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Excel deliv South le by ering EWN ) er suc unding was creat barriers it and pro ssion faced and refugee access to busi information , development g from success h similar back nts on the pro be paired with a has similar expe arting up a busi moving to the UK , business start - up workshops , one ness advice , paid and funding for ning . ogramme will be able to a wide range regardless of per umstances , level ation , geographi on , and access to fi Machaya , found , said : " We are o launch the En programme . e programme ss the lack of mong BME nities , em to pursue nd create The BME ers BME e North WWN ail Tuesday , June 30 , 2020 www.shieldsgazette.com Richard Mennear richard.mennear@jpimedia.co.uk Mariners thank season ticket holders after season is cut short South Shields FC have thanked those season tick et holders who have waived their right to a partial re fund for the remaining home games of the 2019-20 season after it was cut - short due to the coronavirus pandemic . And the club say they would be ' extremely grateful ' if oth erschose to do the same to help ensure the club's financial po sition remains as stable as pos sible . However , they also stress they would of course honour any requests for a refund giv en the financial pressures on households in such uncertain times . Shields were top of the Bet Victor Premier Division table and led nearest rivals FC Unit ed of Manchester by 12 points before the season was ended early . In a message sent out to season ticket holders , South Shields FC said : " The early con clusion to the 2019-20 season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , and the decision to null and void the campaign at our level , has been well - docu mented . " It is also well - known that our final four home league fixtures in the 2019-20 cam paign - which were expected to attract among our biggest attendances of the season - were cancelled , which led to a loss of anticipated income and presented significant finan cial challenges for us in March and April . Our supporters - as they so often do - helped us tremendously in meeting those challenges . The backing given to early bird season tick Mariners Park the home of South Shields FC . ets , our food delivery service , the ordering of merchandise and support for several other initiatives have been fantastic boosts . " We are also well aware that many supporters may have questions regarding 2019-20 season tickets , and whether they are entitled to a refund for the equivalent value of the four fixtures which did not take place at the end of the cam $ 15 " The games will feel a bit different with no crowds but I think cricket is in a slightly different position to sports like football and rugby , " he said . football and rugby , " he said . " Our domestic game in red ball cricket , a lot of the time we like STAFF PARKING ONLY NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS Mariners Park Entrance paign . A significant number of season ticket holders have already informed us that they do not wish to seek any partial refund , which is an incredible gesture . " We would be extremely grateful if other season ticket holders were to also waive the right to a partial refund if they are in a position to do so , as it would assist enormously in en suring our financial situation Welcome To Mariners Park " International cricket cer tainly will be more of a mental test to make sure each player is right up for the battle . " I'm very aware of that , I've already spoken to our sport psychologist about creating a mindset around making sure I can get my emotions up to where they need to be for me The Home of South Shields Football Club remains as stable as possible . We realise this is a lot to ask and would of course honour any requests should they be made . We would also completely un derstand these requests , espe cially at a time of such financial uncertainty for many people . " Should you waive the right to a partial refund of your 2019 20 season ticket , we would be happy to offer free entry to at least two pre - season friend lies and / or cup matches once we understand how things will look in the new season , as a to ken of our gratitude . As well as the options previously men tioned , you can also choose to use the funds you would have received from a partial refund to make a charitable contribu tion to our Foundation . to perform at my best . " I have got to make sure my emotions are where they need to be for an international Test match and that is something I've started working on . " Broad wants to make sure he is the right frame of mind so he can hit the ground running in Southampton next month . " It is almost like creating a bubble around yourself as an individual and finding what little things give you that com " If you would like a partial refund , to convert the par tial refund into free entry to SHIELDS GAZETTE Broad : I thrive off pressure so empty stadiums will be a challenge Stuart Broad has revealed he has consulted a sports psy chologist to prepare himself for playing Test cricket in front of empty seats . with no supporters inside the grounds . And , as a player who relishes the heat of bat tle , Broad feels he needs to be mentally ready to be bowling at the West Indian batting line up with no crowd behind him . play in front of smaller crowds , so we are not relying on the at mosphere or the crowds to drive us forward . England will begin their rearranged three - match #Raise TheBat series against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl on July 8 . The pandemic not only saw fixtures postponed but means , now they are preparing to re turn , matches will be played SPORT petitive edge , " he said . " It is going to be a differ ent challenge for everybody , there will be times when the mind might drift further than it would in a normal Test match but that is where we have got to be so strong as individuals to not let that happen . " Mentally , if you switch off at all at this level it gets you and we have got to adjust to the con ditions we are living in to per form at our best . pre - season or cup fixtures , or for these funds to be donat ed to the Foundation , please email info @ southshieldsfc . co.uk with your choice by Fri day , July 3. The reason for this deadline is so the club can plan its financial future with confi dence . If we are not contacted by that date we will assume you wish to waive your right toare fund and offer you our sincere thanks for doing so . " " This is why I did a bit of re search going back to June , it is a worry for me . Iknow that I per form at my best as a player un der pressure , when the game is at its most exciting , when the game needs changing . " I think that applies to me out of everyone else to be hon est , because I know I do thrive off the energy of something happening in the game , a bit of a excitement or a big battle going on . " 35 NPGZ - A - 1-035 |
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