The dedicated fans behind popular Dundee United website Arab Archive have been left “humbled” as fundraising for an ambitious new project approaches the £6,000-mark.
Established in 2006, the site is a valuable reference tool for all supporters, hosting an astonishing library of more than 1500 players and 5800 matches from 1909 to the present day.
However, the fixtures and profiles are currently without images, and it is hoped a new “Digital Memories Project” will allow for the building of an image library, letting fans luxuriate in the club’s history.
Given the associated costs – and with the upkeep of the site essentially a voluntary labour of love – a Crowdfunder appeal was launched on February 3.
The initial target was £2,500 – and that was surpassed within a matter of days as grateful Arabs rallied around the project.
The likes of the Dundee United Supporters Foundation, ArabTRUST and The Dode Fox Podcast all donated the top-tier figure of £250, while Dundee United made a “generous” donation.
Orr: We are overwhelmed
And Arab Archive co-admin Bryan Orr told United’s official website: “We have been overwhelmed with the contribution from supporters everywhere.
“It is so humbling to know how many use the site and want it to continue to grow.
“We’re also delighted to have the club’s backing for this project. Their endorsement will hopefully introduce the Archive to some new fans, perhaps younger supporters, who haven’t seen it before.”
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