Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:06 pm  

Large Paws wrote:

Whilst I appreciate that money is tight for many people at the moment, I believe about 8500 of us were committed enough to the club, to purchase season passes.
If it gets to the stage where we need to take action, then I'm sure many of that number will be committed enough to donate a small sum to ensure that they get to use that pass again.
I definitely would.

I hope so. It will be a tricky one to position with the fans but hopefully most will have a bit of discretionary income available for non essentials they could spare if it meant the club could survive rather than not. Worry is the scale of the requirement could be significant.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:05 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

I hope so. It will be a tricky one to position with the fans but hopefully most will have a bit of discretionary income available for non essentials they could spare if it meant the club could survive rather than not. Worry is the scale of the requirement could be significant.

Absolutely, but with a very modest contribution from all members, a reasonably large sum would be achievable.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:54 pm  

Sunak unveils 100% state-backed loans for small firms https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52445988 Small firms are to get access to 100% taxpayer-backed loans after they raised concerns about slow access to existing coronavirus rescue schemes. Chancellor Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons the scheme would start next week, offering firms loans up to £50,000 within days of applying. It aims to unlock a backlog of credit checks by banks amid fears many small firms could fold before getting loans. The scheme requires filling in a two-page self-certification form online. The loan terms mean that no capital or interest repayments will be due for one year. Instead, the government will pay the interest for the first 12 months. I don't know if this changes anything for AP, but I think it would help a bit

Sunak unveils 100% state-backed loans for small firms https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52445988 Small firms are to get access to 100% taxpayer-backed loans after they raised concerns about slow access to existing coronavirus rescue schemes. Chancellor Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons the scheme would start next week, offering firms loans up to £50,000 within days of applying. It aims to unlock a backlog of credit checks by banks amid fears many small firms could fold before getting loans. The scheme requires filling in a two-page self-certification form online. The loan terms mean that no capital or interest repayments will be due for one year. Instead, the government will pay the interest for the first 12 months. I don't know if this changes anything for AP, but I think it would help a bit

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:35 pm  

I would imagine his loan application would have been for at least £250k,maybe more.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:38 pm  

I wouldn’t want a season pass refund either.Michael Carter said in Forty20 tonight that pass refunds would be difficult to manage

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:55 pm  

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Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:26 am  

Reading today’s HDM , Pearson is at it again . Not very helpful comments.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:55 am  

HFC Boy wrote:

Reading today’s HDM , Pearson is at it again . Not very helpful comments.

I agree peoples lives are more important than any sport

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:07 am  

Large Paws wrote:

Absolutely, but with a very modest contribution from all members, a reasonably large sum would be achievable.

I agree, with our fan base we should be able to raise a substantial amount.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:36 am  

The thing in our favour is our fanbase. Not just now, but whatever we face in the future.