essex canary 501 Posted November 26, 2023 23 hours ago, GMF said: Are you now campaigning for your “seat for life” to be limited to just 25 years? Seriously though, the Wimbledon bond was launched after the NCFC bond, which was one of the first of its kind. Subsequent schemes have varied considerably, so to castigate the Club for their particular scheme does have hints of hindsight on your part. MWJ as quoted in 1998 Annual Report: 'We are determined not to be followers but front runners with the best in service to our supporters and the best in commitment to family involvement' Perhaps I should ask MWJ the extent to which he will heed these words in the 3 year plan because recent events suggest a reminder is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMF 756 Posted November 26, 2023 35 minutes ago, essex canary said: MWJ as quoted in 1998 Annual Report: 'We are determined not to be followers but front runners with the best in service to our supporters and the best in commitment to family involvement' Perhaps I should ask MWJ the extent to which he will heed these words in the 3 year plan because recent events suggest a reminder is required. You do love to quote Annual Reports from yesteryear, but, notwithstanding, you can’t simply reinvent something just because someone else has done subsequently done it differently. Maybe they should do away with roadshows if barely 100 fans can be bothered to turn up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 501 Posted November 26, 2023 6 hours ago, GMF said: You do love to quote Annual Reports from yesteryear, but, notwithstanding, you can’t simply reinvent something just because someone else has done subsequently done it differently. Maybe they should do away with roadshows if barely 100 fans can be bothered to turn up? The attendance at the Yarmouth roadshow was a good deal younger than at the AGM which itself should demonstrate the value of it. Not to mention that it created an environment for the younger supporters to engage with their heroes and some people who are struggling to afford match tickets to connect with their Club. The fact that it didn't attract a bigger audience is doubtless connected with the Club's failure to project it properly such as no prior publicity in the matchday Programme. The meeting commenced with a Club official stating that they had come to Yarmouth because it was the town with the highest number of supporters on the Club database without a Norwich postcode. The latter was swiftly corrected by the audience. In a sense non of it is surprising given that in many ways our £3 million a year SMT probably have about as much commitment to our locality as our local MPs with their Westminster blinkers. I didn't attend the original roadshows living in Essex at the time but picked up on the fact that they were immensely popular and supported by Club officials who, unlike the current SMT, were committed to such principles and attention to detail. Whether those currently prominently engaged in Supporter Engagement share those principles is perhaps also in question but ought not to be. On the issue of fan finance either invigorate or end it. None of it is that difficult providing there is true commitment to football being an integral part of it's community as distinct from a franchise concept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMF 756 Posted November 27, 2023 According to the latest Pink Un podcast, Mark Attanasio and Ben Knapper are expected to be in attendance at the AGM on Thursday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 670 Posted November 27, 2023 3 hours ago, GMF said: According to the latest Pink Un podcast, Mark Attanasio and Ben Knapper are expected to be in attendance at the AGM on Thursday. Wagner confirmed this at this mornings press conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 318 Posted November 27, 2023 On 25/11/2023 at 22:37, daly said: Expect all the brown noses are filling their flasks and getting their camping equipment out to make sure they are on the front row to be in awe of the BOD on the top table Pass the sick bucket The first tents are already pitched outside the entrance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 501 Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Big Vince said: The first tents are already pitched outside the entrance. Surely a trip to the Lion and Castle at her matron's pleasure would be in order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 506 Posted November 27, 2023 Is there free booze and biscuits this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
