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Post by redhatter on Jul 13, 2021 8:18:05 GMT
There are a series of events and initiatives planned, but the Co-op and Help the Hatters really do need fans to get behind this fundraising campaign and help with donations. The profits from the Hatters Half, the Supporters Calendar and 'Make us an offer' auctions will go towards this appeal. There will be an evening towards the end of the season, with profits going towards this appeal. We've invested in what we hope is a very good website www.dannybergarastatue.co.uk, there has been extensive media coverage on social media, messageboards, the club's website and the MEN and Stockport Express have both carried the story. We are very grateful to the 71 supporters who have donated so far. If anyone hasn't donated yet, do you mind if I ask your reasons? Can reply on here or drop me a PM if you wish? I know the Main Stand is named after Danny and now we have Bergara Close, which is fantastic, but for me a statue is a very worthy tribute. I think for youngsters a statue would make all the difference. When I was a kid, we had the Barlow stand, but that didn't really mean anything to me. With a statue people can see the person, take photographs and then youngsters will ask questions, take an interest in our history, visit the County museum, look back at the old press cuttings and videos to learn about a fantastic period of our history. Just want to make sure there aren't any angles we haven't covered? |
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Post by timberwolf on Jul 13, 2021 9:54:14 GMT
intend to donate something on a regular basis during the season if there are collection points or buckets. it will vary from a few quid to a few coppers depending what i have in my pocket. like a lot of things over the last year i cannot be arsed to send a donation at the moment.
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Post by suedehead on Jul 13, 2021 11:07:14 GMT
The very honest answer from me is I haven't donated because I don't think there's any chance of getting near £50k, unfortunately. I know that's completely self-defeating and if more people stopped thinking like that then there'd be a much better chance of us hitting £50k, and I really hope it does, but it's a huge number.
£2k raised in almost three weeks shows that, unfortunately, it hasn't really captured the imagination either which, given Danny's standing, is odd. He was never my hero and I only had a season of him but recognise what he did for the club.
I think if the initial announcement had been made and a series of events/ideas were launched at the same time (big fundraising dinner, portion of marathon takings, merchandise etc) then it might seem a bit more achievable. And I know you've mentioned all these now, but it comes across like they're afterthoughts. I'm sure they're not, but that's how it comes across to me. If there'd been the opportunity to buy some smart Casual Connoisseur-designed t-shirts/tote bags, or Over the County Culture pin badges etc on the launch day then I'd have gone in for that, no problem. Same with any Make us an Offer shirts. I'll already have what you're auctioning, but I'd probably still throw another £150 at it.
There's been decent coverage, but not a huge amount of reason to donate, beyond putting £20 on the Just Giving. That will get you so far, but it's all the stuff I've mentioned above that will get you further. And sadly it looks like it's going to be needed because, as others have said, 71 donations after three weeks isn't a flying start and £50k seems an awful long way off.
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Post by redhatter on Jul 13, 2021 12:14:57 GMT
To provide fans who haven't donated with confidence, it's worth noting that the Co-op have raised nearly £80,000 for the Guardian Account and Help the Hatters are also very experienced fundraisers. SCAN have also agreed to work on an event with us. The £50,000 target is attainable and in the very unlikely scenario that it isn't, all donations would be refunded, so there isn't any risk.
The events and initiatives were always part of the plan. Fans will see significant leaps after the completion of the Hatters Half, the supporters calendar, make us an offer auctions, etc. and I hope that will give them the confidence to donate themselves. The Co-op were discussing an evening, but we've been approached by SCAN and we will be working together with them on a fantastic event at the end of the season. There are also merchanidising ideas which are in the pipeline.
There will be a printed brochure launch to supporters at the start of the season and we will emphasise the events and initiatives to give fans the confidence of how we aim to achieve our targets.
There certainly isn't an expectation that fans raise £50,000 through donations alone, but we do need them to get behind this campaign. If supporters could raise (as an example) £10,000 via donations, that would go along way to supporting the other activities. There is also going to be the opportunity to donate at home matches and the Co-op will have a prominent new location next to the Cheadle End turnstiles every game.
The Co-op and Help the Hatters have invested in this too financially and also in developing a good website.
We just need more fans to get on board and support us to grow the fund and make this tribute to Danny a reality! Personally speaking I think it is long overdue.
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Post by muddywaters on Jul 13, 2021 13:07:00 GMT
From my perspective it makes sense the co-op drip feeding in news and events to support the fund raising. I am no marketing expert but I do know that when embarking on a long term campaign you don't put all the initiatives up in the first week, it is just as important to have a longer term plan to feed in things to maintain the relevance of the campaign. I am sure the co-op weren't expecting to raise fifty grand in the first month.
