September 2024 Update

Posted by on Oct 12, 2024 in News and Events | 0 comments

Here’s the slightly delayed September 2024 update.

After a decent end to September, October has had a bit of a poor start.

I have got over Meslier’s mistake (as we all make them) and now fully lay the blame on

a) messing about at the corner flag instead of going for a third goal to kill the game off

b) Bogle’s daft needless foul when there were another 4 Leeds players around him and that guy was going nowhere

c) decision to sub Willy at 95 minutes which extended the game further

Although, realistically Sunderland hadn’t conceded at home all season, let alone let two goals in.

Consequently, I like most, would have taken a draw at kick off. Nevertheless, I just hope we won’t be rueing this result in March. However, it hasn’t been the worse September that we have ever had, Willy is still here. So, as we used to say under Bielsa, we go again. Like Earth, Wind and Fire, we will remember, the 21st night of September.

Monthly Branch Meeting

Thanks to all who turned up. LUSC exec minutes read out as were SAB minutes. Discussions around stadium development were had, Leeds are asking for feedback. Thank God we still have Gnonto. LUSC fixture lists are now available, please remind us if you haven’t got one.

Memberships

Everyone who sent a self addressed stamped envelope with their renewal form should have received their LUSC cards back. The ones who haven’t will get them on the bus at aways (if you are lucky enough to get a ticket!) or in the Holbeck Club matchday or at a monthly branch meeting. The Membership Secretary is processing them as quick as he can.

Away games

Members should continue to inform us if they want to go to aways and we will try help out with ordering tickets for those who have no access to the internet / website on sale days. Members are reminded to book a seat on the bus as soon as a ticket has been secured, as we will try to fill the bus for every game.

Player of The Month

Thanks to everyone who has voted so far for September. It is good that the majority of the branch do vote every month and have their say. Pretty much everyone has voted for Willy, but Firpo has been excellent as has Pascal. Not forgetting top scorer No Piroe, No Party

Leeds United Sponsored Player

Still no news despite several emails. There is a decent amount of money in the bank to pay for it. It just depends how much it has gone up by from last year. It was overwhelmingly decided that it is important for the branch to have a sponsored player. A local born one if possible, but certainly one from the Harrogate & District area.

A.O.B

It was good to see a Wrays bus for Cardiff. I’m sure it brought back some memories from the good old days. There were certainly enough comments on the Noseybook post. One from Malcom Wray himself!

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Wrays bus for Septembers trip to Cardiff

September 2024 Cardiff

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August 2024 update

Posted by on Sep 2, 2024 in News and Events | 0 comments

August 2024 monthly update as follows:

Thank God that transfer window’s shut. The January window will be here before we know it, but at least Gnonto is still here. And, after all that mega whingeing from all the superfans about how much the Club were letting the fans down, it looks like we have got some cracking signings in Soloman, A O – let’s go Tanake et al.

I’m still griping as I thought Rutter would have stayed. But, the lure of the PL and the massive agent bonus fee, was obviously a bridge too far. By all accounts, had Archie not gone when he did, the EFL was going to hit the Club hard with a points deduction for not balancing the books by the 1st of July. FFP – if you put money in, something has to come out. It’s not called balancing the books for nothing!

After a not so brilliant start to the season, it has improved. August 2024 had at least one Cup game at home, woo hoo! Though, to be honest, if that is how we play at home in the Cup, we’re probably better off not getting a home tie! The less said about the drivel that was that Boro game the better.

Maybe that was the straw that broke the back when Georghi was deciding whether to stay or go. Perhaps he’d had enough of passing sideways and dead ball, set pieces in the oppositions half going back to Meslier. I don’t hold a grudge against him. He took so much stick when he arrived and at the start of his first proper season, I’m surprised he lasted that long. No doubt at all he was playing with an injury at the end of the season. Hernias don’t heal that quick, and stop / start / turns aren’t going to help in any recovery.

If he’d been allowed to just run at goal and shoot, rather than stopping to pass to that mardy git Summerville, so he’d look good in the shop window, he’d have got back to fitness much quicker. We might have actually gone up. However, Summerville needed to be paraded about so we’d get maximum profit. It’s funny how the relatively inexperienced Gray netted us more up front, than the Elite EFL Player of the Season. You can guess who I have a grudge against.

Back to August 2024.

Monthly branch meeting.

The monthly branch meeting is held on 1st Sunday of the month at the Londesborough Club, Bower road, Harrogate at 8pm, unless we are playing that day. All members are welcome.

