Eleanor
McGibbon - Chairman Irthlingborough Town
Council:
"The remarkable achievements of Rushden
and Diamonds F.C.and its outstanding facilities
have been a source of tremendous pleasure and
pride to the people of Irthlingborough. Now in
difficult times I am extremely grateful to the
present Club's Directors and 300 fans for their
courage and valiant efforts in forming the Trust.
Irthlingborough has a great history of uniting
ans supporting many various appeals and now, by
offers of practical skills and financial help,
there is a golden opportunity to retain and
treasure what has been a wonderful and unique
gift to the town. I appeal to everyone to give
whatever support they can"
Cllr Colin Wright - Mayor of
Rushden:
"I do believe that it is imperative all
efforts are maintained to ensure continuation of
football at Nene Park. Rushden as a town is known
countrywide, due to the efforts of the football
club and its previous Chairman, Max Griggs. As
the current Mayor of Rushden and a supporter of
community spirit I will provide as much support
as I possibly can whilst holding my Chain of
Office and thereafter as both a Rushden Town and
District Councillor. I would be happy to lend my
support whereever it is needed to ensure Rushden
and Diamonds retains its identity and existence
and support the new Trust in all its work".
Phil Hope - Member of Parliament
for Corby, Oundle, Thrapston, Raunds and
Irthlingborough says:
“I think this is an excellent initiative
and one that has my wholehearted support. I know
that creating a Trust has been a very successful
approach taken by other clubs and the principles
of democracy, inclusively, not for profit
ownership and high standards are very much
principles that I endorse.”
Paul Stinchcombe - Member of
Parliament for Wellingborough and Rushden says:
“Football clubs should belong to their
supporters as well as their shareholders. That is
why I welcome so warmly the launch of Rushden
& Diamonds Supporters Trust. It will do much
more than secure the Club’s future – it
will ensure that the heart and soul of the Club
is the property of its fans.”
Councillor Ron Pinnock -
Chairman of East Northamptonshire Council says:
“I wish the new Supporters Trust every
success. We all want to see Rushden &
Diamonds continuing as part of our
community”.
Councillor David Lee - County
Councillor for Irthlingborough says:
“It is important that the Club continues
to flourish. Not just for the sake of local pride
but for the benefits it can bring to the county
as a whole.”
Councillor Jimmy James - Mayor
of Higham Ferrers says:
“As Mayor of Higham Ferrers for 2004
– 2005, I heartily support the proposal that
a trust should run Rushden & Diamonds
Football Club. I wish Canon Roger Knight and all
those involved every success in their venture
which I am sure will benefit the club’s many
supporters in Higham Ferrers and elsewhere.”
David Bell - Her Majesty’s
Chief Inspector of Schools says:
“I would like to congratulate you and
the rest of the Steering Group for the efforts
you are making to secure the Club’s future.
As I am sure you know your work is much
appreciated.”
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Alistair
Burt – Member of Parliament for
North-East Bedfordshire (includes the Upper Great
Ouse Villages of Sharnbrook, Harrold, Carlton,
Felmersham, Pavenham together with Wymington,
Podington, and Farndish.
“I am very pleased to be able to support the
establishment of the Supporters Trust to run the
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club. As a very
keen fan of the game, I see the plans to run the
Club as an inclusive and affordable community
effort as highly commendable. I trust this will
ensure the continuation of a very high standard
of facilities for those who live locally, and the
promotion of a great sport for all well into the
future.”
Eleanor McGibbon –
Chairman of Irthlingborough Town Council says:
“The remarkable achievements of Rushden
& Diamonds Football Club and its outstanding
facilities have been a source of tremendous
pleasure and pride to the people of
Irthlingborough. Now in difficult times, I am
extremely grateful to the present Club’s
directors and 300 fans for their courage and
valiant effortsd in forming the Rushden &
Diamonds Supporters Trust. Irthlingborough has a
great history of uniting and supporting many
various appeals and now, by offers of practical
skills or financial help, there is a golden
opportunity to retain and treasure what has been
a wonderful and unique gift to the town. I appeal
to everyone to give whatever support they
can.”
Councillor John Bailey
– Mayor of Wellingborough says:
“Although the Rushden & Diamonds
Football Club is not located within the Borough
of Wellingborough, I know that many of its
supporters reside in our Borough. I therefore do
not hesitate to wish the Club every success in
the future and express the hope that it will long
continue to be a source of pleasure and pride to
this part of the County”.
Brian Hill – Former FA
Cup Final referee says:
“As a former well-known Football League
referee in the area, and a lad who made good
through local football, I wholeheartedly support
the launch of Rushden & Diamonds Supporters
Trust; wish them well and hope they get the
deserved support of the local community.”
Elaine
- RAMs Trust
"Many congratulations to Rushden &
Diamonds Trust! We at RamsTrust are delighted for
you."
Ian Bason - Chairman &
Board Member - Foxes Trust
"Congratulations on today's official
announcement from all at the Foxes Trust"
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