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Post by gashead1981 on Oct 19, 2017 11:12:43 GMT
So the vibe around the supporters has taken a nose dive of late. News of the stadium collapse, a poor transfer window and inconsistency on the field has led to rumours flying around of other consortiums, take overs, no financing from the current owners and also now no training ground. Combine that with people now saying DC should go its all feeling a bit doom and gloom and sour.
Personally, I am pretty happy still, we are back in L1, with a decent manager and a relatively stable future at present. Granted, results have been poor but I think that we have now levelled off and DC needs to and is rebuilding, a lot like he did in the conference, except this time its in a much tougher league. I don't believe DC has suddenly become a poor manager in 1 year or that he is out of his depth. A decent Christmas and transfer window in Jan could put us right in the mix or at worse another top 12 finish with a good foundation to have a good go next year.
For others, they aren't so positive and some are demanding answers from the board about some/all of the things mentioned above. So if you could hear just 2 answers from the board to questions you have, what would they be? Would the answers install a little more faith in them and the club?
I just wondered as lately, with some of the things being written here, it seems to be spiralling back to the toxic levels of 2012-2014 when the OF was running and, when we were in a far worse position than we are now.
A penny for your thoughts.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Oct 19, 2017 11:22:24 GMT
I'd like to know where he got his "top 6" budget figures from.
Id like an update on why movement on the training ground is taking so long.
I'd like to see an improvement in communication from the board. *Edit Does he realize that lack of communication is the reason rumors are so rife*
I'd like to know that DC will be backed in January.
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Post by scoobydoogas on Oct 19, 2017 11:27:44 GMT
There are actually only two things that I want from the Club/Board/Chairman.
No: 1 - The No: 2 - Truth
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Post by dinsdale on Oct 19, 2017 11:33:50 GMT
I would like a new chairman that communicates more clearly with the fans.
I would like Wael to update us on the stadium and training ground. Also more transparancy around the financial situation at the club.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Oct 19, 2017 11:33:53 GMT
There are actually only two things that I want from the Club/Board/Chairman. No: 1 - The No: 2 - Truth You may only get one of these.....
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Post by richard on Oct 19, 2017 11:39:05 GMT
The thing i'd most want to hear is an update on the infrastructure.
We can only go so far with the current set-up, about as far as we have to be fair, and so this is so much more important than the short term playing side.
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Post by philbemmygas on Oct 19, 2017 11:39:09 GMT
I would like a new chairman that communicates more clearly with the fans. I would like Wael to update us on the stadium and training ground. Also more transparancy around the financial situation at the club. Dins my friend, businessmen do not divulge financial information willy-nilly as it may affect their holdings. Just a statement on the likely timescales for all improvements to BRFC would suit me
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Post by Marshy on Oct 19, 2017 11:42:09 GMT
I would like a new chairman that communicates more clearly with the fans. I would like Wael to update us on the stadium and training ground. Also more transparancy around the financial situation at the club. Dins my friend, businessmen do not divulge financial information willy-nilly as it may affect their holdings. Just a statement on the likely timescales for all improvements to BRFC would suit me Yep + Bodin signing a new 3 year deal.
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Post by Okebournegas on Oct 19, 2017 11:51:18 GMT
I'd like to know where he got his "top 6" budget figures from. Id like an update on why movement on the training ground is taking so long. I'd like to see an improvement in communication from the board. *Edit Does he realize that lack of communication is the reason rumors are so rife* I'd like to know that DC will be backed in January. That is exactly my thoughts ! Spooky ๐ป
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Post by lympstonegas on Oct 19, 2017 12:00:47 GMT
I'd like to know where he got his "top 6" budget figures from. Id like an update on why movement on the training ground is taking so long. I'd like to see an improvement in communication from the board. *Edit Does he realize that lack of communication is the reason rumors are so rife* I'd like to know that DC will be backed in January. That's 4 requests - no ' I'm special at maths' badge for you ๐
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Post by Henbury Gas on Oct 19, 2017 12:08:07 GMT
Who made the decision not to stock Clarks Pies ?
If the Snake came onto the loan Market in January, will we be allowed to sign him ?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Oct 19, 2017 12:13:19 GMT
I'd like to know where he got his "top 6" budget figures from. Id like an update on why movement on the training ground is taking so long. I'd like to see an improvement in communication from the board. *Edit Does he realize that lack of communication is the reason rumors are so rife* I'd like to know that DC will be backed in January. ย That's 4 requests - no ' I'm special at maths' badge for you ๐ I didn't get my "reading badge" either.