Memberships.

Most people have renewed, thank you. If you haven’t yet because you are having problems with printing it out etc. please get in touch as soon as. You’ve got another 4 weeks tops.

Bookings.

Please get in touch if you want a seat on the bus or you’d like us to try order you tickets. Genuinely, we do not have psychic powers. If I hold messenger up to my head, there is no osmotic type transference. You need to tell me and I need to confirm it. Booking on but failing to turn up without a decent excuse, results in one strike and then  you are out. As of August 2024 Cardiff bookings currently being taken.

The rule is that paid up branch members get first dibs. Given the fuel rises and the subsequent increase in coach prices, we will take new members to fill the coach.

We won’t be running a bus to Plymouth, as voted on at the meeting. There won’t be that many tickets, it’s an early kick off and it’s a bloody long way. Please feel free to start looking into alternatives like train fares and accommodation. The likelihood will be that it will be moved to 12.30pm kick off.

Mailing list / facebook closed group.

The new 2024/5 season email list has been updated. If you find that you have renewed but are not on the mailing list, please get in touch. Those of you on facebook, you will be added to the closed group once the form has been processed. Currently anyone can post on the closed group, but if you start sharing rubbish which isn’t related to the branch, that will be changed. The public facebook page is open to all. No friend requests are routinely accepted as the AI / WEF / globalist bots keep trying to hack the page. Until this stops, I won’t be clicking anything.

Player of the Month vote.

Each branch member has a vote in the LUSC Player of The Month at the start of the next month. There will be a mail out or facebook post with a deadline for replies. Please reply to get your say. At the end of the season, the player with the most points will be awarded the trophy, provided he is still at the Club. Given most recent winners have been Kalvin, Harrison and Summerville, it’s not exactly a glowing recommendation. At least we are consistent.

Fundraising.

The Fundraising Officer is still continuing with his efforts. Please make sure you renew so you can be included in all the events. All events will be advertised as and when.

Leeds United Sponsored Player.

As usual we have to wait until the end of the August 2024 transfer window. Our last season’s sponsored player was Charlie Cresswell, who is currently doing well at Toulouse. When I get more info on who our potential sponsored player will be I will be in touch. More importantly, if the price is amenable, and we are given a choice, there will be an update.

Website.

This website is very difficult to keep up to date. If anyone is good at wordpress and has more time than me, please step forward. The blog is out of bounds, but any other news or events or photos are appreciated. It is hoped that once the Chairman retires, he can do his own Chairman Charley bit. I am sure he would appreciate any offers to be his Secretary.

LUSC Programme page.

If any branch member does anything spectacular and would like it to be in the programme, please get in touch. I need a decent quality photo / jpeg > 1mB and some (140 or so) words please. It doesn’t need to be spectacular, as God loves a trier – JOKING! Just something that you may be proud of or a group photo at a game. Nothing illegal / disreputable please! Any articles will be heavily vetted before they go to print.

A.O.B

Any other business, as opposed to A O Tanake.

There is a face to face LUSC exec meeting at ER once a month. Any branch member is welcome and you can come and hear / see what the LUSC do. Only Exec committee members can vote, but anyone can chip in and ask questions and contribute. The LUSC are the reason we are here and we do what we do. If you have any suggestions or if there are any issues that you think need to be raised, come along.

The season has begun in earnest. 1st, 2nd or 7th again. Wembley and it’s £7 pints can do one.

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Monthly Update January 2024

Posted by on Jan 17, 2024 in News and Events | 0 comments

Monthly update January 2024 including minutes from monthly branch meeting held Sunday January 14th 2024.

Apologies for being incognito since last year, it’s been a bit hectic.

January 2024 update.

It’s freezing!

Ray Fell

Very sad news that former LUSC Chairman Ray Fell sadly passed away in December after a long illness. Ray was a great friend and until he stepped down as Chair in 2016, was a very active, hard working and loyal servant to Leeds United Supporters Club. Even after he stepped down, Ray was still keen to attend exec meetings (health permitting) and always happy to have a quick pint and chat in The Peacock afterwards. Ray was given Honorary Vice President after stepping down from his 31 year tenure. But hestill attended the AGM and the odd exec even after lockdown. He probably saw more Leeds United Chairmen and owners than anyone I know. He met them dignity and humility. But always representing the LUSC with honour and pride. He always fought for our voice to be heard as representatives of season ticket holders, members and travelling fans both home and away.

