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Crystal Palace opening up club lounge to homeless
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.TUX.  18 Jan 19 10.59pm |
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Originally posted by bexleydave
I did see that earlier today. At least it gets another 10 homeless off the streets on the coldest nights. This.
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 Mapletree Croydon 18 Jan 19 11.35pm |
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I have no idea what the club does with the Council on a regular basis. I hope this is an extension of a broader initiative. I love to see us doing innovative stuff. It may or may not work. Perhaps it will build to something bigger In any case I hope we keep doing good and breaking new ground. Edited by Mapletree (18 Jan 2019 11.35pm)
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| ChrisGC Wantage 19 Jan 19 6.50am |
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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
Of course, if you wanted to be really cynical, you may have associated it with sucking dick to get the new stand built. Not enough cocks in Croydon to turn that pipe dream into reality
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| Stirlingsays 19 Jan 19 8.15am |
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Obviously this is open to abuse, however as long as the club protects itself this is something that all Premier league clubs should be doing.
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| Sportyteacher London 19 Jan 19 8.22am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Obviously this is open to abuse, however as long as the club protects itself this is something that all Premier league clubs should be doing. Well done to Crystal Palace for being the trailblazer for a much needed social programme to support those most in need.
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| Stirlingsays 19 Jan 19 8.43am |
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Originally posted by Sportyteacher
Well done to Crystal Palace for being the trailblazer for a much needed social programme to support those most in need.
They just have to be careful though as once you start offering a free lunch it doesn't take long before people expect more and more.
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eagleman13  On The Road To Hell & Alicante 19 Jan 19 9.00am |
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Originally posted by bexleydave
I did see that earlier today. At least it gets another 10 homeless off the streets on the coldest nights. Just a thought, if the numbers increase say to 100, will they then turn around & demand to be moved to a better lounge? Just asking like.
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| chris123 hove actually 19 Jan 19 9.06am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
They just have to be careful though as once you start offering a free lunch it doesn't take long before people expect more and more. I hope we don't undo this good work by making these guys watch a match.
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Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 19 Jan 19 9.08am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
They just have to be careful though as once you start offering a free lunch it doesn't take long before people expect more and more. Pretty ridiculous comment. Although we actually do quite well in comparison to all other ‘local’ clubs (Premiership for numerous seasons, big name players etc.) I’ve always felt very much a part of Crystal Palace FC, as a local, in a way I’m guessing most United, City, Liverpool, Chelsea fans cannot, being ‘tourist clubs’ IMO. Gestures like this make me feel even prouder and I would suggest strengthens the morale amongst us supporters as a community.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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palace_in_frogland  In a broken dream 19 Jan 19 9.09am |
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Originally posted by eagleman13
Just a thought, if the numbers increase say to 100, will they then turn around & demand to be moved to a better lounge? Just asking like.
Apparently they’re happy with the lounge, but they want to sleep in the middle, not on the sides.
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Henry of Peckham  Eton Mess 19 Jan 19 9.52am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
I know clubs already do a lot of positive work however this kind of thing should really have happened a long time ago. They just have to be careful though as once you start offering a free lunch it doesn't take long before people expect more and more. It's not a long term solution to a problem and presumably is only offered in extreme wintry conditions? Given the limited accommodation available, referrals must be coordinated centrally by the council or specialised charities rather than an open door at the stadium ... but nevertheless, it's a decent thing to do.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 19 Jan 19 9.56am |
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Will these homeless be from Liverpool, because if they are, we usually give them more financial help behind the scenes.
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