How about Richard Broadley and Matty Dawsons' names on the pontoon gate? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300642766508
I'd happily put a fiver in a bucket for that, if anyone's up for organising a collection?

Definatly , a great idea !

Same!! great idea, how much did it sell for last time?

Great idea - I'm in for a fiver - great gesture and mark of respect !

good idea

Quoted from bobbyturtle

good idea

Do you predict this will go ahead Bobby ?

How many of you guys have got paypal ?
How much do you think it could cost to win the auction ?

I've thought how it could all be done at low cost on here (if you're interested)

We all put in and win the auction and have both their names on it.

The Broadley - Dawson gate

Count me in for 2 quid then.

And me a fiver

Me a fiver.

Me a fiver too

Quoted from crusty ole pie

And me a fiver

me to

"The huge entrances to Blundell Park are among the most imposing that we have seen throughout football"

I think it is the barbwire and rust that do it!  ;D ;)

If this is going to get done then someone is going to have to pull everything together. I suggest collating the number and names of people willing to contribute then splitting the winning bid equally. Getting the cash off people? I suggest Paypal or meeting people at next home game and publically crossing them off the paid list.

I'm happy to chip in but I won't be around to pull it together and make the winning bid.

I'd donate a fiver.

So how can we make it happen?

I would email the club and explain what the Fishy members are proposed to do, and ask to give someone on here the heads up on what the highest bid is. Give us the chance to beat it.

Anyone connected in the club would new to mention it to the organ grinder.

A fiver flying my way :)

OK, I'll email the club. Would john@gtfc.co.uk be the best place to start, or is someone else more appropriate?

Also, what if the pledges add up to more than the winning bid? Are people happy for any cash left over to go the the Supporters Trust? Or a charity that Richard and Mattys' families would choose?
My other slight worry about this, is that I didn't know Richard or Matty, and don't know their families. Do we need to run it past them first? I presume there are people on the Fishy that do know them? I don't want to accidently cause any upset or distress to them.

Quoted from wigworld

Also, what if the pledges add up to more than the winning bid? Are people happy for any cash left over to go the the Supporters Trust? Or a charity that Richard and Mattys' families would choose?
My other slight worry about this, is that I didn't know Richard or Matty, and don't know their families. Do we need to run it past them first? I presume there are people on the Fishy that do know them? I don't want to accidently cause any upset or distress to them.

I'm sure they'd love the gesture! I know Rich would absolutely love it!!

I'm in for a fiver for fallen brother Mariners.

I'm in

Quoted from wigworld

Also, what if the pledges add up to more than the winning bid? Are people happy for any cash left over to go the the Supporters Trust? Or a charity that Richard and Mattys' families would choose?
My other slight worry about this, is that I didn't know Richard or Matty, and don't know their families. Do we need to run it past them first? I presume there are people on the Fishy that do know them? I don't want to accidently cause any upset or distress to them.

I'm Matty's dad i know he would love it, i've already pledge a fiver, also going toand try and see some of his mates to see if they will chip in.

I'll happily donate a fiver too. Great idea.

Great! Here's what I've messaged the club via the ebay listing:

I saw that a name for the Pontoon gate was up for sale, and I thought that it would be a nice idea to name it after Matty Dawson and Richard Broadley, two young Mariners fans who passed away in 2011.
Would this be possible - two have two names on the gate? It might also create some good publicity for the club. I'm trying to raise money through the Fishy web forum on this thread: http://www.thefishy.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1325361419/
Please let me know if there's any problem with what we're thinking of doing.
David

We're up to about £60 in pledges so far on this thread. What I'll do is place an ebay bid when the pledges get past the current price, which is £87. Please keep spreading the word. This would be a great way to remember these lads. I have a paypal account, but I don't want to collect any money from people until we've won the bid, and then I'll pm people to collect their pledges.

I'll keep everyone updated through this thread.

Let's make this happen.

David

UTM!

Please put me down for a tenner David, this is a lovely gesture. Regards, Tiny. UTMM

I always check this forum but Ive never signed up... But this is an amazing idea so I've signed up to confirm I'd like to donate a tenner.  Good luck in your campaign!  UTM!

Put me in for a fiver.

Put me down for £5, dont have paypal though. Is that an issue?

No, we'll work something out. I know a few people are uncomfortable about sending money over the internet, so I'll organise something. In case anyone's worried or suspicious, and doesn't want to pledge because they don't know me, this is who I am: http://www.thefishy.co.uk/story.php?id=8501985 and I sit in C70 in the Lower Findus.

Quoted from wigworld

We're up to about £60 in pledges so far on this thread. What I'll do is place an ebay bid when the pledges get past the current price, which is £87.

David a very well done for your great efforts but just a word of possible caution - aren't you worried what might happen if....

- you end up bidding and winning it (for now)
- other people think "great that's it, no need for me to give then" (hopefully not but it might)
- the auction price shoots up on e-bay right at the last second (which it can ! Potentially allowing you no time to gather other pledges and re-bid)
- and you lose ?   :o

Should you maybe

- set a TARGET "max bid" which you can set on e-bay which automatically kicks in to outbid other bidders(bit by bit not necessarily up to the max) when they beat your current bid ? (sorry if you already know this...)

- ask EVERYONE on the fishy to donate a small amount and split the cost between everyone ?

Hey I'll personally go a fiver no probs (possibly more if you really need it), but I said £2 for a very good reason.
How many others might be keeping quiet fearing their "quid" isn't helpful or generous enough ?
I know you'll say "everything is most generously accepted" but hey, it happens !
Let's face it, no-ones pledged a quid yet have they ? (is no-one prepared to ? I find it difficult to believe ! ??))

I'm kind of with BP Vicar - you could potentially split the cost between EVERYBODY (e.g. could you get 300 people pledging £1 for a £300 kitty ?) and if people really want to donate more they can either:

- help make up the numbers/£300 by contibuting multiple "quids" (e.g. £10 is same as 10 people)
- help cover the cost of pullouts/non payments ?
- donate anything left at the end once the final "cost per person" (e.g. if it goes for £150 then for 300 it's 50p each) is worked out to the families ?

I'd consider thinking of a target (max price you're prepared to pay, don't tell the club ?  ;)) and work from there, ASKING for a quid (obviously more if people want to (thumbup))

A bit like the "pay what you want" matchday ticket thingy we had ?  :)

Hope that all makes sense !  :B

Sorry don't mean to interfere, just an idea cos I want you to raise as much as poss from everyone and wouldn't want you to miss out.
Obviously it's entirely up to you, good luck !

All fair points, but I'm trying to keep it simple. There's a chance we won't win it, but at least we'll have tried, and I have contacted the club about what we're doing, so maybe they would make another gate available if we don't win.

If anyone is too embarassed/skint/whatever to pledge a small amount, then please don't be. You're welcome to pledge by PM'ing me, if you feel uncomfortable doing it publicly.

I'm aware that there's a chance people might not pay up, but I'll cover that from my own pocket, within reason. I'd hope people would honour something like this.

If there is any surplus, I'm thinking we should donate that to the Youth Development fund. Is everyone OK with that?

Thanks for your comments, '80's, and I hope I don't seem too negative about them, but I just want to keep it simple for now.

Come on people, dig deep!

Put me in for a sky diver as well

When the auction has finished, I'll also PM my address to people who've pledged, so that they can send a cheque if that's easier.

Thanks for all the offers so far. At the moment we're in the lead at £122 - a bit higher than the pledges I've received. Please tell everyone you know what we're trying to do, and get them to chip in.

I haven't had any response from the club so far (though I only messaged thwm yesterday, and it's a bank holiday today), but I'll copy their response here if I hear anything from them.

D

Quoted from wigworld

When the auction has finished, I'll also PM my address to people who've pledged, so that they can send a cheque if that's easier.

Might be a better idea anyway do paypal still charge fees for receiving & withdrawing money?

Quoted from wigworld

Thanks for all the offers so far. At the moment we're in the lead at £122 - a bit higher than the pledges I've received. Please tell everyone you know what we're trying to do, and get them to chip in.

I'll spread the word on twitter & facebook.

The charge for withdrawing money, but I'm hoping I'll be able to pay for the gate by paypal, so no fees involved.

Thanks everyone.

Sounds like a great idea. Please count me in for a fiver.

Yea count me in for £5

All Ebay auctions are dealt with the commercial dept so why not ring David Smith and an approachable guy to talk to

Quoted from twitterman

All Ebay auctions are dealt with the commercial dept so why not ring David Smith and an approachable guy to talk to

I'll do that tomorrow.  :)

nice to see GTFC are now running with it on their facebook site!  Shame the fishy link doesn't work!

Count me a £5 too :)

Wigworld - you have a PM mate.

Quoted from mariner2000

nice to see GTFC are now running with it on their facebook site!  Shame the fishy link doesn't work!

Your right i have tried to post a link on there but it does not let you !! that really pisses me off as we could have got a lot more in way of donations  :-/

Just a thought, can it not be opened out to families of other lost Mariners and have individual plaques an the gate and when others would like a plaque they can pay a small fee to add what they wish?

£5 from myself Wiggy. 8)
UTMM

Quoted from wigworld

Thanks for your comments, '80's, and I hope I don't seem too negative about them, but I just want to keep it simple for now.

No need to worry about me, just trying to help.
You're doing a great job.

Quoted from wigworld

Come on people, dig deep!

WHS.
The more you can afford the better but don't be shy, even a quid helps.

Quoted from Wrawby_Mariner

Just a thought, can it not be opened out to families of other lost Mariners and have individual plaques an the gate and when others would like a plaque they can pay a small fee to add what they wish?

I like that idea.

if you need permision from richards parents. i know them personally so i could speak to them if you want?

Quoted from Wrawby_Mariner

Just a thought, can it not be opened out to families of other lost Mariners and have individual plaques an the gate and when others would like a plaque they can pay a small fee to add what they wish?

This sounds like a great idea, although it's a bit beyond me as to how we could make that happen. If the clubs commercial department get back t o me, I'll suggest that to them. This particular auction is for the naming of the gate, not just a plaque, so your idea is something they could do later.

Hopefully someone at the club looks at the Fishy, and will be able to help with all these ideas after the bank holiday.

Quoted from aaron rattray

if you need permision from richards parents. i know them personally so i could speak to them if you want?

Maybe you could let them know what we're doing, and make sure they're OK with it. I don't think we need permission (although I'm not a legal expert), but I'd hate to cause any upset or distress.

Quoted from wigworld

Maybe you could let them know what we're doing, and make sure they're OK with it. I don't think we need permission (although I'm not a legal expert), but I'd hate to cause any upset or distress.

yeah i could do that

Quoted from wigworld

This sounds like a great idea, although it's a bit beyond me as to how we could make that happen. If the clubs commercial department get back t o me, I'll suggest that to them. This particular auction is for the naming of the gate, not just a plaque, so your idea is something they could do later.

Hopefully someone at the club looks at the Fishy, and will be able to help with all these ideas after the bank holiday.

Its been said many times the club could do more for the fans (I'm not saying the club does not do enough by any means), but if they were to do something like the stones at Wembley,
http://www.wembleystadium.com/WembleyWay
So every fan could have his or her message heard in return for a donation to the youth fund or similar project.

Quoted from Wrawby_Mariner

Just a thought, can it not be opened out to families of other lost Mariners and have individual plaques an the gate and when others would like a plaque they can pay a small fee to add what they wish?

Bradford City have a man made wall built in the bar area of one of the stands. Each brick is bought for £10 and has an engravement message on each brick. Great for birthdays, remembering people etc

I'll cip in £5 if someone tells me when and where to Paypal it.

Just  thought.....Am assuming the other people who are wanting to win this gate auction are probably doing it for either egotistical or commercial reasons. Why not contact the Telegraph to advise that the fans of the club are having the whip round for commemorative reasons - which might have the effect of curtailing any further bids of the egotistical or commercial kind? Might as well use all means at our disposal to make the dream come true....

Quoted from jock dock tower

Why not contact the Telegraph to advise that the fans of the club are having the whip round for commemorative reasons - which might have the effect of curtailing any further bids of the egotistical or commercial kind? Might as well use all means at our disposal to make the dream come true....

I've emailed Mathew Dannatt at the Telegraph. I haven't heard back from him yet (Bank Holiday today), but hopefully he'll pull something together.

100% I'll donate £5. I'll have to give you it by cash though... If we're losing the bid I'm willing to double it. Rich would appreciate it, didn't know Matt personally. I wasn't as close to Rich as a couple of people who post on here but there isn't a day goes by that I don't think of him and our good old days trumpeting along.

Quoted from lukeo

100% I'll donate £5. I'll have to give you it by cash though... If we're losing the bid I'm willing to double it. Rich would appreciate it, didn't know Matt personally. I wasn't as close to Rich as a couple of people who post on here but there isn't a day goes by that I don't think of him and our good old days trumpeting along.

