Jamie Cooper

[RedTop]

OK, so it appears that there are plenty of people who would like to donate a few quid for Jamie Cooper to enjoy his big day out and no way of doing it, so I will collect the money myself and then arrange for it to go to Jamie and his family in good time for the big day as a gesture from Bristol City fans to a very brave man who just happens to support our arch rivals.

I have not done this before and will gladly hand it over to someone more 'official' if they wish, but in their absence someone has to take the lead if us fans want to get this done in our name, as time is pressing on.

So here's how I will do it on behalf of all of us:

1. Those of you who wish to donate, please PM me as soon as possible and I will reply with my home address for you to send cheques to. This would be the easiest way for me to handle things, to be honest.

2. I am unlikely to be at Chesterfield away, however I will be at Ashton Gate on Saturday for the Brentford home game. I WILL STAND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2pm AND 2.50pm (provided the club gives permission) TO COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER HAND OVER CASH IN PERSON. You will easily be able to distinguish me as I will be the only saddo wearing a yellow North Face walking jacket! I do not intend to rattle a tin or a bucket or anything. I will simply be there to take donations from those of you who know about this and wish to hand over the money. If any of you would like my mobile number in order to check where I am going to be and make sure you hand it to the right person (or to offer your help!) then please PM me and I will provide it. I will also be in my usual seat in the Dolman (Block E, Row M, Seat 6) if you sit in that stand and want to give me the money at half time.

I will record the amount donated by each individual in order to show that I have handed over the full amount and not pocketed any! This record will be available to anyone who asks to see it. I will post on this forum how much has been raised and what it will be going towards after liaising (hopefully) with Jamie's family and the Post.

I have no idea whether we will raise enough for a bottle of bubbly for him to enjoy at the game, or for his family to go in a limo, but I am sure that whatever gesture we as City fans can make would be a credit to our club and would be appreciated by Jamie and his family. I will try and liaise with the Evening Post to make sure we get him something fitting for the occasion, as someone said they are already sorting the day out for him.

Anyone who might be able to help by collecting money from people at Chesterfield, or who wants to get their donation to me in another way, or has any ideas that might help, please PM me.

I now need to find Jamie's family. If anyone has any idea how I can reach them, please let me know by PM. Will those of you who have pledged donations now please PM me for my home details so that we can get this rolling.

All the best,

Brian Flynn

[cheshire_red]

I'd offer to make a bucket collection at Chesterfield but to be honest I'm not sure I'd get there early enough.

However, I'm happy to go around the open terrace with a bucket and to send same into the City part of the stand.

[badger22]

OK, so it appears that there are plenty of people who would like to donate a few quid for Jamie Cooper to enjoy his big day out and no way of doing it, so I will collect the money myself and then arrange for it to go to Jamie and his family in good time for the big day as a gesture from Bristol City fans to a very brave man who just happens to support our arch rivals.

I have not done this before and will gladly hand it over to someone more 'official' if they wish, but in their absence someone has to take the lead if us fans want to get this done in our name, as time is pressing on.

So here's how I will do it on behalf of all of us:

1. Those of you who wish to donate, please PM me as soon as possible and I will reply with my home address for you to send cheques to. This would be the easiest way for me to handle things, to be honest.

2. I am unlikely to be at Chesterfield away, however I will be at Ashton Gate on Saturday for the Brentford home game. I WILL STAND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2pm AND 2.50pm (provided the club gives permission) TO COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER HAND OVER CASH IN PERSON. You will easily be able to distinguish me as I will be the only saddo wearing a yellow North Face walking jacket! I do not intend to rattle a tin or a bucket or anything. I will simply be there to take donations from those of you who know about this and wish to hand over the money. If any of you would like my mobile number in order to check where I am going to be and make sure you hand it to the right person (or to offer your help!) then please PM me and I will provide it. I will also be in my usual seat in the Dolman (Block E, Row M, Seat 6) if you sit in that stand and want to give me the money at half time.

I will record the amount donated by each individual in order to show that I have handed over the full amount and not pocketed any! This record will be available to anyone who asks to see it. I will post on this forum how much has been raised and what it will be going towards after liaising (hopefully) with Jamie's family and the Post.

I have no idea whether we will raise enough for a bottle of bubbly for him to enjoy at the game, or for his family to go in a limo, but I am sure that whatever gesture we as City fans can make would be a credit to our club and would be appreciated by Jamie and his family. I will try and liaise with the Evening Post to make sure we get him something fitting for the occasion, as someone said they are already sorting the day out for him.

Anyone who might be able to help by collecting money from people at Chesterfield, or who wants to get their donation to me in another way, or has any ideas that might help, please PM me.

I now need to find Jamie's family. If anyone has any idea how I can reach them, please let me know by PM. Will those of you who have pledged donations now please PM me for my home details so that we can get this rolling.

