Das langjährige englische Football-League-Mitglied Hereford United hat seine Anhänger und Sponsoren heute morgen aufgerufen, den Klub mit Spendengeldern zu unterstützen. In den nächsten 14 Tagen müssen 35.000 Pfund zusammengesammelt werden, ansonsten droht den "Bulls" ein Insolvenzverfahren.
In einem Statement auf der Vereinshomepage heiß es, der derzeitige Fünftligist verliere Monat für Monat Geld, weil die Kosten höher als die Einnahmen sind. Zudem wurde für im Sommer verkaufte Spieler nicht die erhoffte Einnahme erzielt. Die Zuschauerzahlen des Klub sind in den letzten Jahren kontinuierlich zurückgegangen. In der ablaufenden Saison 2012/13 fanden sich durchschnittlich nur noch 1.793 Zahlende pro Spiel im Stadion an der Edgar Street ein. Derzeit laufen Verhandlungen über Baumaßnahmen bzw. Investitionen an beiden Hintertorseiten des Stadions, die den Klub finanziell stabilisieren könnten.
Hereford wurde 1972 in die Football League gewählt und spielte 1976/77 in der alten Division Two (Championship). 1997 aus der Football League ausgeschieden, kehrte man 2006 zurück und stieg 2012 abermals in die Conference ab.
Weitere Infos:
BBC:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25449401
offizielles Statement des Vereins:
http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-181213-1244040.aspx
The statement, released on the Official Hereford United Website reads:
As
you are aware, the club has recently undertaken a series of cuts to its
cost base in an attempt to bring revenues and costs further into line.
This
decision was taken after a full review of current business activities
and in light of revenues from attendances at home matches and off field
activities.
Additionally, the
club received 50% less than budgeted from the transfers of Sam Clucas,
Ryan Bowman and Marley Watkins. Although we hope press speculation is
correct and Sam Clucas gets a move in January, as the club will be set
to receive a 15% add on fee.
Whilst
we have generated close to £50,000 from the recent share issue and are
truly grateful to those supporters that have contributed to this and
other schemes, the club has continued to lose money on a month by month
basis. To date this deficit has been underpinned by a small number of
people most notably the current Board of Directors.
We
are at the final hurdle for signing the revised leases with the
Herefordshire Council that will, at last, enable us to approach
developers with regard to the Blackfriars and Meadow End sites. This is
an exciting development which, quite frankly has taken too long to
complete but we are nearly there.
Upon
completion of the leases, which we now estimate to be during the first
week of January, the club will also be able to secure a 30 year contract
that will see us receive an upfront six figure sum to support the club
through the remainder of the season.
Discussions
are also underway with a high profile developer on the Blackfriars End
and a development agreement has been prepared by our solicitor for
discussions on a confidential basis.
We
have thought for the past four months that the new leases and therefore
the new commercial contract would be secured ‘at any time’. Whilst the
delay continued the shortfall has increased so we have needed to make
further cuts around the club this month.
We
have also missed the recent PAYE payment to the HMRC and will no doubt
hear shortly that legal proceedings have begun that will make the club
the subject of a Winding-Up Order, most likely in early February 2014.
You
will recall that we were in a similar position this time last year, but
we benefitted from the televised cup match against Cheltenham. The sums
involved were actually worse last year. This year we will be able to
settle with the HMRC before going to Court by using some of the contract
monies expected to arrive in January.
Despite the positive news that we are close to finally agreeing the new leases, the club needs your help today. A short-term fix to secure the long-term future, if you will.
We need to raise £35,000 over the next 14 days to ensure that the club can meet its obligations to staff over this period.
We
are asking all season ticket holders if they would consider paying £10,
or whatever they can afford, at the ground for the next three matches
(Cambridge/Forest Green/Kidderminster) and all other supporters if they
would donate a similar amount each to achieve this goal.
Donations can also be made online.
In recognition of any help received, the club will offer an equivalent sum in return through:-
a) a discount off next year's season ticket prices; b) shares in the club
All
of the Club Directors are 100% committed to the fight to ensure the
long term future of Hereford United Football Club in its present form
and would like to re-assure all supporters that moving forward, this
football club will run on a budget based in line with current revenues
and gates and will only deviate from that position as and when we have
seen a consistent upturn in revenues or when we have received
substantial investment from outside parties.
