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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Football club to donate bar sales to homelessness charity
Ali Alhamed from Salisbury FC, with Andrew Lord from Alabaré in the dugout at the Ray Mac Stadium. (Image: Alabaré) A football club has pledged to donate all bar sales to a homelessness charity. Salisbury FC will give all bar revenue from the 2025/26 season at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium to Alabaré, which supports vulnerable and homeless people across the South West and Wales. Advertisement The partnership has been secured as the club starts life under new owner Ali Alhamed. Read more Ali Alhamed from Salisbury FC, with Andrew Lord from Alabaré in the dugout at the Ray Mac Stadium. (Image: Alabaré) Mr Alhamed said: "The full revenue of the bars will be going to Alabaré, and that's down to my Muslim faith where we shouldn't have anything to do with alcohol. It's something I strongly believe in, a good way to get around this, without affecting local customs, is through awareness and having more non-alcoholic options. "We are not simply a football club; it is much more than that. Advertisement "I'm learning what this club means to everyone in and around Salisbury, so by donating the money from the bar to Alabaré, it adds so much value to our presence as a club, but also giving back to the local community in whatever way we can." Andrew Lord, CEO of Alabaré, welcomed the partnership. Mr Lord said: "It's brilliant being here, I'm so excited about this new partnership between Alabaré and Salisbury Football Club. "It's a completely natural fit, for a football club, it is all about community, getting those fans along." The bars will be operated by Sims Hospitality Bars throughout the season.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Salisbury FC has 'huge potential' says new owner
Salisbury FC's new owner Ali Alhamad says there is "huge potential" at the club after agreeing a takeover Kuwaiti businessman's company Proleague Ltd will become the National League South side's new owners subject to Football Association and National League approval. The Wiltshire outfit confirmed on Saturday they planned to sell to "secure a future" that "unlocks new opportunities for growth and success".Alahamad told BBC Radio Wiltshire: "There is huge potential with the club, all over. The city, the people that attend, it's a beautiful stadium, the people are wonderful."The main goal is creating a sustainable, well-run, community football club which serves Salisbury right." Salisbury FC is a phoenix club set up in 2014 in the wake of Salisbury City being thrown out of the Football Conference and placed in administration. The Whites returned to football in the Wessex League Premier a year later and went on to win two promotions in three 2024 they were promoted to the National League South - the sixth tier - and finished 20th last season. Attendances at their Raymond McEnhill Stadium averaged more than 800 fans per who has worked in manufacturing, the oil and gas industry, real estate, hospitality and crypto-currency during his career, said he "loves football", having also played while at university in the United logistical links to London were part of the initial appeal of Salisbury, but Alhamad said after visiting he felt a "connection" with the city."I felt I can build on this. I'll be comfortable working with such a great community and it was the option for me," he said. While promotion is the ultimate goal, Alhamad said the aim next season is for a "mid-table finish" to bring stability to the club. The budget for manager Brian Dutton will increase in 2025-26, but the players will remain part-time for now. "It's not smart long term to throw money lavishly," Alhamad added. "In the future our eye is on promotion, but it is not something we have our eyes on now. "I'm mostly focused on creating a sustainable club with several revenue streams that are not available now and also [making the club] resilient."
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Salisbury FC announce season ticket price freeze ahead of new campaign
Salisbury FC have announced it will freeze its season ticket prices for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The club, which narrowly maintained its status in the National League South on the last day of the previous season, said fans can renew their tickets at last year's rates. Season tickets are now available at an early bird price until the end of May, offering savings over the standard prices, which will start from June 1. Prices begin at £304 for adults, £228 for concessions, and from £78 for children over five. This means young fans aged five to 17 can watch matches at the Ray Mac for as little as £3.39 per game, with under-fives going free. Adult season ticket prices amount to £13.22 for each match, while concession ticket prices are less than £10 per game. For the first time, fans can book their season tickets online, thanks to the club's partnership with TicketCo. Salisbury FC freeze season ticket prices (Image: John Rose)READ MORE: Wiltshire win comfortably against Wales in NCCA Trophy competition This means they can keep their season ticket on their smartphone, although there is still the option to have a physical season card. The same applies to every match at the Ray Mac this season, with an upgraded ticketing system allowing fans to book their seats in advance. Brian Dutton and his management team are currently preparing a pre-season friendly schedule and are in the process of signing players for the new season. Fans can purchase their season tickets on the club's website, by calling 01722 776655, or by visiting the club office, which is open on weekday mornings from Monday to Friday. Salisbury FC have secured their status in step-2 of non-league football, the National League South, and are looking forward to another season. The club is gearing up for the new season, with plans to enhance the fan experience and maintain its competitive edge in the league.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Salisbury FC avoids relegation as final match of season concludes
Salisbury FC have avoided relegation on the final day of the season. The Whites finished one point above the drop zone on 46 points - with St Albans in the final relegation spot on 45. READ MORE: St Albans lost 5-2 away at Truro City, meaning Salisbury avoided the drop, having drawn 1-1 away to Welling United this afternoon, April 26. Fulltime | Welling United 1-1 Salisbury FC A point on the road is enough to secure our safety in the National League South!#COYW — Salisbury FC (@SalisburyFC) April 26, 2025 On X (formerly Twitter), Salisbury FC said: "A point on the road is enough to secure our safety in the National League South!" It means Salisbury will play in the National League South again next season, having secured promotion via the play-offs last year.
