Trust..CCFC big row brewing

[Tito Fuente]

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I think it's safe to say that Penarth is indeed off-sea, which I presume is the opposite of off-shore but you can never be quite sure.

I'm not shore what's happening any moor.

[The Lone Gunman]

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Judging by their letter they're all at sea..

They'd never have managed to get that message in a bottle.

[Hilts]

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Anyone know how many Trust members there are?

That letter wasnt great.

But to be written off as a small collective of individuals is a pretty poor response

[GL1Blue]

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I'm not shore what's happening any moor.

Kieffer Moor has gone mate.....keep up.

[Tuerto]

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If Penarth is considered off sea then the answer is yes , is it a tax haven , is it a Welsh Monaco ?

**** me, are you on the Spice or something similar? Some of your posts spin me right out, God only knows what they do to you.

[stan butler]

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Anyone know how many Trust members there are?

That letter wasnt great.

But to be written off as a small collective of individuals is a pretty poor response

That's my view of them to be honest.
Certain trust members have not helped themselves either.

[stan butler]

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**** me, are you on the Spice or something similar? Some of your posts spin me right out, God only knows what they do to you.

:hehe:

[Tuerto]

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That's my view of them to be honest.
Certain trust members have not helped themselves either.

In what respect, Stan?

[cyril evans awaydays]

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Anyone know how many Trust members there are?

That letter wasnt great.

But to be written off as a small collective of individuals is a pretty poor response

I think it was targeted at the Trust's leadership rather than its members. As a Trust member watching this exchange it is difficult to see how this can be reconciled without some changes either at the club or in the Trust as it is clear that relationships have broken down.

The key questions for me is whether this is just a small collection of individuals in each party who have an abrasive relationship or whether there is a more fundamental mindset at the club that questions the necessity of the Trust and it's ability to act as a critical friend and protector of fans' interests.

If it is the latter, and from the childish tone of the club's response it seems that way, then there is a more fundamental issue around the commitment of the club to work with its fan base and the community that seems misguided and narrow minded.

[splott parker]

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The trust letter has got the response it deserved from the club. It was rambling and poorly put together with contradictory sections. If it is true that they are not an officially recognised organisation and do not meet the basic requirement of such a group anyway, then they shouldn't even have written the letter on ‘our’ behalf in the first place. The official supporters club should now take up the reigns of representing us fans to the club and get more involved. I am all for open dialogue and fan representation on boards etc but it must be done properly and courteously through the correct channels.

Reigns:facepalm: don’t you start writing any letters:hehe:

[splott parker]

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He's been resident there for a long time by all accounts (and the club's registrations at Companies House).

The owner lives in Kuala Lumpur, the Chairman lives in Monaco and the CEO lives in.... Brentford.

At least the CEO’s local club had a decent season.

[The Hooded Claw]

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If Penarth is considered off sea then the answer is yes , is it a tax haven , is it a Welsh Monaco ?

I think you’re referring to Tonaco. It’s just north of Llantrisant.

[Maurice Swan]

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The trust letter has got the response it deserved from the club. It was rambling and poorly put together with contradictory sections. If it is true that they are not an officially recognised organisation and do not meet the basic requirement of such a group anyway, then they shouldn't even have written the letter on ‘our’ behalf in the first place. The official supporters club should now take up the reigns of representing us fans to the club and get more involved. I am all for open dialogue and fan representation on boards etc but it must be done properly and courteously through the correct channels.

Well... what do know....?! We actually agree on something!!!

[Vindec]

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According to the letter the Trust is not a Trust at all. Are they misrepresenting their aims and objectives by purporting to represent a bona fide Trust and are they receiving subscription fees under false pretenses? I hope not. However, if true, it's a shame as some of the financial stuff emanating from the alleged Trust is of great value in reminding us meagre supporters of the financial state the club is in. On the face of it the club's response is entirely reasonable but perhaps there is a lot more to this than meets the eye.

[tforturton]

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Hmm...hard to know what to say about all this.
To be honest, the tone, content and structure of the original letter was poor in all cases, though you could see what they were getting at. However it came across as a rant, and a pretty demanding rant at that. But the reaction of the club does seem a bit over the top - they seem to have simply swatted it aside, and with some derision.
But...the points they (the club) make do deserve closer attention. They seem to be saying that the Trust is de-registered, and does not meet the FSA's minimum requirements, so is therefore not a recognised body - all fair enough. But you'd think that any group of fans deserves at least a courteous reply, and an explanation. Instead they go off on one.
Now, the club is after all a private business, and they can run it however they please. And they seem happy enough to deal with the Supporters Club, so perhaps there is something else behind this retort. Is it a hangover from the Hammam days? Or is there something else going on here?