I don't get the fear reading these like I used to

https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2020/may/a-message-from-the-board/

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Dear all, we wanted to provide you with a further update in relation to the recent developments at the Club as we continue to feel the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak.

There is obviously a lot of speculation regarding the return of football. We are involved in all discussions with the EFL and our fellow clubs and continue to await further guidance with regards to the potential next steps.

Our focus is the safety of our staff and supporters and we would therefore only support a ‘return to play’ if protocols can be put in place, and adhered to, which ensure everyone’s health is not compromised and there is no additional strain placed on the emergency services.

At times like these, there are many things which are more important than football. That being said we miss match days greatly as we’re sure you do too.

The uncertainty regarding the potential conclusion of the 2019/20 season presents various issues which are being grappled with across the game. Most notably the expiry of player contracts in June.

We have endeavoured to put ourselves in as flexible a position as possible so that we can react to the eventual decision which is taken by the EFL. However, we hope, for all clubs, that there will soon be some clarity to allow us the opportunity to plan, whether that be to finish this season or start the 2020/21 season.

Following brief and amicable discussions we are pleased to say we have reached an agreement with our playing staff and football management regarding the deferral of salaries. Both the players and football management made it clear to the Board that they wanted to play their part and support the Club, in unity with fellow employees.

We are extremely thankful to them for this support.

We are in a situation where we have very little income coming into the Club or Hotel, this seems likely to remain for the foreseeable future. It is therefore imperative that we maintain as low a cost base as possible so that we can be in a position to rebuild at the earliest opportunity.

The ongoing support received from our staff and supporters, for which we are ever grateful, allows us to do this.

Whilst our plans have been paused by the severe ramifications of the pandemic, please rest assured that we remain fully committed to the Club and Hotel. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our investors for their support at this time.

You will no doubt have seen that the lockdown has provided an opportunity for us to stream footage of notable matches. Most recently the League Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.

Seeing the passion and support the fans have shown for the Club is heartening and despite the difficulties faced in the last 8 months we are very much looking forward to restarting the journey of getting us back where we belong.

We are continuing to work closely with Bolton Council and the NHS to support them where we can. In addition to hosting key workers in the Hotel and using the Premier Suite as a food distribution centre, we have also now opened the car park for a drive through testing centre to service the local area.

This is to be utilised in line with the Government guidance regarding testing. It is an honour to be able to assist the key workers along with the NHS and Bolton Council as they work hard to get through this crisis.

Our charity arm of the Club, Bolton Wanderers Community Trust, has also been responding to the crisis in a whole variety of ways, including keeping in touch with some of the most vulnerable in the community, responding to meet their needs at this time, and in partnership with other key charities in Bolton making sure the wider Bolton family is being supported.

This includes working with Urban Outreach who have been responding to the humanitarian needs by providing vital food parcels. We are grateful that our players, manager, and backroom staff have also donated to this great cause.

Lastly, and most importantly, we know that a number of our fellow Bolton supporters and staff have lost loved ones over the last two months as a result of the pandemic. Irrespective of the sporting and financial ramifications, this is the true horrifying cost of the crisis. Our hearts go out to you all.

Please stay safe and thank you for your ongoing support.

Kindest regards

Shaz and Mick

 

 

9 minutes ago, paulhanley said:

They are very impressive and a stark contrast to the character we had previously.

There's an old saying "more money than sense". FV have more sense than money. I suspect they'll want to sell sooner or later. Good luck to them if they make a profit and I'm sure they'll only deal with someone suitable.

And just as importantly, not piss about moving the goalposts at every stage

22 hours ago, Jol_BWFC said:

Anyone else sense a subtle tone that they want the season ended? Maybe just me.

Definitely sense that. 

I think bottom 2 divisions just need to get some money in by selling season tickets. Quicker they decide what’s happening, the better for all involved. If the top brass want every league to complete, they will have to pay lower league clubs to do it

I’d gladly start paying my season ticket money again even just to help out 

2 hours ago, Biggish Dave said:

I think bottom 2 divisions just need to get some money in by selling season tickets. Quicker they decide what’s happening, the better for all involved. If the top brass want every league to complete, they will have to pay lower league clubs to do it

Agreed, a huge test of how much football in general really cares about having 92 professional clubs in a league system, or whether the biggest clubs will see some falling by the wayside as a chance to shut up shop and strengthen their place in the top couple of divisions 

19 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

Agreed, a huge test of how much football in general really cares about having 92 professional clubs in a league system, or whether the biggest clubs will see some falling by the wayside as a chance to shut up shop and strengthen their place in the top couple of divisions 

I don’t think it’s the biggest clubs as such who will see that chance as they know they’re pretty much guaranteed their status regardless. It’s the smaller Premier League clubs and the bigger Championship clubs - those who may potentially be threatened by the likes of us when the good times return - who will be looking to take advantage of the uncertainty and pull up the drawbridge. Not entirely unlike when Gartside was suggesting ‘Premier League 2’ and ensuring that we were one of the clubs on the ship as it sailed. 

In his role as boss of bwfc, he had it right

18 hours ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

I’d gladly start paying my season ticket money again even just to help out 

Gladly start? Does that mean you stopped?

1 minute ago, MickyD said:

Gladly start? Does that mean you stopped?

Everyone has last payment went out 

I mean continue making payments regardless 

On 01/05/2020 at 23:11, Super Bock said:

They’re saying all the right things. We are bottom of the league and a mile from safety, so they certainly can’t be seen to be doing a Karen Brady and encouraging the season to be over. 

From a PR perspective they’re playing it well. Stay quiet, behave respectably and wait for the news that will hopefully confirm that we are staying up.

I fucking love 'em FV.

We're in good hands. And if they want to refund me some ST money, fuck it, I won't take it.