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Post by timberwolf on Jul 15, 2021 9:34:20 GMT
£2k raised in almost three weeks shows that, unfortunately, it hasn't really captured the imagination either which, given Danny's standing, is odd. He was never my hero and I only had a season of him but recognise what he did for the club. thats the big problem. all younger fans under their early 30,s have is poor quality footage of those days which are hardly an inspiration. i,d feel just this way if it was a jack connor statue or other County personalities that were around before my day. |
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Post by redhatter on Jul 15, 2021 11:59:53 GMT
£2k raised in almost three weeks shows that, unfortunately, it hasn't really captured the imagination either which, given Danny's standing, is odd. He was never my hero and I only had a season of him but recognise what he did for the club. thats the big problem. all younger fans under their early 30,s have is poor quality footage of those days which are hardly an inspiration. i,d feel just this way if it was a jack connor statue or other County personalities that were around before my day.
There is still a sizeable fan base over 30 / 35, that will remember Danny.
The supporter's organisations are playing our part with significant donations, development of the Danny website and a full publicity campaign. This will be backed up by events and initiatives throughout the season.
We just need more fans to get behind this too. I would have thought that the majority of County fans would want Danny honoured with a statue?
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Post by suedehead on Jul 15, 2021 16:25:18 GMT
thats the big problem. all younger fans under their early 30,s have is poor quality footage of those days which are hardly an inspiration. i,d feel just this way if it was a jack connor statue or other County personalities that were around before my day. I would have thought that the majority of County fans would want Danny honoured with a statue? I’m almost certain you’re right, they do. |
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Post by hedleyverity on Jul 15, 2021 18:21:28 GMT
I would have thought that the majority of County fans would want Danny honoured with a statue? I’m almost certain you’re right, they do. The proof of the pudding will be in the eating, bluntly, it's money where the mouth is time, and probably another metaphor |
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Post by redhatter on Jul 16, 2021 9:00:18 GMT
Thanks to national sports writer and County fan Ollie Holt for your fantastic support!
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Post by redhatter on Jul 17, 2021 12:48:39 GMT
Captain Fantastic backs the Danny appeal!
Mike Flynn was signed by Danny Bergara in 1993 from Preston North End and quickly became a fans favourite, winning the supporters' Player of the year award in 1993 - 94. Mike captained the side to promotion to the second tier of English football, fourth round of the FA Cup, northern final of the Football League Trophy and the semi-final of the League Cup. In total Flynn played an incredible 66 games in the fantastic 1996 - 97 season! Please support our campaign and donate via - www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dannybergara
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Post by redhatter on Jul 18, 2021 9:18:00 GMT
Brod Harley, David Maxwell,Karl Atkinson, Tony Dinning, Bredbury Hatter, Lee Fuller, Matty ov Rio, Dave Long, Adrian Lomas, Bobby Jackson, Terry Hermitage, Andrew Machin, James Cunliffe, Dave Lee, Sam Hall, Marcus Heap, Dave Marchbank, Craig Lunt, Paul & Lesley Lynch, Henchy, Stephen Bottrill, John Bilsbury, Ian Haigh, Exile in S Wales, Matthew, Dave Johnson, Graham, Dave & Jean Waterhouse, T, John Ford, Craig Mottershead, Crowther Family, Joanne Blyth, John Monaghan, Hedgegrower, Graham Smith, Rick Bradley, Richard Bray, Lisa Wright, A County Fan, Chris Mills, Nigel Clayton, Joe Holland, Wilf Smith, Froggy, Tony Joannou, Peter Quirk, Adrian Dunn, Simon Dawson, the Stockport County Supporters Co-operative and Help the Hatters! Not to mention everyone who has donated anonymously 
Many thanks to Jack Street, Holmsey, Rob Wheatcroft, Paul, Mike Flynn, Lee Walker, Nigel Ball, Gareth Eccleston, Ollie Holt, Steve Murray, Frank Moore, Chris Johnson, Jane Harding, Dave Johnson, Jim Mc, A Millard, Chris Richardson, Ian Higgy, Amanda Smith, Tony Dinning and Adrian Caville.
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Post by redhatter on Jul 20, 2021 8:13:41 GMT
Thank you to Peter Snape for his donation.
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Post by suedehead on Jul 20, 2021 8:18:56 GMT
Thank you to Peter Snape for his donation.
Probably all the money he’s saved on free dinners over the years. |
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Post by redhatter on Jul 20, 2021 10:47:32 GMT
Thank you to Peter Snape for his donation.
Probably all the money he’s saved on free dinners over the years. Play nice suedehead, all donations are welcome 
Many thanks to Steve and Pat for their generous donation!
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