All the best,

Brian Flynn

I'll say it again Brian, your a credit to this club....

[Dolman Block B]

OK, so it appears that there are plenty of people who would like to donate a few quid for Jamie Cooper to enjoy his big day out and no way of doing it, so I will collect the money myself and then arrange for it to go to Jamie and his family in good time for the big day as a gesture from Bristol City fans to a very brave man who just happens to support our arch rivals.

I have not done this before and will gladly hand it over to someone more 'official' if they wish, but in their absence someone has to take the lead if us fans want to get this done in our name, as time is pressing on.

So here's how I will do it on behalf of all of us:

1. Those of you who wish to donate, please PM me as soon as possible and I will reply with my home address for you to send cheques to. This would be the easiest way for me to handle things, to be honest.

2. I am unlikely to be at Chesterfield away, however I will be at Ashton Gate on Saturday for the Brentford home game. I WILL STAND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2pm AND 2.50pm (provided the club gives permission) TO COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER HAND OVER CASH IN PERSON. You will easily be able to distinguish me as I will be the only saddo wearing a yellow North Face walking jacket! I do not intend to rattle a tin or a bucket or anything. I will simply be there to take donations from those of you who know about this and wish to hand over the money. If any of you would like my mobile number in order to check where I am going to be and make sure you hand it to the right person (or to offer your help!) then please PM me and I will provide it. I will also be in my usual seat in the Dolman (Block E, Row M, Seat 6) if you sit in that stand and want to give me the money at half time.

I will record the amount donated by each individual in order to show that I have handed over the full amount and not pocketed any! This record will be available to anyone who asks to see it. I will post on this forum how much has been raised and what it will be going towards after liaising (hopefully) with Jamie's family and the Post.

I have no idea whether we will raise enough for a bottle of bubbly for him to enjoy at the game, or for his family to go in a limo, but I am sure that whatever gesture we as City fans can make would be a credit to our club and would be appreciated by Jamie and his family. I will try and liaise with the Evening Post to make sure we get him something fitting for the occasion, as someone said they are already sorting the day out for him.

Anyone who might be able to help by collecting money from people at Chesterfield, or who wants to get their donation to me in another way, or has any ideas that might help, please PM me.

I now need to find Jamie's family. If anyone has any idea how I can reach them, please let me know by PM. Will those of you who have pledged donations now please PM me for my home details so that we can get this rolling.

All the best,

Brian Flynn

Brian yer a star.......will send you a chq or let you have it sat for £50, whatever is best mate.

Thanks for your efforts.....Arn

[RedLionLad]

I'll make it my duty to locate you on Saturday and chuck a few quid in your bucket. No worries.

Best of luck mate......you're a star!

RedLionLand

Knowle

Bristol

[stevep38]

As a serving Royal Marine whos been to that hell hole, ill also look you out on sat to give you a few quid.

Well done Brian i echo those sentiments that say your a credit to the club.

Steve

[Dollymarie]

Brian mate, if you need any help, just shout, you know where I am.

(I owe you a favour after the way you helped me out earlier in the year.)

[RedLionLad]

Brian, if you need any help, you know where I am.

Well done Dolly.

[RedTop]

I'd offer to make a bucket collection at Chesterfield but to be honest I'm not sure I'd get there early enough.

However, I'm happy to go around the open terrace with a bucket and to send same into the City part of the stand.

That's great Cheshire Red.

So anyone going to Chesterfield who would rather donate money there, PM Cheshire Red and I'm sure he'll tell you how to get it to him. I will arrange to meet up with him and put the money raised there with the rest.

I now have the address for Jamie's family and aim to speak to someone at Bristol Rovers on the phone tomorrow to make arrangements. Then I'll be having a shower and wiping down the phone receiver, obviously...

Well done to everyone who is pitching in. Let's make it happen and do what we can to help this extremely courageous lad have the best day he can. We all know how special those days can be, and if any Gashead deserves it he sure as hell does.

[Guest WARWICK RED]

OK, so it appears that there are plenty of people who would like to donate a few quid for Jamie Cooper to enjoy his big day out and no way of doing it, so I will collect the money myself and then arrange for it to go to Jamie and his family in good time for the big day as a gesture from Bristol City fans to a very brave man who just happens to support our arch rivals.

I have not done this before and will gladly hand it over to someone more 'official' if they wish, but in their absence someone has to take the lead if us fans want to get this done in our name, as time is pressing on.

So here's how I will do it on behalf of all of us:

1. Those of you who wish to donate, please PM me as soon as possible and I will reply with my home address for you to send cheques to. This would be the easiest way for me to handle things, to be honest.

