15 - Stalybridge Celtic vs Cammell Laird

WHAT’S HAPPENING
AT BOWER FOLD
Statement from the Board
of Directors
The general economic climate, resulting in
lower than anticipated commercial income
and increases in utility bills and other costs
has severely affected the club’s cash flow
situation.
This has been exacerbated by the loss of
income from two consecutive Saturday home
games being postponed in December, which
has meant that the club has had to seriously
look to reduce its operating expenditure.
Clearly, the biggest expense the Club has is
the playing budget.
The Board has consequently had to make
the extremely difficult decision to reduce the
playing budget by approximately 20%, which
will result in some players being released
from the squad. This decision has not been
made lightly, but the ongoing financial
stability of the club must be paramount.
The Board would like to thank Manager
Chris Willcock for his understanding of this
decision and for his continued commitment to
Stalybridge Celtic FC.
The Board has, in recent weeks, held several
meetings with the officials of the newly
re-formed Stalybridge Celtic Supporters
Association (SCSA), at which discussions
have been held as to how the association can
assist the club, both in terms of volunteers
helping in match-day operations, but also in
helping the club meet some of it’s financial
commitments outside of footballing costs.
The club is planning several fundraisers over
the next couple of months, and the SCSA will
be a huge asset in helping to promote those
events, and help bring funds into the club.
Both the Board and the SCSA are committed
to work together in the best interests of
Stalybridge Celtic FC.
Support from fans this season has been
absolutely superb, both at home and away,
and we hope this will continue and grow, and
that all fans will help continue to get behind
OUR club in any way they can.
Everyone will know that Rob Gorski is seeking
to sell his shares and find a new majority
shareholder. Hopefully that new majority
shareholder is able to invest in the club and
propel it onwards, as we all want.
Keith Smart, Interim Chairman/Director.
Super Matty Carson
Celtic is thrilled to confirm Matty Carson’s
loan from Accrington Stanley has been
extended for a further month.
The 20-year-old left-back will stay at the club
for a further month as he looks to build on his
10 appearances so far, since joining the club
initially in October.
Matty has four goals to his name having
scored a stunning hat-trick in the 4-2 win over
Liversedge as well as netting in the Cheshire
Senior Cup fixture vs Warrington Town. He
assisted former loanee Dylan Moonan as the
pair made their debut earlier in the season at
Hurst Cross.
The club would like to thank Accrington
Stanley for allowing Matty to continue his loan
spell at Celtic.
The extension was officially completed this
week and will see Matty remain at Bower Fold
until February 11th.
Valentines at The Celtic
Wine Bar and Grill
We are holding a Valentines Evening on
Tuesday 14th February with the Celtic Wine
Bar and Grill.
Starting at 7pm until late, guests will receive
a tasty tapas meal for two in addition to a litre
of sangria to share.
Fantastic vocalist Paul Eden will be providing
live entertainment and there will be a wide
range of drink offers and valentines cocktails
available on the night.
Tickets are priced at £50 per couple and can
be booked via The Celtic Wine Bar and Grill
on Facebook, in-person at the Celtic Wine Bar
and Grill or via Peter Taylor on 07740881612.
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