Thanks to www.leedsunitedsupportersclub.org for the picture

Ray led us through our darkest hours when B*tes did his very best to destroy the Supporters Club and replace it with his very own “Regional Members Clubs” . RMCs who took the B*tes shilling. K*n’s masterplan of taking the LUSC down failed. We said at the time, “we were here before you, we are still here now and we will be here long after you are gone”. B*tes has gone from our Club at least. Thankfully Cellino did what needed to be done – cheers Massimo – I always liked you! (However, given K*n has made a pact with Old Nick and sold his soul, gone may be a long time coming.)

The LUSC is still growing, despite football changing “progressing” into what it is now. It is nothing like what it used to be when I started going, but time and tide stop for no man.

The fact that the LUSC is still going is testimony to Ray and Eric Carlisle before him. These two laid the groundwork. Building on the foundations of those before them, who founded Leeds United itself in 1919. It is something that we should never forget. Rest In Peace my friend.

Monthly Branch Meeting

The meeting was a week late due to us playing away (no surprise there then!) in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup the week before. Good job too, as we won at Peterborough. Woo hoo! And we are now proudly through to the 4th Round – yes – 4th round of the FA Cup. At home – yes – at HOME – to Plymouth.

Minutes from the four execs were read through and discussed.

1)There were lengthy discussions re the thieving charlatans at Sunderland who forced unsuspecting Leeds fans to part with their coinage, lighters, phone chargers etc. in order to gain entry into the Stadium of Light. Our branch feel that this is an outrage, and things need to be taken further. The buckets outside taking the coinage were allegedly going to be given to charity. Given that any legal charity collecting should be done in sealed buckets and clear signage of said charity should be clearly displayed, we don’t think that this is the actual case. We will await further discussions.  2)Turnstile problems were also discussed. There have been ongoing issues at the Captains Corner since the start of the season with many fans not being able to get in because the turnstile has jammed. These fans who have not been able to get in, have been forced to walk round to the ticket office to get a replacement. Some have had to go through Fullerton Car Park as an alternative to doing a 3/4 lap and back round the ground. Some fans have managed to fight through the away fans in the West Stand car park. Either way, it is not satisfactory at all, that in this day and age of electronic ticketing, the ageing turnstiles and infrastructure simply cannot cope. Luckily the ticket office staff were there to help out at the Ipswich game and then a man from the turnstile company was there at the Birmingham game. Some fans still did not get in, and were forced to go to the ticket office. If there are any other parts of the ground where people struggle to gain access, this may need to be noted and Leeds United informed of the issues. If they don’t know, they cannot improve. It was noted that when we had season ticket cards this was never an issue.

Memberships

The Membership Secretary is still very active. We are continuing to get more enquiries via the website, all forms with self addressed stamped envelopes will be returned with the 2023/4 season membership cards. No envelopes will mean you take your chances with getting to an away game or seeing us in the pub if we remember to bring the cards along.

Away travel

We have said we will try to run buses to every away again (tickets permitting). We have so far, and will be hoping to run to Plymouth, tickets permitting. All members are reminded and encouraged to buy their own away tickets if at all possible to save work for the rest of us. Bookings currently being taken for Bristol. Members are also reminded to keep an eye on the Leeds website for sale dates.

Treasurers Report

Despite running buses to every game this season we are still breaking even thanks to more new members joining and travelling. Long may this continue.

Fund Raising and Events

Andy Yates would like to thank everyone who participates in the football cards. Draw tonight for the Big Card was won by Mick Pratt. We will aim to do a raffle at the Spring event, anyone who wishes to donate a prize, please get in touch with Andy

Rowsey and Andy have spoken to The Londesborough. The plan is for the Spring event to be held there on Saturday March 23rd from 1pm to 7pm approx. Paul Wilson will be providing the music later on in the day. We are hoping to have special guest(s) to do a Q and A session and hopefully help to draw the raffle prizes out. No decision made yet re tickets etc. but we will expect either pay on the door or some donation, if no formal tickets organised. Once costs paid out, there will be a donation as usual to St Michaels Hospice, Harrogate.

A. O. B

The Annual LUSC quiz night will be held in April. Format will be the same, 4 people per team and pie and peas supper (bring your own mint sauce). We had 6 teams last year. We still didn’t win. Come on people – let’s at least try to give Fullerton and Griffin a run for their money this year. Please try to revise. 1st goal scorer is good bet and some random question about soaps (not the stuff you use to wash with).