2. I am unlikely to be at Chesterfield away, however I will be at Ashton Gate on Saturday for the Brentford home game. I WILL STAND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2pm AND 2.50pm (provided the club gives permission) TO COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER HAND OVER CASH IN PERSON. You will easily be able to distinguish me as I will be the only saddo wearing a yellow North Face walking jacket! I do not intend to rattle a tin or a bucket or anything. I will simply be there to take donations from those of you who know about this and wish to hand over the money. If any of you would like my mobile number in order to check where I am going to be and make sure you hand it to the right person (or to offer your help!) then please PM me and I will provide it. I will also be in my usual seat in the Dolman (Block E, Row M, Seat 6) if you sit in that stand and want to give me the money at half time.

I will record the amount donated by each individual in order to show that I have handed over the full amount and not pocketed any! This record will be available to anyone who asks to see it. I will post on this forum how much has been raised and what it will be going towards after liaising (hopefully) with Jamie's family and the Post.

I have no idea whether we will raise enough for a bottle of bubbly for him to enjoy at the game, or for his family to go in a limo, but I am sure that whatever gesture we as City fans can make would be a credit to our club and would be appreciated by Jamie and his family. I will try and liaise with the Evening Post to make sure we get him something fitting for the occasion, as someone said they are already sorting the day out for him.

Anyone who might be able to help by collecting money from people at Chesterfield, or who wants to get their donation to me in another way, or has any ideas that might help, please PM me.

I now need to find Jamie's family. If anyone has any idea how I can reach them, please let me know by PM. Will those of you who have pledged donations now please PM me for my home details so that we can get this rolling.

All the best,

Brian Flynn

i will also be down the gate saturday and will be glad to chuck some dollers in !

would it not be better if you stood near the entrance to the atyeo ?

that way you still get to collect from supporters using the red and white bar /dolman stand and also those using the ateyo (like myself) ?

just a thought mate !

u desreve big pat on the back buddy fair play

[Barry]

I'd offer to make a bucket collection at Chesterfield but to be honest I'm not sure I'd get there early enough.

However, I'm happy to go around the open terrace with a bucket and to send same into the City part of the stand.

i will be at chesterfield and willing to donate. not sure what i can afford to give, but i guess every bit of cash helps!

[Guest Past Pirate]

This shows what great fans BOTH teams have. Well done.

Never felt the need to register on this board before.

But just had to after reading this thread.

[Dolman Block B]

I'd offer to make a bucket collection at Chesterfield but to be honest I'm not sure I'd get there early enough.

However, I'm happy to go around the open terrace with a bucket and to send same into the City part of the stand.

Legend Cheshire.......

[Dolman Block B]

That's great Cheshire Red.

So anyone going to Chesterfield who would rather donate money there, PM Cheshire Red and I'm sure he'll tell you how to get it to him. I will arrange to meet up with him and put the money raised there with the rest.

I now have the address for Jamie's family and aim to speak to someone at Bristol Rovers on the phone tomorrow to make arrangements. Then I'll be having a shower and wiping down the phone receiver, obviously...

Well done to everyone who is pitching in. Let's make it happen and do what we can to help this extremely courageous lad have the best day he can. We all know how special those days can be, and if any Gashead deserves it he sure as hell does.

"THEN I,LL BE HAVING A SHOWER AND WIPING DOWN THE PHONE RECEIVER".......even in times of serious discussion, i p##### myself at that Brian.........quality mate!

[Jay]

After reading a few requests for the Trust to help with on-line donations we have set up a "Jamie Cooper - Donate Now" button. All donations received less paypal's charges will be added to the collection being organised by Redtop.

You can find this button at the top of the main menu on otib.

[Guest philgas1]

OK, so it appears that there are plenty of people who would like to donate a few quid for Jamie Cooper to enjoy his big day out and no way of doing it, so I will collect the money myself and then arrange for it to go to Jamie and his family in good time for the big day as a gesture from Bristol City fans to a very brave man who just happens to support our arch rivals.

I have not done this before and will gladly hand it over to someone more 'official' if they wish, but in their absence someone has to take the lead if us fans want to get this done in our name, as time is pressing on.

So here's how I will do it on behalf of all of us:

1. Those of you who wish to donate, please PM me as soon as possible and I will reply with my home address for you to send cheques to. This would be the easiest way for me to handle things, to be honest.

2. I am unlikely to be at Chesterfield away, however I will be at Ashton Gate on Saturday for the Brentford home game. I WILL STAND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2pm AND 2.50pm (provided the club gives permission) TO COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER HAND OVER CASH IN PERSON. You will easily be able to distinguish me as I will be the only saddo wearing a yellow North Face walking jacket! I do not intend to rattle a tin or a bucket or anything. I will simply be there to take donations from those of you who know about this and wish to hand over the money. If any of you would like my mobile number in order to check where I am going to be and make sure you hand it to the right person (or to offer your help!) then please PM me and I will provide it. I will also be in my usual seat in the Dolman (Block E, Row M, Seat 6) if you sit in that stand and want to give me the money at half time.

