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AStonesThrow

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  • May 11, 2019
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At the end of the 2017/18 season, I'd only managed to get my sons to a handful of home games, as and when finances allowed alongside the joys of working alternate weekends, much to my eldest sons disappointment, although he understood (My eldest is 6 years old now and my youngest is 3). Week in, week out he'd ask me if Cov were playing at home, and if they were, could we go. Numerous times I had to let him down and it was really disheartening to see the sadness hit him if I couldn't afford to or was working.

In the February of that season, myself and the children's mum broke up, meaning I moved out of the family home. Money was tight, rent and bills had to be paid and so my hours went up where available. During the summer, my sons excitement for the start of this season was leading me to dread it because I knew I wouldn't be able to get him or his brother to very many games if any.

That's when I saw MildManneredJanitor's post regarding helping fellow CCFC fans. On a whim, I posted about my situation and my sons passion for the club. A short time later, I was contacted by MMJ who offered me and both of my sons full season tickets. I was completely gobsmacked yet elated. I kept the whole thing a secret from my kids, and when the post came with the season tickets, I just threw Harry (my eldest) his letter saying it was for him and I didn't know what it was. Nothing can explain the feeling when his face lit up as he realised what it was, and then I explained to him that it was you guys who enabled us to have them.

Throughout this season we have attended all but one home game on these tickets, creating massively important memories that I know both my sons and I will treasure for life. So I wanted to say thank you, from me as a Dad, who has been able to enjoy the highs and lows of the season with his children in hugely important father/son time. But also on behalf of my children, who have had an absolutely brilliant 9 months of football, and a wealth of memories to go with it.

To mmj, and everyone who chipped in, thank you so much. No words can express how grateful we are that you provided us with those tickets.

PUSB
Dan
 
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stevefloyd

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #2
Love stories like this where something goes to people who are genuine instead of the fat cats getting richer...brilliant
 
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zuni

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #3
Quality
 

better days

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #4
Hope MMJ does it for next season
Once prices and venue is sorted......
 
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skyblu3sk

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #5
Great Post! Glad you made good use of them. Making memories with your kids is as important as it gets. Really hope any financial concerns you have get easier the majority of people are a breakup or job loss away from finding themselves in the same position.
 
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Otis

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #6
AStonesThrow said:
At the end of the 2017/18 season, I'd only managed to get my sons to a handful of home games, as and when finances allowed alongside the joys of working alternate weekends, much to my eldest sons disappointment, although he understood (My eldest is 6 years old now and my youngest is 3). Week in, week out he'd ask me if Cov were playing at home, and if they were, could we go. Numerous times I had to let him down and it was really disheartening to see the sadness hit him if I couldn't afford to or was working.

In the February of that season, myself and the children's mum broke up, meaning I moved out of the family home. Money was tight, rent and bills had to be paid and so my hours went up where available. During the summer, my sons excitement for the start of this season was leading me to dread it because I knew I wouldn't be able to get him or his brother to very many games if any.

That's when I saw MildManneredJanitor's post regarding helping fellow CCFC fans. On a whim, I posted about my situation and my sons passion for the club. A short time later, I was contacted by MMJ who offered me and both of my sons full season tickets. I was completely gobsmacked yet elated. I kept the whole thing a secret from my kids, and when the post came with the season tickets, I just threw Harry (my eldest) his letter saying it was for him and I didn't know what it was. Nothing can explain the feeling when his face lit up as he realised what it was, and then I explained to him that it was you guys who enabled us to have them.

Throughout this season we have attended all but one home game on these tickets, creating massively important memories that I know both my sons and I will treasure for life. So I wanted to say thank you, from me as a Dad, who has been able to enjoy the highs and lows of the season with his children in hugely important father/son time. But also on behalf of my children, who have had an absolutely brilliant 9 months of football, and a wealth of memories to go with it.

To mmj, and everyone who chipped in, thank you so much. No words can express how grateful we are that you provided us with those tickets.

PUSB
Dan
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Brings a tear to me eye, that.

What a lovely heartwarming story. When I hear stuff like this it makes me realise that maybe the world isn't quite the cynical, selfish corporate world I often believe it to be.

Beautiful.

Thank you for sharing.
 
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oucho

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #7
This is brilliant stuff. Hope you get plenty of games in next season.

The main thing for me here is the enthusiasm for CCFC from such a young boy, great to hear that.
 
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AStonesThrow

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #8
oucho said:
This is brilliant stuff. Hope you get plenty of games in next season.

The main thing for me here is the enthusiasm for CCFC from such a young boy, great to hear that.
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He honestly lives and breathes the club. Whenever we walk up to the Ricoh tesco, as soon as he sees the ground he asks if we're playing there next year, every time. I have to keep him updated on all the transfers and loans, in and out. Every time I talk to him about Cov its a beautiful reminder of what the game is really about.

