Program Notes - Nice Touch (6 Viewers)

[mds]

Club politics aside, have to say this is a really nice touch.
Copy and paste from Coventry City Mad

Coventry City Chairman Tim Fisher has revealed that he has been in Iraq setting up links with a refugee camp.

Writing in his progamme notes for the game against Exeter City, the Otium Entertainment Group and Sky Blue Sports & Leisure Director wrote: "I will be talking about a trip I recently made to a refugee camp in Iraq and how Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp.

"Barely a day goes by when here in the UK, we do not see the latest news reports from the Syrian refugee camps in the Middle East. I had the opportunity to visit the Darashakran camp in Northern Iraq last week. It was an unforgettable experience.

"The camp is about 40km north of Erbil, a city in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. There are several refugee camps in this region. Some 13,000 refugees are in this one camp alone, fleeing the war with ISIS and its population has increased constantly since it was set up four years ago.

"In this camp, the conditions are very poor with little by the way of sanitation facilities, which obviously has an impact on the health and well being of the refugees seeking shelter there, just last week they ran out of various medicine.

"These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen.

"To help manage social problems in the camp, the UN has installed a five a side football pitch and now there are fourteen teams of all ages and a league running in the camp truly showing the power and inspiration of football.

"This is where Coventry City can and will help these people. The fight against ISIS goes on in Syria and Iraq with people continuiing to be displaced from their homes and every day lives.

"Following conversations with CEO David Boddy, Richard Stevens and David Busst on my return from Iraq, I am delighted to say that Coventry City have arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit to the camp to support and run the football efforts in the camp.

"The people I met, both refugees and workers in the camp are truly remarkable and visiting the camp really does put our lifes in the UK into context.

"We are the first English club to visit and support a refugee camp in this manner and this is something we should all be very proud of, as we help some of the most disadvantaged people in the world."

 

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[clint van damme]

Club politics aside, have to say this is a really nice touch.
Copy and paste from Coventry City Mad

Coventry City Chairman Tim Fisher has revealed that he has been in Iraq setting up links with a refugee camp.

Writing in his progamme notes for the game against Exeter City, the Otium Entertainment Group and Sky Blue Sports & Leisure Director wrote: "I will be talking about a trip I recently made to a refugee camp in Iraq and how Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp.

"Barely a day goes by when here in the UK, we do not see the latest news reports from the Syrian refugee camps in the Middle East. I had the opportunity to visit the Darashakran camp in Northern Iraq last week. It was an unforgettable experience.

"The camp is about 40km north of Erbil, a city in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. There are several refugee camps in this region. Some 13,000 refugees are in this one camp alone, fleeing the war with ISIS and its population has increased constantly since it was set up four years ago.

"In this camp, the conditions are very poor with little by the way of sanitation facilities, which obviously has an impact on the health and well being of the refugees seeking shelter there, just last week they ran out of various medicine.

"These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen.

"To help manage social problems in the camp, the UN has installed a five a side football pitch and now there are fourteen teams of all ages and a league running in the camp truly showing the power and inspiration of football.

"This is where Coventry City can and will help these people. The fight against ISIS goes on in Syria and Iraq with people continuiing to be displaced from their homes and every day lives.

"Following conversations with CEO David Boddy, Richard Stevens and David Busst on my return from Iraq, I am delighted to say that Coventry City have arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit to the camp to support and run the football efforts in the camp.

"The people I met, both refugees and workers in the camp are truly remarkable and visiting the camp really does put our lifes in the UK into context.

"We are the first English club to visit and support a refugee camp in this manner and this is something we should all be very proud of, as we help some of the most disadvantaged people in the world."

200 pager minimum.

 

[westcountry_skyblue]

Its hard work on Covmad to many adverts.

 

[Polar]

Club politics aside, have to say this is a really nice touch.
Copy and paste from Coventry City Mad

Coventry City Chairman Tim Fisher has revealed that he has been in Iraq setting up links with a refugee camp.

Writing in his progamme notes for the game against Exeter City, the Otium Entertainment Group and Sky Blue Sports & Leisure Director wrote: "I will be talking about a trip I recently made to a refugee camp in Iraq and how Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp.

