A plea to anyone attending the AGM

[Jim Smith 2,610]

Please, please, please if you are going do not just politely and unquestioningly  clap Delia, MWJ and Zoe snd leave them to their delusion that everything’s ok and those unhappy are just a moaning minority. Please do not be disarmed by Wagner being a nice bloke or by the board trying to head off any criticism by focusing on things like the mental health campaign (laudable though it was). Nothing will change until those in the inner sanctum have the level of supporter despondency and frustration laid on the line to them through face to face interactions with real supporters. So to those going I implore you to take this opportunity and politely but firmly give them a feel for the level of discontent and the need for change now. 

 

Edited November 29, 2023 by Jim Smith

[TIL 1010 5,246]

3 minutes ago, Jim Smith said:

Please, please, please if you are going do not just politely and unquestioningly  clap Delia, MWJ and Zoe snd leave them to their delusion that everything’s ok and those unhappy are just a moaning minority. Please do not be disarmed by Wagner being a nice bloke or by the board trying to head off any criticism by focusing on things like the mental health campaign (laudable though it was). Nothing will change until those in the inner sanctum have the level of supporter despondency and frustration laid on the line to them through face to face interactions with real supporters. So to those going I implore you to take this opportunity and politely but firmly give them a feel for the level of discontent and the need for change now. 

 

Do you suggest before or after the video presentation ?

[Jim Smith 2,610]

1 minute ago, TIL 1010 said:

Do you suggest before or after the video presentation ?

I don’t know how they do it these days but I would suggest through polite but critical questions during the Q&A

[nutty nigel 7,902]

You have strange ideas about our club's shareholders Jimbo. I'll look out for the clappers and report back to you...

[Soldier on 290]

28 minutes ago, Jim Smith said:

I don’t know how they do it these days but I would suggest through polite but critical questions during the Q&A

Shareholders are allowed to email questions in but guess they Cherry pick the easy less confrontational ones to answer 

[mrdi 411]

I was going thinking more along the lines of requesting a nice Hazy IPA be added to the drinks menu. Can’t get on with Wherry these days, they can’t pour Guinness properly and lager is too gassy. 

[essex canary 622]

3 hours ago, Jim Smith said:

I don’t know how they do it these days but I would suggest through polite but critical questions during the Q&A

How about suggesting they hold over the voting in of Directors to the end of the meeting so that they can earn it during the meeting?

[daly 551]

Sure we’ll hear how well the women’s team are doing 

Can’t imagine we’ll be given the top 26 club  spiel this time

[Duncan Edwards 2,424]

Richard Balls and a few others on Twitter are urging people to vote against the re-election of MWJ and Tom Smith.

Can anyone explain what happens if they aren’t re-elected? Does Michael have to forfeit his shares or something? Galway Roast coffee gets banned? 

[A Load of Squit 6,260]

11 hours ago, Jim Smith said:

Please, please, please if you are going do not just politely and unquestioningly  clap Delia, MWJ and Zoe snd leave them to their delusion that everything’s ok and those unhappy are just a moaning minority. Please do not be disarmed by Wagner being a nice bloke or by the board trying to head off any criticism by focusing on things like the mental health campaign (laudable though it was). Nothing will change until those in the inner sanctum have the level of supporter despondency and frustration laid on the line to them through face to face interactions with real supporters. So to those going I implore you to take this opportunity and politely but firmly give them a feel for the level of discontent and the need for change now. 

 

If you want change get out and do something, protest outside the meeting, don't sit on an internet message board and pathetically ask someone else to do it for you.

[Harry53 229]

Regards the mental health campaign the club promotes, I think our dross football has affected 20000 fans mental health, in bad way. We all feel very low and cheesed off with the whole club and for me it does affect my happiness level. 

To improve our mental health we need big changes at the club and entertaining football. 

[Captain Holt 580]

I note the local press are not permitted to provide live updates throughout, and David Wagner will not be present…

Edited November 30, 2023 by Captain Holt

[PurpleCanary 6,381]

1 minute ago, Captain Holt said:

I note the local press are not permitted to provide live updates throughout, and David Wagner will be be present…

The story I have read says it is thought he won’t be present. Which doesn’t surprise me.

[essex canary 622]

7 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said:

Richard Balls and a few others on Twitter are urging people to vote against the re-election of MWJ and Tom Smith.

