Scott completed his challenge to run to every away game in a season tonight. Got some good coverage on Sky.

This is a terrific achievement, just seems a shame he hasn’t yet reached his £38k target, £22k so far.

To donate click below:

https://www.justgiving.com/therunawaychallenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Really is an outstanding achievement. Great to see him getting recognition from the Burnley players and Everton fans last night.

Hopefully a big boost in donations on the back of it.

Problem with these is that whilst I would be more than happy to donate, frankly, I can't be having all the nonsense that goes with it. Either sign in via Facebook or register with Just Giving. So I don't bother. I'm sure it must put others off as well.

Corky, I’ll contact him and suggest he uses registered buckets at the last game?

Had a quick chat with him in the concourse last night , Fabulous achievement

I’ve been exhausted just reading about it. I spoke to him at Bournemouth, what an incredible achievement.

His JG page seems to have had a lot of donations since last night

Absolutely fantastic. He got a great reception again last night for his efforts. Remarkable bloke.

jdrobbo wrote:Corky, I’ll contact him and suggest he uses registered buckets at the last game?

A good idea..

Corky wrote:Problem with these is that whilst I would be more than happy to donate, frankly, I can't be having all the nonsense that goes with it. Either sign in via Facebook or register with Just Giving. So I don't bother. I'm sure it must put others off as well.

So just to clear this up.
He runs over 3,000 miles for charity spread over many days and over a period of about 9 months, and it's a problem for someone to spend 2 minutes registering with "Just Giving"?
Fair enough.

Really good to see the reception he received from the Everton fans last night too

And if he hasn’t done enough he was at the Burnley Park Run this morning as well

I have some sympathy with Corky. I donated to this fantastic effort 4-5 weeks ago via JustGiving and found that, by default, Id added an extra 10% to the amount I'd decided I to give (I think maybe goes to JG running costs?).
There an "how much extra shall I add" type question which is set to 10%; you have to change this to "other amount" and then put £0.00 to avoid adding more to what you've already stipulated.
It left a slightly sour taste that a commercial ruse "by default" option is being used to add to what people are voluntarily giving to charity.

Having said which, I've used Just Giving again since- this time being aware of the default ruse. I think they are aware that some people have given more than they intended because there was a questionnaire after the process asking "Are you aware you gave 10% extra".

Whatever the means, I hope SC gets nearer his target, it's a really huge effort he's made.

nil_desperandum wrote:So just to clear this up.
He runs over 3,000 miles for charity spread over many days and over a period of about 9 months, and it's a problem for someone to spend 2 minutes registering with "Just Giving"?
Fair enough.

I hope you feel better now you've got that off your chest.

Corky wrote:I hope you feel better now you've got that off your chest.

Out of interest Corky, why is the registering with JG such a pain? It does make the way of getting to as many people as possible, as easy as possible so will enhance every opportunity for people to donate.

Thanks for the prod.

He is still well below his target and just deserts.

Strong last name this lad.

Challenge?

ClaretAndJew wrote:Strong last name this lad.

Cunliffe is a relation to my father's side of the family if I am not mistaken.

Absolutely fantastic from Scott. What a dedication and sacrifice he has gone too.

Saw the clip of SD welcoming him to the changing room last night.

The buckets are a great idea but I secretly hope the players or the club will match the donations he has had.

Herts Clarets wrote:Cunliffe is a relation to my father's side of the family if I am not mistaken.

Well my friend I'm afraid we might be related.

Burnleyareback2 wrote:Absolutely fantastic from Scott. What a dedication and sacrifice he has gone too.

Saw the clip of SD welcoming him to the changing room last night.

The buckets are a great idea but I secretly hope the players or the club will match the donations he has had.

A quick whip round among the playing staff would cover the gap surely?

Surely there is enough people, on the community, to deliver the result?

Goodclaret wrote:Out of interest Corky, why is the registering with JG such a pain? It does make the way of getting to as many people as possible, as easy as possible so will enhance every opportunity for people to donate.

Personal preference. I do not want to join the Just Giving site. I already give, monthly, to charities that I support. Happy to give Scott money but not like this.

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote:A quick whip round among the playing staff would cover the gap surely?

Absolutely.

If the players, staff and club can’t make sure that the target amount is at least met, then there’s something very wrong.

Not sure about that. The club fund the charity, in any case. Sureltmy Joe Public can sort this one....it goes back into Burnley community.

IanMcL wrote:Not sure about that. The club fund the charity, in any case. Sureltmy Joe Public can sort this one....it goes back into Burnley community.

The players are not 'the club'

No but they take part in a lot of work for BitC.

It should not be 'expected', any more than we expected every Burnley resident to contribute.

Thought I'd bump this for Scott. Not sure what happened recently but he's nearly hit his target. Great effort all round!
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ ... ychallenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cl40 wrote:Scott completed his challenge to run to every away game in a season tonight. Got some good coverage on Sky.

This is a terrific achievement, just seems a shame he hasn’t yet reached his £38k target, £22k so far.

To donate click below:

https://www.justgiving.com/therunawaychallenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Have any1 from.BFC donated?

Players/Staff?

Scott was introduced to guests at POTY and had a bucket by the side of the stage.
Great effort and it genuinely sounded as if he really did enjoy doing it,

Scott went into the dressing room before the Everton game ...Listening to SD talking it was clear the players had contributed, Ben Mee in particular.The footage is out there.

IanMcL wrote:No but they take part in a lot of work for BitC.

It should not be 'expected', any more than we expected every Burnley resident to contribute.

No-one has 'expected', merely 'suggested'

Just been announced that Scott has been awarded a UEFA award for his achievement last season

https://twitter.com/uefa/status/1166678 ... 83105?s=21" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looks like he has passed his target now...unless I'm reading it wrong...which is quite likely.Well done to the lad.

Well done Scott,makes a change to have some positive news that puts BFC on the map in the right way.

the twitter link wouldn't work for me so here's the beebs version.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49496896" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Does this chap not work. Not having a dig think it's fantastic just wondering how he finds the time? I'd love to have the time to do 1% of what he has achieved.

Bfcboyo wrote:Does this chap not work. Not having a dig think it's fantastic just wondering how he finds the time? I'd love to have the time to do 1% of what he has achieved.

It's your life choices.

Quickenthetempo wrote:It's your life choices.

Your right!
Kids and work to feed and clothe the kids. Damn kids. Damn life.Damn the Carabo crappy cup.

Bfcboyo wrote:Your right!
Kids and work to feed and clothe the kids. Damn kids. Damn life.Damn the Carabo crappy cup.

To be fair I would rather feed the wife and kids rather than run to all away games.

just being awarded this now, superb

great stuff, he gave BFC lots of compliments during his speech, got a nice hand shake from Virgil Van Dijk (I would have preferred a boot to the shin to rule VVD out of Saturdays game!).

Well done Scott !!