Club Update

Following last night’s Board Meeting a short update on a few points.

2020/21 Season – Following a few meetings that have taken place at SPFL level attended by ‘Loons’ officials over the past couple of weeks the Station Park Directors had a lengthy and thorough discussion on this subject.   As has been documented a start date of early October has been mooted but far from confirmed for the three lower leagues in the SPFL structure.  However, a major stumbling block, especially for part-time clubs, is the not unexpected weighty medical and other protocols in place at present for even a start to training.   It is, of course, hoped that by early August when pre-season training would commence, these may be relaxed but again no guarantees.   

Confirmation is also awaited by all 42 clubs of a potential gift from an Edinburgh based businessman towards start-up costs, potentially rumoured to be in the region of £40,000/50,000.    This would make a huge impact though it would far from cover anticipated costs/shortfall, especially if initially games had to be played behind closed doors and without any hospitality revenue etc.   

Further communications are awaited on this subject from headquarters and no doubt more meetings will be in the pipeline but we will try to keep supporters as up to date as possible.

Reconstruction – The Forfar Athletic Board have decided not to support the three leagues of 14 for next season as proposed by Heart of Midlothian FC

Supporters Club – A final donation of £2,000 has been received by the parent club from the Supporters Club bringing their final donated figure for the truncated season to an amazing £19,000.    A massive thank you to President Rhona Shepherd, the committee members and all the many other helpers, the money being in the main raised through match day activities including the running of the Refreshment Kiosk and the 50/50 draw alongside a few other fundraising ventures.

Hospitality Complex Drinks Stock  – The club through the backing of officials and supporters have managed to recoup the cost of a substantial amount of beverages that may have ended up past their sell-by date prior to ‘hostilities’ resuming.   Club officials would like to put on record there thanks for one very generous cash donation which allowed some of the stock to be distributed to a group of front line workers in the area.