Hyde United put on a virtual matchday package to help fund the club in any way they can during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Nothern Premier League side are selling ‘virtual pies’ and ‘virtual chip buttys’ as they call on fans to support them financially during the tough times football is enduring with it suspended.
Thank you Kerry ? pic.twitter.com/WoM2ay9Fjp
— Hyde United FC (@hydeunited) March 18, 2020
The idea came about when their home fixture against Radcliffe was postponed on the 21st of March. On their club website, Hyde announced: “Due to the suspension of the league games for the foreseeable future the football club are asking for your help.
“With the loss of matchday income and cancellation of block bookings on the 3G pitch we find ourselves in a fight to cover the the costs of running the football club throughout the suspension.
“We are launching a virtual matchday package where fans can purchase virtual tickets, programmes, food etc. Any donations, no matter how big or small, will go into the running of the football club.
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“The items range from matchday tickets to the legendary Judith’s soup!
“Please support us with what you can afford during this difficult time and we hope to see you all at Ewen Fields Stadium again this season.”
The match against Radcliffe was played out on Pro Evolution Soccer and finished 1-0 to Hyde United, who put on a virtual matchday package ended up raising them over £2,000.
Let’s welcome the teams out onto the pitch, come on Hyde! #virtualhyde pic.twitter.com/gmh1VM6Qc8
— Hyde United FC (@hydeunited) March 21, 2020
88’ What a hit son! The ball falls to @liam_tongue who unleashes a sweet first time volley that sails just wide of the top corner! Not long to go now ⌚️#virtualhyde pic.twitter.com/dcV2ycCM9J
— Hyde United FC (@hydeunited) March 21, 2020
Thank You. pic.twitter.com/0pU8liBaFD
— Hyde United FC (@hydeunited) March 23, 2020
They have even had their unique story featured and read out on Sky Sports News and BBC Radio 5 Live, as can be seen in the video below…
Made @SkySportsNews this evening. pic.twitter.com/gtndjvS6RU
— Hyde United FC (@hydeunited) March 18, 2020
Fancy a ‘virtual pie’ or some ‘virtual cheesy chips’? ??
Meet @hydeunited – the @NorthernPremLge side who’ve been selling ‘virtual items’ to raise money whilst fixtures are suspended. ⚽
? Listen to @TherealNihal on @BBCSounds – https://t.co/4SnxX44AQs pic.twitter.com/WryPWGyL2R
— BBC Radio 5 Live (@bbc5live) March 23, 2020
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