"Barely a day goes by when here in the UK, we do not see the latest news reports from the Syrian refugee camps in the Middle East. I had the opportunity to visit the Darashakran camp in Northern Iraq last week. It was an unforgettable experience.

"The camp is about 40km north of Erbil, a city in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. There are several refugee camps in this region. Some 13,000 refugees are in this one camp alone, fleeing the war with ISIS and its population has increased constantly since it was set up four years ago.

"In this camp, the conditions are very poor with little by the way of sanitation facilities, which obviously has an impact on the health and well being of the refugees seeking shelter there, just last week they ran out of various medicine.

"These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen.

"To help manage social problems in the camp, the UN has installed a five a side football pitch and now there are fourteen teams of all ages and a league running in the camp truly showing the power and inspiration of football.

"This is where Coventry City can and will help these people. The fight against ISIS goes on in Syria and Iraq with people continuiing to be displaced from their homes and every day lives.

"Following conversations with CEO David Boddy, Richard Stevens and David Busst on my return from Iraq, I am delighted to say that Coventry City have arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit to the camp to support and run the football efforts in the camp.

"The people I met, both refugees and workers in the camp are truly remarkable and visiting the camp really does put our lifes in the UK into context.

"We are the first English club to visit and support a refugee camp in this manner and this is something we should all be very proud of, as we help some of the most disadvantaged people in the world."

Great to see the club is getting involved in aid and international development in this way.

I know from my limited work with KRG that conditions these camps around Erbil and north of Mosul are terrible. Communities there have been suffocated by war and the religious persecution and fascism of ISIS. Sport (and definitely football) can be a positive way to help people and even some kit and old footballs would be hugely beneficial.

Something that I feel quite strongly about I guess, so I'm glad they are doing something.




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[oucho]

Some 13,000 refugees are in this one camp

You can see why the Iraqi authorities have made the at-first-glace strange decision to bring TF on board.....based on his record at CCFC, the attendance at the refugee camp will be slashed by more than half in a couple of years. Maybe he's already promising them a brand new refugee camp "in the Erbil area" will be designed and delivered within 3 years. That'll cheer 'em up.

 

[vow]

Its hard work on Covmad to many adverts.

Try an Ad-blocker, like Ad-Block-Plus, it helps keep the annoying ones out.

 

[vow]

Anyhow, as the OP says, nice touch from the club.

 

[Nick]

I wonder if we could scout in them for decent players?

Good to see they will be using ccfc kits and training gear.

Sort of on topic, there's a Reggie Yates documentary where he visits one and stays for a week.

 

[clint van damme]

I wonder if we could scout in them for decent players?

Good to see they will be using ccfc kits and training gear.

Sort of on topic, there's a Reggie Yates documentary where he visits one and stays for a week.

fuck me, haven't they suffered enough?!

 

[Nick]

fuck me, haven't they suffered enough?!

In fairness, his documentaries are pretty good

It wasn't what I was expecting at all.

 

[Suffolk sky blues]

Is Tim organising it.

 

[Ricketts]

You can see why the Iraqi authorities have made the at-first-glace strange decision to bring TF on board.....based on his record at CCFC, the attendance at the refugee camp will be slashed by more than half in a couple of years. Maybe he's already promising them a brand new refugee camp "in the Erbil area" will be designed and delivered within 3 years. That'll cheer 'em up.

Unbelievable wankish crap.

I caanot understand the shit some 'people' [and I use the word in its broadest context] come out with.

What were the conditions like at the camp when you visited. And what have you done to help?

 

[stevefloyd]

Bloody hell with this lot involved they will have the camp sold from beneath them

 

[Hobo]

Club politics aside, have to say this is a really nice touch.
Copy and paste from Coventry City Mad

Coventry City Chairman Tim Fisher has revealed that he has been in Iraq setting up links with a refugee camp.

Writing in his progamme notes for the game against Exeter City, the Otium Entertainment Group and Sky Blue Sports & Leisure Director wrote: "I will be talking about a trip I recently made to a refugee camp in Iraq and how Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp.

