Duncan Edwards 2,189 Posted November 16, 2017 Had a surprise tonight when an AGM regular informed me that they were otherwise engaged. Of course, I''ll be there along with the rest of the Edwards dynasty but who else will be popping along?If anyone who isn''t a shareholder fancies it, I believe a certain Til1010 has their proxy available... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,503 Posted November 16, 2017 AGMs are sooooo 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 309 Posted November 16, 2017 Don''t own any shares so won''t be there.Who knows though, may be Delia and Winnie will have a change of heart and decide to gift me their majority shareholding instead of Nepotominism. Then I''ll be able to sit at the big table with a few of my mates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted November 16, 2017 Documented on here Duncan on a previous thread that my proxy was available. I offered it to Big Vince but he is a shareholder which at the time i was unaware of and will be going under his own steam and making his presence felt to the Board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted November 17, 2017 All being well, I shall be there and will do a brief report for those unable to attend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted November 17, 2017 Anyone wanting to go can attend as my proxy, pm me and i will send of the form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,389 Posted November 17, 2017 I might go but have never been before - what ID/ proof of share ownership do I need to provide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted November 17, 2017 So that is myself and Lessingham who have a proxy available. Anybody wish to attend with mine send me a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted November 17, 2017 @ Badger I might go but have never been before - what ID/ proof of share ownership do I need to provide?Just pm either myself or Tilly with youtr name and address, and we will fill in the form of proxy, and that will allow you to attend, we will have already completed the rest of the form (Unless Mr Tilson abstains) and you will be allowed top attend on our behalf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted November 17, 2017 BadgerJust turn up with your Annual Report and Proxy form. Nobody challenges you these days. Time was when they looked your name up on the shareholders list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 490 Posted November 17, 2017 A waste of time going. Even if the whole audience vented fury at the board nothing would change. That''s the thing about majority ownership, you can wave two fingers at the punters and they can''t do a damn thing about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted November 17, 2017 @CraftyThat is true, just look at the chaos at Arsenal’s AGM recently. Fans were unhappy, refused to vote for Kronkes son to be elected to the board and Kronke could just gleefully override them anyway, so unhappy fans just got angryThe whole thing is just pointless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 498 Posted November 17, 2017 I ll be there, Ricardo any chance of you saying hello, would love to meet you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 17, 2017 How on earth can it be a pointless waste of time for shareholders to go to their AGM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted November 17, 2017 It certainly won''t be a waste of time this year Nutty as Big Vince will be venting his spleen at the top table. Just a shame i will not be there to see it but i am sure ricardo will include it in his report. [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,389 Posted November 18, 2017 [quote user="ricardo"]BadgerJust turn up with your Annual Report and Proxy form. Nobody challenges you these days. Time was when they looked your name up on the shareholders list.[/quote]Thanks Ricardo.I won''t take you up on your offer Lessingham as I''m not 100% certain I can attend - I hope to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,189 Posted November 18, 2017 Ah, Til, I remember now that you offered Vinnie your proxy as you were going on holiday. My mistake. Where are you flying from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted November 18, 2017 @NigelBecause what will change? If everybody going demanded change what would happen? Would Delia suddenly decide it isn’t the way forward and announce an intention to sell? If somebody stood up and demanded Farke gets sacked does it affect anything?Look at the Arsenal AGM for how pointless AGMs can be. Shareholders just make the numbers up, they don’t actually get a say in anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 18, 2017 Rogue, all you''re saying is that Delia and Wynnie have most shares. The reason they have most shares is that nobody else wanted them. Geoffrey Watling was happy to sell the shares to others in smaller packages but to my knowledge there were no takers. Then Delia and MWJ underwrote share issues which meant when nobody else wanted them they would stump up. Surely Shareholders who have also stumped up should have the chance to ask questions and have their say. Obviously those who didn''t put in can''t attend.As for selling the club, if someone seriously wanted to buy it we would know about it. As for giving it away, how would that be fair on people who have shelled out money to buy shares.Ultimately those who put in most have most say. At least at our club we get a voice. More so then our counterparts down the A140. If the club gets new owners the chances are we''d have less of a voice which will only be acceptable if it''s accompanied by more success. I can''t see where the chances of more success are better than 50/50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted November 18, 2017 You appear to be arguing points I haven’t made.I’m just making the point you can ask as many questions as you want, but nothing will change unless the board wants it to.As you say at least at our club we get a voice, but we don’t really, do we. When was the last time something constructive happened directly because of an AGM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyboy 0 Posted November 18, 2017 I’d rather we took a shot at a 50/50 than what’s currently going on at the club!Ed Balls said we weren’t seeking investment from outside yet only this week Webber said they’d like the fans to help finance the overhaul of Colney!Surely if they need the fans help that’s an admission that the Club is in need of investment from outside the Club! It just shows that the Club is in a mess when one board member says we don’t want investment but another says we need help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 497 Posted November 18, 2017 Remember the days when we at least got a drink.Not anymore overpriced crap beer.The usual suspects will be there at noon to grab the front 2 rows and look in envy at all that money sitting at the top tableArise Sir Balls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted November 18, 2017 i wonder what would happen if a mega rich Norfolk person stood up and said i have say £100 million to buy and invest in the club are you interested what Delia and the board would say ?Any real Fan would jump at the chance so surely as a fan Delia would sell if not the best interests of the club are not there ( as long as the person had the money and was fit and proper not going to happen but just a thought ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 497 Posted November 18, 2017 As MWJ said as long as he is not Indian, Chinese or comes from across the pond. We will be languishing in TC with Delia and next with Master Tom at the helm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 18, 2017 Surely they would make an offer? If I wanted to buy it I would. Do you think we need a shrinking violet type of owner without the gumption to make an offer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted November 18, 2017 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Rogue, all you''re saying is that Delia and Wynnie have most shares. The reason they have most shares is that nobody else wanted them. Geoffrey Watling was happy to sell the shares to others in smaller packages but to my knowledge there were no takers. Then Delia and MWJ underwrote share issues which meant when nobody else wanted them they would stump up. Surely Shareholders who have also stumped up should have the chance to ask questions and have their say. Obviously those who didn''t put in can''t attend.As for selling the club, if someone seriously wanted to buy it we would know about it. As for giving it away, how would that be fair on people who have shelled out money to buy shares.Ultimately those who put in most have most say. At least at our club we get a voice. More so then our counterparts down the A140. If the club gets new owners the chances are we''d have less of a voice which will only be acceptable if it''s accompanied by more success. I can''t see where the chances of more success are better than 50/50.[/quote]What voice would that be Nutty ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 18, 2017 Our own voice is always the best one Tilly.😉 And we get the opportunity to speak to all the directors and the owners. Do they implement what our voices say? No. Thank goodness! They''d change direction every week if they did. ☺ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 490 Posted November 18, 2017 We have a voice and just like Martin Luther King''s dream it won''t change a thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,290 Posted November 18, 2017 When is it? As per usual I''ve not been sent my copy of the accounts and invite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted November 19, 2017 Which voice should change something Crafty. The loudest? The one with the most shares? A captain of industry maybe? A bog cleaner? Teacher? Bingo caller? Maybe a Doctor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites