Help others get to the Final

There's been some discussion on social media about helping some supporters who can't afford tickets.  The Trust have published details of how to make a donation.  

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Ref. FinDon

Obviously, not everyone can spare money to do this.  But thought I'd share for anyone who can.

Really nice gesture from those in the position to do this. Hopefully it gains the traction it deserves in the media and further highlights the greed of the idiots running this league (and football in general).

Quoted from LondonMariner43

There's been some discussion on social media about helping some supporters who can't afford tickets.  The Trust have published details of how to make a donation.  

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Obviously, not everyone can spare money to do this.  But thought I'd share for anyone who can.

Cracking idea.

Got no chance of getting there. It’s the least I can do.

I’ve seen that someone has donated £100 on Facebook too

Brilliant idea, I’m not charging any diesel to people travelling with me (I’m paying it) I’ll do anything to help people who are struggling get to see the match.

Really wish I could help others but I'm struggling myself but I'll be there.
Good to see a few on social media offering several tickets (the chap who sponsors Bradley fc being one)

The Trust updated on Twitter that £3000 donated this afternoon already.   Well done to everyone who has contributed.  If that pays for 60 odd tickets, its probably more than Solihull brought to Blundell Park!

Quoted from lukeo

Really wish I could help others but I'm struggling myself but I'll be there.
Good to see a few on social media offering several tickets (the chap who sponsors Bradley fc being one)

You shouldn't have to.  I'm lucky enough that I can afford to chip in but no-one else should feel they have to.  

Now I've had to fork out more (upper only available) I can't 😔 I really hope everyone who wants to be there can get there. UTM

Donated to: OPERATION GET THERE..... 😄

This is a wonderful thing,and as i cant go to the final due to going on holiday on Thursday i will donate the cost off my ticket so others can go in my place,my heart and soul will be with everyone there ,and rest assured i will be screaming at a tv screen like a nutter.UTM

Donated a bit for a couple of kids

This fan base really is something special. Thank you to all who have donated, I’m sure the recipients greatly appreciate it!

Funnily enough, I've been out walking this afternoon and was thinking along the same lines and was going to start a thread asking if people thought it was a good idea or not to start a fund of some kind.

Seems others have had the same idea and already acted on it, which is great.

Will make a donation to the cause.

We have great fans.

It's a brilliant gesture . There is no way I could afford to go so I won't go . It's a shame it's come to this 😥😥

Quoted from cmackenzie4

Brilliant idea, I’m not charging any diesel to people travelling with me (I’m paying it) I’ll do anything to help people who are struggling get to see the match.

Guys like this make me proud to be a mariner cracking gesture

Quoted from It Bites

It's a brilliant gesture . There is no way I could afford to go so I won't go . It's a shame it's come to this 😥😥

                        ALLTOWNARENTWE!

I sadly can’t make it but have donated to help others.  It just feels the right thing to do.  WE are Town.
UTM

£9,000...
WOW.

Latest from the Mariners Trust.-
£9,000 NINE THOUSAND POUNDS raised!!

Amazing town fans.

Quoted from Trickytrev

Latest from the Mariners Trust.-
£9,000 NINE THOUSAND POUNDS raised!!

Amazing town fans.

That’s amazing. That’s the best part of 200 tickets right there.  According to Debbie on Sportstalk earlier there are also a further 500 being donated to struggling households, with the club also hoping to lay on travel.

By the time we’re done we could easily be adding another 1,000 to our total who otherwise would have had no chance of going. Brilliant stuff.

£9000 that is amazing! How will they spend that kind of money?

Makes you feel proud to be involved with such an amazing club and fan base.

Quoted from Trickytrev

Latest from the Mariners Trust.-
£9,000 NINE THOUSAND POUNDS raised!!

Amazing town fans.

That has literally brought a tear to my eyes. The generosity of you lot is truly astounding and you should all be so proud of yourselves. I cannot go which I’m gutted about, so I donated £20 because I thought it was the least I could do. I thought if we could raise £500 that would be great and would help some genuine fans who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to go. But £9,000 is crazy are you all on drugs?!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 to you all. So so proud of the team, the club itself and you fans. I couldn’t be more humbled if I tried. #UTM

Absolutely incredible. 🙏🙏🙏😍😍

Quoted from heppy88

£9000 that is amazing! How will they spend that kind of money?

