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Published Date: 03 July 2009
CHIEFS at Scarborough Athletic are giving supporters a chance to have their say about the club's long-awaited move back to the town.
The club, which currently plays its home matches in Bridlington, wants to hear fans' thoughts about the proposed move back to Scarborough and a temporary home at George Pindar Community Sports College, with the residency pencilled-in to kick off at the start of the 2010-11 season.

However, the club is concerned that some fans may not be able to access the internet fans forum Surfing Seadog to pose questions, and are urging supporters to get in touch with their concerns and comments about the relocation.

Director James Hunter said: "Many questions get lost in threads on internet forums. There is also the fact that directors who may be able to answer questions are not always available to answer on the forums as soon as people may like.

"With those factors in mind the club would like supporters to submit questions to the board to be answered in the form of a frequently asked questions list which will be published in around a week's time on the club website and also in print at the club's pre-season friendly games on July 18 and 28."

Questions should be submitted to club communications director, Mr Hunter, via email at james@scarboroughathletic.com, or via post to 70 Tindall Street, Scarborough, YO12 7EE. Please mark correspondence "Pindar decision FAQs".

Messages will not be answered directly, but forwarded to a full list to be answered by those with the correct information and published.

Mr Hunter added: "The club understands the decision in principle to move back to Scarborough has brought about many questions regarding several aspects, and as always the club would like to keep as open a dialogue as possible to keep supporters informed.

"That said, there may be questions that will not be possible to answer from either a legal or confidential standpoint.

"The club will try to accommodate as many questions as possible."

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  • Last Updated: 03 July 2009 8:41 AM
  • Source: Scarborough Evening News
  • Location: Scarborough
 
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Mr Honesty,

03/07/2009 08:59:50
What a refreshingly decent set of people seem to run this football club.

They break good news, let fans choose their own price for tickets and then give fans the chance to ask questions why they make decisions.

If only this had happened a few years ago me and my mates might not have stopped watching Boro. I'm definately tempted to go again now!

Well done to you all.
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Scarborian Seadog,

Scarborough 03/07/2009 14:22:29
Mr Honesty - you are very right.

It is a big deep breath of fresh air when you see this type of gesture and it always reaffirms my belief that Scarborough Athletic can go far in their guise as a fan run club.

How many times did we as fans question the owners of the old club and ask to know what was going on, only to be largely ignored, fed falsities or lead down a path of untruths in order to hide the old club's real situations?

Here we are under a new banner, with the club's board of directors actively asking supporters to ask them questions about one of the clubs biggest challenges - returning home. Let's not forget two things: Firstly, that the board are also fans like us and are doing these things off their own backs and in their own time. They choose to make our supporting life easier and better. And secondly, that WE ARE ALL part of this as Trust members and club owners via shares through yearly memberships.

It's brilliant and I applaud each and every one of those who back the club.

You say you haven't been down yet? You are tempted to go? Forget the insignificance of 30 minutes there and back to Bridlington - get a season ticket (at your own price don't forget) and see you at Queensgate!!

Come on THE Boro!!

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