Fans dig deep to help settle more than half Blues' £125k legal bill

2:50pm Friday 5th October 2012 in News By Simon Farr

Fans dig deep to help settle more than half Blues' £125k legal bill Fans dig deep to help settle more than half Blues' £125k legal bill

GENEROUS Wycombe Wanderers fans have dug deep to cover more than half of an outstanding £125,000 legal bill in just over three days.

The Wycombe Wanderers Trust asked supporters and businesses on Tuesday to help them pay the legal bill accrued during the trust’s protracted takeover of the League Two club from Steve Hayes.

The appeal has proven to be successful, with fans and corporate firms reaching into their pockets to stump up more than half the legal fee already. The trust called the response “remarkable”.

In a statement, the trust said: “This is a remarkable response from our fan base and demonstrates the level of commitment that exists within the Wycombe district and beyond.

“When the Trust acquired control of our football club in late June 2012, it realised that there were bound to be some difficult times ahead and difficult decisions to be taken.

“But it also realised that the loyalty and dedication of our supporters was such that, providing we were open and honest about progress and issues as they arose, then we were assured of support.”

The trust added that the appeal for donations is still very much ongoing. Email trevor@wycombewandererstrust.com to make a pledge.

Comments (16)

3:23pm Fri 5 Oct 12

shuggie01 says...

Why throw good money after bad. They will be asking to help pay for a new coach next.
Why throw good money after bad. They will be asking to help pay for a new coach next. shuggie01

6:45am Sat 6 Oct 12

Stalemate says...

Mmmmhhh, half of the monies raised in a matter of days, a little suspect. A common tactic to get a "head of steam" going in a money-raising campaign is to make an announcement such as this.

Any donor, business or otherwise, contributing a large amount would certainly want assurances regarding the ongoing future of the club, and that would take longer than three days to meet and discuss!
Mmmmhhh, half of the monies raised in a matter of days, a little suspect. A common tactic to get a "head of steam" going in a money-raising campaign is to make an announcement such as this. Any donor, business or otherwise, contributing a large amount would certainly want assurances regarding the ongoing future of the club, and that would take longer than three days to meet and discuss! Stalemate

6:48am Sat 6 Oct 12

Stalemate says...

Maybe the legal firm, I hope they have read this article, should call Trust's bluff and ask for half the money now ;-)
Maybe the legal firm, I hope they have read this article, should call Trust's bluff and ask for half the money now ;-) Stalemate

7:33am Sat 6 Oct 12

Edgar Brooks says...

Actually, it's rather gratifying to see that there are more people, in this town, who care about their team, than you pair of miseries.
Actually, it's rather gratifying to see that there are more people, in this town, who care about their team, than you pair of miseries. Edgar Brooks

2:17pm Sat 6 Oct 12

Marmite XO says...

I think those doubting the figures should apologise. I have personally contributed £62500 towards this bill.
I think those doubting the figures should apologise. I have personally contributed £62500 towards this bill. Marmite XO

7:21am Sun 7 Oct 12

evenflo says...

"well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.
"well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls. evenflo

4:39pm Sun 7 Oct 12

demoness the second says...

evenflo wrote:
"well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.
What sort of uniform do they wear?
I never knew trolls had uniforms!
[quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: "well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.[/p][/quote]What sort of uniform do they wear? I never knew trolls had uniforms! demoness the second

4:52pm Sun 7 Oct 12

ivor says...

If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means.
~
With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project?
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means. ~ With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project? ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page. ivor

7:29pm Sun 7 Oct 12

evenflo says...

demoness the second wrote:
evenflo wrote:
"well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.
What sort of uniform do they wear?
I never knew trolls had uniforms!
sorry, it was predictive text plus doing three things simultaneously, but i kinda like the idea of making them easily identifiable...anywa
y you win this weeks prize.
[quote][p][bold]demoness the second[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: "well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.[/p][/quote]What sort of uniform do they wear? I never knew trolls had uniforms![/p][/quote]sorry, it was predictive text plus doing three things simultaneously, but i kinda like the idea of making them easily identifiable...anywa y you win this weeks prize. evenflo