I will record the amount donated by each individual in order to show that I have handed over the full amount and not pocketed any! This record will be available to anyone who asks to see it. I will post on this forum how much has been raised and what it will be going towards after liaising (hopefully) with Jamie's family and the Post.

I have no idea whether we will raise enough for a bottle of bubbly for him to enjoy at the game, or for his family to go in a limo, but I am sure that whatever gesture we as City fans can make would be a credit to our club and would be appreciated by Jamie and his family. I will try and liaise with the Evening Post to make sure we get him something fitting for the occasion, as someone said they are already sorting the day out for him.

Anyone who might be able to help by collecting money from people at Chesterfield, or who wants to get their donation to me in another way, or has any ideas that might help, please PM me.

I now need to find Jamie's family. If anyone has any idea how I can reach them, please let me know by PM. Will those of you who have pledged donations now please PM me for my home details so that we can get this rolling.

All the best,

Brian Flynn

just donated via paypal...thanks for your efforts,much respect.

[Guest van der Gas]

Is there any way we can find out what the running total is for this collection?

[RedTop]

Is there any way we can find out what the running total is for this collection?

I won't really get a decent idea of how much we have until we've collected money from fans who want to donate at Chesterfield and at the home game on Saturday, but as soon as cheques start turning up on my doorstep (hopefully in the next 48 hours) , rest assured I'll be keeping people informed on this thread. As I only gave people details of where and how they could donate yesterday, the earliest cheques can arrive is tomorrow. That is one reason why I'd really appreciate it if people could get their cheques off early. It would be great if by Monday I had an idea of how much money we have managed to gather.

I am already in discussion with Bristol Rovers and with the Evening Post to make sure our money goes on something that makes Jamie's day as special as we can. I will keep everyone updated on how that is going, too. But basically, the more people are prepared to send in, the bigger the gesture we can make.

[Guest DrFaustus]

Brian, you deserve every plaudit and praise for being a pure gentleman for organising this. You have this Pikey's utter respect.

You will be able to contact jamie's family through BRFC, as Mr Dunford has already said that the club are in contact.

All the very best to you and every single City fan who has wished Jamie well, donated/pledged etc. You are a great bunch of people

Grant

[ciderup]

I take my hat off to you RT and Cheshire Red.

I will happily add to your collection on Saturday.

Well done.

[farmeronecow]

There you go mate, a little donation from me gone into the hat through paypal, not a lot but if it helps the fella to have a top day out it's the least i could do.

we're all proud of the boy's out there doing a splendid job, makes you feel great to be British...

[potbelly]

Does anyone have a link to an article about Jamie.

I would look on the gas site but i have a filter on my browser.

[Guest oxongas]

dated 3rd march;

Front page of today's BEP has an article about an 18 yearold soldier seriously injured in Iraq. Jamie Cooper was hit by 2 mortar bombs outside a hotel in Basra,shrapnel ripping through his stomach.He almost died on the way back to England and then,as if that wasn't enough,caught MRSA whilst in hospital in Birmingham. (twice)

His one ambition is to be well enough to see the Rovers in Cardiff.

I would like to thank you all, not just as a gashead but also as a serving member of the Army, you are a credit to CITY and the CITY OF BRISTOL, well done and thank you.

[Guest port marine red]

My wife works with Jamie's father so I can pass on any donations, if required

[RedTop]

My wife works with Jamie's father so I can pass on any donations, if required

Thanks Port Marine Red. I'm already liaising with the Gas, the Evening Post and the family to make sure City fans give Jamie a great day at the Mill Stad. I'm sure it will be something all City fans can be proud of.

[Dolman Block B]

Thanks Port Marine Red. I'm already liaising with the Gas, the Evening Post and the family to make sure City fans give Jamie a great day at the Mill Stad. I'm sure it will be something all City fans can be proud of.

Around £100 already in pay pal account, plus chqs and donations on sat to follow......

[RedTop]

Around £100 already in pay pal account, plus chqs and donations on sat to follow......

Can I just add that for those who can, sending cheques or giving direct to me or Cheshire Red is preferable because using Paypal incurs a fee which eats into the money raised slightly, whereas it costs me nothing to bank cheques and cash into my account and then write out a cheque for the total.

For those of you who won't be able to send a cheque quickly or drop off money with me or Cheshire Red, please donate via the Paypal link at the top of the page. I don't want to dissuade anyone from giving if that is the only way they can do it.

I will keep you updated on ideas for how the money can best be used. I'll be consulting Jamie's family and those organising his day later today (hopefully) but will have a better idea of how much we are likely to raise - and therefore how it can be used - by the start of next week. It would be helpful if those who send cheques to me could make sure they reach me by Monday at the latest.

