2007/08
Latest news 30th April
Don't forget to buy your half time draw ticket before you enter the ground on Saturday.
There
will as usual a very large cash prize, estimated in the region of £500
- £1000 - our draw the last day of the past three seasons has paid cash
prizes of
2006/07 £1040
2005/06 £660
2004/05 £810
Plus
Second prize of a season ticket
Third prize a new home shirt
At the Player of the year awards dinner last night the Winner was
Miguel Comminges
Photo Mavis Knight
Anthony McNamee - Runner up
Photo Mavis Knight
Latest news 22nd April
Reminder to all members.
Requests to attend our player of the year dinner on the 29th April must be with Roger Bunce by Thursday 24th. Late applicants may ring 01865 820499 to check on availability.
Half time draw - Last game of the season. We have had a great response to the draw tickets sent out with our newsletter. Any remaining ticket counterfoils must be with us by the date of the Millwall match.
Player
of the year. - Vote counting has started and will be completed by the
end of the week and the result announced at the above dinner.
Latest news 9th April
Presentation dinner time reminder for 29th April is 7.30 for 8.00p.m.
Away travel Gillingham trip now departs at 7.30 a.m due to amended early kick off time.
Pounds for points - see under "fund raising schemes" heading
Newsletters were sent out Tuesday 8th April. Allow 4 days for delivery.
Latest news 7th April
Our end of season dinner takes place on Tuesday 29th April. Please note arrivals at 7.30 for 8.00p.m. start.
Members newsletters are being sent this week with full details, Further enquiries please e mail enquiries@swindontownsupportersclub.com
Latest news 6th April
An on the pitch presentation at half time at the Oldham match of the cheque for £10000 to cover cost of trip to Northern Ireland. See latest news 02/04/08 for full details.
Free competition
If you have got this far why not read our programme notes for the Oldham game, that can be found under the "communication" heading to the left of this panel. It contains a free competition to win match ticket (s) to a forthcoming Swindon game.
Latest news 2nd April
The Supporters Club are delighted to announce that we are committing £10000 to the Football Club to pay for the full cost of the Centre of Excellence to compete once again in the International Milk Cup competition in Northern Ireland.
With this in mind Roger Bunce our Chairman comments :-
“The
Supporters Club have a long and proud record of supporting youth
development at the County Ground and much of our fund raising, and in
its entirety our Pounds for Points scheme, have gone towards helping
the funding aspect of the Football club. The development of home grown
talent is one, which I believe the new administration wish to foster,
so it falls in nicely within their future plans.
Over
recent seasons the youth teams have won the Football League Alliance
trophy, made national headlines in the FA Youth Cup and had great
success in the Northern Ireland Milk Cup tournament returning with
Trophies as well player of the tournament awards.
We
would like to think that our financial support has in some way has
helped those tasked with and achieving success at that level just a
little easier, whilst at the same time developing those players for a
potential breakthrough to first team football and in recent seasons
there have been some good examples.
We
have already supported the travel costs of the Centre of Excellence to
the Northern Ireland tournament for a number of years but I am now
delighted to announce that we will now not only be covering that cost,
but also the full cost of the trip amounting to some £10000.
This
level of support, of course would not be achieved without a lot of hard
work from my committee, our “helpers” and every supporter that has
participated in each of our initiatives and my thanks go to everyone
for their support.”
The
formal presentation of the funds will take place at half time on
Saturday during the Oldham match. With the Supporters also being match
sponsors and also paying for two mascots at the game this match is
designated as the Supporters Club Super Saturday.
Latest news 27th March
We have received a request from a collector of programmes in Moscow about the match on 8/11/72 between the Town and Zenit Leningrad.
The
game finished Swindon Town 4 Zenit Leningrad 2 and Swindon's
goalscorers that day were Noble, Smart, Peplow and Dangerfield.
Has anyone got a programme ? Was one produced ? Please let us know by e mailing
enquiries@swindontownsupportersclub.com so we can pass the information on.