I had the priviledge of knowing both of these young proud Mariners personally and this is one of the best ideas to come out of the Fishy in ages. Come on guys every little helps the cause and what a great cause this is ! UTM !

I posted the link on the GTFC facebook page I set up a few years ago, the club have done an official one just recently though.
No idea why the link to this thread won't work though??

Quoted from 75

If this is going to get done then someone is going to have to pull everything together. I suggest collating the number and names of people willing to contribute then splitting the winning bid equally. Getting the cash off people? I suggest Paypal or meeting people at next home game and publically crossing them off the paid list.

I'm happy to chip in but I won't be around to pull it together and make the winning bid.

the  strandt brothers (welders and engineers) are big town fans and would be up for doing something for this project i would think.

Just had an email from Dale Ladosn, saying no problem to have two names on the gate. Full steam ahead!

The bid is £122 at the moment, which is roughly where we are at with pledges. Please keep spreading the word.

Thank you all for your generosity.

UTM!

Liam Hearn has retweeted a link to this thread :)

Quoted from wigworld

Just had an email from Dale Ladosn, saying no problem to have two names on the gate. Full steam ahead!

The bid is £122 at the moment, which is roughly where we are at with pledges. Please keep spreading the word.

Thank you all for your generosity.

UTM!

who is dale ladosn?

Quoted from aaron rattray

who is dale ladosn?

http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/WhosWho/0,,10417,00.html

Quoted from mariner83

http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/WhosWho/0,,10417,00.html

Club captain???  Ha

Dale Ladson (Srry abuot the mis-splelnig).

I'm in for a fiver too.

Quoted from mariner83

Liam Hearn has retweeted a link to this thread :)

So has Disley :)

Up to £165 now :-/

I sit a couple of rows behind where matty dawsons family sits and got linked by disley on twitter, id like to pledge a fiver or more if we need it

Forgot I hadn't posted, im in for 10

How are we doing with this?

Will give £5, can't we just have a permanent memorial to fallen mariners?

Up to £200 or so now, but outbid again.  :(

I'm typing an email for Radio Humberside, hopefully spread the word further.

I think the leading bid is spam. They don't appear to have any feedback :-/

Stop bidding on it until the last few mins.
Your only encouraging the price.

Quoted from topuphere666

I think the leading bid is spam. They don't appear to have any feedback :-/

I thought the same.  :(

Quoted from Simariner

Stop bidding on it until the last few mins.
Your only encouraging the price.

OK, that seems wise.

Wigworld, you have a PM mate

I just heard from Dale at the club. The high bidder is legitimate, as he's bought lots of stuff from the club in the past.
When it was on sale before (the winner withdrew due to a change in circumstances), it went for £300, with the second highest bid being £280.
Assuming it goes for around the same, we're about halfway there, just now. I've emailed the Telegraph, David Burns at RH, and the Sportstalk team at RH, so hopefully they will drum up some more pledges.
Come on, we can do this!

Put me down for a fiver as well.

cant the club just donate it?!?!!?
would be slightly more respectful and a far better gesture

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

cant the club just donate it?!?!!?
would be slightly more respectful and a far better gesture

You might be right. But doing it this way, it's something from his fellow supporters, and we can all feel part of it.

And the club do need the money

Quoted from blackandwhitetown

Did you get the PM Wigworld?

Yes. Have sent you an email.

Someone tell the other bidder what's happening, unless he's planning to do the same for Matty n Rich? Surely those gates can be refurbished at the same time!

I'm already in for £5 but happy to bump that up to £10 to help make this happen.

Quoted from ticker_1610

Someone tell the other bidder what's happening, unless he's planning to do the same for Matty n Rich? Surely those gates can be refurbished at the same time!

I don't know how we could contact them? There doesn't seem to be a way for rival bidders to contact each other on ebay.

Put me down for a fiver Wigworld. Happy to do it via Paypal or cheque.

Really well done for getting this up and running. Top work.

Yup - please count me in for a fiver too.

WHS above - agree with PSG's congratulations on doing this.

WW, the club/Dale must have the bidders details, he could email him n just inform him of whats being proposed. Also will bump mine up to a tenner, since tight bottom Biccys only offered £5  :) :)

Was in for a fiver, increase mine to a tenner now please.

Bit of a conflict of interest for the club, as they'll want as high a bid as possible.