We have put a request in for Millwall to be the chosen game for our Hospitality tickets as part of the sponsorship package. Still awaiting confirmation.

Anyone who has any experience on wordpress is welcome to help with the website. It is hard work to keep everything going. Anyone who thinks they can help out with any aspect of running the branch is very welcome to get in touch.

 

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October 2023 update

Posted by on Oct 6, 2023 in News and Events | 0 comments

Apologies for the absence, here is the October 2023 update.

Hopefully we are back on track with doing monthly updates and a blog once in a while. Life has been getting in the way as usual, but we just keep plodding on. Cheers to everyone who reads the website, sorry there hasn’t been too much of late.

Monthly Branch Meeting

Monthly branch meeting was held on Sunday 1st October at the Londesborough Club. Thanks to all who attended. The minutes of the last meeting were proposed and seconded and agreed as a true representation of the last meeting. No matters arising.

The Secretary read out minutes from the previous LUSC exec meetings. Stadium improvements / repairs are continuing at ER. Nothing major will be done until we get back to the PL as there will be more money to do so. Police feedback from away games is essential whether it is good or bad to ensure our safety is maintained. There is a new branch in Mallow (Ireland). The Sponsors event at the U21 game against Nice to be attended by branches who requested to go into the draw. Griffin, South Kirkby, Us and Darlington. Max Littlefair got drawn out as our branch member. Still waiting to hear back from Leeds re meeting (been a long time) and plan is still to hold another event like last year at Skybet, but with more attendees. We will look to attend Annual Quiz and we need to let exec know how much interest there will be for an Annual (?end of season) dinner.  Everyone who attended the Thorp Arch event had a good time. The manager and players very excellent. Thorp Arch event (see AOB). LUSC Hospitality raffle game will be the last game of the season (Southampton). On account that the day is fixed and cannot be moved, so it will be easier for International branches to plan. Minutes from the last SAB glanced over.

Membership Report

We are still taking memberships and actively encouraging anyone who travels on the coach to join up. We have been the beneficiary of Mick Grinch’s policy of ruining rail travel for the 21st century. The feared losses on the long away trips have been placated so far, meaning finances are ok at present. The first tranche of cards have been sent to all those who enclosed stamped self addressed envelopes and The Membership Secretary has asked for more cards as he has nearly run out. Those who have not supplied return envelopes will just have to wait for The Secretary to remember to bring them for away games or pre match drinking.

Treasurer Report

Sponsorship of Charlie Cresswell cost £1800, which has been paid in full and a receipt obtained, so we are legit now. Financially, thanks to Mick Grinch, despite Ipswich, Millwall and Southampton games, we are still in the black. Only Norwich this side of Christmas, but then January / February is going to hit us hard with Cardiff, Bristol City, Swansea and Plymouth in quick succession. We will need a lottery win.

Away Games

We have run a bus to every game so far (apart from Salford). Bookings being taken for Norwich and Stoke. A reminder that if people can get on and order their own tickets, they need to do so. Leicester now has been moved to the Friday night for the True Gods of Football.

A.O.B

Chris Bowes has very kindly offered us a holiday stay. Info will be sent out via closed group on noseybook and via the email list. Great gift. Thanks Chris Bowes. It is very much appreciated. Our sponsorship hospitality tickets will be requested for Millwall in the first instance, Rotherham as second choice. As always, only paid up members can participate in the raffles. All members need to fill in a form every season.

Thorp Arch event organised by LUSC was attended by Ken and Grace Anderson. Both had really good time. Grace got load of photos with players on the day. As always, these events are excellent and all members will be given a chance to apply. Hopefully LUSC can organise more in the coming season.

Sponsorship is now secured. We have the certificate signed by Ain’t Nobody, like Mckennie, plays with Adams, for the U S A – Weston McKennie. The shirt is proudly on Frankie’s wall at the Hunslet Club. No Thorp Arch event like there was pre Bat flu at present, but there might be a chance once the manager has had the chance to settle in a bit. The Nice game was attended by Max as part of the LUSC Sponsorship of Archie Gray. We will email Leeds requesting Millwall as our preferred choice.

Rowsey has agreed to coordinate an event. We will try to plan ahead in hope that we get someone attending from Leeds United. Dave will try for Bilton Club again or maybe Manhattans. Both previous events were well organised, well attended and excellent. So fingers crossed, Dave and Andy Yates will get something sorted which will be a good night and hopefully some prizes to raffle off to help pay for facilities.