Latest News 27/01/08
Reminder : The Supporters Club are sponsoring the Youth Cup 4th round match against Middlesborough on Tuesday.
Latest News 20/01/08
Newsletter competition. Free Mascot package winners
Thank you for all the entries to this free draw - it was very popular
We are pleased to announce that the names drawn out from the entries, on our behalf, by Sarah Mildenhall from STFC are.
Northampton. F Large and G Thompson
Oldham. M Knight and A Davis
Winners will be contacted to confirm the arrangements.
Latest news 09/01/08
F A Youth Cup tie against Middlesbrough.
We are pleased to announce that in line with our support for youth development at the football club we will be match sponsor for this game.
Although
being played the night after the replay at Barnet, we hope as many fans
as possible can support the team in what is sure to be a difficult match
Latest News 06 /01 08
It
is anticpated that the latest news letter will be posted to you before
14th January. The reason for the prior notice is that there will be a
free competition included for some fantastic prizes.
The
competition requires the answering of a simple question, but entries
must be returned by kick off time at the Forest match so speed of
return will be of essence. Full details will be included with the
newsletter.
Latest news 24/12/07
Not a winner in our half time draw in 2007, then this little Santa could be waiting for you in 2008 !
A very Happy Christmas to all our members, fans and all the staff and players at the Football Club. I would like to wish every one a successful and prosperous New Year.
Roger
F A Cup tickets. Updated. 24/12/07
The same priority exists for Supporters club members should we progress beyond Barnet in round 3. You must be a member by that 12 noon on the day of the Barnet match to qualify for priority for any round 4 home match.
Other conditions in the note of 02/12/07 remain the same.
Please note priority for Leeds tickets also cuts off at the 12 noon on January 5th.
F A Cup tickets 02/12/07
With the draw taking place this afternoon may we remind members that should we get drawn at home and the game is made "all ticket" you will be able to claim a ticket in line with the timescale set out by the football club and in line with the following conditions.
No guarantee to the actual seat you may get as specific seats may already be allocated to season ticket holders etc. (But you may ask if a specific seat is available)
To make a ticket claim you must
Take your actual Supporters club membership card to the ticket office when purchasing your ticket.
Only one ticket per member is allowed. (Even if you have a season ticket / “stub” holder you are still able to use your Supporters Club membership to buy another ticket)
For the purposes of this offer only, new membership applications will cease to be valid from noon on the day of the Forest Green match. However, if you join after that you will be entitled to participate in any future similar offers should we progress beyond round three.
Latest news 05/11/07
In
the programme notes for Doncaster we give some important information in
respect of the half time draw and future plans. Please read if you have
not already seen that content.
REMINDER TO FANS TRAVELLING TO SWANSEA.
This match is ALL TICKET. None will be sold at Swansea on the day of the match. You MUST buy a ticket from the County Ground.
Please check with the Football Club box office for availability and the last time for purchases can be made.
Latest News 16/09/07
Reminder to members AGM takes place Wednesday 19th 7.45 Supporters Club Lounge at the County Ground
Come and hear first hand of our successes during the previous season.
Latest news 06/09/07
Away travel
Millwall
Adults £12, Juniors £11. Supporters Club members discount £1. Departs County Ground 10.30 a.m .
Swansea.
Adults £13 Juniors £12 Supporters Club members discount £1. Departs County Ground
3.15 p.m.
Latest news 29 /08 07 -
Important reminders for members and supporters travelling away to Millwall
AGM
The
annual general meeting is taking place on Wednesday 19th September in
the Supporters Club Legends Lounge. All members are welcome
The meeting will start at 7.45 p.m.
Millwall
Please
see the note posted below on the 25 July about closure of the rail
station adjacent to Millwall's ground and lack of parking in the Area.
Coach travel is recommended for this match.
Latest news 19/08/07
Jim
Little invited Roger Bunce to a meeting last Friday, with other
committee members and TrustSTFC and outlined his desire to keep lines
of Supporter dialogue open.
He fielded a number of questions from those in attendance, but explained that with the takeover only happening recently he could not at this stage answer specifics, but he recognises that continual dialogue with fans is the way forward.