Quoted from ticker_1610

WW, the club/Dale must have the bidders details, he could email him n just inform him of whats being proposed. Also will bump mine up to a tenner, since tight bottom Biccys only offered £5  :) :)

Cool, I withdraw my offer now then...




(Not really, although I'm not a rich pensioner like you Ticker!)

right there has been a big development. i have spoken to richards dad and he has given us the go ahead to continue

RAF flight n not rich, having a giraffe Biccys! What's that I hear you'll bump it up to £10.  ;)

Flight? When did that happen? I magically miss a rank out and get promoted without even knowing?

Thought you got it last year. Ok a few quid less then!

Nope, got promoted to Sgt in '07.

Bump.

Wigworld, you have another PM mate

I am happy to make this £10 now mate if its going to help us win this = Great work if you need any help let me know !

I also think the club should allow all of us who donated to this onto the pitch to hand over the gate naming plaque !!

I've just had the following email from the club:

David, The club have decided to stop the current auction and let the fans have it at the amount that you have currently bid. We think that it would have sold at around £300, so our board of directors will make it up to that amount and donate the proceeds to a cancer charity. Ive just told the telegraph what we plan to do and they would like to speak to you tomorrow?


Hope that is all ok with you guys?


Regards

Dale Ladson
Press Officer
Grimsby Town FC

Well done guys! We've done it! Make sure you check out tomorrows Telegraph! Once my head stops spinning, I'll get in touch with you all about collecting the pledges.

:)

Spot on Wiggy. Well done mate.(clap)(clap)(clap)(clap)(clap2) 8)
UTMM

well done wigworld  :) how do we give the money, if you have a paypal I can send it to you that way

Excellent news  ;D well done. Just let me know how to get the fiver to you - I'll be at Alfreton and am at every home game. Well done again - great idea.

and great move by the club....fair play to all parties

Ill be at Alfreton and I am willing to collect any donations as well as names of those who donate.

If this is acceptable Wiggy, please let me know to arrange collection. Cheers Tiny.

That's brilliant from the club!

Result all round.

Only just caught up with this thread. If it's not too late I pledge £10. Let me know how you would like the money.

Excellent bit of PR by/for the club...

As PSG said "Result All Round"..

Well Done Wigworld.

Well done Guys, just goes to show the power the fans could hold.

Before the latest development, I was going to suggest a memorial to other fans who are no longer with us.  A gate full of plaques or similar.

Anyway, well done to the Club too, great gesture.

I'd be happy to put a fiver towards this,

That's fantastic news  :) What's the best way for me to send my donation?

I'm at Alfreton sat, I'll give it over to a nominated person if that's ok, or home v the Hornchurch?

I've PM'ed everybody who's pledged. If I've somehow missed you, or if it's tricky for you to pay in any of those ways, send me a PM.
Well done everybody! Keep an eye on this thread, and I'll let you know when things are happening with the presentation/unveiling/whatever's going to happen.
Also, thank you to the club. This has been a very generous gesture from them, especially at a time when they are having financial difficulty themselves.
UTM

just caught up with this - as psg said well doen wigworld - just shows what individual fans can do (please note 80s glory and all the other moaners and snipers)
please pm me and i'll send you a cheque

Quoted from forza ivano

just caught up with this - as psg said well doen wigworld - just shows what individual fans can do (please note 80s glory and all the other moaners and snipers)
please pm me and i'll send you a cheque

Thanks forza, PM sent.

David :)

Only just caught up with this, i'd like to put a fiver in pls! I have Paypal n will be at Alfreton so whatever suits u on how I get it to you.
Well done on your efforts WW, it's great what you've made happen here, n good on ya to all in support. UTM

Excellent news and well done Wiggy, and everyone else. Wiggy, can you let us know if there will be enough left over to have the board/plaque done. Also, is it worth asking the club if it would be possible to have the gates repainted, if so, there would be no cost to them as i'm certain someone on here would be prepared to do the job volountarily.

Put me down for a fiver. I can write a cheque and either post it or give it to somebody at the Alfreton game. Whatever's easier. Well done Wigworld, hats off to you.

