Trafford FC Supporters Club

When this campaign is over it will be 30 years since our wonderful football club was established. Over those three decades it has grown slowly but surely, and improved each year. The Supporters Club aims to do everything it can to keep that growth, to support the Manager and the players, to raise funds, to promote the club in the community, and organise events that add to the amazing feeling you get from being part of Trafford FC.
Last season we were very busy in all these respects, and more. Starting with the World Cup games shown on Big Screens at the stadium last summer, the Supporters Club has played a big part in organising and helping outwith numerous enjoyable and successful events. Our members helped on the Race Night and Poker/Darts Night; The Supporters Christmas Curry & Games night was a hilarious event; The Fraudsters gig was a brilliant night out; In May we held a Supporters game on the award-winning pitch at Shawe View, and followed this up with a Supporters Bowling Match and Barbeque. All these events were great fun and raised money that helps develop the club.
Supporters Club members have stewarded end-of-season amateur/kids cup finals, and the club’s Junior Tournament. We’ve been busy on the close-season Working Parties – much of this work goes unnoticed to the casual visitor to Shawe View. We arranged “Funbus” travel to away trips throughout the season, and we try to improve the general matchday experience with vocal (but good natured) support for the team, flags, singing and increased numbers of followers at all games.
Our aim is to IMPROVE on ALL these efforts over the next 12 months. We meet every 4-6 weeks and discuss what we can do to achieve this. We have this summer kick-started our long-term aim of improving the stadium by buying and installing a new PA system. Our next project is to build a terrace at the Pennybridge Lane end (currently a grass bank) and eventually put a roof over it to match the stands on the other three sides.
We have a committee comprising of five elected officers who deal with issues such as finance, membership, and records. Many other members are involved in the meetings / organisation of the Supporters Club, but of course if you just want to be a member and enjoy watching the football, that’s perfectly acceptable. Membership is £10 for the season with concessions of £5 for U-18’s and O-65’s. For your fee you receive a special edition supporters’ club badge and you are entered into a draw we have which gives free admission for one lucky member at each home league game. Get your badge & win the draw and your membership fee is more than covered already!
If you’re interested, give us a shout. Andy Glinka, Kevin Burke, Mike Capp, Colin Booth & Pete McGrath are the guys to see, or come to our next meeting on 9th September, 7.30pm at Urmston Con Club. We look forward to welcoming you!