He stated it was very much his intention that meetings with the Suporters Groups should continue.
Others in attendance from the Football Club were Martyn Starnes and Sandy Gray.
Latest news 17/08/07
Roger Bunce
the Chairman and Mavis Knight, along with members of Trust STFC were
invited to attended a meeting this afternoon with Chairman designate
Jim Little. We will give an update on detail as soon as possible
Latest news 15/08/07
Presentation to Centre of excellence
Last
night the STFC Supporters Club presented the Centre of Excellence with
£7000. Over the previous 6 seasons the Supporters Club have already
contributed around £30000 towards the centre’s activities including
paying for the teams transport to the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland,
where they have had much success.
The increased payment this
year results from the success of the Supporters Club pounds for points
and half time draw fund raising last season and supports one of our
principle aims of supporting youth development at the football club
Away travel
Hartlepool 15/09/2007
Fare
£28 Adults
£26 Juniors
Depart
Ermin Street 6.00am
West Swindon 6.00am
County Ground 6.30am
£2 Discount for Supporters Club Members
All seats must be paid for at time of booking
Proof of age may be required when booking Junior seats
Latest news 01/08/07
Half time draw. We are pleased to announce that for season 2007/08 we will be introducing a second cash prize at each draw.
The change has been made following supporters feedback and the success of the draw last season.
Latest news 25/07/07
Advance warning Millwall - 29th September.
We have been advised that Railtrack are closing down the station close to the ground for the whole weekend. Nearby rail/ tube options are limited and off street parking is subject to restrictions and enforcement.
Fans
planning to travel to the game are STRONGLY advised to travel by coach
to the fixture because of the difficulties advised to us by the
Security and Operations Advisor at Millwall F C.
Although not booking for this trip yet SAS Travel (2005) will be running coaches to the game and don't forget Supporters Club members receive discounted fares.
If you are planning to go to that game why not visit our table at the Community day this weekend and complete your application for Supporters Club membership.
Supporters Club Membership fees : Adults £5, OAP/Disabled £3, Under 18 £2, Family £13.
Don't forget all coach seats should be booked at least one week in advance of the trip to avoid disappointment
Latest news 25/07/07
Community day 29th July
Supporters
Club will be in attendance on Sunday so why not come and have a chat.
Membership applications can be taken on the day if you do not wish to
put your application in the post.
SAS Travel (2005) will also be open in their usual building to take bookings and provide information on the early trips.
GOOD LUCK
to the Youth teams for their trip to Northern Ireland in the defence of
the trophy won last year. The Supporters Club are delighted once again
to be able to cover the cost of the trip.
Latest news - 11/07/07
Away travel
Non matchday opening times
Tuesday, Thursday 10am -2pm
Thursday 7-9pm.
Trips - now booking
Northampton £11 adults, £10 Juniors . Supporters Club discount £1
Departs 11.00 a.m.
Cheltenham £ 8 adults £7 Juniors Supporters CLub discount £1
Departs 12.30 p.m.
All seats must be paid for at the time of booking.
Proof of age may be rquired when booking for Juniors
Scoreboard business advertising opportunities.
Opportunities to promote your business exist for the forthcoming season please e-mail enquiries@swindontownsupportersclub.com or visit the fund raising section for further details
25/06/07
Memberships
forms were posted to members on the 22nd June. Should it not arrive in
say 10 days please down load form this site or contact us for a paper
copy using the enquiries@swindontownsupportersclub.com email address.
Pounds for points now stands at £49.50 for the coming season. Contact Mavis Knight for information on how to participate - 25th June 2007
With the publication of next season's fixtures we can now look ahead to 2007/08.
Our activities and information on this site from last season have now been transferred to our archive section.
Membership for the new season is already available and existing members will receive their renewal forms by early July.
Pounds
for points after it's record last season already has a fantastic number
of pledges for next season and if you want to participate, please visit
that section for full details.
Our plans for the new season are already well ahead and look forward to seeing you at the County Ground very shortly.
Roger 15th June 2007
Record breaking half time draw for Walsall match.
The final match of the season saw us break an all time record with the cash prize on offer. Our appreciation and thanks to everyone who participated in helping us finish off the season in great style.
Details of Winners
Ticket number 551 Iris Higgs of Kempsford wins £1040
Ticket number 41 Mr. K Duggan of Gosport wins as season ticket foe season 2007/08
Ticket number 3631 - Prize - a new home shirt. If you have this ticket number please ring Roger Bunce 01865 820499 to claim.
Player of the year announcement
At our annual dinner last evening after voting by our membership we are delighted to announce that Phil Smith topped the poll. Congratulations to Phil in his first season at the Club - More details and pictures to follow.
Legends update
Wrexham game - Jimmy Allan, Terry Hubbard, Alan Mayes, David Syrett and Billy Tucker all attending.
Last legends match was Mansfield where we will had in attendance
Paul Batty, Andy Ford, Andy Rowland and Brian "animal" Williams
Away travel
The travel office has now moved to the cabin between the community office and the building housing Trust STFC. The temporary problem with the phone line has been resolved. The opening hours remain the same.
The programme shop has moved to the same building.
Red Army Fund
The fund, jointly administered between the Supporters Club, Trust STFC in partnership with the Football Club, has completed the funding of a third loan player in Andy Lonegan. Previous players financed have been Michael Proctor and Chris McPhee. We thank all supporters and organisations who have supported the fund and look forward to receiving further donations which can be used for future players.
Match sponsorship -
Darlington match - Supporters club confirmed as match sponsor for the second game in a week.
F.A. Youth cup quarter final match against Newcastle.
We are delighted to announce that the Supporters Club will be match sponsor for this game.
Over the years we have supported youth development at the club in many ways and particularly in recent times, through the pounds for points fund raising.
We are delighted to see this seasons progress to the quarter final of this prestigious competition, where the other quarter finalists include Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. This will really give the youth development work at the County ground, well deserved and National recognition.
Half time draw - Overseas winner !!
At the Morecombe match the winner was Mr R Francis who pays for the draw by regular bankers standing order.
The only address we had for him was in Switzerland so we wrote to his bank and asked them to pay the money into his account and advise him that the funds were from his win in our draw.
Imagine our surprise this week to receive a letter of thanks from him from Zambia !! where he is currently doing voluntary work through the VSO scheme at a community school. Not only did he send us a thank you, but said that his win of £381 would be used to support the community school project. A fantastic and generous gesture, on behalf of this town fan.
Legends update
The first of our players legends days this season saw the following players attend as guests having been tracked down by Roger Bunce our Chairman.Dennis Brown, Arnold Darcy, Keith East, Ernie Hunt, David "Bronco"Layne, Keith Morgan, Mike Turner, Bobby Woodruff.
Further attendees
Bury - Joe Butler, Peter Downsborough, Arthur Horsfield,
Willie Penman, Don Rogers and John Trollope. A real star line up we are sure you will agree.
Wrexham - Jimmy Allan, Terry Hubbard, Alan Mayes, David Syrett and Billy Tucker .
Carlisle - Sam Burton
Fans meeting with Football Club
Unfortunately due to a clash with the FA Youth Cup fixture against Salisbury it has been necessary to cancel the fans forum and meeting planned for Thursday this week. It is hope that the meeting may be re-arrranged for later in the season
Important Supporters Club news
Apologies for the delay in the update of the half time draw result for the Carlisle match - this is now rectified.
Special Offer - Members purchasing next years STFC calendar can now obtain a £1 discount when paying by showing their membership card.
F A Cup tickets - May we remind Supporters Club members that they have have ticket priority, after season ticket holders, through membership of the supporters club for any all ticket game at the County Ground.
It is important that you listen to Football Club announcements over timing of the priorities for ticket sales, should we get through round two and draw a plum home tie in round three. Tickets would be limited to one per member under this scheme. Membership cards would have to be produced at the time of buying and to facilitate the process, members names and membership number would also be provided to the Swindon Town FC ticket office.
