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Post by coopboard on Jul 11, 2023 15:35:58 GMT
Fans Forum- Tuesday 1st August.
The Stockport County Supporters Cooperative are pleased to announce that they have again joined with the Club to organise a Fans Forum ahead of the upcoming season.
This special annual event will be held in the 1883 Suite at Edgeley Park at 7pm on Tuesday 1st August ( doors opening 6.30).
As usual Club President Steve Bellis will host proceedings, and the panel will be:
Simon Wilson
Dave Challinor
Ken Knott
Tom Mahon
This is a great chance to ask that important question- be there, do not miss it !
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Post by coopboard on Jul 16, 2023 12:48:57 GMT
Calendar Coming Soon- Details of When & How You Can Get Yours! The fabulously unique Football Season Calendar for 2023-24 with its usual mix of fixture & other sporting details together with a terrific image each month of County supporters all taken this season by Andrew Machin at games, will delight you we are sure. We are expecting to be able to sell these special items before Saturday`s home pre-season fixture against Huddersfield Town from the Grassy Knoll between 1.15 and 2.30. Further details here:- www.countysupporterscoop.co.uk/latest-news |
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Post by coopboard on Jul 20, 2023 7:00:34 GMT
Calendar Available Saturday-How You Can Get Yours! An initial supply of these unique calendars including monthly photos of supporters taken by Andrew Machin at County games and all the County info you will need this season will be available to buy before Saturday`s home pre-season fixture against Huddersfield Town from the Grassy Knoll between 1.15 and 2.30 ( payment by cash or card). Further details here of how you can get yours:- www.countysupporterscoop.co.uk/latest-news |
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Post by coopboard on Jul 21, 2023 13:10:24 GMT
SCSC Calendars -Get Yours Tomorrow, Pay Cash or Card! We have again held the price of our unique calendar to £10. Get yours tomorrow from the Grassy Knoll between 1.15 and 2.30 Click the link for further details & all the options:- www.countysupporterscoop.co.uk/latest-news |
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Post by coopboard on Jul 26, 2023 12:01:40 GMT
Stockport Hatters Half Marathon Seeks Marshals!
There`s a bit of a buzz building in SK3 just now as the Supporters Cooperative flagship event Stockport Hatters Half Marathon gets closer.
The race start is at 9.30 am on Sunday 3 September from Edgeley Park and 200 runners have now signed up and the top-notch organisation on the day along with the superb Edgeley Park race base (again kindly facilitated by the Club) and wonderful finish in Alexandra Park make another excellent race very much on the cards, but we do still need marshals on the day .
To join our marshalling team please contact Race Director John Giles at johngiles20@hotmail.com .
We can provide a free place for next year's race or a ticket for a Stockport County match along with the massive satisfaction of having been a part of another great Stockport event.
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Post by coopboard on Jul 27, 2023 12:12:24 GMT
Unique SCSC Fixture Season Calendars- How You Can Get Yours! Our calendars, price held again at £10, will be on sale from the Grassy Knoll next to the Cheadle End turnstiles before both of this weekend`s pre-season games. On Friday between 6pm and 7pm / On Saturday 1.15 until 2.25. They will be available at all home games until stocks run out and also at the Fans Forum on August 1. If we sell all the calendars ,we will have hit our Danny Bergara Statue target! You can pay by cash or card at the Knoll, and for those supporters living outside Stockport, for an extra charge, you can order and pay for your calendar via our shop on our website using this link… www.countysupporterscoop.co.uk/product-page/county-supporter-s-co-op-2020-21-calendar……………………………………. Fans Forum- A Reminder! The Stockport County Supporters Cooperative are again joining with the Club to organise a Fans Forum ahead of the upcoming season. This special annual event will be held in the 1883 Suite at Edgeley Park at 7pm on Tuesday 1st August (doors opening 6.30). As usual Club President Steve Bellis will host proceedings, and the panel will be: Simon Wilson Dave Challinor Ken Knott Tom Mahon Do not miss this chance to ask that awkward question that`s been bugging you for ages- see you there! ………………………………. |
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Post by coopboard on Jul 30, 2023 12:25:37 GMT
Fans Forum- Listen, Ask That Question, Buy Our Calendar!
Don’t forget this seasons Fans Forum goes ahead in the 1883 Suite at Edgeley Park at 7pm on Tuesday this week 1st August (doors opening 6.30).
You will be able to pick up your copy of our magnificent Calendar at the Forum where we will be set up inside the hall.
The cost is still £10, and you can pay by cash or card thus helping reach our Danny Bergara Statue Appeal Target.
See you Tuesday!
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Post by coopboard on Aug 1, 2023 7:49:06 GMT
2 Volunteers Need.
The Supporters Cooperative need 2 volunteers to help us on the Grassy Knoll ( next to the Cheadle End Turnstiles) on Saturday from 1pm until 2.25 to assist with the sale of our calendars to the Hospitality people inside the 1883 Suite, or the Courtyard and also help us take our equipment ( including a gazebo) back inside the stadium offices.
