Stalybridge Celtic have launched a JustGiving page to raise funds for the club during the nationwide lockdown.
Celtic initially set a target of £500 but have smashed that figure and have currently raised £1,590.
Former players including Lee Trundle, who went on to feature in the Football League with Swansea City, Leeds United and Preston North End, has backed the cause, along with club legend Tony Sullivan.
Fans have also rallied round with some supporters donating as much as £50.
Celtic's season was cut short due to the nationwide lockdown and they finished 12th in the BetVictor Premier Division, although the season has subsequently been null and voided. Just weeks before the lockdown, manager Simon Haworth was rewarded with a two-year contract extension which will see him continue with the first team and Academy matters. We spoke to him about it here:
Simon pens two-year dealWATCH: Stalybridge Celtic manager Simon Haworth has penned a new two-year deal with the club. The former Cardiff City and Wigan Athletic striker initially joined Celtic in May 2018 and has since stabilised the club after a few turbulent years, guiding his side to safety on the last day of the 2018/19 season and currently destined for a top ten finish this season. Simon, who has been assisted in the dugout by Gaz Roberts, is also Celtic’s Head of Academy. We spoke to him about his contract extension and caught up with Celtic’s Academy Chairman, Ian Milligan. We also spoke to Chairman Rob Gorski about the club’s current situation .
Posted by Tameside Reporter on Friday, March 6, 2020
Those wishing to donate can do so here:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stalybridge-celtic2020?utm_term=zNavZmew5
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