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I was getting at what Jonty was saying, albeit in less words if players were granted an extra year based on appearances then we could be stuck with players that haven't worked out because of player shortages over the season. Better to have a second year as an option that is entirely the gaffers choice with regards to whether or not he takes it up.

barrowaberdeen wrote:I think we will try to get McNulty back. Bayliss said "we need meatheads" .

What's Micky droy up too these days?. I remember him being the biggest defender i had ever seen when I was about 14.

Interesting that Lancaster are setting up a "supporters' player fund". The basic concept is that the fans put money into a pot, and that money gets spent on one player. Obviously, the more money the fans raise the better the player they get.

I love that idea... Lancaster don't often come up with such good ideas, look at the sponsorship money that we managed to raise.

How about a simular idea only have a player fund, run it from now till whenever and keep raising money for a player of real quality.

Obviously before all the neigh-sayers inform me that its up to the club who to buy not us supporters. But I propose not stipulating transfer targets, just letting the money be spent on a player. Obviously we would like to know who our money is going to.

Surely there must be some takers for a £10 punt on finding a new young player??

I would not contribute £0.01 to such a fund.

Okay then reg, I will sign you up for £0.001p (or your latest tesco coupon, which ever is the greater value)

barrowranger wrote:I love that idea... Lancaster don't often come up with such good ideas, look at the sponsorship money that we managed to raise.

How about a simular idea only have a player fund, run it from now till whenever and keep raising money for a player of real quality.

Obviously before all the neigh-sayers inform me that its up to the club who to buy not us supporters. But I propose not stipulating transfer targets, just letting the money be spent on a player. Obviously we would like to know who our money is going to.

Surely there must be some takers for a £10 punt on finding a new young player??

Remember something happened along these lines in the early 60's. Supporters raised money and got a player in, the board later sold him without mentioning anything to the supporters which caused a lot of ill feeling. I'm sure one of our older supporters will be able to come up with the players name and a few more details.

Reg wrote:I would not contribute £0.01 to such a fund.

+1

most tinpot idea yet there's a reason why Lancaster are in the unibond north.

Not saying its a good idea but didn't Oxford do something along those lines to sign James constable? The goals he scored weren't exactly tinpot were they?

Adam29 wrote:Not saying its a good idea but didn't Oxford do something along those lines to sign James constable? The goals he scored weren't exactly tinpot were they?

Yep your right Adam Oxford have the 12th man fund
http://ox12thman.org.uk/ and the idea was talked about on here last summer.

Adam29 wrote:Not saying its a good idea but didn't Oxford do something along those lines to sign James constable? The goals he scored weren't exactly tinpot were they?

I just think there are far more important things to raise money for i.e the ground which is in need of some TCL.

Comparing us to Oxford who are a much bigger club and could obviously raise far more than us is interesting.

barrowfan_chris wrote:

Reg wrote:I would not contribute £0.01 to such a fund.

+1

most tinpot idea yet there's a reason why Lancaster are in the unibond north.

barrowfan_chris wrote:

Adam29 wrote:Not saying its a good idea but didn't Oxford do something along those lines to sign James constable? The goals he scored weren't exactly tinpot were they?

I just think there are far more important things to raise money for i.e the ground which is in need of some TCL.

Comparing us to Oxford who are a much bigger club and could obviously raise far more than us is interesting.

make ya mind up chris

I have made my mind up i wouldn't support a player fund but if we were raising money to improve the ground i would gladly donate.

?? Because a couple of thousand spent on the ground is going to bring league success rolling back....

Surely spending money on adding to a player budget to get that extra potential quality and goals could promote the club much better than a lick of paint and more safety signs!!

I love how a 60's event was sighted as the downfall of this plan, but the moment a 12th man suggestion that works is brought forward like Oxfords, we all boo-hiss it!!

Never mind!

Good idea- See tictactoes post to pick up and continue with this fundraising theme.