Trust Talk - 20th October 2005
Trust Talk - 20th October |
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A big warm thanks to those fans that turned up last weekend to witness the unveiling of the Ivor Allchurch MBE statue. I am sure you will all agree that it is a fitting tribute to the legend that is Ivor and something that the newly named, Liberty Stadium, warrants at it's main entrance to most traffic. It has been a long hard year in collecting for the statue and we would like to thank everyone who has given their time and money to the cause. However, it is only fair that here we mention that the original sculpture for the Ivor Allchurch statue was byArtist Michael Field who's specialty is sporting portrait work which is possessed world wide bycollectors in 23 countries. The Project Managers responsible for producing the bronze statue, for whom Michael Field has worked for many years, areThomas & Peters, whohave specialised in sporting figurative art casting for 25 years. In addition to that a big thanks to Mike Isaac, the stonemason for the plinth on which Ivor stands so proudly. The last couple of points there illustrate how the Trust can work in partnership with the business community and with this in mind, Board Member Jim White is now to spend some time looking at joining in partnership with businesses in our new Commercial Partner Programme. With opportunities starting at just £495 plus VAT per year, the programme offers businesses the chance to support and advertise with the Trust at all events as well as on all communications. Jim is working with a list of companies that he thinks will be interested in the opportunities that we have available but should your business be interested in finding out more then please contact him on 07979 786650. Finally this time around a reminder that the Box Sets are soon to be available for collection. All people who have ordered should by now have received their letter advising when to pick them up. Less than 150 of the box sets are available now to purchase and we do expect these to go quite quickly once the rest have been picked up and examined by the current non-purchasers. So if you want one, get in there quick by contacting Stuart on smacdonald@swanstrust.com You can contact the Supporters Trust by writing to us at 57 St Helens Road, Swansea or calling 07977 382328 What to read next:With the Swans retained list about to be named, generally around the 18th of the month, we take a look at those who stay, and their value to the club. The players who have the determination to turn next season in to more than a passing parade and a dismal home loss record. It was a pretty poor end to what can only be described as a disappointing football season for Swansea City. The defeat to Millwall yesterday was a display that has frustrated Swansea City supporters all season. A lack of effort, intensity and desire rewarding the home support with yet another home loss. Swansea City 0 - 1 Millwall - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. An error strewn and tepid Swansea display ensured thousands left the stadium before the staff and players did their usual walk around at this end of season game. It wasn’t a good look as two players received red cards and any effort by the home side was lost in a static and frustrating display. Today brings the Championship season to a close for the majority of the clubs involved, and the Swans face Millwall at 12.30pm today at the Swansea.com stadium. Just over 1,100 visiting supporters have made the journey in what we hope is a celebration of the end of the season for both clubs. The Indy’s lead football writer, Andrew Winfield goes in deep on this weeks issues and the real problems in store for the Swans. This week has seen some bad financial news for the Swans, and of course more questions than answers yet again. That aside there is some great news from the age grade side at U21 as once again we see a player knocking on the door of the first team squad. The changing timeline of when Andrew Coleman became Chairmen of Swansea City caused a stir yesterday, our twitter account getting well over eleven thousand views and increasing, which sent website views here in to their many thousands as well. News of Swansea City’s financial position hit home yesterday as the club announced further losses. The profit and sustainability rules are forever hanging over a club, and in Swansea City’s case like everyone else it’s a rolling three year issue. Glyn is back with his favourite stats as we build up to the last game of the season. That comes in the form of Millwall who it seems are close to selling their requested 1,148 allocation, so its down to the Jack Army to do their bit this bank holiday weekend. |