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Post by bs10er on Jul 16, 2014 15:49:03 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2014 15:50:12 GMT
Mark, Before I think of applying, just one question. Do you think this will be any different to the SC EGM ? I ask because the format is exactly the same with questions taken beforehand. Personally I don't want to be there if NH is just going to be the same and rub in the fact that without them there would be no Rovers I don't understand why you wouldn't sign up and find that out for yourself? Mark can't really answer that, he himself has no idea if the board are going to screw us on this one. The fact is though that, if they do, I want to be there to make my own decision - maybe even voice the concern to them at this meeting. You will NEVER be able to understand how it truly went down from reading a forum summary. Go and make your own decision! totally agree
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 16, 2014 15:50:52 GMT
Just to let everyone know that ITV will be there on the night and so will Bristol Post. They will be getting supporters thoughts on the outcome of the meeting. I sincerely hope that we can fill those 150 spaces on the night. It will look pretty poor if we don't considering the numbers on all forums who have been complaining/criticising the club in recent weeks since relegation. I personally, would like to appeal to all of you who have supported us at the meetings or on the forums PLEASE join us ! UTG ! Mark Mark, Before I think of applying, just one question. Do you think this will be any different to the SC EGM ? I ask because the format is exactly the same with questions taken beforehand. Personally I don't want to be there if NH is just going to be the same and rub in the fact that without them there would be no Rovers KP, i can answer that one, Yes the format is similar to the SC EGM, but i can assure you i and others will not be accepting lip service, and if your last comment you mention is used i am likely to rigorously challenge it. Mark, Bernard and myself have put a lot of work and time into trying to ensure some difficult questions are answered, time i personally do not give up lightly. This Q and A session is a big day for our club, the board and fan's. I hope the evening could be the start of better times for the club and its now all too weary supporters? ,You never know. Monday night will hopefully become the first step towards interaction between the club and fan's...and i think we all agree that is an essential ingredient to progress.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2014 16:33:23 GMT
Mark, Before I think of applying, just one question. Do you think this will be any different to the SC EGM ? I ask because the format is exactly the same with questions taken beforehand. Personally I don't want to be there if NH is just going to be the same and rub in the fact that without them there would be no Rovers KP, i can answer that one, Yes the format is similar to the SC EGM, but i can assure you i and others will not be accepting lip service, and if your last comment you mention is used i am likely to rigorously challenge it. Mark, Bernard and myself have put a lot of work and time into trying to ensure some difficult questions are answered, time i personally do not give up lightly. This Q and A session is a big day for our club, the board and fan's. I hope the evening could be the start of better times for the club and its now all too weary supporters? ,You never know. Monday night will hopefully become the first step towards interaction between the club and fan's...and i think we all agree that is an essential ingredient to progress. Thanks Jon I'll apply and see if they allow me a place. If GD has anything to do with this then I'd be surprised if I get a place. I am surprised I have not been banned from the club tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2014 16:56:28 GMT
Id be suprised if Geoff turned up mate
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jul 16, 2014 17:01:14 GMT
Is there are a list of questions that have already been submitted somewhere?
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Post by markczgas on Jul 16, 2014 18:46:35 GMT
Is there are a list of questions that have already been submitted somewhere? The running of the club. 1. Would the board like to comment on these last four seasons' statistics and explain why they feel there should be no change at boardroom level ? 2010 - 2011 season : L1 Wins 11 draws 12 defeats 23 2011 - 2012 season : L2 Wins 15 draws 12 defeats 19 2012 - 2013 season : L2 Wins 16 draws 12 defeats 18 2013 - 2014 season : L2 Wins 12 draws 14 defeats 20 OVERALL WIN PERCENTAGE for the last FOUR seasons of 29.35 % 2. Could The Board outline the roles and responsibilities of all the BRFC Directors for the forthcoming season and beyond ? Does each of them produce and end-of -season report / annual report ? If not, why ? 3.When will the club's internal review findings be published ? What aspects of the club (DETAILS PLEASE) did it focus on ? Why was the involvement of an external voice not considered ? 5. We would like as many board decisions to be communicated to the fans, can you agree to this ? Footballing aspects at the club. 6. Will the club be implementing a footballing philosophy for 2014-15 season, like for example at Exeter City and Swansea City, which will run right throughout the club from The Academy through the U18s and into the first team ? If there is, who is implementing it? If not what is the emphasis of the current philosophy ? 7. Who does the medicals at the club ? (In the light of unfit/injured players starting at the club or getting long-term injuries within their first season at the club). The Manager's Role and their recruitment. 9. Could the club please explain their justifications in retaining Daryl Clarke and Marcus Stewart as the management duo for 2014-15, in the light of last season's results and in particular the last 8 games ? 10. Will there be any change, in comparison to previous seasons, in the way players are recruited at the club ? 11. In the light of so many managers being employed at the club in recent years, could the board explain what they intend to do differently in their recruitment procedures which will ensure the “right” mangers have been recruited ? Communication with the supporters. 12.How is the club going to attempt to improve communication between itself and its supporters in the light of the suspension of The Official Forum ? The New Stadium. 13.What is the exact position about the UWE stadium ? When will the building of the stadium start ? Building/maintaining the fan base. 14.What our the plans for securing fans of the future ? Merchandise and commercial aspects at the club. 15. What are the club's plans to improve the quality of merchandise for sale in the shops so that it reflects the club's nicknames (The Pirates and The Gas ) better? Does the board feel that it successfully markets the off field potential of the club, particularly with regard to merchandise, considering the commercial experience of Barry Bradshaw and Brian Seymour Smith?'