No particular seat is guaranteed and membership applications after the conclusion of one round are only eligible for inclusion in this priority scheme once the next round after joining has been completed.
For any non members wishing to particiate, you have up to kick off of the Morecombe match to secure priority boooking for a potential round three home match.
Legends days -It was great to see Sam Burton at the Carlisle game and the next legends game is at the Bury game - so watch out for stars of the late '60's early '70's including Arthur Horsefield, who famously scored a hatrick for us (from memory) against the mighty Juventus in the Anglo Italian cup as well as players from our famous league cup win in 1969 including John Trollope.
Newsletter - the December newsletter is being prepared and should be with you early in that month.
Away travel
The travel office has now moved to the cabin between the community office and the building housing Trust STFC. The temporary problem with the phone line has been resolved. The opening hours remain the same.
The programme shop will eventully move to the same building but for now remains in the previous one.
Red Army Fund
The fund, jointly administered between the Supporters Club, Trust STFC in partnership with the Football Club, has completed the funding of a third loan player in Andy Lonegan. Previous players financed have been Michael Proctor and Chris McPhee. We thank all supporters and organisations who have supported the fund and look forward to receiving further donations which can be used for future players.
Please view our fundraising scheme section for further details in how you can help
Hanney meeting cancelledThe latest monthly meeting took place on Monday this week and the full minutes will be displayed on the official Swindon Town website.
Off the field matters
The Supporters Club were represented by at the recent meeting held with the football club and are in regular contact with Paul Davis Trust STFC. Details of any discussions / meetings will be reported to our committee at our next meeting and we will issue a statement after that time.
We would like to assure all members and fans, that we are committed to supporting the correct
Players legends
The first of our players legends days this season saw the following players attend as guests having been tracked down by Roger Bunce our Chairman.Dennis Brown, Arnold Darcy, Keith East, Ernie Hunt, David "Bronco"Layne, Keith Morgan, Mike Turner, Bobby Woodruff.
You may have seen the on field parade at half time and we would like to thank the fans for the reception that they gave the players from years gone by.
A permanent feature of the each event will be kept in the form of their individual photos and autograph and mounted in picture frames in winners lounge the County Ground, the first frames are already in position.
Look forward to more surprises and visits as the season progresses.
Annual General meeting
The Annual General meeting took place on Thursday 21st September.
There were no proposed rule changes.
A brief summary of the main points of the meeting are detailed below.
Chairman Roger Bunce outllined activities for the last year thanking "retiring" commmittee members Eileen Richman and Wendy Beaver for their work as membership secretary and Treasurer respectively.
Sarah Bennett, Iris Higgs and Mike Dew were elected to serve on the committee, with Sarah taking the vacant role of membership, which she has been filling on a co-opted basis since the start of the season. Existing vice Chair Anne Alder will take on the additional responsibilities of Treasurer. All other officers will remain unchanged.
Roger painted a positive picture of the previous seasons activities, leaving the Supporters Club, financially in a very positive position. The accounts were formally adopted. He also said that this season has also started well in terms of the fund raising initiatives and confirmed the next AGM will again be held in September next year, on a date to be fixed later.
Congratulations to the centre of excellence team for reaching the final and winning the Milk cup in Ireland against international competiton. As one of the major sponsors of youth development we are delighted to see the boys recording this success which we feel endorses our policy of promoting youth develpoment. If you would like to help us extend our level of support, then why not visit the pounds for points information page under "fund raising schemes".
Cessna accident. We are sure everyone and particularly all town fans, were shocked to hear the news, as it filtered through after the recent plane crash. It is encouraging that news of most of the injured is now a little more positive and we hope it is not too long ,before Mark Devlin, his son Stanley, Mike Sullivan and Bill Power are well enough, to be able to return to the County Ground. Our thoughts continue to remain with the pilot and his family, as he still remains in a serious condition. Should any one would like us to pass on a message of good wishes then please use the contact given (enquiries@swindontownsupportersclub) in the "contact us" tab under the communication heading.