Co-manager Manson thanks Wick fans for donating ticket money
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Wick Academy co-manager Gary Manson has praised supporters for dipping into their pockets and sending the club to the top of the Highland League rankings for virtual ticket sales.
The Scorries are among many lower league clubs across Scotland raising much-needed funds through the online Donate a Ticket campaign which gives fans an opportunity to donate the value of a match ticket – or whatever sum they wish – directly to their chosen club.
Twelve teams from the Highland League have now signed up and Academy are leading the way with £1823 donated so far. Brora Rangers (£1580) are in second place on the Highland League leaderboard, with Clachnacuddin (£1536) third.
“It has really taken off,” Manson said. “It’s really good that the fans have come on board with it.
"The Wick fans turn up in their numbers when things are going well and they’re one of the best sets of fans in the league. I think most teams in the league would recognise that.
“It just goes to show that even when times are hard, as they are just now, they still want to support the team and they’ve come out in good numbers in their donations to the club. It is very much appreciated.”
When all football in Scotland was suspended on March 13, Academy still had seven of their 2019/20 league fixtures left to play – and all but one of those would have been at home.
“We missed out on six home games and it cost the club an awful lot of money,” Manson said. “Initiatives like this will go a long way to helping the club on the financial side, and hopefully it keeps rolling on until we get back to playing football.
"It’s good that the Wick fans are donating their money towards the club.”
The Donate a Ticket platform can be accessed through the Wick Academy website.