"Barely a day goes by when here in the UK, we do not see the latest news reports from the Syrian refugee camps in the Middle East. I had the opportunity to visit the Darashakran camp in Northern Iraq last week. It was an unforgettable experience.

"The camp is about 40km north of Erbil, a city in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. There are several refugee camps in this region. Some 13,000 refugees are in this one camp alone, fleeing the war with ISIS and its population has increased constantly since it was set up four years ago.

"In this camp, the conditions are very poor with little by the way of sanitation facilities, which obviously has an impact on the health and well being of the refugees seeking shelter there, just last week they ran out of various medicine.

"These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen.

"To help manage social problems in the camp, the UN has installed a five a side football pitch and now there are fourteen teams of all ages and a league running in the camp truly showing the power and inspiration of football.

"This is where Coventry City can and will help these people. The fight against ISIS goes on in Syria and Iraq with people continuiing to be displaced from their homes and every day lives.

"Following conversations with CEO David Boddy, Richard Stevens and David Busst on my return from Iraq, I am delighted to say that Coventry City have arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit to the camp to support and run the football efforts in the camp.

"The people I met, both refugees and workers in the camp are truly remarkable and visiting the camp really does put our lifes in the UK into context.

"We are the first English club to visit and support a refugee camp in this manner and this is something we should all be very proud of, as we help some of the most disadvantaged people in the world."

Never thought I would say this but fair play to the man. I am sure we could send more than some old sweaty football kit though.

 

[skybluepm2]

I can’t believe you’ve all been taken in by this.

It’s obvious that he has now finally found a location for our new stadium..

 

[oucho]

I'm not objecting to Tim Fisher going to Iraq, far from it. It's the him 'coming back from Iraq' bit that's the problem....

There again, he's probably safer in Iraq than he is on the streets of Coventry (cue jokes of "mind you, who isn't?")

 

[MatthewWallis]

Didn’t know Tim Fisher had a heart

 

[chiefdave]

Is this the location of our new ground? Is there a direct bus from Pool Meadow?

 

[skybluebeduff]

I doubt the FL and FA will allow us to play our home games next season in Iraq.

 

[oucho]

I doubt the FL and FA will allow us to play our home games next season in Iraq.

The FA and FL are spineless and will go along with it.....no doubt ISIS will at some point take over the ground despite TF's threats that SISU would "batter them in court"

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I am sure many local schools and sporting clubs would love this kit maybe he should try to right some of the wrongs here before going trying to change something.

 

[Johnnythespider]

So Tim Fishers got a nice touch, get him in the midfield double quick.

 

[clint van damme]

Is this the location of our new ground? Is there a direct bus from Pool Meadow?

probably got better transport links than the Ricoh.

 

[ccfcway]

""These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen."

Agreed. (Insert something about sisu here)

 

[Skyblueweeman]

""These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen."

Agreed. (Insert something about sisu here)

(SISU are horrible)

 

[Dimi_Konstantflapalot]

Find it a bit of a shame that most of us seem unable to remove our feelings towards TF and appreciate what a great bit of work this is by the club. Yes I don’t like him either and I know most of the comments are harmless banter, but the focus here is on us doing our bit to help those in severe need. Quite proud that we are the first English club to do something of this nature.

Well done TF & CCFC

 

[Nick]

It's on the website now:

PUSB:'From the Boardroom' versus Exeter City

 

[Silsden]

Club politics aside, have to say this is a really nice touch.
Copy and paste from Coventry City Mad

Coventry City Chairman Tim Fisher has revealed that he has been in Iraq setting up links with a refugee camp.

Writing in his progamme notes for the game against Exeter City, the Otium Entertainment Group and Sky Blue Sports & Leisure Director wrote: "I will be talking about a trip I recently made to a refugee camp in Iraq and how Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp.

"Barely a day goes by when here in the UK, we do not see the latest news reports from the Syrian refugee camps in the Middle East. I had the opportunity to visit the Darashakran camp in Northern Iraq last week. It was an unforgettable experience.

