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  • Statement re: Glanford Park

    Statement re: Glanford Park

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    The Iron Trust is delighted that a deal between Scunthorpe United, North Lincolnshire Council and former owner Peter Swann can finally be announced. The Iron Trust has been working behind the scenes for several months with key partners including Andy Walsh of The FSA and Sir Nic Dakin, we have held several meetings with North…

  • Message from Michelle Harness

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    Following the recent surge in new members for the Trust to a total of 780 the Iron Trust board had proposed to members that the Trust made a donation of £5000 to Scunthorpe United FC.  The sum was to be made up from the joining fees for the recent new members and Trust reserves.  Following consultation with members we…

  • ACV

    ACV

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    In 2021 the Iron Trust (Scunthorpe United Supporters Society) applied to North Lincolnshire Council for the land then known as the Sands Venue Stadium, now known as Glanford Park, to be declared as an asset of community value (ACV). That request was granted and the land was registered as an ACV. In early September the…

  • SUFC Takeover

    SUFC Takeover

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    The Iron Trust welcomes the change of ownership and looks forward to a period of stability at SUFC when it will be possible to rebuild a sustainable community club. We understand that a number of local businesses have already shown commitment to the project and they are to be congratulated. It is not going to…

  • Farewell to Glanford Park Unity Walk

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    The Iron Bru podcast, the Iron Hour podcast and the Iron Trust are promoting a peaceful unity walk to take place on our final game at Glanford Park against Brackley Town. We are encouraging all Iron fans and football fans from across the UK to join together at 1.30pm on Saturday 7th October. We will…

  • Joint Statement with the Shrimpers Trust
  • Further Statement – 28/09/23

    Further Statement – 28/09/23

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    The Iron Trust has on the back of the club’s latest statement been inundated with requests for information and clarity on what is happening at Scunthorpe United Football club. Gainsborough Trinity are seemingly unaware that the Iron intend to move their home games to Northolme. These latest developments and the uncertainty it has created has…

  • Trust Statement

    Trust Statement

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    Here in the United Kingdom we enjoy freedom of speech, which is everyone’s right whilst we at the Iron Trust do not condone the use of social media to attack organisations or individuals, neither can we condone the banning of supporters for daring to air their own opinions. Therefore, we urge the club’s owner to…

  • Statement from the Trust

    Statement from the Trust

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    Once again, our beloved Scunthorpe United Football Club is plunged into uncertainty as latest owner David Hilton puts the club up for sale. We at the Iron Trust are disappointed that the issues between the current and former owner could not be resolved amicably for the benefit of the footballing community of North Lincolnshire. The…

  • Scunthorpe United Court Hearing

    Scunthorpe United Court Hearing

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    Following the court hearing that took place on 29th August, a statement from owner David Hilton can be found on the link below: Club Statement – News – Scunthorpe United (scunthorpe-united.co.uk)