Quoted from tonyfordsmicrofro

Put me down for a fiver. I can write a cheque and either post it or give it to somebody at the Alfreton game. Whatever's easier. Well done Wigworld, hats off to you.

have pm'd you with the payment details that wigworld sent to me

Have just seen the post regarding the statement from the club - absolutely fantastic. I hope we manage to smash through the £300 mark.. lets keep those donations coming :)

Quoted from chicaneuk

Have just seen the post regarding the statement from the club - absolutely fantastic. I hope we manage to smash through the £300 mark.. lets keep those donations coming :)

couldnt agree more,just sent my cheque off,makes you proud to be a mariner when you see this sort of thing!

Sorry all, quite busy at work today, so I'm not as able to keep up with this thread and emails as I was yesterday.
I've just had this email from Dale at the club:

Morning David, Would you be able to get a few of the boys to volunteer
to maybe spruce the gate up a bit? Maybe a lick of paint? Would make it
more of a fitting tribute to Richard and Matty.
Cheers
Dale Ladson
Grimsby Town Football Club
Press Officer
01472 605050
dale@gtfc.co.uk

Are we up for that?
On a personal level, I live an hour from Grimsby, and would realistically only be able to do this on a Saturday, but realise others might be able to pick this up and it on a different day? I'm not much of a handyman either, but I've been waiting for an opportunity to make a mess of that Cod Almighty Mike Newell T-Shirt!

I'm going to start a fresh thread about painting the Pontoon Gate.

Quoted from JonMariner

Only just caught up with this, i'd like to put a fiver in pls! I have Paypal n will be at Alfreton so whatever suits u on how I get it to you.
Well done on your efforts WW, it's great what you've made happen here, n good on ya to all in support. UTM

JonMariner and mariner83 - you have pm's on how to pay up ;)

We are Richards parents and can we just say a MASSIVE thank you to all of you for this - you have no idea how proud we feel at the moment. Thank you.

Quoted from Rich

We are Richards parents and can we just say a MASSIVE thank you to all of you for this - you have no idea how proud we feel at the moment. Thank you.

a lasting tribute to such 2 wonderfull lads!!UTM

Quoted from forza ivano

just caught up with this - as psg said well doen wigworld - just shows what individual fans can do (please note 80s glory and all the other moaners and snipers)

You're unbelievable...

It's bad enough you're using a thread about deceased mariners to score points, but as usual, you talk a load of complete and utter crap.

Try reading the entire thread first before jumping on right at the end pointing the finger.
Where were YOU before ?
Just caught up with it my @rse !
Latched on at the end to make yourself look better did you ?

As it happens I was gonna say the same about what fans can achieve. But don't dare talk to me about what individual fans can do !
I was the one asking fans to collectively save their loose change in case of emergency before the sh1t hit the financial fan.
If I remember correctly you poo-pooed that idea so you can intercourse right off !
I must have been mental to even try to help the likes of you, but there's a lot of other good fans who don't deserve the crap they've been served up. (not that you'd care about that you selfish twit !)
Anyway I'll let you and come up with all the big projects that are gonna improve the supporters lot from now on.
In the meantime I suggest you go back to MOANING (hippocrite!) about the lack of interest in spend and save.

Well done wigworld, if only everyone was as co-operative as you.

I remember that loony idea n the fact that the insecure loony who proposed it thought it would work n wanted a campaign started. Nobody poo pood it because of the loony proposed but the fact it was a fkin no brainer none starter for many reasons! 80's you really are pathetic sad loner with massive personality problems. Oops he won't like this so my rep score will be attacked by the nobody man! Next step blocking the prat on fishy for me.
Never read so much banal drivel by one seriously fkd up individual.  :P :P :P

Quoted from ticker_1610

Oops he won't like this so my rep score will be attacked by the nobody man!

I lowered your rep score earlier today because I think you're a liar.

People can say what they like about me, I don't particluarly care and I won't lower their rep.
But when they start reeling off the porkies it's a different matter.

Anyway if it makes you feel any better set up an 80sglory abuse thread and slag me off to your hearts content - really !  
Might be funny... :)

[/b]It's bad enough you're using a thread about deceased mariners to score points,[b]


this

Well done on hijacking the thread everyone. Hang your damn heads.

Just seen this, I'll put in a fiver. Will give it to someone at next home game if poss?

One other thought..will the club name the gates and then leave it, ie not do another gate naming next season? I'd hope the club appreciate that it would be a fitting tribute long term..

Good job you hide behind your keyboard fella, calling someone a liar in my books really removes the gloves. At what point did I lie?

STOP, NOW PLEASE......