"The camp is about 40km north of Erbil, a city in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. There are several refugee camps in this region. Some 13,000 refugees are in this one camp alone, fleeing the war with ISIS and its population has increased constantly since it was set up four years ago.

"In this camp, the conditions are very poor with little by the way of sanitation facilities, which obviously has an impact on the health and well being of the refugees seeking shelter there, just last week they ran out of various medicine.

"These people and their plight have been forgotten - but we simply must not allow this to happen.

"To help manage social problems in the camp, the UN has installed a five a side football pitch and now there are fourteen teams of all ages and a league running in the camp truly showing the power and inspiration of football.

"This is where Coventry City can and will help these people. The fight against ISIS goes on in Syria and Iraq with people continuiing to be displaced from their homes and every day lives.

"Following conversations with CEO David Boddy, Richard Stevens and David Busst on my return from Iraq, I am delighted to say that Coventry City have arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit to the camp to support and run the football efforts in the camp.

"The people I met, both refugees and workers in the camp are truly remarkable and visiting the camp really does put our lifes in the UK into context.

"We are the first English club to visit and support a refugee camp in this manner and this is something we should all be very proud of, as we help some of the most disadvantaged people in the world."

Nah, Tims never been to the Middle East, sounds more like he had a day out at Wigan to me

 

[skybluebeduff]

I'm guessing he payed for his flight and accommodation? He takes no money from the club...

 

[Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue]

I hope everyone is ashamed that shouted in his face at Chesterfield and gave him vile abuse at Northampton. Tim is a wonderful chairman and only has our best interests at heart..

Great bit of PR Tim, you should of popped into ISIS and seen if there were any jobs going - you would have fitted right in there.

 

[bawtryneal]

I commend Tim for visiting and donating items that we longer need.
However, do it discreetly and do not try to make PR out of it and pretend you are some sort of hero.
I wondered who paid for his flight and other costs. ???
Also, whilst I agree the Iraqi refugee camps are in need of support I also believe that "charity begins at home" and if Fisher and SISU need PR then start in the Coventry area.

 

[Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue]

I commend Tim for visiting and donating items that we longer need.
However, do it discreetly and do not try to make PR out of it and pretend you are some sort of hero.
I wondered who paid for his flight and other costs. ???
Also, whilst I agree the Iraqi refugee camps are in need of support I also believe that "charity begins at home" and if Fisher and SISU need PR then start in the Coventry area.

I see Tim has neglected to mention the fact he stayed in Dubai for a week after his two day trip to the outskirts of Iraq.

No doubt that was the George Thomas money he was using to pay for his holiday/PR excercise.

 

[SkyBlueZack]

Some people hate anything positive coming out of this club. Comparing refugees to disgruntled football fans.

 

[Esoterica]

I commend Tim for visiting and donating items that we longer need.
However, do it discreetly and do not try to make PR out of it and pretend you are some sort of hero.
I wondered who paid for his flight and other costs. ???
Also, whilst I agree the Iraqi refugee camps are in need of support I also believe that "charity begins at home" and if Fisher and SISU need PR then start in the Coventry area.

That is a fucking disgusting attitude towards it, did you even read the full article? Where is he pretending to be a hero or chalking up PR for SISU? 'Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp' 'Coventry City can and will help these people' 'Coventry City has arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit'. SISU are not even mentioned - the decision to send kit was made with David Busst and Richard Stevens. Should be ashamed of yourself for trying to slight any charity donations by dragging PR and politics into it.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

That is a fucking disgusting attitude towards it, did you even read the full article? Where is he pretending to be a hero or chalking up PR for SISU? 'Coventry City will be supporting those living in the camp' 'Coventry City can and will help these people' 'Coventry City has arranged to send a huge amount of old, used and second hand football kit'. SISU are not even mentioned - the decision to send kit was made with David Busst and Richard Stevens. Should be ashamed of yourself for trying to slight any charity donations by dragging PR and politics into it.

If he didn't want recognition he would have just done it and sent the stuff, I think the left over kit should be used locally and then if nobody wants it then send it elsewhere.