Crusaders Chairman Ronnie Millar sends us a festive message through our Social Media outlets and the website.
“On behaif of the Board at Crusaders FC can I wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas. Can I extend seasons greetings to the players, management, coaches and staff throughout the Crusaders family and I sincerely hope that you all have a magical time with family and friends and enjoy the time spent together. We must also take a moment though to reflect on those who are no longer with us and can I ask we think of those who will not sit at the table this year due to their passing or illness and we keep these families in our thoughts and prayers”
Ronnie has gone to say “I would like to give a special mention to everyone who help makes Crusaders tick. Included in that are the staff and volunteers who help Crusaders function “day by day” and match days including Bernard, Gillian and Rebecca, the Academy staff who are at Seaview daily, to the team in the McDonald Centre and Harry D’s and of course the groundsman and his team of volunteers. Also to the small army of volunteers on match days who are so important and are of course the reason why we can operate match days. I sincerely hope you have a great time. Without you we would not be ready to perform on or off the pitch in the professional way we do. Last but not least Happy Christmas to every Crusaders supporter near and far and thank you for your support each season. It is a transitional period for us all and the way you have given manager Declan Caddell and the squad your backing has been nothing short of amazing and your backing is appreciated by everyone in the dressing room and board room.”
"Can I wish our sponsors a Happy Christmas and thank you for your continued support that does not go unnoticed and finally to the wider football family throughout the Irish League, to all competition sponsors and to NIFL may you also have a good time these coming days."
"I finish as always with the usual request. Three points on Boxing Day is all we ask from the man in the red suit and as I said at the start please enjoy the big day and I look forward to seeing you at Seaview on Thursday, Carrick on Monday and in 2025.
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