Cheers - let's work together and make this happen.

RedTop

[Jay]

For those of you who won't be able to send a cheque quickly or drop off money with me or Cheshire Red, please donate via the Paypal link at the top of the page. I don't want to dissuade anyone from giving if that is the only way they can do it.

Just so that people are aware, PayPal take around £0.57p per £10 donated.

[potbelly]

Here is our donation, mods feel free to seperate this into a seperate thread if you want to.

Still need a link or info i can add to the listing to help people bid more.

Feel free to add link onto the Sag forum, i can`t do it as i will come out in a rash if i go there!

Ebay Auction for Jamie

Pete & Jill.

[RedTop]

Here is our donation, mods feel free to seperate this into a seperate thread if you want to.

Still need a link or info i can add to the listing to help people bid more.

Feel free to add link onto the Sag forum, i can`t do it as i will come out in a rash if i go there!

Ebay Auction for Jamie

Pete & Jill.

Fantastic Pete. Well done.

Here is a link to a piece I have written about what us City fans are doing for Jamie and why. It explains exactly what he has been through and why he deserves his day.

http://www.bristolcityst.org.uk/trust_news...cle000280.shtml

[Dolman Block B]

Fantastic Pete. Well done.

Here is a link to a piece I have written about what us City fans are doing for Jamie and why. It explains exactly what he has been through and why he deserves his day.

http://www.bristolcityst.org.uk/trust_news...cle000280.shtml

Brian, that report IS without doubt the best ive ever seen wrote on here, and is quite emotional.

That was from the heart mate, be very very proud of what you have said.

Well done and see you saturday........Arn

[brady bunch]

£15 (less paypals cut) added to fund and bid on the bean bag!

Good Luck Jamie, for now, for the future and your big day out in Cardiff.

I'm red through and through, but I will be rooting for you and your team on the big day.

your story makes my disappointment at missing out pale to nothing.

[Lordofthebling]

Can I just add that for those who can, sending cheques or giving direct to me or Cheshire Red is preferable because using Paypal incurs a fee which eats into the money raised slightly, whereas it costs me nothing to bank cheques and cash into my account and then write out a cheque for the total.

Sorry Mr Top, didnt see this before and sent my donation via Paypal.

As I have said on the other thread, really hope he enjoys his day out and well done for sorting this out.

[Guest eurolohr]

OK, so it appears that there are plenty of people who would like to donate a few quid for Jamie Cooper to enjoy his big day out and no way of doing it, so I will collect the money myself and then arrange for it to go to Jamie and his family in good time for the big day as a gesture from Bristol City fans to a very brave man who just happens to support our arch rivals.

I have not done this before and will gladly hand it over to someone more 'official' if they wish, but in their absence someone has to take the lead if us fans want to get this done in our name, as time is pressing on.

So here's how I will do it on behalf of all of us:

1. Those of you who wish to donate, please PM me as soon as possible and I will reply with my home address for you to send cheques to. This would be the easiest way for me to handle things, to be honest.

2. I am unlikely to be at Chesterfield away, however I will be at Ashton Gate on Saturday for the Brentford home game. I WILL STAND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2pm AND 2.50pm (provided the club gives permission) TO COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD RATHER HAND OVER CASH IN PERSON. You will easily be able to distinguish me as I will be the only saddo wearing a yellow North Face walking jacket! I do not intend to rattle a tin or a bucket or anything. I will simply be there to take donations from those of you who know about this and wish to hand over the money. If any of you would like my mobile number in order to check where I am going to be and make sure you hand it to the right person (or to offer your help!) then please PM me and I will provide it. I will also be in my usual seat in the Dolman (Block E, Row M, Seat 6) if you sit in that stand and want to give me the money at half time.

I will record the amount donated by each individual in order to show that I have handed over the full amount and not pocketed any! This record will be available to anyone who asks to see it. I will post on this forum how much has been raised and what it will be going towards after liaising (hopefully) with Jamie's family and the Post.

I have no idea whether we will raise enough for a bottle of bubbly for him to enjoy at the game, or for his family to go in a limo, but I am sure that whatever gesture we as City fans can make would be a credit to our club and would be appreciated by Jamie and his family. I will try and liaise with the Evening Post to make sure we get him something fitting for the occasion, as someone said they are already sorting the day out for him.

Anyone who might be able to help by collecting money from people at Chesterfield, or who wants to get their donation to me in another way, or has any ideas that might help, please PM me.

I now need to find Jamie's family. If anyone has any idea how I can reach them, please let me know by PM. Will those of you who have pledged donations now please PM me for my home details so that we can get this rolling.

All the best,

Brian Flynn

[Guest eurolohr]

brian great mate and as yeovil town supporter you are as stated a great credit to your club i work in avonmouth and with a city season ticket holder tomorrow i will give him a donation to hand over to you on saturday once again well done to all at city.

