| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:30 - Jul 18 with 4108 views | NedPlimpton |
So many questions about this
But most importantly....
Who is he and how is he deciding who gets a town kit? |  | |  |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:36 - Jul 18 with 4061 views | Illinoisblue |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:30 - Jul 18 by NedPlimpton |
So many questions about this
But most importantly....
Who is he and how is he deciding who gets a town kit? |
This is the bloke behind it.
|  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:44 - Jul 18 with 3975 views | Swansea_Blue |
They’re certainly not a necessity. However, the concept could be no different than people buying or donating Christmas presents for kids who’ve got nothing. It all depends on the detail. How are people means tested? How’s he handling data? Ethically, that must be a minefield. Most Xmas donations are done through accountable organisations. Who’s holding him to account? Etc., etc. |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:47 - Jul 18 with 3932 views | NedPlimpton |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:44 - Jul 18 by Swansea_Blue |
They’re certainly not a necessity. However, the concept could be no different than people buying or donating Christmas presents for kids who’ve got nothing. It all depends on the detail. How are people means tested? How’s he handling data? Ethically, that must be a minefield. Most Xmas donations are done through accountable organisations. Who’s holding him to account? Etc., etc. |
Also, not saying this guy is a crook, but what's to stop someone else seeing this and doing something similar only to keep the money to themselves or just buy shirts for their friends and family
This is a nice idea but terribly executed | | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:48 - Jul 18 with 3909 views | _clive_baker_ |
 |  | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:39 - Jul 18 with 3651 views | Illinoisblue |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:44 - Jul 18 by Swansea_Blue |
They’re certainly not a necessity. However, the concept could be no different than people buying or donating Christmas presents for kids who’ve got nothing. It all depends on the detail. How are people means tested? How’s he handling data? Ethically, that must be a minefield. Most Xmas donations are done through accountable organisations. Who’s holding him to account? Etc., etc. |
A minefield indeed. And imagine if the bloke raising funds had just the day before said what a struggle it is to buy kits and tickets for his kids. | |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:48 - Jul 18 with 3586 views | Steve_M |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:39 - Jul 18 by Illinoisblue |
A minefield indeed. And imagine if the bloke raising funds had just the day before said what a struggle it is to buy kits and tickets for his kids. |
I'm surprised to see [redacted] supporting this.....
It's an odd campaign, to take your point further, who does decide which kids benefit from the generosity of other fans? It's very different to the campaign a few years back to give unused, and sellable, tickets to kids in the Town who would not get to go otherwise. That was properly targeted. |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:56 - Jul 18 with 3534 views | FrimleyBlue |
So the fella moans about the cost of football including the kits
then set ups a page to make money to donate kits to people, which isn't means tested and no explanation on how people are chosen.. |  |
| |
Login to get fewer ads
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:58 - Jul 18 with 3530 views | Zx1988 |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:39 - Jul 18 by Illinoisblue |
A minefield indeed. And imagine if the bloke raising funds had just the day before said what a struggle it is to buy kits and tickets for his kids. |
On top of that, Cruncher himself is supporting/promoting it, so that's the absolute gold seal of legitimacy...  |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 14:01 - Jul 18 with 3493 views | wkj |
It is easy to be suspicious, but there is the possibility it is someone wanting a nice thing to do. |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 14:06 - Jul 18 with 3452 views | blueasfook |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 13:48 - Jul 18 by Steve_M |
I'm surprised to see [redacted] supporting this.....
It's an odd campaign, to take your point further, who does decide which kids benefit from the generosity of other fans? It's very different to the campaign a few years back to give unused, and sellable, tickets to kids in the Town who would not get to go otherwise. That was properly targeted. |
Agree. It needs to be transparent and fairly done. I would not donate to this cause not knowing how the beneficiaries will be chosen. For all we know, it could be to kit out his own family and friends (I am sure that's not the case but by not being transparent you open yourself up to such suspicion). He'd be better off raising money and then giving to a children's charity who can buy and distribute the kit. |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 14:08 - Jul 18 with 3418 views | Reuser_is_God |
I see that the Ipswich Bob Geldof is getting involved too.
