SKD - He's coming to the supporters trust meeting on Wednesday, fair play to him for actually giving a shit the lads got BWFC at heart and I salute him.

Yeah me too , the initial answer was No , after a couple more questions a different person said well maybe in the future....Said they had not asked SS if it was an option.

The point blank "no" as to whether they were planning to have a place at board level was a bit odd. How did he ever think that would be a sufficient answer?!

 

The fact there are elections coming up tells me that those at the top table of this trust could be very different in six months time. I'd be interested what an elected board has to say on the issue of a place on the board.

Sadly it seems to be very much just a new bigger (for now) supporters club.

 

This was proved with the last 20 minutes being a discussion, following a question, of what manager SS should appoint, do they have any money and how hard done by NL was.

 

Edit: this was my view based on periscope

Edited March 31, 201610 yr by ex_midlandwhite

They said it themselves, there are many questions. People who care want them answering, I think the ST isn't able to provide answers.

Shame if it's not going well

 

We'll need a decent ST when SS can't take out any more loans on the assets

Fucking hell, they've wheeled out Andy Walker from FCUM, who is subject to "Walker Out" chants there, what the actual fuck.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/31/fc-united-manchester-broadhurst-park

 

Their forum makes interesting reading at the minute. He's not a popular chap.

Shame if it's not going well

 

We'll need a decent ST when SS can't take out any more loans on the assets

I don't know about well, certainly folk are at crossed purposes and don't seem to grasp the purpose eg stupid questions that don't directly relate to the ST.

It was just one guy who kept hold of the microphone & banged on about the consortium & Neil Lennon and was asking questions that only the new owners could answer.

Glorified supporters club or potential future owners I reckon the former at the moment but a future brush with administration could change all that so I'm still in even though it was as dull as dish water tonight.

Edited March 31, 201610 yr by Take Hunt Off

Sadly it seems to be very much just a new bigger (for now) supporters club.

 

 

I think this is what we all knew it was going to be isn't it?

I got the feeling the ST don't or won't really know what their aim is until after the elections. Absolutely nothing was made clear tonight.

 

I get that ex players are getting behind the trust, but what exactly are they and us getting behind?

 

We are a million miles away from the ST, board, ex players etc all singing from the same hymn sheet and pulling in the same direction. I have a feeling that unless the ST come up with a serious plan after the elections, it will fall by the wayside

It all seems to lack focus at the moment. I think it will continue to be that way until there is an elected board. It's what I expected and I'm still optimistic about it, just hope there's a bit more direction in the coming months.

They certainly need some leadership Mr Hurst was as dynamic as a dud battery but better to judge after the elections.

Jack Dearden needs a red card too.

How much is Dearden getting paid to host? If anything? Owt over a penny is too much!

 

Anybody catch on Periscope the conversation being had during the break?

How much is Dearden getting paid to host? If anything? Owt over a penny is too much!

 

Anybody catch on Periscope the conversation being had during the break?

And did anybody notice the Milf shot?

I got the feeling the ST don't or won't really know what their aim is until after the elections. Absolutely nothing was made clear tonight.

I get that ex players are getting behind the trust, but what exactly are they and us getting behind?

We are a million miles away from the ST, board, ex players etc all singing from the same hymn sheet and pulling in the same direction. I have a feeling that unless the ST come up with a serious plan after the elections, it will fall by the wayside

 

This is a slow burn project fans need to support it and be patient, pretty sure that the ST will be called to arms in the next few years.

They are in desperate need of someone with some charisma or it will fall on its arse!

They are in desperate need of someone with some charisma or it will fall on its arse!

I sort of agree with your comment but it's too important to fail because there is no one with charisma, this has got to succeed, we need a voice and a safety net in case we go into admin the ST could be the difference between going out of existence or not.

I think this is what we all knew it was going to be isn't it?

Sadly yes. Had hoped it might be more but not based on what we've seen so far

The first meeting was excellent tonight some momentum was lost however too early to right off the ST & I suspect some folk would like it to fail based on a logic beyond my comprehension or maybe just 'I told you so'.

Would have thought from 6000 pledges they would have got more than 2000 paid up members

Do the other 4000 think it's now tickety boo with SS in charge

Only time will tell

I think this is what we all knew it was going to be isn't it?

Those of us who suggested this might happen got castigated as miserable cynical negative bastards.

I was there tonight and, despite the lack of clarity on several points, it was obvious to me that the whole point of this trust is to be fully organised for when Sports Shield go bust - probably within the next 6 months.

 

This was a great opportunity for Sports Shield to forge links with the supporters - but there was no-one there to represent them.

 

The trust has made no effort to be on the board........because they know where this is heading.

 

The trust needs to concentrate on being fully prepared for the threat of administration within the next year.

Those of us who suggested this might happen got castigated as miserable cynical negative bastards.

I think you're wrong there are fans involved who have the necessary skills to be much more than that, 7 million was on the table should SS bid failed, that is a very good effort given the short time the trust been active. I really think fans need to get involved I don't feel SS the answer and ST need to be strong organized to be there if needed should the worst happen. At this stage the trust should act as a watchdog over the new owners ask questions attempt to gain answers and be ready should the need to get involved as a viable owner. In a short time I think they have gone a long way to doing that job, the fans will ultimately get the ST they deserve weak if fans don't join and strong if fans join.

Edited April 1, 201610 yr by Mounts Kipper

Agree with that Mounts. Twice since I started watching BWFC in 1980 have we been minutes from being out of business. That can't be allowed to happen again.

 

Once the elections have taken place, the primary aim of the ST has to be to build up funds for when they are needed. One thing for sure is the ST will be needed to bail out the club at some point - we as a fan group need to be ready for that day

The point blank "no" as to whether they were planning to have a place at board level was a bit odd. How did he ever think that would be a sufficient answer?!

 

Thinking they may have enquired and be told that they will not be getting one