[RedTop]

Thanks to all of you who have helped so far.

I told you I would keep you all updated and I will give you an update on the money raised so far tomorrow after checking the post for cheques, checking how much has come in by Paypal with Jay and also how much was raised at Chesterfield with Cheshire Red. Hopefully people were feeling generous given the score.

The latest is this:

Having liaised with everyone involved, including Jamie's family, we need to raise a total of around £1,300 in order to give him the ultimate send off. It sounds like a lot, but if we all work together and speak to all our City-supporting mates etc and tell them exactly what it is for, I believe we can do this. It would be an enormous credit to City fans and give Jamie a day he will never forget. It would also send the message to Bristol and the wider public that us football fans can be a positive force, not just the negative one we are ofetn portrayed as.

In order to show this, I have been speaking to the Evening Post. They should be doing a piece on what us City fans are doing in tomorrow's paper. With that in mind, I've left it up to them to unveil exactly what our money will go on if we can make the total. Hopefully it will inspire us all to dig deep and find what it takes.

Please, please, please let's all pull together and make it happen.

[Guest philgas1]

Thanks to all of you who have helped so far.

I told you I would keep you all updated and I will give you an update on the money raised so far tomorrow after checking the post for cheques, checking how much has come in by Paypal with Jay and also how much was raised at Chesterfield with Cheshire Red. Hopefully people were feeling generous given the score.

The latest is this:

Having liaised with everyone involved, including Jamie's family, we need to raise a total of around £1,300 in order to give him the ultimate send off. It sounds like a lot, but if we all work together and speak to all our City-supporting mates etc and tell them exactly what it is for, I believe we can do this. It would be an enormous credit to City fans and give Jamie a day he will never forget. It would also send the message to Bristol and the wider public that us football fans can be a positive force, not just the negative one we are ofetn portrayed as.

In order to show this, I have been speaking to the Evening Post. They should be doing a piece on what us City fans are doing in tomorrow's paper. With that in mind, I've left it up to them to unveil exactly what our money will go on if we can make the total. Hopefully it will inspire us all to dig deep and find what it takes.

go go go city get promotion,youve absolutely amazed me with your words and most importantly your actions..Arn has summed it up what you have written..

Please, please, please let's all pull together and make it happen.

[cheshire_red]

£125.00 collected at Chesterfield this evening.

[Lordofthebling]

Superb Chesh.

How much we up to? Any ideas?

[Barry]

£125.00 collected at Chesterfield this evening.

thats great

saw the bucket being passed round. hats off to you!

[Dollymarie]

£125.00 collected at Chesterfield this evening.

Nice one, well done Chesh and all who contributed.

[RedTop]

Yes. I just wanted to say well done to Cheshire Red for taking the time and effort to sort out last night. And well done to all who contributed.

I will post a running total later today.

[kiwicolin]

£125.00 collected at Chesterfield this evening.

well done.

[giles_23_bcfc]

well done.

When is the latest you will take donations?

[RedTop]

When is the latest you will take donations?

That depends on the helicopter company. I am speaking to the boss this afternoon to finalise the details, the precise cost and when the money has to be paid. As soon as I know that I will post the details on here.

[RedLionLad]

Well done you guys so far.

RedTop, I'll be there on Saturday with my little contribution.

To anyone reading this who hasn't pledged to give anything.....just have a little think about putting something into the pot. It's something positive and will make this lad's day very special.

To those who have given and to those who will be giving.....take a pat on the back.

A great advert for Bristol Football.

[RedTop]

[Guest mesa boogie]

[Guest tankman]

Word is getting around - at least as far as Reading, anyway. I've donated via PayPal.

[RedTop]

Word is getting around - at least as far as Reading, anyway. I've donated via PayPal.

Thanks Tankman, you're a star. It's great to know word is getting around. Spread the word!

[deadratinmycider]

Word is getting around - at least as far as Reading, anyway. I've donated via PayPal.

Good work royal!!

[RedTop]

Here is the latest update on the Jamie Cooper fund. As you will have seen, we need to raise at least £1,300 to send Jamie and his family to the game in style by helicopter.

As of 9am this morning, we had raised £635 towards that total in four days.

This consists of:

£260 in cheques sent to me

£125 raised at Chesterfield (Thanks again, Cheshire Red!)

£250 to Paypal (after payment deductions) (Thanks, Supporters Trust!)

On top of that, Potbelly's giant beanbags is up to £82 on eBay (still a bargain, so bid if you can!)

Since then, there has been more donated via Paypal (but not sure how much yet) so the total will be higher by the end of today, but TOMORROW IS THE MOST CRUCIAL DAY.

