Mossley Tonight ....

.... fans forum where the newly-formed commitee gave us the low-down on "what's coming" and "what's to do" - fairly genteel really to begin with - advertising the Fans "Open Day" on Sunday 2nd August (this used to be the "President's Lunch" - by invite only - now open to all) - unveiling new strip, Mossley Juniors "doing a bit" on the pitch (apparently !!!) - and many business peeps there as well - requests for assistance on matchdays (the "behind the scenes" stuff that sounds unimportant until it goes wrong - example given was "no bog roll in ref's cr*pper" (it was put over much nicer than that though !!!). New shirts will be available soon as well (£35). Steve then gave a run through on the commercial side - over six grand raised in the last month - a cracking start. Forms were handed out with reference to "do you know these local businesses", "any new ideas" and stuff like that - only young but the early ideas and enthusiasm are there, and like I said, some early successes. Joanne from Mossley Juniors posed the question of not just getting the young'uns in but getting the parents in too, and an idea came from the floor regarding setting up coaching sessions .. read the officical minutes when they arrive however ...

The question on most true fans minds was of course "What about the £21,000" mentioned in the earlier crisis meeting .. it was answered by "Finance John" - basically debts have been rearranged/rescheduled over a 10 month period to the satisfaction of the creditors ... and we've already done two months "on time no probs" ... so no liquidation (lose ground lease) and no administration (lose 10 points) - the new set-up is looking sound and already doing the business - but obviously the early momentum HAS to be maintained ...

And then ... "Quiz Night" - a Thursday out is a rarity for me anyway, but with Mrs Smiffy being somewhere near Caernarfon ... I stayed ... 'twas won by a team called "Tangerine Dream" I think (wonder if they've ever heard of Edgar Froese !!!). Think we got the bronze, but it was close throughout with bottom team on 51 and winners on 57. The "tight range" to me always indicates "good quiz" - well done Mr Smith (John not me) !!! All in all a good - and productive - night out (I was wondering about the Bangor City v FC Honka game however - they lost 1-0 at home - 3-00 on aggregate for those who want to know.). Just love the name FC Honka - hope they win the Europa Cup !!!!

Weekend ... ought to be Ashton United away - but might not be because of certain family matters which need sorting - we shall see what occurs ...
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