Forget the fans, give it to McAtee as the signing on fee of a new 3-year deal.

This club ❤️

Was going to go with my 15 year old, priced out, as I am a carer for wife.  I have over the 9 years looked after the Press Room on a voluntary basis, which was a release from my caring duties.

Hope everyone has a great day and you roar the mighty mariners back into the league.

I will be shouting and cheering at the TV.

UTM
Mark

I know it's to provide more people with the opportunity to come but imagine if we used something similar to have everyone decked in black and white tops or scarfs!

Our fans always always do incredible things. It's breathtaking

Quoted from The Yard Dog

Was going to go with my 15 year old, priced out, as I am a carer for wife.  I have over the 9 years looked after the Press Room on a voluntary basis, which was a release from my caring duties.

Hope everyone has a great day and you roar the mighty mariners back into the league.

I will be shouting and cheering at the TV.

UTM
Mark

Get yourself in touch with the club, the initiative isn’t to just send kids to the match, I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help

Quoted from TheultimateMariner

Get yourself in touch with the club, the initiative isn’t to just send kids to the match, I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help

This.

Quoted from TheultimateMariner

Get yourself in touch with the club, the initiative isn’t to just send kids to the match, I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help

Absolutely, this is what it’s for.

Quoted from TheultimateMariner

Get yourself in touch with the club, the initiative isn’t to just send kids to the match, I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help

They will be more deserving people than me, don't like to use my connection with the club, as it unfair to others.

Thanks anyway for the suggestion.

UTM

Quoted from TheultimateMariner

Get yourself in touch with the club, the initiative isn’t to just send kids to the match, I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help

Nobody would begrudge you that Yard Dog!

I vote for Yard dog to receive some support to getting to the game.
You're a fellow Mariner, clearly a true gent by being a carer and to add you volunteered also. You seem a very kind modest person. Please, if you're offered some support in tickets, take it! I'll happily also buy you a beer 🍻

Can’t find anything on trust website about this can someone send link to appropriate page . To much wine probably

TRUST ME, their sorted

See you in London Yard Dog!!! Nearer the time drop me a message I'll buy you a pint and your lad a Coke 😂

Quoted from Mariner John

TRUST ME, their sorted

Golden star from me.

Hey getyourfactsright are you still sitting on the trusts 20 grand this might be a good cause for you

Quoted from HerveJosse

Can’t find anything on trust website about this can someone send link to appropriate page . To much wine probably

Found it on Facebook perhaps useful to highlight donations requested by 10Pm Tuesday. Let’s do £20k

Done - daughter cant go - donated her ticket cost

Quoted from The Yard Dog

They will be more deserving people than me, don't like to use my connection with the club, as it unfair to others.

Thanks anyway for the suggestion.

UTM

Yard Dog this is exactly why this fund has been set up. You so deserve to be there with your boy, get to London and help  bring league football back Pal. UTM

I’m pretty skint myself but this is my way of helping.

https://twitter.com/trevhewsongy/status/1531359275909521409?s=21&t=i57bNx7RtxFWc0PwIlIihw

just reading that some Wrexham families have donated to this.  That's extraordinary.  Amazing respect to them.

Quoted from LondonMariner43

just reading that some Wrexham families have donated to this.  That's extraordinary.  Amazing respect to them.

if that's true I hope they win  the league by ten points next season and join us

Quoted from lukeo

See you in London Yard Dog!!! Nearer the time drop me a message I'll buy you a pint and your lad a Coke 😂

I hope Tim Lawton at The Times isn't a member of this fine forum...

Will BT discuss the reasons why this is being done though?

[url]https://twitter.com/Becky_Ives_/status/1531380758690029569?t=jmbmNhw7xJqEtl7xwLKcJw&s=19[/url]

Quoted from LondonMariner43

just reading that some Wrexham families have donated to this.  That's extraordinary.  Amazing respect to them.

That is fantastic. Well done Wrexham fans who donated. Remarkable. 👏👏👏

This is why i love my home town club, amazing supporters

Just donated the cost of four tickets, whoever benefits from them just sing your heart out for the lads on Sunday

If there is anyone who needs the help getting there then please accept it. People have put money in because we want you there. You don’t know when our next play off final will be - if ever.