Please, if you are intending to donate at the match, don't be tempted by the extra pint in the pub or leave it too late to find me! Seek me out outside the Red and White Bar (in my trademark trainspotter yellow North Face walking jacket!) and hand over your contribution. There will be an announcement and collection inside the Red and White Bar at around 1.45pm. Jay and DollieMarie will also be helping out. In addition, ask pals and the people you know at work if you think they would be interested in the cause, collect their money and bring it to me.

If you want to donate and aren't sure how - or if you WERE tempted by that extra pint and want to donate immediately after the game - just PM me and I will arrange it. We need all the money we can get if we are to raise the amount and give Jamie the day we all believe he deserves.

Cheers,

Brian

[robins72]

Here is the latest update on the Jamie Cooper fund. As you will have seen, we need to raise at least £1,300 to send Jamie and his family to the game in style by helicopter.

As of 9am this morning, we had raised £635 towards that total in four days.

This consists of:

£260 in cheques sent to me

£125 raised at Chesterfield (Thanks again, Cheshire Red!)

£250 to Paypal (after payment deductions) (Thanks, Supporters Trust!)

On top of that, Potbelly's giant beanbags is up to £82 on eBay (still a bargain, so bid if you can!)

Since then, there has been more donated via Paypal (but not sure how much yet) so the total will be higher by the end of today, but TOMORROW IS THE MOST CRUCIAL DAY.

Please, if you are intending to donate at the match, don't be tempted by the extra pint in the pub or leave it too late to find me! Seek me out outside the Red and White Bar (in my trademark trainspotter yellow North Face walking jacket!) and hand over your contribution. There will be an announcement and collection inside the Red and White Bar at around 1.45pm. Jay and DollieMarie will also be helping out. In addition, ask pals and the people you know at work if you think they would be interested in the cause, collect their money and bring it to me.

If you want to donate and aren't sure how - or if you WERE tempted by that extra pint and want to donate immediately after the game - just PM me and I will arrange it. We need all the money we can get if we are to raise the amount and give Jamie the day we all believe he deserves.

Cheers,

Brian

will there be people anywhere else as I cant get in the red and white bar as I'm not a member.

[deadratinmycider]

will there be people anywhere else as I cant get in the red and white bar as I'm not a member.

Seek me out outside the Red and White Bar

[RedLionLad]

SATURDAY'S DONATIONS

PLEASE HAND YOUR DONATIONS, CASH OR CHEQUES, TO BRIAN (REDTOP) WHO WILL BE COLLECTING OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2PM AND 2.50PM.

HE WILL BE WEARING A BRIGHT YELLOW "NORTH FACE" WALKING JACKET.

ANYONE WHO FAILS TO FIND HIM OR WHO WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION AFTER THE GAME...JUST 'PM' HIM ON HERE AND HE WILL GIVE YOU DETAILS OF HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DONATION.

THE HALF-WAY POINT HAS BEEN REACHED......LET'S SHOW EVERYONE THAT WE CAN REACH £1300 IN LESS THAN A WEEK.

LOCAL HERO : JAMIE COOPER

"IT WASN'T the bomb that blew him up in Basra which came closest to killing Jamie Cooper, the youngest British soldier to be badly wounded in Iraq.

It wasn't even the 12-hour flight back to Britain with his terrible injuries. What brought Jamie to the point of death was catching the MRSA super-bug in hospital. Not once, but twice.

Jamie's case is not the first one of disgraceful treatment of a wounded soldier. Far from it. Sir Richard Dannatt, the head of the Army, and other leading officers have spoken out and the Sunday Mirror has highlighted other examples.

Part of the problem comes from the closure of almost all military hospitals, leading to badly-injured soldiers, with their special needs, having to be treated on ordinary wards. That happened to Jamie at Selly Oak hospital in Birmingham. But it does not explain the appalling things which also went on.

One night he was left lying in his own faeces. He was covered in bed sores which became infected.

And, most terrible of all, he contracted MRSA, fought it off and then got it again. The scandalous super-bug epidemic affects thousands of other patients, all of whom are entitled to be treated in a clean hospital environment.


But for a young soldier, serving his country and suffering horrible injuries, to suffer as Jamie did shames the whole nation."

[Dolman Block B]

SATURDAY'S DONATIONS

PLEASE HAND YOUR DONATIONS, CASH OR CHEQUES, TO BRIAN (REDTOP) WHO WILL BE COLLECTING OUTSIDE THE RED AND WHITE BAR BETWEEN 2PM AND 2.50PM.

HE WILL BE WEARING A BRIGHT YELLOW "NORTH FACE" WALKING JACKET.

ANYONE WHO FAILS TO FIND HIM OR WHO WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION AFTER THE GAME...JUST 'PM' HIM ON HERE AND HE WILL GIVE YOU DETAILS OF HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DONATION.

