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Title: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: Finchley Tiger on May 10, 2011, 01:17:46 PM
Following their relegation from the Evostik Premier Division Retford United are looking to join the Northern Counties East League rather than the Evostik Division 1 South.

It looks like they cannot afford to stay in the Evostik without the monies our groundshare brought in for them.

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/retfordunited/news/urgent-press-release-307961.html (http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/retfordunited/news/urgent-press-release-307961.html)
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: green hats mate on May 10, 2011, 01:28:21 PM
They should double your rent FT to make it viable ..     Did you get to the Jakemans on Sunday ?
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: Pilgrim86 on May 10, 2011, 01:40:40 PM
Worksop aren't playing at Retford next season - they're returning home I believe?
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: Finchley Tiger on May 10, 2011, 01:55:30 PM
Quote from: green hats mate on May 10, 2011, 01:28:21 PM
They should double your rent FT to make it viable ..     Did you get to the Jakemans on Sunday ?

To be honest I'm not sure how much Retford United actually got from the rent. I could be wrong but I believe we paid the rent to the Paul Dixon who owns Cannon Park. How much of the rent he gave to Retford United I have no idea. HOWEVER, where Retford did make money from us was from the bar takings and food & drink. Worksop earned no monies from that income stream, that all went to Retford United. Tigers fans like a pie and pint, I think Retford earned more from that source than they did from their own home games.

Unfortunately I did not get to the game on Sunday, I was stuck on a motorway collecting my daughter who had been away all weekend on some training camp in Worcestershire.  >:(



Quote from: Pilgrim86 on May 10, 2011, 01:40:40 PM
Worksop aren't playing at Retford next season - they're returning home I believe?

Yes, we should be back home at Sandy Lane next season.  :)
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: green hats mate on May 10, 2011, 02:06:10 PM
Good news FT .  Is the gound in a good state.?
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: Wembley 85 on May 10, 2011, 03:00:39 PM
Great news Ft - best of luck to you.
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: fcum_91 on May 10, 2011, 03:40:41 PM
Shall see you next season FT  8)
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: Finchley Tiger on May 10, 2011, 08:57:35 PM
Thanks for the good wishes guys.

Regarding the ground GHM let's just say it has not been maintained to the same standard as it was before we were evicted, especially the playing surface! However, the pitch is being relaid by experts and the other ground improvements that are being carried out will be ready for us before the start of the season. I know they have already moved a couple of the small stands putting them opposite the main stand.

Cannot wait for the season to start now. Moving back to Worksop is a great way to celebrate our 150th anniversary this year!

fcum_91 there will be a pint waiting for you when you come to visit Sandy Lane, see you there!   
Title: Re: Retford United to NECL?
Post by: BUFC Loyal on May 10, 2011, 08:59:55 PM
Can't say i like them in the UniBond as they were utter thugs, but i must say we had some good battles with them and they had an edge about them