https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/footballers-fined-for-claiming-to-be-from-same-household-during-pub-visit/ar-BB1afxOU?li=AAnZ9Ug&ocid=UP97DHP

 

https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/sport/it-should-have-been-a-week-of-celebration-for-the-football-club-and-its-fans-not-this-kings-lynn-town-chairman-stephen-cleeve-9124440/

Have to say that this from the BBC seems strange when NL statement is taken into account. 


Elite sport will be expected to "look at ways in which it can support itself" through financial difficulties arising from the absence of fans, the UK sports minister has told Parliament.

Nigel Huddleston said the government understood the recent restrictions put in place would "cause financial difficulties" to sports, but that the focus would be directed to "those most in need".

Football governing bodies have warned of "profound" and "severe" consequences from the loss of matchday revenue.

The Chairman has just released his latest, extra long, Podcast.

There's lots in there for Supporters to consider.

One of the subjects was the decision made by the Chairman, apparently backed by Mark Hearle and Rob Back, is to remove Keith Rudd as the President of the Club. By listening to it, I believe that it appears that the decision was made by the three of them due to what is apparently seen as a negative attitude towards the Club's Academy and their tie-up with Kes.

https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/sport/linnets-call-off-another-game-due-to-positive-coronavirus-test-involving-relative-of-staff-member-9123004/

PL have have answered calls to help non league clubs by making available a match day support fund.

With total of over  £5 million available, the Grant will be awarded depending on the level the Clubs play at.

Apparently that means around 20k each for Clubs playing at Lynn's level.

A stipulation that its not to be used for players wages,  a list is available explaining what the money can be spent on. It's quite a long list, but basically is where the current Pandemic has created additional MATCH DAY costs for the Clubs. Examples given are such things as payment of stewarding, hiring of temporary toilets, cleaning and sanitation etc etc.

2k for Reserves which will probably help them a lot. I don't know if it could somehow be put towards assisting them with the additional match day costs that they incur due to playing at Downham. 

 

How about Contacting Mark Hearle to see if the Club would release the first of the new shirts off the production line, with the new sponsor's name.  Then get all the first team squad to sign it and The Trust run a raffle at a Fiver a ticket. 

I’ll even buy the shirt.

Maybe the Chairman could present the shirt to the winner.  Good photo opportunity for the Chairman/Club plus also help toward a reconciliation between SC and The Trust.

Thoughts?

I'm pleased to say that Mark Hearle has been in touch (via Richard) and that the Club have given their blessing with regards to Mallards suggestion (above), and his very kind offer to purchase a new team shirt, which the Trust will then raffle.

By sponsoring the cost of the shirt, 100% of the proceeds of the raffle can then go towards the GDF.

Please keep an eye on the forum, as further details will be posted as soon as possible.

    



Recent Trust activity has seen the GDF rise to a current amount of £3535:08.