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grimsby pete
June 19, 2015, 10:42am

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I know I keeping going on about David Ross,

BUT

I would like to hear a response from him on why with his billion pounds,

He can not give his home town club a little donation,

A little donation to him could be £100,000.

Anybody can any idea how to contact him ?


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Quoted from grimsby pete
I know I keeping going on about David Ross,

BUT

I would like to hear a response from him on why with his billion pounds,

He can not give his home town club a little donation,

A little donation to him could be £100,000.

Anybody can any idea how to contact him ?


I very much agree Pete. With his family associations with the town of Grimsby, which helped make the Ross name what it is, why wont he support his home town club financially? There are ways and means to ensure any help given goes into the right areas. It is such a shame that we cannot get him on board.
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June 19, 2015, 10:58am

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Why on earth should he give his money away for no apparent reason other than his parents happened to have businesses here? I don't buy into that at all. You're making out like it's his moral obligation or something.


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I have to agree with Dan.

But, I think if you want someone like that on board, you'd have to really sell it to him.

Football is a business, and businessmen (or businesswomen) will only put money in if they're either big fans of the club, or they see it as potentially good investment.


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Another who must have millions sat in the bank, Rod Temperton? A bit of an off the wall suggestion maybe but it would be a real thriller if he could donate.
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David Ross has a lot of enterprisers in this area,

Why does he put his money into that if he does not feel anything about his home town,

I am not asking for any commitment work wise from him,

Just a small donation, we know he likes football,

So a days interest on his vast fortune will not be missed,

Some fans putting a few pounds in is a vast amount for them,

A few thousand is nothing to Ross.


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Ella Henderson must be worth a few quid now too, unless she's given it all to her Dad.  



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David Ross has a lot of enterprisers in this area,

Why does he put his money into that if he does not feel anything about his home town,

I am not asking for any commitment work wise from him,

Just a small donation, we know he likes football,

So a days interest on his vast fortune will not be missed,

Some fans putting a few pounds in is a vast amount for them,

A few thousand is nothing to Ross.


The point is people are choosing to give this money Mr Ross for whatever reason (probably he is unaware or not interested in the slightest) does not. Pardon the pun Pete free world and it`s his money.A nice email pointing him in the right direction may have an impact you could try contacting him via the David Ross Foundation if you feel that strongly?
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Ella Henderson must be worth a few quid now too, unless she's given it all to her Dad.  


If approached she may consider giving a concert and donating some or all the proceeds Les she has received excellent reviews whilst supporting Take That.Her music is not my cup of tea but she is very popular.
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If approached she may consider giving a concert and donating some or all the proceeds Les she has received excellent reviews whilst supporting Take That.Her music is not my cup of tea but she is very popular.


She has made "appearances" in support of local charity but it would be an excellent idea if she was to headline an event in support of the fund along with some local bands perhaps.


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