WREXHAM NEED OUR HELP
THE PROBLEM – The (very) short version
Wrexham AFC is facing an uncertain future after Chairman Alex Hamilton resigned from the board. The controversial character is still the majority shareholder and owns, through one of his property businesses, the clubs stadium, which fans believe he will soon force them to leave.
The Racecourse Ground is only leased to the club and part of the agreement is that they only need to be given 12 months notice before being forced to leave. As the financial stability of the club is reaching a critical level, supporters fear that Hamilton will sell the stadium out from underneath them.
Wrexham have until November 17th to pay tax bills of over £900,000 to the Inland Revenue that owner Hamilton refuses to pay and it looks increasingly like professional football could disappear from the North Wales town after 132 years.
The supporters of Wrexham have tried to halt this process. Rob Griffiths, the Supporters Trust chairman, commented, "Wrexham is a proud club and the ground is of international significance. We could not watch the club die or the ground be sold. We hope supporters will have a major part to play in the future." The fans have set up a "Save the Racecourse" campaign that has received support from not only Wrexham fans but also those of other clubs who have been in the same situation. A supporter’s trust has gathered 750 members and recently presented proposals for the redevelopment of land on which the stadium is built, which they believe could raise enough money to finance a takeover deal.
The Supporters Trust is receiving backing from the local council but it is a distinct possibility that the club could be left penniless and homeless before sliding into obscurity.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
There are numerous ways you can help them. Supporterscan help by sending donations to the Wrexham Supporters Trust or by signing the two petitions currently in motion.
WREXHAM SUPPORTERS TRUST
Address Information
Wrexham Supporters Trust, |
Available Contact Numbers
Wrexham Supporters Trust: | 07981 151958 |
Websites:
http://www.wst.org.uk/wst/modules.php?name=Contact
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?WREXHAM&1
Fill this form in and post / email it in
LEADER campaign
I back calls for the Welsh Assembly to help Wrexham Council buy the Reds Racecourse ground - securing it as a sporting venue for future generations.
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Simply fill in the coupon and return it to the Evening Leader office at 45 King Street, Wrexham or e-mail your support through to news@eveningleader.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained by emailing: fansbehindwrexham@hotmail.com
WEAR RED FOR WREXHAM DAY
The 20th November 2004 is to be ‘Wear Red for Wrexham’ Day on which fans from clubs around the country turn up to watch their respective club dressed in red.
This will be a striking visual show of support for their cause and will show the North Wales club that they are not alone. It will also show the powers that be that the rest of football cares what happens to the club.
Anyone seeking more information on ‘Wear Red for Wrexham’ day should email: fansbehindwrexham@hotmail.com
It is important that as many of you as possible turn up in red to show support so please make the effort and spread the word round your club.
Wrexham fans are among the best and have rallied to help clubs such as Doncaster Rovers and Brighton and Hove Albion despite facing problems of their own.
It is time for the football community to return the favour.
FANS UTD WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED!