GreeksBearingGifts
Stuart Pearce
I hope you retain this model. I think it is essential for a club to have a fan structure which is entirely independent from the official club and its ownership (and critical towards it if needs be).We don’t receive any funds from the club, players or supporters trust etc. We’re entirely reliant on donations from supporters, either directly or through purchasing scarves/flags/prints etc. Simon Bristow, the man behind our glorious banners, donated a sizeable amount from sales of his book with another portion going to a charitable organisation. We’re very lucky to have such a giving fanbase.
We of course work with the club to get access to the ground etc but that’s as far as it goes.
Hope that helps!