Imagine my shock. |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 14:53 - Jul 18 with 3249 views | NedPlimpton |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 14:01 - Jul 18 by wkj |
It is easy to be suspicious, but there is the possibility it is someone wanting a nice thing to do. |
I'm sure that's the case. But there are legitimate child poverty charities based in Ipswich that might be able to support him with this. His first port of call (and anyone considering donating) should be to reach out to them with his idea. They might be able to set up a dedicated GoFundMe type page
Instead anyone who slides into his DMs with a sob story is potentially taking away a charitable donation from those who genuinely need it
Again, nice idea but terribly executed | | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:00 - Jul 18 with 3188 views | ITFCson |
Completely made up numbers. Claiming an infant kit is £70. It’s not, it’s £48 | | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:08 - Jul 18 with 3115 views | Parsley |
Better off donating to the ITFC Foundation |  | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:23 - Jul 18 with 3051 views | Buhrer |
That he says it isn't means tested, is discretionary at his nod..... actually makes me quite angry. £1000 could do a lot of real good. He should take all the money and give it to a proper charity, not his friends kids. |  | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:37 - Jul 18 with 2981 views | Jon_456 |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:00 - Jul 18 by ITFCson |
Completely made up numbers. Claiming an infant kit is £70. It’s not, it’s £48 |
If you add the badge, name and number it does total £68 in fairness. [Post edited 18 Jul 2024 15:37]
| | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:40 - Jul 18 with 2918 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:37 - Jul 18 by Jon_456 |
If you add the badge, name and number it does total £68 in fairness. [Post edited 18 Jul 2024 15:37]
|
Yes and that is obviously essential. | | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:41 - Jul 18 with 2918 views | itfcjoe |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 15:37 - Jul 18 by Jon_456 |
If you add the badge, name and number it does total £68 in fairness. [Post edited 18 Jul 2024 15:37]
|
I've bought my kids kits from (literally) the day they were born, and spent far too much on them - but hard to see why an U6 would need one for the reasons in the justgiving, they are at an age where they aren't going to be mocked, or victimised for having an out of date kit
Can just about understand why some older children may need a new one if putting pressure on parents who can't afford to but it seems like something which is ripe for abuse.
A better idea would be trying to get people to donate older kits and distribute them rather than asking for cash |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:18 - Jul 18 with 2774 views | textbackup |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 12:36 - Jul 18 by Illinoisblue |
This is the bloke behind it.
|
The same bloke crying over the cost of kits, memberships, pre season ticket costs and food at games?! |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:27 - Jul 18 with 2723 views | bluelagos |
Rather than anyone insinuating it's a bit dubious, why not simply ask the bloke how he will decide who gets any kits?
The idea of helping out needy kids hardly makes him a wrongun - even if a lack of transparency does make people wonder how it will be administered. |  |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:35 - Jul 18 with 2681 views | Buhrer |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:27 - Jul 18 by bluelagos |
Rather than anyone insinuating it's a bit dubious, why not simply ask the bloke how he will decide who gets any kits?
The idea of helping out needy kids hardly makes him a wrongun - even if a lack of transparency does make people wonder how it will be administered. |
No insinuations. He says its not means tested and at his discretion. He can fack off. | | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:38 - Jul 18 with 2661 views | blueasfook |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:35 - Jul 18 by Buhrer |
No insinuations. He says its not means tested and at his discretion. He can fack off. |
Not only that. If it was done through a proper charity, I dare say the club would help out and do the kit at a reduced price. if it's just some Joe from the street then I doubt they'll be so forthcoming. | |
| |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:38 - Jul 18 with 2652 views | Reus30 |
Sod it, I will say it.
Are these just kits for his kids?
People do brilliant things for charity but normally when they do, they provide a clear beneficiary whereas that link does not. |  | | |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:38 - Jul 18 with 2649 views | Zx1988 |
| Treating a new football kit as a necessity is a bit weird on 16:35 - Jul 18 by Buhrer |
No insinuations. He says its not means tested and at his discretion. He can fack off. |
Far too much wiggle room for him to spend all the money on those known to him, whilst keeping within his 'distribution policy'. | |
| |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