The giant football card winner was Makaela Rolph. Well done. Definitely not a fix. Decision not to film it was an easy one, seeing as we made such a hash up of it last time.

Website

Even though it is difficult to keep this site updated we are still getting new members through it which keeps the branch going with new blood. If anyone is able to help out, PLEASE get in touch. It is an on going cost, which will no doubt increase, but the branch is continuing to expand. We are all getting older, some people have obviously passed on, but if the branch is to continue we need new members who will travel, contribute, attend functions etc. to help keep us going. If anyone is able to share the load of posting new articles / posts etc. please get in touch, there is only so much one person can do.

Merchandise

There are still drawstring bags, shopping bags, wristbands, car stickers and pint glasses here if anyone wants anything I will try to remember what the prices are.

Christmas cards

There will be an LUSC Christmas card again this year. Please can you get in touch if you want any. When the first print is available, hopefully in early November, we will get the photo of it to you so you can place your orders. They are always good quality.

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July 2023 Update

Posted by on Jul 4, 2023 in News and Events | 0 comments

July 2023’s update including AGM highlights.

Well it’s July 2023 and we finally have a new manager – Daniel Farke. I’m sure the whole branch would like to extend a heartfelt handshake to the guy and wish him all the very best.

All we need now is EFL to ratify our new owners and with it confirmation of who owns ER. Yeah, I’m aiming high, but honestly, is it really too much to ask to know who owns the club and who owns the pitch and/or stadium? Seriously? Is it too much to ask?

Anyway, back to the July 2023 update.

Thanks to all who attended the AGM on Sunday 2nd July 2023, and all those branch members who attended the LUSC AGM earlier in the day. It’s been a bizarre end of season and pre season but I’ll digress further in the up coming blog. The branch is about our members. We are a not for profit organisation with all monies made being churned back into the branch with the odd donation to St Michael’s Hospice and the Firestation Christmas Food drive. There is an awful lot of work going into the branch to keep it going year in year out. But, despite all the obstacles being chucked at us, we are still going.

The branch managed to run a bus to every game last season, despite growing issues with away tickets. A number of games ran at a massive loss. Some games broke even due to help from other supporters travelling on the bus, and some managed a surplus. Thanks to all members who travelled with us. Thanks to all those who did their part by securing their own tickets. Some of the trips were long and fruitless but it isn’t just about the 90 minutes on the pitch is it? It is about the day spent with friends and fellow football fans.

Memberships were slightly down last year. But given the cost of lockdown crisis and the ridiculously high energy bills etc. we have done well to be the fourth largest UK LUSC group. Let alone managing to run a bus to every fixture.

The 40th anniversary do was very well attended last year, thanks to all attendees. Our monthly branch meetings are still going ahead, fixture changes notwithstanding.

Branch members turned out in force for the LUSC Annual Quiz held at ER, along with a team from Ripon. It is highly unlikely the branch are ever going to win the quiz. Especially given there are so many questions about Leeds United, but we do turn up in good numbers. Any branch member is encouraged to attend. It is a good event and the pork pies are tasty! You get to meet up with other LUSC members for a chin wag. It’s just like an away day but less people are pissed and there’s no 90 minutes of football to ruin your day. There is also a trophy at the night.

We are still attending the LUSC branch meetings at ER and on zoom, and will continue to do so. Any member of the branch is welcome to attend the LUSC face to face meetings at ER, only branch officials can vote though.

Our members continue to vote in numbers for the monthly Player of The Month. Congratulations by the way to Player of the Season 2022/3 Jack Harrison. Please stay and help us get promotion out of EFL, thank God we stopped you leaving. It’s a shame Klichy got kicked out before we could save him too. We might still be in the PL if he’d have been in our midfield. Seeing as he didn’t mind passing the ball forwards, as opposed to backwards or sideways.

Our sponsorship of Joe Gelhardt was abruptly halted when they sent him out on loan to The Mackems, where he did quite well with some Mackems actually wanting him to permanently stay. During his absence we were given Ain’t Nobody like –  Weston McKennie. Plays with Adams – for the USA. He’s gone back to Juve now, so hopefully we get Joffy back. As soon as I know, you’ll know. That song, by the way, was truly terrible. If the sponsorship price increases to beyond our means, we will organise an extraordinary meeting to discuss what our options are. Unless it coincides with a monthly branch meeting.

