Last updated 19:38, Thursday, 01 May 2008

WORKINGTON Reds’ supporters’ club handed over more than £27,000 to the Borough Park outfit in the year to July 2007 after another huge fund-raising effort.

The sum was revealed following the supporters’ annual general meeting by chairman Alec Graham, who was delighted with his group’s help.

He said: “It’s an excellent effort once again. I remember going to Braintree for the FA Trophy game, and their supporters’ club was presenting a big cheque to the club for £2,000.

“It puts in to perspective, with a small number of active members, what great work our supporters’ club does.

“It’s the largest single amount of income from fund-raising that the club gets, so it is critical.”

Almost £7,000 came from the monthly draw, and nearly £6,000 from the half-time draw.

Sponsored bike rides by committed fans, including one from local journalist Gordon Brown, who has been ill of late, were also good fund-raisers.

The supporters’ club also contributed £500 to help pay for private surgery for young defender Alan Inglis.