Mus Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Last night at a family bonfire a relative who works for Shelter told me that she approached Wednesday and United for a signed shirt to raffle to raise money, what with the Derby match coming up and everyone being interested. She said United sent a signed shirt, signed balls and several other items but the Wednesday PR person she spoke to told her that they wouldn't be sending anything this year as all that kind of activity has been stopped for the time being. Another strange decision by our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowl4life Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 IF and I mean IF true that sounds so bizarre! But there could be pork involved especially so close to derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 One more signed shirt and the embargo is back on. Can't blame the club for this one. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencerowl Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Wednesday very unhelpful when it came to Ricky Moats fundraiser. Spent a lot of time speaking with the club, firstly they wouldn’t donate anything, fair enough I guess (must get it all the time). I wanted to get a shirt as thanks for people involved but they wouldn’t even discount one at all. To top of all off, they wanted me to pay full price for the shirt but wanted a presentation at the club, and to have the photos etc for the website. I think not - I’m not paying for Wednesdays PR and to look great when they offering nothing to help. We smashed Ricky’s target no thanks to the club and very disappointed with how that all panned out. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan2003 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Our firm always get stuff to raffle off via the Sheffield Children’s hospital. Normally signed shirts. Theres always stories like this. Funnily enough they always seem to portray the blades as being a lovely generous club. They also turn people down, and pick their charitable moments when they want to. All part of PR, which is fine, we’re not very good at that really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howards back Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I think there’s been enough charity on the pitch this year. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan2003 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, Spencerowl said: Wednesday very unhelpful when it came to Ricky Moats fundraiser. Spent a lot of time speaking with the club, firstly they wouldn’t donate anything, fair enough I guess (must get it all the time). I wanted to get a shirt as thanks for people involved but they wouldn’t even discount one at all. To top of all off, they wanted me to pay full price for the shirt but wanted a presentation at the club, and to have the photos etc for the website. I think not - I’m not paying for Wednesdays PR and to look great when they offering nothing to help. We smashed Ricky’s target no thanks to the club and very disappointed with how that all panned out. Thats disappointing to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, A12owl said: How is Ricky getting on @Spencerowl. Not seen anything recently unless I've missed it. he's doing ok he is on FB regular I believe he had an op and it was successful but whether it was the big one or not i'm not really sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, bigdan2003 said: Thats disappointing to hear. agreed big fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitechapel Owl Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 21 minutes ago, Spencerowl said: Wednesday very unhelpful when it came to Ricky Moats fundraiser. Spent a lot of time speaking with the club, firstly they wouldn’t donate anything, fair enough I guess (must get it all the time). I wanted to get a shirt as thanks for people involved but they wouldn’t even discount one at all. To top of all off, they wanted me to pay full price for the shirt but wanted a presentation at the club, and to have the photos etc for the website. I think not - I’m not paying for Wednesdays PR and to look great when they offering nothing to help. We smashed Ricky’s target no thanks to the club and very disappointed with how that all panned out. Crikey, that's absolutely pathetic from Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Farrell Posted November 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2018 Not being funny, but I'm with the Chairman on this one. If Charities want a successful team, they have to start stumping up cash. We have FFP to deal with FFS. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 We gave away 4 goals on Saturday. Seems generous to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Heard numerous reports of charity being more or less stopped at SWFC, then found that out myself. Personal experience as well with the ‘other lot’ and their staff was completely the opposite. Dont understand it and cannot defend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, WhiteOwl91 said: Heard numerous reports of charity being more or less stopped at SWFC, then found that out myself. Personal experience as well with the ‘other lot’ and their staff was completely the opposite. Dont understand it and cannot defend it. Often hear something similar. I know Wednesday didn't bother supporting my lads school with some tickets to raffle off, where as United did. Edited November 4, 2018 by RUMBELOWS91 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencerowl Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Don’t get me wrong I’m totally aware the club need to be selective - but to not discount a shirt as thanks to the people who have already done and given so much is a kick in the teeth. Would it have killed them to give 20% or something to save me personally a few penny’s? Then to to try and muscle in on the presentation of said shirt takes the wee wee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Just now, RUMBELOWS91 said: Often hear something similar. I know Wednesday didn't boygwe supporting my lads school with some tickets to raffle off, where as United did. Precisely. And anyone saying that it’s just another stick to beat the club with, or not true, on what planet would any wednesdayite want to basically compliment the lot at the stain? I just would love to know what on earth is happening at our club and how we intend to go forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencerowl Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, A12owl said: How is Ricky getting on @Spencerowl. Not seen anything recently unless I've missed it. I don’t really know mate - I messaged him a couple of weeks back but no reply. Hopes he’s getting on ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencerowl Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, trevdi9 said: he's doing ok he is on FB regular I believe he had an op and it was successful but whether it was the big one or not i'm not really sure Didn’t see this mate sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod9 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I recently went on the Royal British Legion website to buy a SWFC poppy badge. Neither Sheffield are available to buy so I emailed the RBL to ask if they could manufacture one for me, and I didn’t mind paying for any extra costs. They responded saying that SWFC had refused permission for their badge to be used for their charity. Very disappointing that the club we all love won’t allow their name to help the poppy appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Be Back Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) Yet more evidence that SWFC is a badly run club. It's also this kind of attitude and behaviour which will drive folks like me away from the club and to supporting another team eventually. I can put up with being crap on the pitch but sh*t like this is something I don't like at all. First hand accounts here can't be ignored/discounted unless you think those making them are liars. Edited November 4, 2018 by Owl Be Back 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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