RAMS ARMY
SUPPORTERS CLUB OF CROYDON ATHLETIC FC
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PRESS RELEASE (1st September 2010)
The Croydon Athletic Supporters Club want people to vote with their feet in support of the Club.
The Supporters Club of Croydon Athletic FC are asking fellow football fans to show support for their Club by turning up on Saturday (4th September) for the home game against Concord Rangers. This is a way in which people who love football can show that the game is not about owners or Directors but is about supporters and those that love the Club through thick and thin.
“All supporters and those associated with the Club have been shocked and horrified by the revelations that were contained in the media last weekend. No one could have had any idea that such allegations could rock our club.” Said Paul Smith, Chairman of the Supporters’ Club. “Fellow supporters know the pain and anguish when their team has a sword hanging over its head and we believe that now is the time to show solidarity.”
The Supporters Club, known as “Rams Amy” are determined to do all it can to save the club from its uncertain future. It isn’t just about the first team but has a successful Football Academy in partnership with a local college providing opportunities for kids 16-19; a separate Juniors Section with teams from under-8s to under-18s and now has a Ladies Team associated with it from this season too. A football club is part of the local community and mustn’t be allowed to die.
The people who are hurt by this sort of thing are the supporters who pay their money through the turnstiles week in and week out; local kids who play in the youth and junior teams and the volunteers who give up their time freely to help run the football club they love. Some in that position have been associated with the Club for decades.
There are no Premiership of Championship games this weekend and there is already a promotion arranged for reduced entry for those who hold season tickets for teams in these divisions. That was before the revelations and now the Supporters Club would like a real show of solidarity from football supporters in general who know the pain that Rams supporters are suffering. Come along on Saturday, wear something maroon, and demonstrate your support for a football club that is so much more important than any one individual.
The Croydon Athletic Supporters Club want people to vote with their feet in support of the Club.
The Supporters Club of Croydon Athletic FC are asking fellow football fans to show support for their Club by turning up on Saturday (4th September) for the home game against Concord Rangers. This is a way in which people who love football can show that the game is not about owners or Directors but is about supporters and those that love the Club through thick and thin.
“All supporters and those associated with the Club have been shocked and horrified by the revelations that were contained in the media last weekend. No one could have had any idea that such allegations could rock our club.” Said Paul Smith, Chairman of the Supporters’ Club. “Fellow supporters know the pain and anguish when their team has a sword hanging over its head and we believe that now is the time to show solidarity.”
The Supporters Club, known as “Rams Amy” are determined to do all it can to save the club from its uncertain future. It isn’t just about the first team but has a successful Football Academy in partnership with a local college providing opportunities for kids 16-
The people who are hurt by this sort of thing are the supporters who pay their money through the turnstiles week in and week out; local kids who play in the youth and junior teams and the volunteers who give up their time freely to help run the football club they love. Some in that position have been associated with the Club for decades.
There are no Premiership of Championship games this weekend and there is already a promotion arranged for reduced entry for those who hold season tickets for teams in these divisions. That was before the revelations and now the Supporters Club would like a real show of solidarity from football supporters in general who know the pain that Rams supporters are suffering. Come along on Saturday, wear something maroon, and demonstrate your support for a football club that is so much more important than any one individual.
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Adult Season Ticket Prices Held For 2010/2011 Season
The cost of buying an adult season ticket for Croydon Athletic’s first ever season in the Ryman Premier League has been held at last seasons’s prices (£125.00). Furthermore, the 10% discount offered to all Rams Army members has also been extended. So, your £5.00 membership of the Rams Army can save you £12.50 on the price of a season ticket. Download your application form here.
RAMS ARMY 2nd Annual General Meeting
This was held in the clubhouse at 1:30pm on Saturday April 24th. Minutes will be available in due course but the headline decisions agreed are as follows:
* Officers & Committee Members:
Chairman: Paul Smith
Secretary: Mick Lloyd
Treasurer: Peter Smith
Committee Members: Paul Pickering, Warren Bobb, George Pickering
* Membership fees for 2010/11 to remain at £5.00
* Sponsorship of Youth Academy to continue at increased amount of £1,000 for 2010/11 season
* Support “Kick It Out” Campaign
* Arrange another Fan’s Forum and other events
* Purchase a second flag
* Continue 50/50 match-day draws and Christmas Raffle fundraising
* Officers & Committee Members:
Chairman: Paul Smith
Secretary: Mick Lloyd
Treasurer: Peter Smith
Committee Members: Paul Pickering, Warren Bobb, George Pickering
* Membership fees for 2010/11 to remain at £5.00
* Sponsorship of Youth Academy to continue at increased amount of £1,000 for 2010/11 season
* Support “Kick It Out” Campaign
* Arrange another Fan’s Forum and other events
* Purchase a second flag
* Continue 50/50 match-
RAMS ARMY CONTINUE TO SPONSOR THE ACADEMY TEAM
We are very pleased to announce that the money raised by the Rams Army (including our popular 50/50 match-day draws) will continue to be used, for a second season, to sponsor our excellent academy team. This is a commitment that the Rams Army executive have been happy to renew and this sponsorship will run for the whole of the 2010/2011 season. We wish our young Rams the very best of luck for the forthcoming season.
RAMS ARMY PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Each month members of the Rams Army vote for there player of the month. The voting system reflects the number of games seen by the voter. The winning players for the 2009/10 season are:
August - Tom Bolarinwa
September - Richard Blackwell
October - Jeremy Williams
November - Joe Howe
December - Joe Howe
January - Ben Lewis
February - Chris Piper
March - Danny Waldren
April - Ben Godfrey
Player of the Season - Joe Howe
August -
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