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Trust Calls Public Meeting of Fans - Woolwich Grand Theatre – Wed 18th Feb 7.30pm

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  • Perhaps we need a thread where those who, for various reasons, will be unable to attend the meeting can digitally sign in to the meeting. That way it will be harder for RD and KM to argue that the fan base is not adequately represented.

    Regardless of numbers the club will find excuses or reasons to discredit the supporters if it suits them.

    It's been said a number that we have one of the largest trusts out there. That should be enough for the club to take it seriously. Unfortunately, KM just does not understand how these things work and she doesn't seem to want to find out either.
  • se9addick said:

    Let's find out ?
    Unfortunately, I think dancafc has just called it dead right. I don't think you will ever reach RD with any protest. He just does not care. He is focused on money and will eventually leave when he feels like it. He is not a football man like the rest of us. I would dearly like to think otherwise but have just read Jimmy Stone's twitter on another thread and invite you to judge for yourself. Normal service will hopefully be resumed after RD's exit. In the meantime everyone should look after their blood pressure.

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    Excellent move by the Trust. Why not invite our sponsors to this open meeting as they would be concerned if the club they're sponsoring is apparently imploding and they'd probably be our best way of getting KM and RD to the table as its improbable to think that RD could fund the club on his own... We need to add the sponsors' muscle and influence here...

    I don't think that's true.
  • naturally , there will be fans and those who are interested who are unable to attend- so would it be plausible for a live stream/link for people around the world to tune in to to watch (possibly like the clubs 1905 youtube show) and partake in ?
  • MrLargo said:

    I hope you're not implying it was another Jimmy?! I ain't that despicable!
    Sorry - I don't know when to leave it out sometimes.
  • I fully support this action and would be there if I was in England.

    However, live streams can be troublesome, can interrupt the flow of meetings and often you can't hear what's going on anyway. Much as we faraway fans would be interested it is probably not worth the effort.

    As for the venue and sponsors, would it be worth speaking to the University of Greenwich who have meeting and conference facilities? Of course we don't know the terms of their deal, which may make this unfeasible.

    Finally those of you who are against this idea should also make an effort to attend as meetings need an opposing point of view occasionally.
  • Would absolutely love to be apart of this, however sadly I'm on the wrong side of the Atlantic. Props to the trust for getting this going. Truly think it is something that is needed. Really hope you guys can get something done. By the time I finally get to see a match at the Valley, I hope things have gone back to the way we all want them
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  • RobRob
    edited February 2015
    This is the correct approach. Well done the Supporters Trust.

    Hopefully as many supporters as can will attend so that a fair indication of supporters' wishes can be reached. I wish I could attend but being 6000 miles away doesn't help.
  • Absolutely.Or maybe we shd just steam RDs office and shout at him til he buys a striker.
  • Great idea and IMO very, very necessary. I have stayed off here for a week as I really couldn't take looking at the home page, seeing threads about boycotting, post match depression etc. Not because I didn't like or agree with the negativity but because all the negativity is so justified.

    Nobody is getting carried away and as I said I feel as supporters we need to do something before it's too late. Hats off to those at the trust organizing this it really is fantastic. I will spread the word to all my CAFC friends that don't post on here. I hope as many attend as possible. Personally I am at University not in London so will be unable to attend. Although I have been torn in two minds as to whether to make the solo trip up to boro this Saturday, but after reading this thread and seeing there are a lot of people willing to go the extra mile for this club and its well being, how can I not?!

    Love this club and we are not going to let this Belgium waffle destroy it!
  • Great idea and IMO very, very necessary. I have stayed off here for a week as I really couldn't take looking at the home page, seeing threads about boycotting, post match depression etc. Not because I didn't like or agree with the negativity but because all the negativity is so justified.

    Nobody is getting carried away and as I said I feel as supporters we need to do something before it's too late. Hats off to those at the trust organizing this it really is fantastic. I will spread the word to all my CAFC friends that don't post on here. I hope as many attend as possible. Personally I am at University not in London so will be unable to attend. Although I have been torn in two minds as to whether to make the solo trip up to boro this Saturday, but after reading this thread and seeing there are a lot of people willing to go the extra mile for this club and its well being, how can I not?!

    Love this club and we are not going to let this Belgium waffle destroy it!

    To be fair I quite enjoy Belgian waffles
  • sammy391 said:

    naturally , there will be fans and those who are interested who are unable to attend- so would it be plausible for a live stream/link for people around the world to tune in to to watch (possibly like the clubs 1905 youtube show) and partake in ?