He's a pretty good keeper as well, out of his own choice. So if anyone knows of any under 7's teams who need a goalkeeper for next season let me know!
 
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peace ndlovu

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #9
That is fantastic. Thanks for sharing Dan - hope you and the boys continue making great memories.
Mild Mannered Janitor - what a great thing you have done.
Makes me proud to be a Sky Blue
 
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Nick

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #10
better days said:
Hope MMJ does it for next season
Once prices and venue is sorted......
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Fingers crossed as soon as they are released.

What a top bloke for sorting it and the people who chipped in. Good to see it really helped people!
 
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BobbyDazzler

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #11
AStonesThrow said:
At the end of the 2017/18 season, I'd only managed to get my sons to a handful of home games, as and when finances allowed alongside the joys of working alternate weekends, much to my eldest sons disappointment, although he understood (My eldest is 6 years old now and my youngest is 3). Week in, week out he'd ask me if Cov were playing at home, and if they were, could we go. Numerous times I had to let him down and it was really disheartening to see the sadness hit him if I couldn't afford to or was working.

In the February of that season, myself and the children's mum broke up, meaning I moved out of the family home. Money was tight, rent and bills had to be paid and so my hours went up where available. During the summer, my sons excitement for the start of this season was leading me to dread it because I knew I wouldn't be able to get him or his brother to very many games if any.

That's when I saw MildManneredJanitor's post regarding helping fellow CCFC fans. On a whim, I posted about my situation and my sons passion for the club. A short time later, I was contacted by MMJ who offered me and both of my sons full season tickets. I was completely gobsmacked yet elated. I kept the whole thing a secret from my kids, and when the post came with the season tickets, I just threw Harry (my eldest) his letter saying it was for him and I didn't know what it was. Nothing can explain the feeling when his face lit up as he realised what it was, and then I explained to him that it was you guys who enabled us to have them.

Throughout this season we have attended all but one home game on these tickets, creating massively important memories that I know both my sons and I will treasure for life. So I wanted to say thank you, from me as a Dad, who has been able to enjoy the highs and lows of the season with his children in hugely important father/son time. But also on behalf of my children, who have had an absolutely brilliant 9 months of football, and a wealth of memories to go with it.

To mmj, and everyone who chipped in, thank you so much. No words can express how grateful we are that you provided us with those tickets.

PUSB
Dan
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Well done to all involved. Brilliant stuff. #PUSB
 
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Fergusons_Beard

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #12
What a brilliant story!

That’s the great side of football-building positive dad and son relationships, Good Samaritan skyblue supporters (You are just brilliant MMJ & others) and creating a new generation of sky blues for the future.

I am sure there are many on here who support City because of a parent taking them to their first game and getting the bug!

I wonder if the Club could do something to encourage more Dad (or Mum) and kids to get to the game-am sure there are many more supporters in exactly the same situation.


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BobbyDazzler

Active Member
  • May 11, 2019
  • #13
Fergusons_Beard said:
What a brilliant story!

That’s the great side of football-building positive dad and son relationships, Good Samaritan skyblue supporters (You are just brilliant MMJ & others) and creating a new generation of sky blues for the future.

I am sure there are many on here who support City because of a parent taking them to their first game and getting the bug!

I wonder if the Club could do something to encourage more Dad (or Mum) and kids to get to the game-am sure there are many more supporters in exactly the same situation.


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My mum (bless her) started taking me to HR in the 70s after my dad died when I was very young. She hates football!

It would be a fantastic if the club could ‘gift’ some family STs to those most in need. It’d be a wonderful thing to do. Maybe they already do, I’m not sure.
 
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Tommo72

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #14
Brilliant!

In a world where people seem to be increasingly hostile to each other, it’s great to hear a story of such generosity and gratitude.

Humans being nice to each other...well done to all!
 
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skyblu3sk

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #15
The club did do bits to help out just found this in the original thread "Senior individuals at the club contacted me today and confirmed that they would honour the early bird prices. This would be from £299 for an adult and the £25 if a junior JSB. They have also generously offered to provide an additional ST and JSB package to whatever we can raise and fund."
 
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RegTheDonk

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #16
Amazing stuff. The very best to you and your kids, hope you are finding your feet away from CCFC too.
Tons of credit to MMJ and whoever else helps with this.
 
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BobbyDazzler

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #17
skyblu3sk said:
The club did do bits to help out just found this in the original thread "Senior individuals at the club contacted me today and confirmed that they would honour the early bird prices. This would be from £299 for an adult and the £25 if a junior JSB. They have also generously offered to provide an additional ST and JSB package to whatever we can raise and fund."
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Thanks. That’s good to know. Well done to the club.
 