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Post by markczgas on Jul 16, 2014 18:50:17 GMT
These questions were submitted by email on behalf of the supporters who came together at The Wellie on the two nights in June Bishopston.
no Q. 4 and 8 anymore. Our intention was to keep the question numbers down and focus on what we thought were the key issues. we expect to have time to ask follow up questions where necessary.
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Post by bs10er on Jul 16, 2014 22:11:22 GMT
Glad KP will now go,just wish a few more would go along. There are plenty on the forums who are only to glad to bitch. They ask for a meeting and then when one is organized they(well some)find something to complain about and come up with excuses to not go.(And I am aware some have genuine reasons for not being able to make it)Give it a chance I say.
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Post by markczgas on Jul 17, 2014 19:47:09 GMT
Still places up for grabs ??
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Post by markczgas on Jul 18, 2014 17:19:36 GMT
From the BP today - I know that james Mcnamara was due to check numbers -
A few places still remain for supporters who wish to attend a Q&A session with chairman Nick Higgs at the Memorial Stadium on Monday night (7pm). Those who wish to attend must register their interest by email at: admin@bristolrovers.co.uk. Questions for the chairman must be submitted at the same time.
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Post by markczgas on Jul 18, 2014 20:14:48 GMT
Just realised that precise venue for the event hasn't been announced yet ! Nice to know that the Board are enthusiastic about it !
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Post by aghast on Jul 18, 2014 21:21:31 GMT
Mr Higgs was disappointed to note that no supporters turned up for the recent Q&A, held in the newly refurbished conference hall formerly known as Santa's Grotto. "I expected many tonight, but not one made the effort. I did notice many drunken hooligans milling around outside the ground hoping to disrupt the meeting. We have captured their images and will be banning them from the ground."
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Post by alasitsgas on Jul 20, 2014 11:44:34 GMT
Hi jon the stripe although because of work not able to attend I'm sure you know the opinions and their views of many fans at the situation at Rovers over the last 4-5 years, and in more recent times particularly this last season.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 20, 2014 12:32:42 GMT
Hi jon the stripe although because of work not able to attend I'm sure you know the opinions and their views of many fans at the situation at Rovers over the last 4-5 years, and in more recent times particularly this last season. Thanks mate... You know i didn't really want to get involved in any of this, but as i said before, seeing fan's faces after Mansfield i felt i needed to do something and after meeting up with Mark and Bernard i felt compelled to follow it through. This Q & A will not put right all of Rovers problems and it will not ensure we rise up the Divisions, but in a small way it will be the first small steps to improving club and supporters communication and if that's all we achieve i'll consider it a way forward for everyone. I'm not going armed with our questions solo, i'd like to think i'm representing a great many Gasheads and raising questions and concerns we all would just like some clarity of. Some of the questions are harsh and maybe even critical, but whether you're somebody tomorrow asking the questions or answering them we all want the same thing.....to make Bristol Rovers an institution to be proud of once again. COME ON ROVERS...WE CAN DO THIS!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 17:50:52 GMT
Hi jon the stripe although because of work not able to attend I'm sure you know the opinions and their views of many fans at the situation at Rovers over the last 4-5 years, and in more recent times particularly this last season. Thanks mate... You know i didn't really want to get involved in any of this, but as i said before, seeing fan's faces after Mansfield i felt i needed to do something and after meeting up with Mark and Bernard i felt compelled to follow it through. This Q & A will not put right all of Rovers problems and it will not ensure we rise up the Divisions, but in a small way it will be the first small steps to improving club and supporters communication and if that's all we achieve i'll consider it a way forward for everyone. I'm not going armed with our questions solo, i'd like to think i'm representing a great many Gasheads and raising questions and concerns we all would just like some clarity of. Some of the questions are harsh and maybe even critical, but whether you're somebody tomorrow asking the questions or answering them we all want the same thing.....to make Bristol Rovers an institution to be proud of once again. COME ON ROVERS...WE CAN DO THIS! I have no doubt about the fans but I question the boards ability to fully see and accept the mistakes that led us to this point. I wish it were different but I see tomorrow as being much the same as the SC EGM and, if so, I see more argument as a result. The timing of this could not come at a worse time ..... Unless the board have good news that will cover over the questions we need answering. My guess is that an update on the stadium will miraculously overshadow the meeting.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 9:51:12 GMT
Anybody want in a lift from bs15 area, pm me. Carbon footprint and all that.......
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 12:54:51 GMT
I will be there. See you later.
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Post by markczgas on Jul 21, 2014 12:57:13 GMT
Anybody want in a lift from bs15 area, pm me. Carbon footprint and all that....... You are a great and kind bloke
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 13:01:44 GMT
Anybody want in a lift from bs15 area, pm me. Carbon footprint and all that....... You are a great and kind bloke Are you trying to groom me?
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