Steve Niblett updates readers about the Ronnie Radford 'Auction'.
The auction for the Ronnie Radford Picture in the
dressing room taken in March 2014 has now finished. David Fletcher, a
migrant from up North over 33 years ago now residing at Harewood End
made the winning bid, in fact upping his first bid by £300 to reach 4
figures. The print itself is being framed and will be ready in a few
weeks. Speaking to David, an ardent Man City fan from ‘when they were
rubbish’ as he put it, he has followed the Bulls for the last 10 years.
David fondly remembers the 2006 and 2008 seasons and cites Ben Smith,
Gary Hooper and Sherjill McDonald as perhaps the most exciting players
to have graced Edgar Street.
The
monies from the auction were designated to the unpaid youth team but
with all players being catered for, the monies were then to be donated
to the management team of Peter Beadle and Steve Jenkins. Both very
kindly refused the monies and now they will be held in trust until the
new team is formed and plans for the campaign have been made. Peter
Beadle expressed a wish to identify where it could be best used and
David will consult him later in the year as to where the monies could be
best channelled. David intends the pic to be hung up in the Starlite
Rooms for all to enjoy once the new club takes shape.
Thanks
to everyone who have donated to all the causes in respect of the unpaid
people at Edgar Street over the last year or so. The figures have hit
well over the 5 digit mark that I have been involved with and has
certainly had a major positive effect for a number of ex-staff. The
truth remains that despite the fundraising, many ex-employees are still
majorly out of pocket, as well as many creditors. It is doubtful that
this will be addressed but the kindness and generosity of the fans who
have endured so much themselves demonstrates how there is a will to get
professional football to remain at Edgar Street. A Happy New Year 2015
to everyone and here’s looking forward to helping re-build something we
can be proud of again at Edgar Street.