arrange.
Butler knows best.

[saleiron]

Denton, captain and Rowley, Vice Captain.

[saleiron]

Such a waste of talent.

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alcazar

[saleiron]

On the face of it, this looks like a very positive approach. Does anyone know what level of work it represents based on the “Pounds for Pitches” fundraiser?

https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2026/february/pounds-for-the-pitch-initiative-in-conjunction-with-the-sufc-unity-group-go-fund-me-option-added-along-with-clubs-details/

[saleiron]

I have no issue with price rises, but I didn’t quite understand the logic and timing of the match categories.

[saleiron]

I meant a previous announcement saying something along the lines of:

“After an extensive search we are delighted to announce that Didier Divet is joining The Iron as……. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in grounds management from his previous roles at Garthorpe Canaries, Crowle Colts, Racing Clamart and Fulchester United. Didier gained an Advanced Diploma in Pitch Perfect Studies under the supervision of Lorne Greene at the world famous East Butterwick Academy of Grass Growth.”

You get my drift.

Awaywego wrote:

That statement pretty much says so!

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alcazar

[saleiron]

Have we announced the appointment?

cassidystash wrote:

Got one!!
“Scunthorpe United is now recruiting for a First Team Grounds Person, offering an exciting opportunity to play a vital role within the First Team Grounds Department at the Attis Arena.The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the newly appointed First Team Grounds Manager and assist in the maintenance and development of the club’s first team playing surfaces, helping to ensure pitches are prepared to the highest possible standard all year round.”

[saleiron]

Fair play to you. I wouldn’t be critical of anyone volunteering, but it’s good to know your experience was positive and you felt appreciated.

neil wrote:

I personally have volunteered for the club this season and it’s been a fantastic experience. I’ve met new people, felt appreciated by the club and board members have gone out of their way to personally thank me when the have noticed me helping. When the club was struggling, I didn’t have the opportunity to have an influence but I’m grateful for some of the people who quietly went about their business and helped the club using their skills. I see my volunteering as an opportunity and privilege to quietly help out now.

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