Nick Spencer, the author of the iconic ECFC book Never Say Die, has agreed to support the Trust's Pitch In for City campaign by donating 50% of all profits from his fantastic new book to the Trust's ambitious fundraising campaign.
Never Say Die was published at the end of November 2009 and both Nick (Spencer) and the Supporters' Trust would like to thank everyone who has helped sales reach over 1,500 copies so far.
Talking about his book, Nick Spencer said: "It was great fun writing the book but there would have been little point if no one had bought it.The project is comfortably in profit now but commission rates vary widely, so it is difficult to know precisely how much we have raised so far."
Many shops and websites typically take £3-5 commission per copy, so both Nick and the Supporters' Trust would like to make the following offer to anyone who wants a copy.
If you buy it in one of the three following ways, we can promise that at least £5.50 from every sale will go directly to the Pitch In for City Campaign.
1) Send a cheque for £12.50 (p&p free), made payable to Exeter City Supporters' Trust, at 88A Mysore Road, London SW11 5SA.
2) Buy it on eBay - it's under 'sporting goods', for £14 (inc p&p)
3) If you bank online you can pay £12.50 (p&p free) directly. Please email nick.spencer08@googlemail.com for account details and include your postal address and copies will be dispatched to you.
The value of sales to the Pitch In for City campaign is huge, and estimates currently established suggest that 2000 book sales could be worth up to £5000 for the Pitch In campaign. So if you have yet to pick up your copy of this quite fantastic book, why not order your copy today!
Never Say Die has been heavily reviewed, with Matt Gill commenting: "Robbo (Rob Edwards) gave me a copy, so it was nice looking through, and it bought back some great memories."
John Inverdale (Evening Standard) said: "An excellent book about Exeter's rise from non-League football"
Exeter City Manager Paul Tisdale commented: "I would be if surprised if people think twice about buying it, not only is it a good read for supporters about their club, but it brings revenue to the club as well."
Both Nick Spencer and the Supporters' Trust would urge anybody who has yet to buy their copy of Never Say Die to please place your order today.Not only will you be picking up a fantastic book that charts the rise and rise of Exeter City as a Trust owned Football Club, but you will be doing your bit to support the Trust via it's Pitch In campaign.
For more detail of the Trust's Pitch In for City Campaign please visit the Supporters' Trust website at www.ecfcst.org.uk or email trust@ecfc.co.uk.
