TheMatlockFan

It is indeed.

53 minutes ago, EnigmaRam said:

Thanks mate, I just emailed and got that response but you beat me to it ?

I emailed the response to you mate haha.

Yes, pay on the gate using contactless card or cash.

Look forward to seeing you all this evening ?

2 hours ago, Nishfan said:

Am I right in thinking that following the club on social media helps too?

ie to help gain any  sponsorship type stuff? 
 

just perhaps something else we can do at no cost 

It all helps, any exposure really. 

We are loving this programme advert from Matlock Town sponsors and Derby County owners Clowes UK! 

Tickets for Friday's game are still available here - https://matlocktownfc.ktckts.com/event/mtl2223hpre3/matlock-town-v-derby-county-u-21s

This Friday sees a huge match come to The Proctor Cars Stadium as the Gladiators welcome Derby County for a Clowes UK Cup game.

We can not wait to see you all!

Tickets are on sale now ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://matlocktownfc.ktckts.com/event/mtl2223hpre3/matlock-town-v-derby-county-u-21s

Graphic by Evoleze 

Thanks everybody for the kind comments.

It is great to hear that many plan to attend the game and that those who can't have purchased a donation ticket, I really can not state enough the difference it makes to a community club like Matlock Town.

We are so proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with a club like Derby County and all be part of the Clowes UK family, football truly is the people's game and we are so glad you can now look forward with optimism.

7 hours ago, Joe said:

will just be some under 23s and 18s  I think, give this a miss the day before the opening game save some money. Notice Matlock blew promotion last year could not score and think they have only scored 1 goal all pre-season and actually could not even field a team against Alfreton, could be a predictable 0-0

Hello Joe,

Thank you for your kind comment, it will be a DCFC U21 team and maybe one or two first teamers who need a run out, we always try to play the Rams in preseason and its usually one of our first games but securing the safety of your club that plays a big part in the Derbyshire football landscape as a whole took priority as it should.

We "blew" promotion by not having the spending clout of other teams at that level, we aren't bank rolled and our staff is 90% volunteers who work full time hours in our community. Our income is simply what we make on matchdays and through sponsors but costs are rising and it is a constant battle to stay above water.

We were unable to field a team against Alfreton Town due to a mix of injuries, player holidays and work commitments. Most of our lads work a nine to five and so they use their work holidays throughout the season, it was unfournate but these things happen.

I hope you enjoy the opening game of the Rams season and thank you for your comment.

6 hours ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

It's a 3.5 foot tall bronze cast of David Clowes head

It isn't that I was aware of but watch this space now ?

Hello friends,

I hope this thread finds you all well on this warm Sunday afternoon.

As a club, we were strong supporters of the "Save Derby County" campaign as we strongly believe no fan base or community should have to face losing their football team and we were overjoyed when our friends at Clowes UK came to the rescue. Clowes UK sponsor Matlock Town including our away strip so it's fantastic to all be part of the same football family.

To celebrate the continued links, The Proctor Cars Stadium will be hosting Derby County on Friday 29th July with a 7:45pm kick off. It promises to be a fantastic evening of celebrations as the Gladiators will wear our Clowes UK away strip for the first time ever, the Clowes UK Cup will be up for grabs and they will be in attendance and we get to celebrate together the saving and hopefully thriving existence of the club you all love.

Tickets are available now via the following link - https://matlocktownfc.ktckts.com/event/mtl2223hpre3/matlock-town-v-derby-county-u-21s

We are hoping for 2300 sell out which we believe can be made possible by two fantastic fan bases. We were encouraged by Rams fans on Twitter to add a donation ticket option for those who want to help us out but are unable to attend for one reason or another.

As a community based non league team which doesn’t have a wealthy owner we rely solely on our community to fund the club whether through gate receipts, sponsorship or donations. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you to all who took the time to read this post and we hope to see you this coming Friday.