Poole Town have been forced to launch a crowdfunding appeal due to matches they have had postponed so far this season.
The Southern League Premier Division South side had Tuesday night’s game against Met Police called off due to the wet weather.
Sadly we have been beaten by the weather again. Tonight’s game against Met Police has been postponed. We will confirm a new date as soon as possible.
— Poole Town FC ? (@PooleTownFC) December 17, 2019
They are now wanting to raise £15,000 to ease the pressure on their finances after playing just five home games so far this season. You can help donate by clicking HERE.
When Hendon came to town just over a week ago, the fixture was again called off after suffering more rain days before hands.
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Poole want to get back to the National League South, however the weather is having quite an impact in trying to ruin it all.
Tom Killick’s team sat well in the top six, however have now fallen to tenth, but have around five games in hand over those around them including the leaders Truro.
With the Dolphins hope to host Dorchester Town on Boxing Day, chairman Chris Reeves has urged fans to attend what will be only their second home game since September.
The statement read: “The relentless rain day after day, coupled with the well-documented drainage issues at the ground have denied us yet another home game.
“Quite apart from the obvious playing issues the financial significance of getting to Christmas and only having played five league games at home is crippling.
“We have been working towards match day revenue being allocated to meet our outgoings only to find that revenue doesn’t come for two months now.
“No business can survive if each time it is on the verge of generating income the means of securing that income is denied it. Bluntly we are suffering from a cash flow desert and we need help!
“We have held back from starting a crowdfunding page, but the time has now come! I am confident that the stark financial reality of all the postponements will be self-evident and that all the people of Poole that value what we do will appreciate that we need their support to get through this difficult time. Three things then that can help us:-
a) Support this crowdfunding page
b) turn up in your droves at the Boxing Day game at home to Dorchester ko 12.00 and
c) Come to the Night at the Dogs at Poole Stadium on Saturday, 28th December when for £5 (£3 for children) you get admission and a free drink (soft drink for children ) to join in a Poole Town Christmas party with all proceeds going to support the Club’s depleted coffers.
“We need your help!”
Poole Town FC”
Fans not only gave their reaction to Poole Town being forced to launch crowdfunding appeal, but also on their latest postponement – see what they had to say on the next page.
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