That is absolutely correct - Andy played no part in my decision to resign, and indeed has always been highly supportive of me, in my role as 'volunteer'.

As for directors throwing loads of their 'hard-earned' into the club, they have had, and always will have, my respect for doing that, for MY club. (and every other supporters' club) Of course, it could be argued that 'volunteers', are indirectly contributing big sums of cash as well, in saving the club a small fortune in employing staff to fill those roles. (it has amazed me, to discover just how much cash the likes of Leeds, Bradford or Wigan chuck at their programmes, for instance)

As for directors posting on here, my opinion was changed by Andy's excellent factual posts - but hey, why let facts get in the way of a good rumour.

For me, the problem comes if they get involved in slanging matches, or start to abuse other people. That's just not on, be they directors, fans, or anyone else. Just an opinion, of course!

Alan I was under the impression it was the abuse that first attracted you to the role, from your own lips as well

I know its one of my primary drivers

Facts have no place here Alan!



On the bright side it made a nice change to have more than one page of new posts on here after the game yesterday, been a long while since that happened. This forum has been a great tool in the past of people clubbing together for the greater good and most of all having a laugh, would hate to see it return to darker days of the more recent past where threads were being ruined by petty squabbles and whatnot. If people are posting on a personal account then they're more than entitled to do so, but I would suggest a bit of a "the above post is the personal view of..." type disclaimer.

To milehigh. You’re right, I did once troll these boards but haven’t for many years now. I had a conversation with Allan R which made me realise the damage you could do with posts on a very public forum in a small community (no matter how tongue in cheek they were intended) so I quit it. In fact, I don’t think the stored posts go back that far as they were all wiped in 2009 so maybe it’s your own memory that serves you well. I could, of course, choose to post under a new name.

On this occasion, I’m not trolling. Just pointing out that the leaders of any organisation have a responsibility and that engaging in very public spats could be damaging in the long run and definitely won’t do any good. The advice stands for anyone, think several times before you post. I give that advice to people I work with and would give same advice to anyone. Andy knows who i am, who i work for etc.

Hubris rarely leads to sustainable success. And there seems to be some creeping in….

Dave

David thanks for the reply.

The specific post I refer to is not even twelve months old and I found it on just the second page back of your most recent posts as follows:

Your post on a thread about Derek Beaumont which you replied and quoted SRW1996.

[size=150You say you want a fresh start. New blood. A break from the past.

Don't think that's going to be easy. Looks to me like your successful canvassing for fan ownership has forced the old guard to show their hands early. The cash flow situation gave them a stage on which to wave a bit of cash to win hearts and minds. Add to that the fact that 50% of the shares would vote with Allan and I'd say you've little chance of a clean slate or a fresh start.
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I think the new guys seem to be firmly keeping a lid on some of the more boisterous old brigade nicely and achievement is measured by success and you gauge success on results. In all areas of the business weather it be on the pitch in the bars, out in the town and community or upstairs in the corporate areas or indeed increasing numbers on the terraces we are achieving.

Were would we be if these guys had not stepped up to the plate last year???

Best Wishes

Ste

I say this kindly but can the BOM not just go about the business of running the club and be above any tittle tattle or childish quips.
It doesn't show the business in a good light no matter what name is used when posting comments.
Yesterday was a very good day for the Centurions on and off the field, a lot of work done by the new BOM and a lot of foundation work put in place by the many volunteers that have kept the club going that have enabled the new start to begin - everyone should be very excited about the times ahead but the constant back biting and infighting does no-one any good.

If we are all in this together isn't it time we started to show it ?

Well said Jenky.

'Maurice' - may I call you 'Maurice'?

You will have been aware, from our recent conversation, how disillusioned and despondent I feel.

You now begin to see why - all the 'perks' were gradually being taken away!

Alan you can call me what you wish, we have known each other long enough now - in fact you generally do