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Post by seanclevedongas on Oct 19, 2017 12:20:55 GMT
I'd like to know where he got his "top 6" budget figures from. I think they were comparing with last seasons figures and our budget this season may have been a top 6 figure last season. Unfortunately they underestimated the increase in budgets this season from a lot of the league 1 clubs and bigger budgets from the clubs relegated and promoted into the division. SH had regrettably made the 'top 6 budget' statement before it came to light how much more the other league one clubs would be spending compared to last season. Hence a change of story in one of DC's interviews later in the summer. You may have noticed the SH has barely said anything since about anything................. Wage demands in league 1 will only continue to get higher and higher with at least a dozen clubs each season competing to get into the Championship. The owners will have to put their hands deep into their pockets if we are to seriously challenge and then deeper still if we ever did make it where budgets are in the 10's of millions
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Post by xplosivgas on Oct 19, 2017 12:30:43 GMT
I'd just like an honest update about plans for the stadium regeneration. Is it going to be a lick of paint, or something more substantial that could potentially sustain championship football? The fact we're still in the dark about this is pretty shoddy in my opinion.
The thing is, when the new owners arrived we were doing well with increasing attendances. Nothing the new owners have done thus far has made me sit up and say "wow". As far as I'm concerned there hasn't really been any changes/purchases that couldn't have been paid for by the club's success anyway Yes, a piece of land has been purchased and fenced off, but until something meaningful is built on it that doesn't count.
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 19, 2017 12:39:57 GMT
"when we were in a far worse position than we are now"
We we though we probably had manageable debts as a struggling Div 1 side then now, if the ALQ's ever jump ship, we will have unmanageable debts but still be a struggling Div 1 side.
So two questions:
1) Can we afford to redevelop the Mem & The Colony to the Championship club level we need whilst also supporting DC with a top 6 budget
2) When can we expect planning application for both projects to be submitted and work commenced.
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 19, 2017 12:44:05 GMT
I'd like to know where he got his "top 6" budget figures from. I think they were comparing with last seasons figures and our budget this season may have been a top 6 figure last season. Unfortunately they underestimated the increase in budgets this season from a lot of the league 1 clubs and bigger budgets from the clubs relegated and promoted into the division. SH had regrettably made the 'top 6 budget' statement before it came to light how much more the other league one clubs would be spending compared to last season. Hence a change of story in one of DC's interviews later in the summer. You may have noticed the SH has barely said anything since about anything................. Wage demands in league 1 will only continue to get higher and higher with at least a dozen clubs each season competing to get into the Championship. The owners will have to put their hands deep into their pockets if we are to seriously challenge and then deeper still if we ever did make it where budgets are in the 10's of millions Why would this season be any different from last season's when we had the likes of Bolton & Sheff Utd in Div 1, there's no real evidence the likes of Shrewsbury & Oxford have suddenly up their spending, probably only Bury seem to have gone a bit OTT this summer, there's no evidence the 4 promoted club's are spending big money. Either DC's blown an hell of a lot of money on poorly performing players or he's not even got a top 12 budget this season.
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Post by dmacca65 on Oct 19, 2017 16:16:33 GMT
Straight forward this one, all I would like to hear is an honest update on anything related to the club, if its good or bad it matters not just communicate with the fans and we can then all get onside and collectively make the best of what we have got!
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Oct 19, 2017 16:19:30 GMT
Straight forward this one, all I would like to hear is an honest update on anything related to the club, if its good or bad it matters not just communicate with the fans and we can then all get onside and collectively make the best of what we have got! Honest??? You new here?
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Post by dmacca65 on Oct 19, 2017 16:25:16 GMT
Straight forward this one, all I would like to hear is an honest update on anything related to the club, if its good or bad it matters not just communicate with the fans and we can then all get onside and collectively make the best of what we have got! Honest??? You new here? Not new by any means just a very rare poster, mainly due to the rubbish spouted on here at times, mind you I have to admit to being able to spout crap myself sometimes :-)
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Post by toddy1953 on Oct 19, 2017 16:51:06 GMT
Who made the decision not to stock Clarks Pies ? This person needs a public flogging as HT entertainment at the next home game!If the Snake came onto the loan Market in January, will we be allowed to sign him ? I hope so, then we can have another public flogging!
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