A message from the Chair ahead of tomorrow's promotion semi-final

Chair Michelle Harness pens a message to supporters ahead of tomorrow's Promotion Semi-Final against Rochdale...

To reach a play-off semi-final is no small achievement. It reflects the hard work, resilience, and belief shown by our players, coaching staff, and everyone behind the scenes. You have put yourselves in a position where anything is possible, against the odds, and now it is about seizing that opportunity with confidence and togetherness.

Whatever happens in this game, I know Andy, his staff, and his players will leave everything out there on the pitch to try and get a result for us all. The players have earned this right to be in this position, and compete against the best teams in the league for an opportunity to get back to where we want to be. We come up against a fantastic side in Rochdale who reach treble figures in terms of points and were minutes away from winning the league. It’s another affirmation that there should be three sides promoted from this league, but we are in position where there are currently two, and we want to give it our best shot to be that second side.

To our supporters, your backing throughout this campaign has been unwavering. Whether at home or on the road, in the highs and the difficult spells, you have stood with the team and carried this club forward. The energy you bring makes a difference, and it will matter more than ever at tomorrow’s game. To have a backing of around 2,400 there will be incredible, and I know that figure could have been much more if it was possible.

I must at this point remind all supporters about their conduct at away games. It is still our responsibility away from home to represent the football club, and any misconduct will come back to us in terms of charges, financial penalties and maybe even restrictions at future games. The use of pyrotechnics, the throwing of objects and pitch incursions are all examples of conduct we do not wish to see, and can land you, and ultimately, us as a club in big trouble with the Football Association.

Matches like this are why we all care so deeply about football. They are occasions that bring people together,  families, friends, and generations of supporters, all united behind the same cause and I know you’ll all be there in a sea of claret and blue, or white and claret if you’re opting for the away kit we’ll be wearing on the pitch, or even our black third kit, but make sure you’re seen and heard!

As we look ahead to Rochdale, the message is simple: believe, support, and give everything. Let’s create an atmosphere that reflects the pride we have in this club and the ambition we all share for where it can go.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to Scunthorpe United. Now, let’s take this next step together.

Up the Iron!

Michelle Harness
Chair