I would just like to thank everyone on this forum GTFC and the trust for their offers of help, this is why GTFC has and always will be a big part of my life, helping out fellow mariners, you are amazing.

I don't like taking handouts, my pride gets the better of me, I am a proud man.  

I had a tear or two when my fellow mariners came with the offers of help.

But I should not be surprised, because our fanbase in the best in the world in my opinion. We might a small unfashionable club, but time and time again our fans never cease to amaze me.

Thank you
UTM

I will donate.  Bank transfer details also at start of this thread.  

Another brick in the wall towards many donations.

Yard Dog should get a ticket (or 2).

Quoted from LH

If there is anyone who needs the help getting there then please accept it. People have put money in because we want you there. You don’t know when our next play off final will be - if ever.

This.

It's an awkward thing for people to take support that's offered: completely understand the unselfish sentiment behind "I can't afford it but there'll be someone in more need than me" but there will always be someone in more need.

In this instance it's a very simple criteria: if you were outpriced by tickets and cannot go because your financial situation doesn't allow, you are absolutely who these fundraiser tickets are intended for. Don't feel bad at all about receiving them, as that's the whole point!

Quoted from LondonMariner43

just reading that some Wrexham families have donated to this.  That's extraordinary.  Amazing respect to them.

They’ve posted the donation details on their message board as well, followed by some really positive and respectful comments. A club who’s fans are as bonkers as we are, in a good way!

We’ve seen the worst (VNL) and the best (supporters) of football today for sure.

If anyone reading this feels uncomfortable taking help, then be reminded that every single person who cares about this club wants as many Mariners there. I can’t be there so I’m donating the price of two tickets to the fund, and I better see two fans using it to see our boys who deserve it. When we sing ATAW we mean it. This club is a family and there’s no such thing as pride when it comes to family. If you can’t afford it, but could go with help, then remembering you’re helping every single supporter of Grimsby Town Football Club by gracing London with your presence.

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

if that's true I hope they win  the league by ten points next season and join us

It is...I've seen every donation.

How much are we on now Barra?

Just sent over half the price of a ticket

Even though my team can’t be there no child or adult should get priced out on what will be a fantastic occasion supporting their team in a memorable play off final

Good luck Grimsby

Quoted from Wrex Red

Just sent over half the price of a ticket

Even though my team can’t be there no child or adult should get priced out on what will be a fantastic occasion supporting their team in a memorable play off final

Good luck Grimsby

Brilliant!!

This is nothing short of remarkable. I’ve often criticised collections etc because as a club it seems to be something we suggest frequently, it ne er sat right with me when it was often things the club should’ve been doing anyway.

In this instance I don’t think there’s much the club can do, fans have once again shown that football fans aren’t Neanderthal, knuckle dragging idiots but are in fact humans with a kind heart and generosity.

I understand that people are often too proud to ask for support, I get it and I’ve spent years working with the children of those very families but encourage folk to take it. Nobody will offended if a bloke needs an adult and two junior tickets plus petrol, the club want you there, we want you there.

I don’t care if they haven’t been all season, this could be the catalyst that keeps them coming back.

Take the help, get down to the awful stadium and cheer us on. It could be our last final for years or it could be the start of a new era for town.

Other fans contributing, hopefully some national recognition, a sense of local pride and an unconditional love for the club and its fans…

Quoted from The Yard Dog

I would just like to thank everyone on this forum GTFC and the trust for their offers of help, this is why GTFC has and always will be a big part of my life, helping out fellow mariners, you are amazing.

I don't like taking handouts, my pride gets the better of me, I am a proud man.  

I had a tear or two when my fellow mariners came with the offers of help.

But I should not be surprised, because our fanbase in the best in the world in my opinion. We might a small unfashionable club, but time and time again our fans never cease to amaze me.

Thank you
UTM

I know what you mean fella. But we NEED you in London. So, when the trust get in contact, accept the tickets for me and the rest of our mariners family because we need you. UTM  

Quoted from LH

How much are we on now Barra?

£12.5k as of late last night. Smashing the £20k barrier seems almost inevitable now.  

