TOWNERS FANS SHINE BRIGHT IN APPEAL

IN THE space of just eight days, delighted Enfield Town – the country’s first supporter-owned club, formed in 2001 – are over 80 per cent towards their £10,000 target to help meet the cost of floodlight improvements at their Queen Elizabeth II Stadium.

The Isthmian Premier Division club have had over 150 donations from as far afield as the USA, Australia, Germany, Belgium and Israel by supporters who work or have permanently moved abroad.

“We are delighted to have reached half our target so quickly and are looking to push on towards the £10k in the remaining weeks of the campaign,” said director Ram Ismail. “Massive thanks are due, as ever, to everyone who has responded so generously in such difficult times.”

The crowdfunding “Shine a Light” campaign is set to continue until July 21 and the Towners are confident not only of reaching the target but exceeding it and using any additional funds for further stadium improvements.

With the season shut down in March and no income from matchdays, like many Non-League clubs Enfield are reaching out to their fans for help.

“We have been blown away by the amount of support,” said Ismail, whose club were lying seventh when all results were expunged.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has of course hit every household hard as well as the many hundreds of Non-League football clubs living on a shoestring. The club’s members and other supporters never cease to amaze with their loyalty and enthusiasm.”