Matchball sponsorship
| The exiles who sponsored the matchball at the Hyde United game on 28th April 2001 enjoyed their day out and are planning a similar event next season. The day was complete when Altrincham won 2-0 | |
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Back row left to right Peter Crawford, Gill Crawford, Laurence Howarth, John Stack Paul Steeples Front row Jacqui Forster, Russell Woodward, Janet Bingham Steve Forster |
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| Jacqui Forster the organizer of the event and co-ordinator of SAFE in Exile chats with Andrew Guilfoyle. Andrew was invited to participate by Jacqui as a result of a request from David Ordman. David, who lives in Pakistan and is a member of the Exile group made his contribution to the costs of the sponsorship and as he would not be able to attend asked that a disabled Alty supporter should represent him |  |
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Jacqui being presented the matchball by Kevin Ellison who was making a welcome visit to Moss Lane |
12 Exiles are sponsoring the matchball, each have paid £25 which means the club get £300. The Exiles are also filling in sponsorship forms for the sponsored walk on 28th April
Over land and sea
From the Messenger 12th April 2001
ALTRINCHAM FC’S rapidly expanding band of exiled supporters will be sponsoring the match ball for the match against Hyde United on Saturday April 28.
The exiles co-ordinator is Oxfordshire based Jacqui Forster who will be one of 10 long distance supporters attending the game.
One sponsor, residing in Pakistan, can't make the game and has donated his place in the sponsors lounge to young handicapped supporter Andrew Guilfoyle.
Andrew, from Wilmslow is a Moss Lane regular with his father, who will also be joining the sponsors. The club are creating a special ramp to allow Andrew's wheelchair access to the lounge.
Jacqui, who works for Vale of White Horse Council in Oxfordshire, said "The exiles are in constant touch by e-mail.
The club's supporters association - SAFE - has even created a special exiles branch.
Jacqui added that the Robins enjoy support from all over Britain, with fans in such paces as Musselburgh, Norwich, Somerset and Leeds, as well as abroad.
News from Jackie Forster, Coordinator of SAFE in Exile
Fanfare for the Travelling Fan Edition 2 currently being edited - please let me have any copy by (or on as I shall be up there to watch the game against Bishop ) 17th February. Distribution due late Feb (before I go to Canada). I thank you in advance for your kind contributions
SAFE in Exile Matchball Sponsors
SAFE in Exile matchball sponsorship 28th April, 2001. Match versus Hyde United - last home game of the season. The cost will be £25 per person for which we will get entrance to the ground, a short social meeting to introduce us all to each other, a hot meal and a cold buffet, drinks in the sponsor's lounge, programme, team sheet, seat in the sponsor's stand, tea at half time and raffle for the matchball. Send £25 cheque payable to "Jacqui Forster" as soon as possible as I'll send the large cheque directly to the club. Only the first ten people are guaranteed to be included but if it proves a success, we'll do it again next season possibly more than once. To join in the fun you must be a registered Exile, contact me to join!
Fanfare for the Travelling Fan
First edition, Exclusive to
SAFE Exiles now out, edition two being
prepared for publication very early in March. Anyone who lives
outside of Cheshire and Greater Manchester can register as an Exiles
and get bi-monthly newsletters and laminated "Founder Member" (this
season only - hurry while stocks last) membership cards (future
collectors items?). Get in touch NOW
More exiles sign up and more donations
Several other exiles have joined and a separate exile page has been created. Many of those who registered also sent a donation to help the cause. Thank you for that a good example to others who may not be as far away as you.