If you can help, please email hedgegrower@gmail.com
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Post by coopboard on Aug 2, 2023 11:10:24 GMT
Fans Forum 2023
The Supporters Cooperative were very happy to again join with the Club to publicise and promote this season`s Fans Forum and with 150 tickets booked by County Supporters a great event was anticipated and that`s how it turned out!
We were set up at the back of the hall (near the bar – entirely coincidentally!), and helped by some kind opening remarks by the Club President Steve Bellis the calendars sold well and memberships moved also.
Steve Bellis was in top form as host, and that can also be said of the strong top table of Director of Football Simon Wilson, Tom Mahon Chief Operating Officer, Dave Challinor, Chairman Ken Knott, and Academy Chief Damien Allen who answered all question clearly and with a decent volume which was great for our note taking for this report at the back of the hall.
We offer our account of the questions and answers here listed by panel member not the order the question was asked.
Tom Mahon
Q On loyalty scheme for away tickets TM indicated a difficulty knowing who was buying tickets, confirming we will keep monitoring but at the moment demand does not outstrip supply.
Q On ST sales. TM confirmed that 5800 sold so far and we were still selling indicating that the Club were aware of issues around delivery but that they are all on the way( albeit second class post)!
Q Re stock issues etc with New Kits TM said the new kits have been well received. Issues predating the time of his arrival at County. Far more ordered this time around from Puma -the majority of which have been received by fans and they were working at clearing backlogs as rapidly as possible with more stocks due in November
Q Regarding the ticketing system. T M said that no system was without its challenges and this one presented multiple challenges. Acknowledging the issues TM confirmed sorting same is a top priority and the current operators have been given our requirements & expectations to work to and we expect them to adhere to them.
Q on Danny Bergara Stand Gents Toilets .TM said issues were due to the age of the stadium. Solutions were difficult to arrive at other than those short term in nature, but they would see what could be done!
Q. Replying to a question on Disabled parking at EP, TM confirmed that currently due to our particular problems only 15 parking spots for disabled supporters were available, but they were sympathetic on finding a solution. Meanwhile any disabled supporters experiencing a difficulty in this respect should contact the Club who will do their best to resolve.
Ken Knott
On Redevelopment of Edgeley Park KK confirmed that they were studying potential plans for all stands barring the Cheadle End. EP is an old stadium and therefore difficult and costly to redevelop but they were looking to produce a new strategy to cover this possibly for the Autumn. Initially the goal is a stadium capacity of 17500 but we need L1 status to enable.
Q- Stand Alone or Sweeping Stand. On this question KK confirmed the Club were conscious of the need not to load debt upon the Club, something that Mr Stott had successfully and happily avoided doing thus far so we were looking for the most cost effective solution ( probably stand alone stands therefore) as we aim for a 4500 Railway End .
Q on the Asbestos in the Danny Bergara Stand Roof. Short term we do not want to commit to expensive repairs or removal, so with costs in mind we were doing only patchwork repairs.
Q on training facilities - KK flagged up a preference is a single site in Stockport – a possible site has been identified negotiations in progress which will take a long time to come through, meanwhile the Carrington lease has been extended.
Q on Edgeley Park. KK stated categorically we would not be moving away from Edgeley Park – it`s the club’s spiritual home, and the cost of moving to a new stadium would be astronomical.
KK also clarified we are not seeking to buy Woodley Sports facility.
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Q: KK indicated that the Club were talking to the local wildlife sanctuary group about the land behind the Pop Side regarding landscaping and preserving the areas trees etc but providing more car parking facilities is critical to the Clubs plans.
Simon Wilson.
Q on stats and ‘under-performance’ SW said we scored very few ‘worldies’ last season that saw a high volume of chances from crosses Addition of Powell and Barry he thought would address this.
Replying to a question as to whether we bid £250k for Scott Banks SW gave an unequivocal ‘No` confirming the Club does its business quietly. . He also appealed for us not to believe everything we read.’
Q on Emerging Talents SW said the Academy had only been going for a year, so a talent gap twixt years 16-20 was present but Joe Monks appointment is aimed at addressing.
Dave Challinor.
On rivals this season DC expected Notts County and Doncaster to be real threat. His tip was AFC Wimbledon – under the radar but direct and another threat.
Q on ‘added time and new rules DC thought this would have a big impact this season with a lot of late nights in prospect but we had a ref in to help us understand what to expect and what was needed.
Q on penalties last season DC confirmed Paddy Madden is our penalty taker, and we have plenty of others who can take spot kicks if needed as well.
Q on Cody Johnsons loan at Rochdale and Rowan McDonald DC thought the Rochdale loan offered Cody a great opportunity to progress. The Club were looking at similar with Ashton Mee confirming also that Rowan was still with us- he`s a ball player which we were looking for in that area.
Q on Play Off Final &` can we do better this time?` DC said our determined response began in changing room at Wembley after game. The team does not want to experience the same again this season and he is confident that the whole group want to succeed indicating that they were in a decent place, key players coming back, good signings on board. The team are really looking forward to Saturday and the rest of the season.