Can anyone explain what happens if they aren’t re-elected? Does Michael have to forfeit his shares or something? Galway Roast coffee gets banned? 

Not the point is it.

They will get elected anyway by reversion to a  poll by number of shares if necessary but if enough fans vote against they will know that it is under sufferance and hopefully realise the issues need addressing.

[......and Smith must score. 1,596]

26 minutes ago, Captain Holt said:

I note the local press are not permitted to provide live updates throughout, and David Wagner will be be present…

I thought it was usually the custom that the Head Coach doesn’t attend the AGM.  

If I was Wagner and there’s an option it’d be a no brainer to stay well clear tonight.     

[ricardo 8,034]

4 minutes ago, ......and Smith must score. said:

I thought it was usually the custom that the Head Coach doesn’t attend the AGM.  

If I was Wagner and there’s an option it’d be a no brainer to stay well clear tonight.     

Its something they  have recently instigated. Farke was always there as was Lambert.

[Captain Holt 580]

59 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said:

The story I have read says it is thought he won’t be present. Which doesn’t surprise me.

Yeah it was a typo, apologies.

[PurpleCanary 6,381]

1 hour ago, Captain Holt said:

Yeah it was a typo, apologies.

We have all been there!

[Jim Smith 2,610]

9 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said:

Richard Balls and a few others on Twitter are urging people to vote against the re-election of MWJ and Tom Smith.

Can anyone explain what happens if they aren’t re-elected? Does Michael have to forfeit his shares or something? Galway Roast coffee gets banned? 

They will be re-elected because ultimately the other directors can carry the vote. It’s not much more than a protest vote. 

[Jim Smith 2,610]

4 hours ago, A Load of Squit said:

If you want change get out and do something, protest outside the meeting, don't sit on an internet message board and pathetically ask someone else to do it for you.

Thanks for that. I’ve attended many AGMs over the years but I live 3 hours away from Norwich, have been to two matches in the last week and need to take an U11s training session so I can’t get there tonight. All I’m asking is that people who can go don’t give them the easy ride they often get because they take that as an endorsement and evidence that those who are unhappy are a whinging minority.

[TIL 1010 5,246]

10 hours ago, Duncan Edwards said:

Richard Balls and a few others on Twitter are urging people to vote against the re-election of MWJ and Tom Smith.

 

Surprised you follow Richard on Twatter ?

[Duncan Edwards 2,424]

38 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said:

Surprised you follow Richard on Twatter ?

Why? 

[Midlands Yellow 4,682]

I’m sue Richard Balls has many new supporters, I like him. 

[TIL 1010 5,246]

8 minutes ago, Duncan Edwards said:

Why? 

Because you usually spit feathers when he is mentioned on here.

[Duncan Edwards 2,424]

Just now, TIL 1010 said:

Because you usually spit feathers when he is mentioned on here.

Hardly. I just think he’s a moaning ****. I follow all kinds of people, it’s healthy to listen to and respect alternative opinions… 

[essex canary 622]

1 minute ago, Duncan Edwards said:

Hardly. I just think he’s a moaning ****. I follow all kinds of people, it’s healthy to listen to and respect alternative opinions… 

Respect!

[hogesar 10,762]

2 minutes ago, Duncan Edwards said:

Hardly. I just think he’s a moaning ****. I follow all kinds of people, it’s healthy to listen to and respect alternative opinions… 

Shame Balls doesn't have the same open-mind. He's blocked me, which to be fair is basically a badge of honour. 

[TIL 1010 5,246]

1 minute ago, Duncan Edwards said:

 I follow all kinds of people, it’s healthy to listen to and respect alternative opinions… 

I think you should pass that thought one to a few unless of course your tongue is firmly in your cheek which of course i cannot imagine.

[TIL 1010 5,246]

4 minutes ago, hogesar said:

Shame Balls doesn't have the same open-mind. He's blocked me, which to be fair is basically a badge of honour. 

Just a couple of jackets from your wardrobe hoggy ?

[Duncan Edwards 2,424]

7 minutes ago, hogesar said:

Shame Balls doesn't have the same open-mind. He's blocked me, which to be fair is basically a badge of honour. 

Thoughts with him today following the death of Shane MacGowan.