Finally finished adding up the pledges, and we made £292.50. So far, around two thirds of people have paid already or contacted me to let me know cheques are in the post etc. This is incredible, and I'm just blown away by everones generosity and kind words about the idea.
There will be an article in tomorrows Telegraph, and probably one later on when the plaque is presented/unveiled. It's been a crazy couple of days, but worth it!
Thanks again everyone.
David

Great work wiggy :)

Quoted from Biccys

Well done on hijacking the thread everyone. Hang your damn heads.

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Quoted from Biccys

Well done on hijacking the thread everyone. Hang your damn heads.

You're right.
I didn't start it but I'm gonna finish it.

Better off all round if I just leave everyone to it.

UTM.

Yes because you've just committed libel by calling me a liar, I've got dozens of examples of your insecure n strange behaviour, however you have no substantial reason to call me a liar.

Guys, why not try keeping your arguments to yourselves, and let this thread have the dignity it deserves?

Your right this thread is totally the most inappropriate place to start an argument. My behaviour therefore was totally indecourous and for that I wholeheartedly and unreservedly apologise.

Only just caught up with this thread, well done everyone. I'll pledge a fiver too if it's not too late :)

Just gonna bump it in the hope we can sail past the £300 mark... again, great effort on this wigworld. I feel proud to be able to say I was able to contribute to this in some small way with a donation!

Another late entry here!! If you aint got the 300 smackers yet put me down for a brownie. Will be at Alfreton probably propped up against Big Chris or Hornchurch home game or i have paypal or i have legs and a motor so can drop cash round somewhere?  :)

Just sent you a PM, lobsterpot. We have passed £300 now, and the club only want £220 from us. The surplus will be used for paint and materials for the gate, and whatever is left over will go to the Youth Development fund. Hope that's OK with everyone. :)

Quoted from wigworld

Just sent you a PM, lobsterpot. We have passed £300 now, and the club only want £220 from us. The surplus will be used for paint and materials for the gate, and whatever is left over will go to the Youth Development fund. Hope that's OK with everyone. :)

thanks wigworld for all your efforts - hopefully everyone will fulfill their pledges and you'll end up with even more

I'll go in for a fiver too, on holiday at moment so I can pay by PayPal when I get back (on Sunday)

I've just heard from Dale, and the gate will be for just a year. It wasn't something I was aware of when I started this, and it wasn't mentioned at all on the ebay listing, but its something the club have been doing for a few years now and it has always been for just a year.
It wasn't my intention (or the clubs) to mislead anyone, and if anyone wants to withdraw their pledge, or have their money returned, I understand completely. Please just send me a PM.
But I hope most of you will still see it a good tribute to the guys, even if it's not for as long as we thought.
Sorry,
David :(

Stick me down for a fiver. I have a paypal account.

Put me down for £5 please David, I have paypal!

Also if any help is needed with the refurbishment of the gates then me and my nephew would be happy to help out where needed.

Quoted from wigworld

I've just heard from Dale, and the gate will be for just a year. It wasn't something I was aware of when I started this, and it wasn't mentioned at all on the ebay listing, but its something the club have been doing for a few years now and it has always been for just a year.
It wasn't my intention (or the clubs) to mislead anyone, and if anyone wants to withdraw their pledge, or have their money returned, I understand completely. Please just send me a PM.
But I hope most of you will still see it a good tribute to the guys, even if it's not for as long as we thought.
Sorry,
David :(

Even if I'd known at the time it was only for a year I'd have still donated towards it :)

Quoted from mariner83

Even if I'd known at the time it was only for a year I'd have still donated towards it :)

Ditto :)

Quoted from chicaneuk

Ditto :)

ditto

we'll just have to raise the money again next year :)

Willing to donate again next year without doubt. 8)
UTMM

Donations has been paid to the club now:

My Paypal page: https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=c8ae12e25bbd6a19#cid=C8AE12E25BBD6A19&id=C8AE12E25BBD6A19%21286

Email received shortly afterwards, that confirms payment was received by the club: https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=c8ae12e25bbd6a19#cid=C8AE12E25BBD6A19&id=C8AE12E25BBD6A19%21285

We were about £130 over the amount required for the bid, and this money will be given to the PPAG (the parents who are raising funds to keep the youth system going). There might be an opportunity for people who donated to present a cheque on the pitch. Details to follow.

Thank you to everybody who donated for your generosity.  :)

David

good work wigworld. perhaps we can do the same next year?