Nothing short of remarkable you fans. I’ve been dragged into work to run a job which unfortunately I have to go to. The price of my ticket has been paid forward. Never felt so united as one… go do the job Sunday ladies and gentlemen

500 concession tickets (12,500) unbelievable Jeff!
Even if they do a mixture and support the parents in getting a ticket you're still looking at 200-300 already.

Just reading through the thread again this morning has moved me to tears . Absolutely beautiful and wonderful in a crazy world . Grimsby 🙏😍😍😍

Not usually one to get emotional at things like this but reading through these comments has gripped me a bit.

The fact we have some folks from Wrexham donating - who would have much preferred to be there themselves -demonstrates not just the awesome family that is GTFC, but the family that is football.

Hopefully the Club/Trust manage to get as many people to the game as possible. Would love to know how many people it helps once it's all finished.

For all who have donated I doff my cap unreservedly, amazing stuff.

The trust are now in talks with the Solihull trust in regards to helping some of their fans too. Classy gesture

I Hope this gets the media attention it deserves!
Mainly to show how incredible lower league football is, and in particular, OUR club.

I also hope it's mentioned to shame the urine poor running of this league, but i doubt that will happen...

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

I Hope this gets the media attention it deserves!
Mainly to show how incredible lower league football is, and in particular, OUR club.

I also hope it's mentioned to shame the urine poor running of this league, but i doubt that will happen...

I wonder if we will get a donation of £200k?

Quoted from jamesgtfc

I wonder if we will get a donation of £200k?

I was thinking exactly the same.

Though, tbh I’d prefer he didn’t try and resurrect some credit by doing it. I’d rather hear his ‘song’ being sung loud and echoing around the stadium.

Out of all of the fundraisers we’ve done, there’s something particularly special about this one.

The football-side of things is incredible. A big “Fúck you” to the governing bodies. The National League are a sham but we knew that already and their silence has been nothing short of deafening.

However, I think there is something more in this. As a society, we’re currently in the midst of the biggest economic price surge in living memory (if not ever). The poor get poorer while the rich, continue to get richer through what appears to be genuine exploitation, as the effects of everyday living continues to grow.

This isn’t a Grimsby Town/Solihull Moors problem, it is a sad reflection on today’s society. The way that so many have pulled together from all walks of life is absolutely incredible. It has grown beyond Town fans now significantly and the football world can be very proud of that.

I fear that this pulling together is going to have to be replicated and awful lot more other the coming months, beyond just football. However, it does show that people can and are willing to do it.

UTM

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

I was thinking exactly the same.

Though, tbh I’d prefer he didn’t try and resurrect some credit by doing it. I’d rather hear his ‘song’ being sung loud and echoing around the stadium.

It would be a chance for him to take some credit but then I can't see him parting with £200k and it enables fans, the very people him and his merry men blamed constantly, the opportunity to go to the game.

What has been achieved so far is fantastic but hopefully we get some national attention today which will allow people from Grimsby and Solihull to have a day out that they otherwise couldn't have had.

Come on John Fenty, time to put that money that isnt yours to the fans. get some credibility back old chap.

£200k wasnt it? oh plus interest.

Quoted from Wrex Red

Just sent over half the price of a ticket

Even though my team can’t be there no child or adult should get priced out on what will be a fantastic occasion supporting their team in a memorable play off final

Good luck Grimsby

That is a wonderful, sporting gesture  WR, your donation and  all the other Wrexham  fans who have donated really do your club proud.
Hope we can get the job done on Sunday(difficult game) and  then hope Wrexham walk the league next year.
Well Done!

I have 2 spare places in the car for Sunday morning will leave early poss 6 30am.
An early pick up but offer on the table to get a fellow mariner down there at no cost.
Will probably park up in north london and take trains in. Send me a pm if interested
UTM

Can I donate via paypal or something?

Quoted from Mayaman

Can I donate via paypal or something?

👍

https://twitter.com/MarinersTrust/status/1531535978879500288?s=19

I am unable to go so have donated.

Another reminder that if you do any online shopping you can get the Trust free money:

https://www.easyfundraising.or.....mp;utm_content=gs-e1

Works like Quidco and other cashback but the cash goes straight to the Trust. It has raised over £7,000 so far but seems to have run out of steam recently.

