Pictured are John Franklyn and Tim Hartley
Twenty supporters from Chasetown FC enjoyed a day out at the City for the West Ham match.
The ‘Scholars’ enjoyed some light refreshments at Mavericks before we walked together to the stadium. The Trust and Supporters’ Club have maintained our relationship with the Staffordshire club since our 3rd round FA game against them in 2008, the year we reached the final.
John Franklyn,Chair of the Chasetown Supporters Club, said, “On behalf of the club, can I thank you for your wonderful gift of the framed signed shirt that will be hung in our club room this week as a further reminder of the wonderful bond that has developed between the two clubs and also for the pens presented to each of our supporters that made the trip.
“Can we wish Cardiff City and all of your supporters a great end to this season that they truly deserve. On a personal note it was great to see you again and long may that continue. Your next visit to us was being discussed over a beer in Chasetown last night.”
Trust chair Tim Hartley said: “It was great to meet John and all the Scholars again despite Saturday’s disappointing result. They gave us a warm welcome when we visited Chasetown last year and it was lovely to be able to repay their hospitality. Thanks to the club for providing our visitors with tickets and to Eric and Linda at Mavericks for the pre-match curry. We look forward to renewing our ‘friendship through football’ with the Scholars very soon.”