La Scimmia Rossa Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 After reading the statements from Bayern and Celtic today, i sent Ian Maxwell an email. I don't want a political debate on the subject. All i ask, is that if you agree with me, you send an email to Maxie at [email protected] "Ian, i hope you are well. You'll be well aware of the current refugee crisis. You'll probably also have read the statements from Bayern and Celtic this afternoon. Football clubs have the power to shape opinions, but they also have the ability to motivate people to help. Thistle are a community club and you and the board and the fans have done good work in this space. Glasgow has a long and rich history of immigration and also sheltering and assisting those who come here at a time of need. The current first team are represented by players from various countries , some of which had their own terrible tragedies down through the years. I wonder if the club would be willing to support and publicize an official fundraiser at the Dundee game a week on Saturday. Perhaps invite Save the Children to collect before the game since they have a specific campaign, and the club and fans can publicise it ? By allowing a regulated charity to collect, it avoids all the issues that might spring up from a fan -run adhoc collection. It'll carry much more weight if the club are behind it. What do you think? Is it feasible? Regards Colin" 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire jag Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great idea Colin Hopefully the club respond positively. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firhillista Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great idea. I've sent an email to the club also suggesting some kind of fund raising activity at the Dundee game. (Might be seen as somewhat political, but I'd also be delighted if we could have a REALLY big poster in the North Stand saying 'Refugees Welcome Here') 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Good idea. I hope the club can arrange something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Fully behind this. Would happily contribute to a banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) As Churchill said, never let a crisis go to waste. Good idea and could be a decent PR opportunity. Edited September 3, 2015 by Armand2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I doubt many of the refugees will come here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Excellent idea, I hope the club respond positively and don't give us some trite response. Mustapha's story in the press today should be reason enough for the club to take positive action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmike Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great idea, particularly the banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 100% in favour of this. I also agree that it's best that a reputable charity like Save the Children should be involved. LSR rightly says he doesn't want a political debate. I'd say what is there to debate? I think we're way past the discussion stage and immediate action is required. A community club such as ours has to be involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Great idea Colin support you fully. email sent as Ian, i hope you are well. I am supporting Colin in his idea outlined below "You'll be well aware of the current refugee crisis. You'll probably also have read the statements from Bayern and Celtic this afternoon. Football clubs have the power to shape opinions, but they also have the ability to motivate people to help. Thistle are a community club and you and the board and the fans have done good work in this space. Glasgow has a long and rich history of immigration and also sheltering and assisting those who come here at a time of need. The current first team are represented by players from various countries , some of which had their own terrible tragedies down through the years. I wonder if the club would be willing to support and publicize an official fundraiser at the Dundee game a week on Saturday. Perhaps invite Save the Children to collect before the game since they have a specific campaign, and the club and fans can publicise it ? By allowing a regulated charity to collect, it avoids all the issues that might spring up from a fan -run adhoc collection. It'll carry much more weight if the club are behind it. What do you think? Is it feasible? Regards Colin" I fully endorse this as an Idea the club should be behind. Kind Regards Graeme Edited September 3, 2015 by gee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Excellent idea and well done. I'll gladly contribute towards a banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Good idea, LSR. Happily support this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great idea to raise funds for this LSR. Well done. A banner in support of refugees would be good. It it feasible in the time available? Is anyone able to organise it? I too would be willing to contribute to costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks for the support. Really pleased we are all on the side ( not that i doubted it), it's really important that you email the club tho. Register support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks for the support. Really pleased we are all on the side ( not that i doubted it), it's really important that you email the club tho. Register support. Did so earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin energy Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Agreed with all, email sent to Maxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerjag Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Just saw this and i've emailed Ian Maxwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G13 jag Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 A great idea. I believe there is a planned meeting in Glasgow on the day of the Dundee game. Glasgow has many refugees and I would like the club to offer a number of tickets for our games. Many people living here are restricted from working whilst applications are processed. We certainly have enough spare capacity in our ground and some light relief won't hurt. Hold on, light relief at Firhill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Email sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Jag Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Email sent Would also contribute to banner. I would offer to organise this but sadly I won't make Dundee game but if anyone would like some help I'd be delighted to lend a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Just received the following reply from Ian Maxwell "Hi Colin Thanks for the email. As you say, we pride ourselves on being a community club and are more than happy to support such fundraising initiatives. I’ll get in touch with Save the Children and see what needs to be done to organise a can collection for the Dundee game as suggested. We’ll obviously advertise the collection in the lead up to the game when things are confirmed." Thanks for supporting this folks. I'm happy with that. I'll happily contribute towards a banner but i'll leave that to others to organise. Edited September 4, 2015 by La Scimmia Rossa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMJ Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks LSR, for setting this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearchar Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Possibly easiest to organise via a Glasgow-based charity: http://www.paih.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Very good cause LSR. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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