7:52pm Sun 7 Oct 12

evenflo says...

ivor wrote:
If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means.
~
With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project?
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means. ~ With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project? ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations. evenflo

8:35pm Sun 7 Oct 12

demoness the second says...

evenflo wrote:
demoness the second wrote:
evenflo wrote:
"well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.
What sort of uniform do they wear?
I never knew trolls had uniforms!
sorry, it was predictive text plus doing three things simultaneously, but i kinda like the idea of making them easily identifiable...anywa

y you win this weeks prize.
Jolly good - is it a medal for my uniform? :))
[quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]demoness the second[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: "well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.[/p][/quote]What sort of uniform do they wear? I never knew trolls had uniforms![/p][/quote]sorry, it was predictive text plus doing three things simultaneously, but i kinda like the idea of making them easily identifiable...anywa y you win this weeks prize.[/p][/quote]Jolly good - is it a medal for my uniform? :)) demoness the second

8:37pm Sun 7 Oct 12

demoness the second says...

ivor wrote:
If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means.
~
With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project?
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
You are making the assumption that the fans wanted the stadium Ivor.
I was under the impression that this was not the case at all.

Silly man - go and play on your blog - theres a good fellow.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means. ~ With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project? ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]You are making the assumption that the fans wanted the stadium Ivor. I was under the impression that this was not the case at all. Silly man - go and play on your blog - theres a good fellow. demoness the second

10:09pm Sun 7 Oct 12

evenflo says...

demoness the second wrote:
evenflo wrote:
demoness the second wrote:
evenflo wrote:
"well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.
What sort of uniform do they wear?
I never knew trolls had uniforms!
sorry, it was predictive text plus doing three things simultaneously, but i kinda like the idea of making them easily identifiable...anywa

y you win this weeks prize.
Jolly good - is it a medal for my uniform? :))
Yes it's a pedants pendant.
[quote][p][bold]demoness the second[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]demoness the second[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: "well done the supporters and trust" oh i forget this forum is only for snide remarks made by uniformed trolls.[/p][/quote]What sort of uniform do they wear? I never knew trolls had uniforms![/p][/quote]sorry, it was predictive text plus doing three things simultaneously, but i kinda like the idea of making them easily identifiable...anywa y you win this weeks prize.[/p][/quote]Jolly good - is it a medal for my uniform? :))[/p][/quote]Yes it's a pedants pendant. evenflo

12:58pm Mon 8 Oct 12

Elmo says...

evenflo wrote:
ivor wrote:
If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means.
~
With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project?
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.
Sucker!
[quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means. ~ With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project? ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.[/p][/quote]Sucker! Elmo

12:59pm Mon 8 Oct 12

Elmo says...

evenflo wrote:
ivor wrote:
If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means.
~
With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project?
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.
They say there's one born every minute, but for two you have to wait half an hour.
[quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means. ~ With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project? ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.[/p][/quote]They say there's one born every minute, but for two you have to wait half an hour. Elmo

4:57am Tue 9 Oct 12

evenflo says...

Elmo wrote:
evenflo wrote:
ivor wrote:
If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means.
~
With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project?
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.
They say there's one born every minute, but for two you have to wait half an hour.
wow pretending to be ivor the BFP blogger for three people who will read this comments page, you must be so lonely. ;)
[quote][p][bold]Elmo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]evenflo[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: If the fans have paid half the £125k bill then good for them, at least we know they have financial means. ~ With the fans having so much spare money floating around maybe they should be asked to repay some of the public money (wasn't it £750k?) that was spent on the preliminary investigations into the failed Booker stadium project? ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]so let's ask the fans that campaigned against the move and Mr.Hayes ownership to pay for our elected officials inept handling of the whole planning process whilst trying to save the club, brilliant. perhaps we could get the native americans to compensate the US government for the costs incurred putting them onto reservations.[/p][/quote]They say there's one born every minute, but for two you have to wait half an hour.[/p][/quote]wow pretending to be ivor the BFP blogger for three people who will read this comments page, you must be so lonely. ;) evenflo

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