HKP Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Taken from the GFC Facebook page. Guernsey FC FA Cup Dream Under Threat: #60Saviours LaunchedGuernsey FC’s maiden season in the FA Cup with Budweiser and The FA Trophy could be in jeopardy, due to financial terms being enforced by the Football Association.The FA has given non-negotiable terms to Guernsey FC and the club has until Monday 24th June to confirm its place in the prestigious competitions....The FA has advised that if ‘The Green Lions’ want to play in the competitions, then not only does the club have to cover the cost of flights, accommodation and transport, of 25 members of the opponent’s team and the 3 match officials, but Guernsey FC has to also give its opponents half of any net gate receipts without taking into account the travel and accommodation costs.‘To bring over the teams and officials will cost us about £6,000 which is acceptable,’ says Guernsey FC Director and Football Secretary, Mark Le Tissier. ‘But as we have to split the gate receipts equally, it means we will need to take £12,000 gate receipts just to break even, which is a crowd of more than 2000. In this instance, the visiting club would not only have all their expenses paid, but leave the island with £6000 too. If we have an away fixture we have to cover all our costs and receive 50% of the net gate receipts.’The FA has also put in further stipulations that could hit the club financially. If the tie in Guernsey has to be postponed due to adverse weather, then the game will be replayed in the UK at a ground that Guernsey FC has to hire at its own cost before the following Thursday of the original fixture. If an away tie results in a draw, the replay will have to be played under the same conditions, in the UK at a ground hired by GFC. The FA has also stipulated that in order to play in the FA Cup, Guernsey FC has to play in the FA Trophy.‘This deal is just not viable for us to compete in the competitions without any additional financial support,’ says Guernsey FC Chairman, Steve Dewsnip. ‘But they are the terms that the FA has enforced and we have to comply with them if we’re to live the dream and play in the world’s most famous club competition’.As the club is passionate to bring FA Cup football to the Channel Islands, ‘The Green Lions’ are now launching the ‘#60Saviours’ campaign. The club is asking 60 individuals or companies to donate just £100 per game to the club. This will be enough to underwrite the costs that could be incurred by the club.‘We know how loyal our fans and local businesses are and if we can raise this money, then we can all live the dream together,’ says Mr. Dewsnip. ‘ We need their help more than ever and I hope we can get the funds we need to start our exciting journeys in these iconic cup competitions.’If any business or person would like to make a donation to the cause before Sunday 23rd June, please contact Mark Le Tissier at mark.letissier@guernseyfc.com or call 07781 119169. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 No doubt smudge and his gang will think this fair but its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsy_Spurs Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 That does seem a touch lob sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Some good news, (taken from the GFC Facebook page) Guernsey FC FA Cup Dream Alive: #60Saviours Campaign A Huge SuccessGuernsey FC will continue with its application to enter the FA Cup with Budweiser and The FA Trophy, after a phenomenal response to the club’s #60Saviours campaign.On Thursday, the club asked local businesses or individuals to pledge £100 per game in each competition, to underwrite any losses the club could face, due to Football Association financial terms imposed on the club in the competitions.The FA has advised that if ‘The Green Lions’ want to play in the competitions, then not only does the club have to cover all the travel the costs of its opponents, but Guernsey FC has to also give its opposition half of any net gate receipts without taking into account the travel and accommodation costs. The FA also says that if a tie in Guernsey has to be postponed due to adverse weather, then the game will be replayed in the UK at a ground that Guernsey FC has to hire at its own cost before the following Thursday of the original fixture. If an away tie results in a draw, the replay will have to be played under the same conditions, in the UK at a ground hired by GFC. The FA has also stipulated that in order to play in the FA Cup, Guernsey FC has to play in the FA Trophy. Thanks to the response of the campaign, Guernsey FC will proceed with its entry into both cups. ‘We’ve been absolutely blown away by the response,’ says Guernsey FC Chairman, Steve Dewsnip. ‘In just a few days we’ve exceeded the pledges we need to start our journeys in the FA Cup and the FA Trophy. This campaign proves that the people of Guernsey are firmly behind our community club and Guernsey FC is a product and brand that businesses want to be associated with. We can’t thank ‘The Saviours’ enough. It’s down to them all that we can continue with our endeavors to bring FA Cup and FA Trophy football to the Channel Islands. We can’t wait to be involved in these iconic football competitions.’Guernsey FC Director and Football Secretary Mark Le Tissier says there have been pledges from all types of businesses and individuals. ‘This campaign has shown us just how far the club has come in its short history, with so many companies and individuals pledging hundreds, if not thousands, to the cause,’ says Mr. Le Tissier. ‘We’ve even had people who hadn’t heard of Guernsey FC before they learnt of our situation and felt compelled enough to pledge. We’ve had some fantastic moments since our formation and this ranks up there with the very best.’Head Coach Tony Vance says the team won’t need any extra motivation to take to the pitch in the competitions. ‘The result of this campaign is very humbling and makes me proud to be a part of Guernsey Football Club,’ says Mr. Vance. ‘When we were handed our heavy fixture schedule at the end of last season, it motivated the boys to achieve the impossible and gain back-to-back promotions under extreme circumstances. The result of this campaign will spur us on in the same way. The fact that so many businesses and members of the public have put their hands in their pockets for the club is beyond extraordinary. Just a few years ago, the players and coaches would have thought it impossible, for a team from the Channel Islands to play in the FA Cup. To be involved would be something we would all treasure, when we look back at our footballing careers in the years to come. Thank you to everyone who’s pledged and we won’t let you down on the pitch.’The following companies and individuals pledged to the Guernsey FC #60Saviours Campaign:The Guernsey PressHook SurveyLloyds TSBSeven Investment ManagementCherry GodfreyOrmering.com Fusion NightclubConfianceEvans & CoMatthew Le TissierSouthport DJDavid PackmanTravel Solutions1st Central GroupDeputy Darren DuqueminDuques GarageSteve DenningSeb & Cara FitzpatrickPaul & Viv SchreibkeOunsworth DécorLin & Mike WalkerPaul O’Neil & Kevin BoscherNaftel AssociatesChannel WeldersPeter GrangeCoast MediaIntransitAllianceAshton Barnes & TeeSteve SharmanManzur HairdressersIntertrustStorm ForceOdey WealthJohn Thompson AutorestorersCars.ggThe Old FirmR A RossboroughJohn BurgessPraxis GroupCreasey’sPat MerrimanNew Phase ConstructionBeau Vallon Holiday ApartmentsSaumarez Park CaféAdie NortheySam Fusellier (Syndicate)Andre Austin The DoghouseGuernsey MintAlbert GoodBarras Car CentrePete’s CastlesDavid FarrimondMonty WatermanTrim DogHeritage GroupHeritage Insurance BrokersSail & SurfBob & Debbie LoaringC Bishop RoofingDave AndersonHairtekEric GrahamInternational Administration Group IAGGlen PontinAngela GrahamGuernsey PC 12Note – 5 pledgers wished to remain anonymous. If any other businesses or individual would like to make a pledge, please contact Mark Le Tissier at mark.letissier@guernseyfc.com or call 07781 119169. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hats of to guernsey The FA are really showing their class as usual,w@nkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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