We're all against MyFC...

We're all against MyFC... 

A crazy Thursday night in the Pub started the rebellion against the 'organisation' that is known as MyFC. Everyone had had enough with MyFC and three individuals were just thinking of things that could be done to let them, and everybody else, know we want them gone. Within 24 hours they were backed by numerous people. MyFC said "oh, it'll probably just be the usual 5 or 6 people who want us gone". Well, they couldn't have been more wrong. We had gained over 100 followers on Twitter and had news feeds interested in our stories. We've been receiving support from fans of other clubs too, which has been great. 

A petition was passed around on Saturday to see how many people want MyFC out. In just one day we managed to get close to 200 signatures from people who want them out. Telford fans were only too happy to sign our petition. Not only did they sign the petition but they were holding up the "MyFC OUT" cards, and even joined in with the anti-MyFC chanting. That's something you don't see very often these days. Fans uniting as one. 

A few of the Telford fans who joined forces with us. 

Just one of the Telford fans who signed.

The fans were in fine form behind the goal in the Ploughend. On a typical Saturday at Stonebridge Road you'd see maybe 10 people singing their hearts out for their team. This Saturday, however, was not normal. A group of around 30-35 (including the fine bunch of Telford fans) were there in full voice throughout the match, making their voices heard with the majority of chants aimed at the owners. Of course, we were in support of the bunch of lads on the pitch but we needed to make ourselves heard around the ground. Although there wouldn't have been many MyFC members attending the match (no shock really - they can't leave their laptops alone for a whole 90 minutes!), they would have been listening on the radio and would have heard us. Despite fans not being able to view match highlights, MyFC members can still view them via MyFC TV. When they are uploaded they will hear, and see what we think of them. The noise levels coming from the Ploughend were great, far louder than normal.

We have already had the Gravesend Messenger and Reporter coming to us for our stories. The Non-League Show and Five Live were also interested, and we also got brief mentions on Sky Sports News and Talk Sport. The News Shopper also mentioned us in their match report of the game: "Throughout the build-up to the game and after the final whistle there were strong protests from the fans against owners MyFC over their management of the ailing club". Everyone is becoming interested in what we are doing, and it won't be long until all the MyFC members see for themselves that it's not just "5 or 6", it is in fact the majority of the EUFC crowd. 

The banners were made in quick time. Friday evening some plain white sheets were bought, Saturday afternoon the banners were designed. Everything had come together in 48 hours, everyone was backing us. It takes MyFC longer than 48 hours just to discover whether they want something to go to vote. We do not want these in charge of our Club. The banners were placed around Stonebridge Road for all to see. They are visible on the match highlights and cameramen were taking pictures of them. 

MyFC out leaflets were handed out. We had some volunteers stationed outside the ground from 2pm who were handing these out to fans as they came up to the turnstiles. 400 in total were handed out and they were held up from the fifth minute (symbolising that MyFC have only lasted five years) and then people were just holding them up throughout the match. The Telford fans were happy, Fleet fans were happy, and most of all, we were getting our point across! We, together, have done more in 48 hours than what MyFC have done in five years. We have got the fans on side and we know exactly what we want and how we're going to do it. MyFC have nothing. 

Even Hooky wants them gone.

On the back of the leaflets was a message from an EUFC fan. The message can be seen below:

"Dear fan, follower, supporter or admirer of the Fleet,

It is a desperate time for our club. The owners of the club can no longer afford us but they do not wish to let us go. The club told them at the beginning of March that they needed to raise £50k to cover the cost, inclusive of wages, bills etc, of running the club. The rumour is that they got nowhere near it.

The players and club staff were not paid their wages at the end of March. They were eventually paid 25% twice over 2 weeks as the club managed to scrape some money together and now as things stand the staff don't know when they'll receive the final 50% of their wages or any of their wages for April. How are the players expected to afford the petrol to turn up to games for us to cheer them on, let alone anything else like paying their own bills or feeding their families?

At the beginning of April MyFC received an offer from a man named Carlos Kabir Karani. His business plan is a simple one, he plans to fill the squad with young international players and hopes to showcase them at Stonebridge Road and sell them on to potential clubs looking to buy. A crazy idea, perhaps, it is an unproven plan that has possible holes and may not work out but at least it's a plan. He's offering to cover the shortfall for this month and has a plan on working on the debt.

MyFC don’t have a plan. They’re reluctant to let their toy go and have questioned, debated, ridiculed, abused and insulted Carlos and his idea and now he is talking about backing out.

The future of this club is unclear, will a new investor take the club on and we'll be okay or will we fold into the oblivion of liquidation, phoenix clubs and applying for the Kent league? If it's the latter then MyFC would definitely find us easier to manage as we remain shackled to them.

Today you, the fans of the Fleet have the opportunity to have your say and we're not asking for you to sign up to a website and click yes, no or abstain. Just hold up your sign and let them know who the true owners are of this club and tell them that you want MyFC out.

Up the Fleet"

Following on from this fine speech; the players have not been paid, and probably will not be paid. Although a lot of the players have jobs on the side, I spoke to one player on Saturday and playing for the Fleet is his only job! How is he expected to pay out getting to Stonebridge Road two-three times a week as well as feeding himself and others around him? He must be struggling with every day that passes, but he still gives 100% in every game he plays. 

Fleet against MyFC

Carlos Kabir Karani has big plans for EUFC. He's a very passionate man and in his short time watching EUFC games and having meetings with the Club, he has shown just how interested he is. One of the chants from the Ploughend on Saturday was "Stand up, if you love the Club". Carlos was one of the first on his feet. His proposal may only be short, he may have difficulties communicating with members online but he's shown in person he can communicate. He knows what he wants, and most importantly, he knows what he is doing. MyFC do not. They don't have a plan for the future, in fact, they never really had a plan at all. We are fully behind Carlos and won't stop backing him. It appears he is the "man of the moment".

As it says in the speech, these are desperate times for the Club and we want you all to continue with us in backing the campaign against MyFC. We are going to be continuing our campaign online and at matches. A third twitter account has been set up and the Facebook page is still going strong. The new Twitter account is @our_fleet and you can find us on Facebook by searching Fleet against MyFC.




We also have a forum at: http://famyfc.boards.net
A website: http://fleetagainstmyfc.moonfruit.com/ - feel free to check us out and leave any comments! Up the Fleet!

Fleet against MyFC. United together with just one voice. MyFC OUT.