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Great_Expectations

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #18
Great story for so many reasons.

My Dad bought me a ST when I was 7 and I’ve had one ever since (bar Northampton). While I’ve not always been able to make every game, it’s absolutely one of the key reasons my Dad and I are so close. Supporting CCFC certainly creates a unique and formidable bond.
 
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Adge

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #19
Great stuff! :emoji_thumbsup:
 

covcity4life

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #20
Great stuff. Well done mmj

Compassion is the way forward out of this dark age of a world we live in
 
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Liquid Gold

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #21
Great to hear it actually worked out as intended. Also good to know that despite the bitching and arguing we’re not a bad lot on here.
 
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clint van damme

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #22
Liquid Gold said:
Great to hear it actually worked out as intended. Also good to know that despite the bitching and arguing we’re not a bad lot on here.
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LG, I know you and others travel a fair way to home games.
What happens with your ST if you can't make it?
Was wondering if there was something that could be set up where STs that aren't going to be used for a game could go to someone who struggles to go.
It obviously doesn't just apply to people who travel a distance. Missed a couple of games myself this season, though gave my ticket away for the day.

Perhaps the club could ask a local charity of food bank to nominate parents and children who are struggling as the recipients?
 

Liquid Gold

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #23
clint van damme said:
LG, I know you and others travel a fair way to home games.
What happens with your ST if you can't make it?
Was wondering if there was something that could be set up where STs that aren't going to be used for a game could go to someone who struggles to go.
It obviously doesn't just apply to people who travel a distance. Missed a couple of games myself this season, though gave my ticket away for the day.

Perhaps the club could ask a local charity of food bank to nominate parents and children who are struggling as the recipients?
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I wouldn't be opposed to the idea. Problem in my case is that sometimes I don't know if I can make it or not till the last minute. It would work if the club were happy to have a ticket exchange scheme set up where I log a person's name to take the ticket and they take a code up to ticket office and get a paper ticket.

I doubt the club would want to get involved as it is probably open to abuse.
 

tommydazzle

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #24
Those poor kids - set up for a lifetime of hope and heartbreak
 
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clint van damme

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #25
Liquid Gold said:
I wouldn't be opposed to the idea. Problem in my case is that sometimes I don't know if I can make it or not till the last minute. It would work if the club were happy to have a ticket exchange scheme set up where I log a person's name to take the ticket and they take a code up to ticket office and get a paper ticket.

I doubt the club would want to get involved as it is probably open to abuse.
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if you, for example, informed the club you weren't going they could print a paper ticket for collection fot the nominated person to pick up, same as if you forget your ST.
Its just the guts of an idea, I realise it would need a lot of sorting out.
As you say, for the likes of yourself who often doesn't know until the last minute if you're going probably not feasible.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • May 11, 2019
  • #26
The best thing I thought about mmj is that he was humble about it. Not interested in doing it for likes or to get his face in the paper.

Not much of that left in this day and age!
 
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AStonesThrow

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #27
Nick said:
The best thing I thought about mmj is that he was humble about it. Not interested in doing it for likes or to get his face in the paper.

Not much of that left in this day and age!
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Absolutely, this was a kind hearted gesture driven by pure goodwill
 
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I was eleven in 87

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #28
That’s an absolutely fantastic story and I’m so glad you and your kids had such an opportunity for never to be forgotten moments. They will talk about that your years when they are older!!

Well Done MMJ!!
 
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covcity4life

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #29
How would your kids rate jordan shipley as a left winger?.....
 
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rob9872

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #30
covcity4life said:
How would your kids rate jordan shipley as a left winger?.....
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Don't forget it wasnt just us lot who contributed, Shippers stuck £50 into this fund too.
 
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Broken Hearted Sky Blue

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #31
Nick said:
Fingers crossed as soon as they are released.

What a top bloke for sorting it and the people who chipped in. Good to see it really helped people!
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If he's doing it for next season would like to contribute
 
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Nick

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #32
rob9872 said:
Don't forget it wasnt just us lot who contributed, Shippers stuck £50 into this fund too.
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Yep, he did!
 

clint van damme

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #33
let's hope it was the only thread he read.
 
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rob9872

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #34
clint van damme said:
let's hope it was the only thread he read.
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Lol don't think he posts, there was a twitter request too, but he was the only player who responded.
 
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covcity4life

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  • May 11, 2019
  • #35
rob9872 said:
Don't forget it wasnt just us lot who contributed, Shippers stuck £50 into this fund too.
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Ahh had no idea. That is good of him.
 
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