    We've tried to stream one of our meetings before (I think it was an AGM) and it wasn't a massive success, mainly down to the WiFi at the venue but we can look in out again, might need help from someone who knows their stuff but there are some other considerations to take into account.

    Either way people who are unable to attend will, at the very least be able to contribute before hand via our site.
  • I fully support this action and would be there if I was in England.

    However, live streams can be troublesome, can interrupt the flow of meetings and often you can't hear what's going on anyway. Much as we faraway fans would be interested it is probably not worth the effort.

    As for the venue and sponsors, would it be worth speaking to the University of Greenwich who have meeting and conference facilities? Of course we don't know the terms of their deal, which may make this unfeasible.

    Finally those of you who are against this idea should also make an effort to attend as meetings need an opposing point of view occasionally.

    I don't think UoG is a good venue primarily for the same reasons I gave for the Valley being inappropriate.

    Completely agree that people with differing opinions should attend though, that's exactly the idea and provided anyone articulates their opinion respectfully at the meeting they will be respected regardless of that opinion.
  • MrLargo said:

    My ex frequently told me I was a despicable villain or words to that effect!

    Anyway, if you meet a bloke who looks like a cross between Dolph Lundgren and Jimmy Somerville then that's probably me, based on what some of my less witty friends tell me.
    I must say that 'small town boy' and 'don't leave me this way' are absolute tunes. And, as strange as it may seem Rocky IV is probably my favourite film.

    "If he dies, he dies"

  • I fully support the need for such a meeting but will be on holiday on the proposed date. Like others before me have stated, I would be happy to contribute towards the cost of the meeting.
  • I want to be there if at all possible, make sure you inform the media including the BBC and ITV. These people are underestimating us.
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  • Taxi_Lad said:

    Thanks for taking the time but ......
    >the large majority of that is player performance & manager recruitment related.
    >a large part is hearsay
    >communication?? Could be better but do you think many of the other 91 league clubs do better on this?
    >fans apathy is a worry re future attendance but that is in our hands not RDs and I say again, better results would take care of that

    Nothing there that tells me RD is killing our club. Investment in the club has been made, youth is encouraged, players/managers have been changed in an effort to find a winning formula. All things that should be applauded in my view.

    I sincerely worry that all this hysteria could become the very thing that does rip the heart out of the club and the true basis of that hysteria is because of poor results.

    I guess it's not for you then....
  • am in europe right now... want to attend... but will need to base travel plans around it...

    Soooo... what's the date?

    if already set, suggest changing title
  • If it does take place on the 18th we'd have had 3 fixtures by then. They're all against tough opposition as well so it will be interesting to see if we've picked up any points from them.

    Not that the results will determine what people's feelings are, that's pretty clear to see. But if we've lost all 3 then I can certainly see it adding argument to the mess of the last month in the window.
  • Well done great work I trust in the trust
  • Ive changed my profile pic so you know what i look like.
    Could be the target man we've been looking for. :wink:


  • It highlights how crazy the club has become that it doesn't have any control over what is booked at The Valley, and I'm sure they would not want to damage goodwill even further by blocking an attempt by supporters to discuss how they can organise themselves further to help improve the fortunes and identity of the Club they run at the venue of what the supporters helped make such a special home.

    AFKA , who is crazy? If RD believed his model would possibly alienate fans then by franchising he risks nothing? 10 fans or 10,000 fans RD still collects the same money?

  • We have received a disappointing response. Whilst Ms Meire has suggested that we meet with a colleague to discuss what the club needs to do to maintain and grow the fanbase, she declined any dialogue on the vital matter of where the club is heading.

    Her explanation - that she had nothing more to tell supporters regarding the direction of the club - reminds us of her words in the London Evening Standard, when she insisted that fans would just “need to accept” the owner’s way. We respectfully but strongly disagree with her. We continue to hear daily from supporters of a growing discontent at the inconsistency between the club’s words and actions, and a frustration with a lack of true engagement.


    Interesting that she has turned down the offer, when she has agreed to attend "Bromley Addicks" on the 12th March. Does she expect it to be any different in Bromley then? The same set of questions are going to get asked, just like they did on the recent train trips she has had.

    Nothing has changed, so why should the type of questions be any different. If there is a five year season ticket meeting, will she turn up for that?

    Fair play to the trust for getting something in place and hopefully it will be a constructive meeting in a couple of weeks time. Work permitting, I will be there.



  • edited February 2015

    AFKA , who is crazy? If RD believed his model would possibly alienate fans then by franchising he risks nothing? 10 fans or 10,000 fans RD still collects the same money?

    I doubt if the contract works quite like that. The shop one doesn't.
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