It
has not proved possible to adjust to the significant loss of Football
League funding in a much shorter timescale than now due to such things
as contractual obligations.
However,
whilst the current Board of Directors remains in situ, its intention is
to adjust the cost base still further in order to produce a break-even
budget for the season 2014-15, commencing on 1st June 2014.
To
achieve this we will be evaluating further changes over the next two
months whilst also trying to support the Manager to ensure we improve on
our current league position.
We
equate the present situation to the very difficult and challenging
period in the mid to late nineties following the club’s previous
relegation from the Football League in the knowledge and belief that
there will be an upturn and we have to all keep working together to
achieve that upturn.
The Board
would ask you to please support your club at this difficult time, as you
have on many occasions over the years. We see both the Supporters Trust
(HUST) and HUISA organisations as an added strength to this great club
and also welcome their considered views on the present situation.
Thank you once again for your continued support in these difficult times.
Read more at http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-181213-1244040.aspx#3psaRFmkUWPhZUMm.99
The statement, released on the Official Hereford United Website reads:
As
you are aware, the club has recently undertaken a series of cuts to its
cost base in an attempt to bring revenues and costs further into line.
This
decision was taken after a full review of current business activities
and in light of revenues from attendances at home matches and off field
activities.
Additionally, the
club received 50% less than budgeted from the transfers of Sam Clucas,
Ryan Bowman and Marley Watkins. Although we hope press speculation is
correct and Sam Clucas gets a move in January, as the club will be set
to receive a 15% add on fee.
Whilst
we have generated close to £50,000 from the recent share issue and are
truly grateful to those supporters that have contributed to this and
other schemes, the club has continued to lose money on a month by month
basis. To date this deficit has been underpinned by a small number of
people most notably the current Board of Directors.
We
are at the final hurdle for signing the revised leases with the
Herefordshire Council that will, at last, enable us to approach
developers with regard to the Blackfriars and Meadow End sites. This is
an exciting development which, quite frankly has taken too long to
complete but we are nearly there.
Upon
completion of the leases, which we now estimate to be during the first
week of January, the club will also be able to secure a 30 year contract
that will see us receive an upfront six figure sum to support the club
through the remainder of the season.
Discussions
are also underway with a high profile developer on the Blackfriars End
and a development agreement has been prepared by our solicitor for
discussions on a confidential basis.
We
have thought for the past four months that the new leases and therefore
the new commercial contract would be secured ‘at any time’. Whilst the
delay continued the shortfall has increased so we have needed to make
further cuts around the club this month.
We
have also missed the recent PAYE payment to the HMRC and will no doubt
hear shortly that legal proceedings have begun that will make the club
the subject of a Winding-Up Order, most likely in early February 2014.
You
will recall that we were in a similar position this time last year, but
we benefitted from the televised cup match against Cheltenham. The sums
involved were actually worse last year. This year we will be able to
settle with the HMRC before going to Court by using some of the contract
monies expected to arrive in January.
Despite the positive news that we are close to finally agreeing the new leases, the club needs your help today. A short-term fix to secure the long-term future, if you will.
We need to raise £35,000 over the next 14 days to ensure that the club can meet its obligations to staff over this period.
We
are asking all season ticket holders if they would consider paying £10,
or whatever they can afford, at the ground for the next three matches
(Cambridge/Forest Green/Kidderminster) and all other supporters if they
would donate a similar amount each to achieve this goal.
Donations can also be made online.
In recognition of any help received, the club will offer an equivalent sum in return through:-
a) a discount off next year's season ticket prices; b) shares in the club
All
of the Club Directors are 100% committed to the fight to ensure the
long term future of Hereford United Football Club in its present form
and would like to re-assure all supporters that moving forward, this
football club will run on a budget based in line with current revenues
and gates and will only deviate from that position as and when we have
seen a consistent upturn in revenues or when we have received
substantial investment from outside parties.
It
has not proved possible to adjust to the significant loss of Football
League funding in a much shorter timescale than now due to such things
as contractual obligations.
However,
whilst the current Board of Directors remains in situ, its intention is
to adjust the cost base still further in order to produce a break-even
budget for the season 2014-15, commencing on 1st June 2014.
To
achieve this we will be evaluating further changes over the next two
months whilst also trying to support the Manager to ensure we improve on
our current league position.