Renewal forms have been emailed out to everyone on the emailing list and posted out 1st July 2023. £1.10 for a 1st class stamp! can you believe it? Anyone who hasn’t received one, please email pjmcmanus2011@yahoo.co.uk . Renewal price remains the same as last season, and seasons before. It seems a little unfair to increase it given the cost of living has gone up so much. Unlike Leeds United, we have not put the prices up but promised to give you all some money back if we didn’t stay up. Oh, and only given you another 10 days for you to remember your password and get the refund back.

The website https://www.harrogatewhites.co.uk will continue to be used, as it still a good tool for new members. Anyone who possesses a working knowledge of WordPress is most welcome to join. We still have photos waiting to be put up in the gallery for anyone who can do it better than the GDB.

We will not be running any transport to any of the pre season fixtures. Apologies, we were not aware the trains would be on strike – again. Safe travels to all who can afford the time and money to go to Norway, I’m sure it will be a great, albeit expensive, trip.

Monthly branch meetings will continue to be held on the 1st Sunday of the month, unless we are playing. Our August meeting will be held on Sunday 13th, seeing as we are playing on the 6th.

It took us a long long time, and a dip into Division 3, last time we got relegated. Fingers crossed, it will be a quicker return this time round. I never saw us get promoted last time due to the clownfest that was lockdown. The open top bus round town that was promised, never materialised. We better see it this time round! Oh and I want to see the panda again

Panda

(thanks to googlepictures for this)

On On On

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January 2023 update

Posted by on Jan 3, 2023 in News and Events | 0 comments

Happy New Year! This is the January 2023 first post of the year. Unfortunately due to the lack of league football in the last few months there hasn’t been much to update you on, but after the storming draw against Newcastle and the predictable loss against Citeh at home, we are back on track with a vengeance.

Monthly Branch Meeting.

The first monthly branch meeting of the year was held on Sunday 1st January with a smaller than usual turnout. Perhaps the result against the Barcodes the day before was to blame, but just a select group managed the short meeting at the Londesborough before the Christmas decorations were taken down.

LUSC Player of The Month for November was Meslier (who has been player of the season so far for me anyway), votes are due in for Player of The Month for December now.

The final figures from the 40th anniversary do have been collated. After the costs of the entertainment etc. have been subtracted, Dep Andy Yates confirmed that £150 has been donated to St Michaels Hospice. A bag of Leeds United / LUSC goodies were also gratefully received at the Hospice shop before Christmas.

Away Games

Despite initially announcing we would not be running a bus to Cardiff, we have now conceded and the bus to Cardiff on Sunday 8th is now nearly full and tickets are still on sale at Elland Road. I think Cardiff are giving us the whole end plus a bit more according to the Leeds United website. I never thought that I would see the day when we would not sell out an away allocation, given our rise into the upper echelons of the PL. I thought the days of being able to pay on the gate at Villa away because no one wanted to go to a midweek away fixture were a thing of the past. However, I think this is more of a combination of post Christmas skintness (including massive gas and leccy bills) and the apathy of Cardiff fans. After all, who wants to go watch two teams who have no interest in progressing into the next round? If someone were to ask me who has the least interest in going through to the 4th round, I would say we are on an equal par, but Cardiff are desperate to stay in the Championship, so I am guessing we will win. Woo hoo.

If anyone has any feedback on away games re stewarding / facilities etc. we are still doing reports for every away game, so please feel free to email any comments (good or bad) after aways so we can keep the Club / police informed.

There are still a few places for Villa away on Friday 13th January, get in touch if you want any travel.

We will aim to continue to try to keep the travel costs as low as possible to help people out as much as we can in the current climate.

A.O.B

There may be an event in early February, please keep a lookout for any details.

We are still doing mailouts and facebook posts simultaneously re aways etc. for those who aren’t on the facebook closed group. If anyone has joined the branch and isn’t receiving these, please can you let us know as soon as possible and we will try to add you to the group. Please note, we are NOT accepting friend requests on facebook for the foreseeable future due to the hacking etc. but we will add you to the closed group when you join up to the branch so you have access to the departure details etc.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the raffle prizes at the 40th do. I will try to post the pictures up at some point in the gallery. We are having technical issues at the moment.

There will probably not be a monthly branch meeting in February, as we are playing most Sundays. In the event that something important comes up, we will have an informal catch up, otherwise please keep your eyes peeled for any updates on the mail out / closed group.

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