Quoted from Abdul19

👍

https://twitter.com/MarinersTrust/status/1531535978879500288?s=19

Cheers Abdul.  Dough coming from Asia

Quoted from Mayaman

Cheers Abdul.  Dough coming from Asia

Doesn’t that make it bao?

How much has been raised so far. Brilliant idea and top work for pulling it together.

Quoted from Happy_Mariner

How much has been raised so far. Brilliant idea and top work for pulling it together.

About £16k apparently. Great effort. Think it will clear £20k by 10pm.

Nice to see this getting the coverage it deserves. Can the trust extend the deadline by another 24 hours, or is that going to be logistically too difficult?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-61646888

Quoted from Wrex Red

Just sent over half the price of a ticket

Even though my team can’t be there no child or adult should get priced out on what will be a fantastic occasion supporting their team in a memorable play off final

Good luck Grimsby

My god, Wrexham going for the double with post of the week !!

Great gesture, all the best in the future for you and your long suffering fans, far too long in this hell hole. Hollywood circus aside the average Tom, Dai and Dafydd supporter have kept your club afloat for long enough and wish you all success (as long as its not to our detriment ).

I can not attend so sent my ticket money to the trust so somebody else can take my place.

I will be glued to the telly again !!

£19,000 raised apparently (on twitter an hour ago)

I can't make it,  so my ticket moneys gone to the Trusts fund, just need somewhere in Barcelona to watch the game.. any suggestions or help there please....

Complaint and suggestion.  

Complaint
Firstly after reading and joining this forum post over the last couple of days and also reading the Wrexham forum I seem to have a developed a medical issues of a permanent lump in my throat so will you all just pack it in!   It’s affecting my ability to concentrate on anything without getting emotional . I’ve ended up with a baked potato now because my Mrs got fed up of waiting for me to decide and went to her friends house for a glass of wine. As she left I’m sure she said you’re a big soft flat.  I haven’t got a flat tire I’ve checked so not sure what she meant.  So not wanting to burn myself cooking while looking through watery eyes I decided the potato was the safest option.  

Anyway Suggestion
This aimed at the club mainly .  If and I hope it doesn’t happen we don’t make it at the weekend we will be playing Wrexham again.   As a gesture of thanks and solidarity maybe a heavily discounted ticket for their away fans as a thank you??  Yes I know we would have to top up their share of the gate but just an idea that I really hope isn’t needed.  Could we afford it?  Maybe every town fan throws in a couple of quid to cover it?

Truck loads of respect to Wrexham fans and I see Bradford now.l so thanks needed there too .
I love this club UTM

Posted on another thread too…

I will likely have two car spaces for Sunday if you know of anyone struggling for travel arrangements. Will be leaving from GY/Clee early am hut happy to pick up from surrounding areas too to save people messing about getting to a meeting point.

Got one space in my car for any stragglers, just wanting £30 to help supplement the cost of fuel. I’d love to give someone a free ride there, however my financial situation isn’t currently permitting it. Give me a message if you’re interested or want the details. Will be coming from Grimsby

Potentially 5 seats left on a 54 seater coach leaving from Skegness at 8.30am

PM me for details

Quoted from TheultimateMariner

Got one space in my car for any stragglers, just wanting £30 to help supplement the cost of fuel. I’d love to give someone a free ride there, however my financial situation isn’t currently permitting it. Give me a message if you’re interested or want the details. Will be coming from Grimsby

A lad on the town fan Facebook page is looking for a single seat  if you still have this. Unfortunately my car is full now but said I’ll keep an eye out for him. Don’t think he’s on here but is there a way he can contact you mate to make arrangements?

Quoted from Mighty_Mariner

A lad on the town fan Facebook page is looking for a single seat  if you still have this. Unfortunately my car is full now but said I’ll keep an eye out for him. Don’t think he’s on here but is there a way he can contact you mate to make arrangements?

I don’t suppose you could pm me his name, so I can get in touch with him on Facebook, tell him Olly will be messaging him.

I'd suggest someone from Mariners Trust or GTFC reaches out to Sports Interactive (if not done already!), the people who make the game Football Manager. It's the sort of thing they should be supporting.

Quoted from TheultimateMariner

I don’t suppose you could pm me his name, so I can get in touch with him on Facebook, tell him Olly will be messaging him.

I’ve sent you his name mate 👍