Q on ‘struggling to break teams down’. DC: indicated that to break sides down, dribblers, ball carriers are an essential part of the solution - Louie Barry meets that requirement and we would love to add another if we can.
Damien Allen.
Q on the new Emerging Talents Programme. DA pointed to this as an opportunity to develop young players further and make an essential bridge between Academy and first team.
The Fans Forum was another success – hopefully the first of many successes in 2023-24 for the Club.
We have tried to be faithful and accurate in recording what went on and was said .
See you all at Edgeley Park on Saturday for the start of it and at Marple Bridge on Friday for the massive Memorial Day!
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Post by coopboard on Aug 3, 2023 7:46:27 GMT
SCSC Calendars -Get Yours Saturday, Pay Cash or Card! They are unique to County, still only £10 and you can get yours from us between 1.15 and 2.15 from the Grassy Knoll ( adjacent to C/E Turnstiles)before the Gills game. Can`t Make it…..Live outside Stockport? Order yours here …… www.countysupporterscoop.co.uk/shop |
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Aug 7, 2023 11:17:31 GMT
Just sharing this from Twitter for any Heaveners who may be interested:
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Post by ceefer on Aug 7, 2023 18:34:58 GMT
Just sharing this from Twitter for any Heaveners who may be interested: Thanks Maccy - I've bought mine. Sounds like it will be a good night. |
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Post by coopboard on Aug 13, 2023 8:47:28 GMT
SCSC Calendars -Get Yours Tuesday or Saturday, Pay Cash or Card! There are just 50 remaining to be sold-they are unique to County, still only £10 and you can get yours, before they all go, from us between 6.15 and 7.15 on the Grassy Knoll ( adjacent to C/E Turnstiles)before the Bradford game on Tuesday and twixt 1.15 and 2.25 prior to Saturday`s Barrow match. Can`t Make it…..Live outside Stockport? Order yours here …… www.countysupporterscoop.co.uk/shop |
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Post by coopboard on Aug 30, 2023 14:43:55 GMT
Newsletter 30 August 2023Membership On the Up! After months of solid activity by the Supporters Cooperative culminating in the erection outside Edgeley Park of our magnificent statue in honour of Danny Bergara, it was very gratifying to hear Membership Officer Paul Thompson announce a significant upsurge in membership from 220 just 3 months ago to 256 last week. Well done Paul and welcome to all of those who have joined us! ………………………………………. Stockport Hatters Half Marathon 2023 We are equally delighted to hear from Race Director John Giles that over 300 runners have signed up to run this year`s event, the eighth that the Supporters Cooperative have promoted and organised making another excellent uniquely Stockport occasion certain. To watch this year`s race turn up at the Cheadle End Car Park before start time 9.30 am this Sunday – the finish is in nearby Alexandra Park and you need to be there for 10.30 to be sure not to miss all the excitement! Big thanks go to our sponsor Colourtone Ltd for their magnificent support and to Stockport County for again allowing us the use of the nation`s premier football stadium! ……………………………………… AGM News We can confirm that the 2023 AGM will be held at 7.30 pm on Monday 20 November at the Spinning Top. For anyone thinking of standing for election to the board of the Cooperative we can advise that there are 4 vacancies this year. Two current board members will be standing for election again with 2 vacancies to fill. Details of how to stand and other relevant information will be sent out to members in good time for the AGM. ………………………………. Shirts to the Knoll Please! We are running a pitch at Help the Hatters upcoming Programme & Memorabilia Fair on 17 September at 10 am in the 1883 Suite which is in support of St Anns Hospice. We intend to offer items of County apparel, and our unique calendars at a reduced price ,but we are short of County shirts - if you have any you could kindly donate for us to sell on the 17th please bring them to the Grassy Knoll next to the Cheadle End Car Park between 1.15 and 2.5 this Saturday before the match with Crawley Town – thank you. Check Your Membership / Join Us webcollect.org.uk/coopLate bits :- Look out for news of our involvement with the Flag Bearer Scheme, a re-vamped Hall of Fame , a night at Stockport Gin that`s not to be missed and much more…. Stockport County Supporters Cooperative
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Post by coopboard on Sept 10, 2023 10:39:18 GMT
 With the positive vibes still resonating throughout the Supporters Cooperative team that organised and promoted the recent eighth Stockport Hatters Half Marathon 7 days later, we thought that you would like to get a glimpse of a suitably appropriate Hatters Half orientated moment! The Hatters Half is a massive undertaking and we are hugely indebted to John Giles for his relentless pursuit of excellence in this respect. But we are also conscious of just how valuable to the race`s good health is having the correct commercial partner and we know we had just that in Colourtone for this year`s event- their support being key to pre-race planning and execution-the Colourtone banner providing the perfect background for the post-race presentations performed by Stockport MP Navendu Mishra( see image 2).  With this in mind, Supporters Cooperative Board Member Simon Dawson took time out to visit Colourtone , and the header image captures the moment when Ian Pickstone of Colourtone is presented with a Hatters Half race medal by Simon as a small thank you! Great race, fantastic partners! |
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