oohaah
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Post by oohaah on Aug 11, 2024 18:52:44 GMT
Check out his website, he seems to be very enthusiastic about his new love, Sutton United. LINKWow! That's pretty cool 😎 |
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Post by Del on Aug 12, 2024 8:39:00 GMT
I am really pleased and excited that we have a new co owner . He will bring investment , new ideas and I’m sure more publicity for our club . I love the fact that he brings his family to matches because that is what SUFC is about . Also , he is good looking which takes some of the pressure off my shoulders on match days ! I must have missed him at Tamworth!  |
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oohaah
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Post by oohaah on Aug 12, 2024 11:06:12 GMT
He has invited the hosts and background staff of Tim Lovejoy's Sunday Brunch to our home match with Ebbsfleet at his expense as a 'thankyou' for helping him discover our great club.
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Post by davef on Aug 12, 2024 11:23:28 GMT
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Post by os on Aug 12, 2024 22:49:21 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit.
That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process?
Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see?
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Post by Del on Aug 13, 2024 8:35:30 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit. That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process? Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see? We have ! What are you on about? |
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banjo
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Aug 13, 2024 10:25:34 GMT
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Post by banjo on Aug 13, 2024 10:25:34 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit. That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process? Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see? We have ! What are you on about? OS, the “SUPPORTERS TRUST” is starting up again, so there will hopefully be a supporter on the board, so recommend you joining that. ⚽️⚽️⚽️ |
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Post by boomboom on Aug 13, 2024 10:40:24 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit.That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process? Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see? My understanding (happy to be corrected!) is that many roles still rely on volunteers, eg programme editor, women's team administration, turnstile operators, SUFC TV, supporters' away travel organisers, club photographer, some stewards, and programme sellers. Out of interest, which roles are now undertaken by full-time employees that used to be carried out by volunteers? |
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Post by davethegrave on Aug 13, 2024 15:59:19 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit. That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process? Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see? Have I missed something? What's this 1940s comment about? |
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Post by os on Aug 13, 2024 22:52:59 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit. That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process? Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see? Have I missed something? What's this 1940s comment about? Yes, you didn't read the opening post of this thread. |
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Post by os on Aug 13, 2024 22:58:01 GMT
A note the comment referring to the new owner not having a link to a player we had in the 1940s. The fact is this is Sutton 2.0, and I think the new owners have been quite clear on that, specifically stating the club has moved from a volunteer based operation to a full time professional outfit. That is an observation not a criticism, it does however mean that the club is now majority owned by overseas investors, and the board is thinning out when it comes to the 1940's links. It may all work out wonderfully with people who don't only really care but have money to invest as well, but surely the fans should have a proper member on the board during this process? Isn't that what the football governance bill wants to see? We have ! What are you on about? No actually you don't, a fans rep on the board should be answerable to the supporters and vote in accordance with their agreed wishes. I see Banjo's comment above, that is what is needed. |
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Post by Del on Aug 14, 2024 11:33:26 GMT
We have ! What are you on about? No actually you don't, a fans rep on the board should be answerable to the supporters and vote in accordance with their agreed wishes. I see Banjo's comment above, that is what is needed. Ok lets take this bit by bit. 1} How would you possibly get an agreed wish list from the supporters.They would all have different views on each subject and don't say the supporters trust or the supporters club as neither have particularly high membership. 2}There are plenty of board members who still who get a very good feel for what the supporters would like and one of them was standing in the crowd a few rows away from myself and i could have approached him at any time if i felt the need. 3] i think you are out of touch with reality regarding this and do you actually attend any games any more ? |
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Post by Andy K on Aug 14, 2024 12:21:01 GMT
No actually you don't, a fans rep on the board should be answerable to the supporters and vote in accordance with their agreed wishes. I see Banjo's comment above, that is what is needed. Ok lets take this bit by bit. 1} How would you possibly get an agreed wish list from the supporters.They would all have different views on each subject and don't say the supporters trust or the supporters club as neither have particularly high membership. 2}There are plenty of board members who still who get a very good feel for what the supporters would like and one of them was standing in the crowd a few rows away from myself and i could have approached him at any time if i felt the need. 3] i think you are out of touch with reality regarding this and do you actually attend any games any more ? If I were Tim Allison, Mickey Joyce or Bruce Elliott, I'd be a bit pissed off with OS's comments. As articulated in your 2nd point. |
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kpinwp
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Post by kpinwp on Aug 14, 2024 15:40:44 GMT
We had lots of things in the 1940s that we don't have now.
Diptheria. Hitler. And kids going off to school with their heads painted blue because they all had ringworm.
All lost.
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Post by davethegrave on Aug 14, 2024 19:32:56 GMT
Have I missed something? What's this 1940s comment about? Yes, you didn't read the opening post of this thread. I had although I'd totally forgotten. I still don't get the reference. |
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