We
equate the present situation to the very difficult and challenging
period in the mid to late nineties following the club’s previous
relegation from the Football League in the knowledge and belief that
there will be an upturn and we have to all keep working together to
achieve that upturn.
The Board
would ask you to please support your club at this difficult time, as you
have on many occasions over the years. We see both the Supporters Trust
(HUST) and HUISA organisations as an added strength to this great club
and also welcome their considered views on the present situation.
Thank you once again for your continued support in these difficult times.
Read more at http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-181213-1244040.aspx#3psaRFmkUWPhZUMm.99
The statement, released on the Official Hereford United Website reads:
As
you are aware, the club has recently undertaken a series of cuts to its
cost base in an attempt to bring revenues and costs further into line.
This
decision was taken after a full review of current business activities
and in light of revenues from attendances at home matches and off field
activities.
Additionally, the
club received 50% less than budgeted from the transfers of Sam Clucas,
Ryan Bowman and Marley Watkins. Although we hope press speculation is
correct and Sam Clucas gets a move in January, as the club will be set
to receive a 15% add on fee.
Whilst
we have generated close to £50,000 from the recent share issue and are
truly grateful to those supporters that have contributed to this and
other schemes, the club has continued to lose money on a month by month
basis. To date this deficit has been underpinned by a small number of
people most notably the current Board of Directors.
We
are at the final hurdle for signing the revised leases with the
Herefordshire Council that will, at last, enable us to approach
developers with regard to the Blackfriars and Meadow End sites. This is
an exciting development which, quite frankly has taken too long to
complete but we are nearly there.
Upon
completion of the leases, which we now estimate to be during the first
week of January, the club will also be able to secure a 30 year contract
that will see us receive an upfront six figure sum to support the club
through the remainder of the season.
Discussions
are also underway with a high profile developer on the Blackfriars End
and a development agreement has been prepared by our solicitor for
discussions on a confidential basis.
We
have thought for the past four months that the new leases and therefore
the new commercial contract would be secured ‘at any time’. Whilst the
delay continued the shortfall has increased so we have needed to make
further cuts around the club this month.
We
have also missed the recent PAYE payment to the HMRC and will no doubt
hear shortly that legal proceedings have begun that will make the club
the subject of a Winding-Up Order, most likely in early February 2014.
You
will recall that we were in a similar position this time last year, but
we benefitted from the televised cup match against Cheltenham. The sums
involved were actually worse last year. This year we will be able to
settle with the HMRC before going to Court by using some of the contract
monies expected to arrive in January.
Despite the positive news that we are close to finally agreeing the new leases, the club needs your help today. A short-term fix to secure the long-term future, if you will.
We need to raise £35,000 over the next 14 days to ensure that the club can meet its obligations to staff over this period.
We
are asking all season ticket holders if they would consider paying £10,
or whatever they can afford, at the ground for the next three matches
(Cambridge/Forest Green/Kidderminster) and all other supporters if they
would donate a similar amount each to achieve this goal.
Donations can also be made online.
In recognition of any help received, the club will offer an equivalent sum in return through:-
a) a discount off next year's season ticket prices; b) shares in the club
All
of the Club Directors are 100% committed to the fight to ensure the
long term future of Hereford United Football Club in its present form
and would like to re-assure all supporters that moving forward, this
football club will run on a budget based in line with current revenues
and gates and will only deviate from that position as and when we have
seen a consistent upturn in revenues or when we have received
substantial investment from outside parties.
It
has not proved possible to adjust to the significant loss of Football
League funding in a much shorter timescale than now due to such things
as contractual obligations.
However,
whilst the current Board of Directors remains in situ, its intention is
to adjust the cost base still further in order to produce a break-even
budget for the season 2014-15, commencing on 1st June 2014.
To
achieve this we will be evaluating further changes over the next two
months whilst also trying to support the Manager to ensure we improve on
our current league position.
We
equate the present situation to the very difficult and challenging
period in the mid to late nineties following the club’s previous
relegation from the Football League in the knowledge and belief that
there will be an upturn and we have to all keep working together to
achieve that upturn.
The Board
would ask you to please support your club at this difficult time, as you
have on many occasions over the years. We see both the Supporters Trust
(HUST) and HUISA organisations as an added strength to this great club
and also welcome their considered views on the present situation.
Thank you once again for your continued support in these difficult times.
Read more at http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-181213-1244040.aspx#3psaRFmkUWPhZUMm.99
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