The Great Disconnect - why we love our team but need the club to rebuild our trust

Goat · November 25, 2016

Oh look, Davids here.

Woolly Blue · November 25, 2016

MoutsGoat said:
Is this thread an early April fools joke?

Err
Are you saying I wouldn't make a good board member lad ?

Goat · November 25, 2016

Woolly Blue said:
Err
Are you saying I wouldn't make a good board member lad ?

Dunno about a board, but you are certainly a member and a PLANK!

Gladystweet · November 25, 2016

Am I seeing things or did I just read a post about a January AGM........?

The Esk · November 25, 2016

Just to confirm AGM 1st week of Jan.

Accounts next week

Woolly Blue · November 25, 2016

MoutsGoat said:
..
and a PLANCK !

Oh, well I guess that's one of lifes constants then.

*chuckles to self and any other passing physicists ...

Goat · November 25, 2016

Anyway, the idea that we should have some sort of fan rep on the Board is complete dreamland.

We as a fanbase make the club know when somethings up, loud and clear, not sure what difference it would make to be honest, would certainly be a cushy little number for somebody, but it didnt work for Harchester Rovers or whatever their name was on Dream Team.

Goat · November 25, 2016

Woolly Blue said:
Oh, well I guess that's one of lifes constants then.

*chuckles to self and any other passing physicists ...

Bed.

Woolly Blue · November 25, 2016

MoutsGoat said:
Bed.

Already there mate.
*bats eyelids

hibbo'sclass · November 25, 2016

The Esk said:
Just to confirm AGM 1st week of Jan.

Accounts next week

If it's only group accounts, which I suspect it will be, only useful for BS analysis.
Definitive income from gate receipts is in GPSL accounts, and interest to Pru definitive interest figure in EIL, although the estimate for last year will probably be very close.
EIL accounts will possibly inform us of the penalty for early repayment of loan.

*lies down to prevent giddiness

Elong · November 25, 2016

MoutsGoat said:
Anyway, the idea that we should have some sort of fan rep on the Board is complete dreamland.

We as a fanbase make the club know when somethings up, loud and clear, not sure what difference it would make to be honest, would certainly be a cushy little number for somebody, but it didnt work for Harchester Rovers or whatever their name was on Dream Team.

We already do, BK is on the board.

Groucho · November 25, 2016

Woolly Blue said:
Ta.

You didn't actually answer with a Yes or a No, but I'm reading between the lines and going for a maybe leaning towards a Yes !

It's tricky though. Off-hand I can think of half a dozen posters on here ( including you ) who could offer something to the club which would defo add a lot both from fan's persepective.

In the real world I know one person who's "suitably qualified" who has been involved on the outskirts in the past and could doubtless add something now.

But is that enough to justify a position on the board ?

My gut reaction is no, those people should have some influence and, in the same way that the BoD of a "normal" company would, they should be seriously listened to, but taking them fully into the decision making process is too much.

If some sort of fans representative was added to the board, I would be very wary ( I'm assuming some sort of election here ) of anyone who put themselves for such a post.

I'd also be uncomfortable with the idea that such a fan's representative would need to be "suitably qualified".

FTAOD - I am categorically ruling myself from any such post which may exist in the future, may God strike me dead / @micknick or @Groucho ban me if I show any interest in such a post at the club !

Shall we put you down as a 'maybe' then?