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1899 Scheme
Since the announcement of the 1899 scheme by SUFC we have been contacted by many members about the scheme as well as the terms and conditions that apply to it. Members have had a number of comments and questions about how the scheme would operate. We sent out a list of the initial questions to our…
Fan Led Review Statement
Fierce foes on the field of play but all part of the football family off it. Representatives from Supporters Trusts at Scunthorpe Utd, Grimsby Town, and Lincoln City met on Tuesday to discuss the Fan Led Review and the future of football. John Needham and Susan Godfrey from the Iron Trust at Scunthorpe United, Kristine…
Statement from the Board
In our newsletter to Trust members on Friday 13th January the Trust, as a responsible organisation, stated that it could not condone protests which break the law. By and large the pitch protest was peaceful; however we were concerned that fellow supporters could receive banning orders affecting their future employment and foreign travel. The Iron…
Fan Director
The Iron Trust (Scunthorpe United Supporters Society) regretfully announces that Fan Director Mr Neil Wright has resigned his position on the Board of Scunthorpe United FC. Mr Wright had become increasingly disturbed by events at the club and due to NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) by the very limited amount of information he was able to convey…
Chesterfield FC in the year 2000; it took Darren Brown just 6 months to break it
Chesterfield supporters are amongst many who suffered due to the lack of a fit and proper person test on anyone who took ownership of a football club. Even though such a system is now in place, its application has often been subject to criticism and does not prevent the new owner abusing his position. An…
Notts County; “unbelievable Jeff!”
It was 2002, with the club in the Second Division (today’s Championship) when years of financial mismanagement resulted in the club being put into administration. A record 534 days passed without a buyer and liquidation became a reality for the oldest club in the football league. In response to this near-fatal situation, a group of…
FSA AGM
As a relative newcomer to the Iron Trust I took up the invitation to join our Iron Trust secretary, John Needham, and learn more about the work of the FSA. What an (impressive) eye opener it was! John knew so many people here, supporters and FSA members! I discovered the FSA do tremendous work representing…
Maidstone United; an Owners dream… 3 seasons of league football, almost 30 to rebuild
Separating a football club from its stadium often appears to end in tears (for the supporters). Maidstone is another example. Around thirty years ago, Maidstone United were owned by Jim Thompson, a local newspaper company owner. Formed in 1897, the club had been playing in various local amateur leagues, rising to the Southern Premier Division…
easyfundraising
A stated aim of the Iron Trust is to secure shares in SUFC. “The Iron Trust aim to have a working relationship with the club where we can be an honest friend, providing a true supporters voice to senior management at the club. Our main aim is to ensure supporters are always at the…
Wrexham; the fall, the Trust and the fairytale
Wrexham A.F.C have been rooted in the National League for the last 14 seasons (since 2008), prior to this, they had been in the Football League for 87 years. A local businessman, Pryce Griffiths, was the owner until 2002. He had filled the roles of director, chairman and owner since 1977. Health concerns forced him…