THE HALF-WAY POINT HAS BEEN REACHED......LET'S SHOW EVERYONE THAT WE CAN REACH £1300 IN LESS THAN A WEEK.

LOCAL HERO : JAMIE COOPER

Good on you RLL..........Arn

[RedLionLad]

No problem Arn.....Every little bit of effort adds up.

£650 is still required to add to the £650* already collected this week.

COME ON YOU REDS!!!

[RedTop]

will there be people anywhere else as I cant get in the red and white bar as I'm not a member.

Just to stress, I will be outside the Red and White Bar between 2pm and 2.50pm because I am well aware that many people are not members. Thanks for asking.

[Dollymarie]

will there be people anywhere else as I cant get in the red and white bar as I'm not a member.

Lis you sit next to me you dopey bint, I'm helping out tomorrow!

[Dolman Block B]

Lis you sit next to me you dopey bint, I'm helping out tomorrow!

"Dopey Bint".........Marie please, thought you were an ex convent school girl......funny though...

[RedLionLad]

I posted this on the BRFC forum yesterday....

I'll be making my donation at Ashton Gate on Saturday along with many others. I hope the target of £1,300 is reached by then.....I'm sure it will.

There will be cheques arriving over the next few days (I hope) and the link to Jamie's Donation button on OTIB has been advertised in the Evening Post.

Many people will have read this story today who would never have believed that City and Rovers fans could pull together for one single cause. Both clubs and it's fans have had some bad press recently so maybe this 'event' will dilute some of it's reader's fears about Bristol football fans.

Everyone who has made this lad's day-out at Cardiff deserves a big pat on the back. I've been to Cardiff with hope in my heart (2004 against Brighton)....so I know how this lad will feel about seeing his team in a cup final in a World class stadium.

We all wish him well......City and Rovers....United.

[Guest Radstock Gas]

Here is the latest update on the Jamie Cooper fund. As you will have seen, we need to raise at least £1,300 to send Jamie and his family to the game in style by helicopter.

Are the helicopter company giving you a discount as it's a worthy cause?

[RedLionLad]

Are the helicopter company giving you a discount as it's a worthy cause?

I think Brian (RedTop) was working on that issue as well as the VAT.

[cheshire_red]

We could get round the VAT surely - couldn't we get the copter company to invoice a firm which is VAT registered and give them the £1,300.00 then they could claim the VAT back - I'd suggest the Gas but businesses have to do £50k turnover per annum to be registered for VAT.

Or will I be getting a knock on the door from Customs & Excise?

[cheshire_red]

Yes, I know, wouldn't actually do it in real life, Registered Charities are exempt from VAT I believe and this is such a worthy cause it seems such a shame to give the Government, and not wanting to be political, who are responsible ultimately for his wounds and the suprbug, £227.50.

[Dollymarie]

The Story was just featured on Points West.

Go all of us!

[RedLionLad]

The Story was just featured on Points West.

Go all of us!

TO WATCH THE STORY ON TONIGHT'S POINTS WEST........CLICK HERE

[Jay]

TO WATCH THE STORY ON TONIGHT'S POINTS WEST........CLICK HERE

13 mins 26 seconds in...

[bucksred]

To back something said earlier. had this been ten years ago he would have been treated at the RAF Hospital at Halton (among others), near where I live. A large number of the casualties from the Falklands were treated there. I know as Mrs Bucks was a medic working there then. Including Simon Weston

The site has just been sold for £30+ million and will be used for housing, and yet again our armed forces get short changed like Jamie and all the other wounded from the two current wars going on.

Another fitting tribute to young Jamie, is to ask your rotten stinking politicians, exactly why people who lay their lives on the line in the name of the country, are treated so appallingly badly, in their time of need such as Jamie.

Another thing, despite field conditions in both Iraq, and Afghanistan (And anyone who's ever served will know exactly what I mean by field conditions) no cases of MRSA have been found.

[Dolman Block B]

To back something said earlier. had this been ten years ago he would have been treated at the RAF Hospital at Halton (among others), near where I live. A large number of the casualties from the Falklands were treated there. I know as Mrs Bucks was a medic working there then. Including Simon Weston

The site has just been sold for £30+ million and will be used for housing, and yet again our armed forces get short changed like Jamie and all the other wounded from the two current wars going on.

Another fitting tribute to young Jamie, is to ask your rotten stinking politicians, exactly why people who lay their lives on the line in the name of the country, are treated so appallingly badly, in their time of need such as Jamie.

Another thing, despite field conditions in both Iraq, and Afghanistan (And anyone who's ever served will know exactly what I mean by field conditions) no cases of MRSA have been found.

Buck,s, or should i say mate, you really are a top poster and a guy who definately speaks yer mind.

Great post mate, and sort of makes you tingle with the strengh and depth of your feelings about the way things are being run in this country........good on you pal.....ARN