Supporters Trust statement

A few points of interest in this:

Dear Member,

Prior to kick off Mehmet Dalman, Ken Choo, Steve Borley, Wayne Nash, Phillip Jenkins and Mark Denham met with members of the Trust Board and Fans Advisory Board

Mehmet was asked whether he considered the season to be a success. He stated that, given the position we were in last season coupled with a transfer embargo the possibility of finishing in the top 10 was beyond expectations . He thought that, under the circumstances, the last 2 transfer windows were more successful than anticipated.

The issue of an overall strategy for the club was raised. Mehmet conceded that a strategy for the club has been lacking in previous years but a path forward is now clearer with the appointment of an experienced manager and that it is important that this progress is continued. It was evident from the conversation that he is in favour of extending the contract of the current manager with whom he has had lengthy discussions specifically on the structure of coaching staff at all levels in the club, what areas of the team that need strengthening as well as resources to underpin this.

He confirmed that, contrary to rumours, at the moment, there are no discussions with any party in respect of the sale of the club. He also re-confirmed that Vincent Tan has not changed his position in that he will not sell the club to Sam Hammam or any organisation he may represent

Reference was made to the current litigation with Nantes. Mehmet confirmed that Chris Nott of Capital Law would provide an online briefing to members of the FAB and Trust Board in the forthcoming week.

Phillip Jenkins was asked and was able to confirm that the Club was on target to be compliant with Profit and Sustainability. Reference was made to the last transfer window when the Club were obliged to provide the EFL with projections with certain assumptions taking into account our transfer activity. EFL considerations of these projections was the main reason why our signings were so late in the window. Phillip confirmed that the assumptions included in those projections have proved to be correct.

The progress of the Academy was raised. Steve Borley confirmed that the physical facilities are of Category 1 quality. However, moving from our existing Category 2 status would need significant financial investment in terms of staff which, at the moment, is not really feasible but the new improved facilities are attracting youngsters from further afield. Work would also be undertaken to improve pitch drainage. It was mentioned that we had recently lost a promising young player to the Manchester City Academy. Steve Borley commented that, in reality, there is little the club can do to prevent this when the inducements offered are so attractive. He said that the regulations in respect of compensation for such moves had not changed for many years and were not favourable to the club losing the player. The one thing the Club can do is ensure that its Academy is such that young players will want to stay.

Emphasis was made on the need to ensure that loans of City players to other clubs were suitable and that they were to Clubs at a high enough level to ensure that there is an opportunity to enhance their experience. Steve Borley stated that the current crop of youngsters is very encouraging in terms of the future and every effort would be made to ensure that loans, where necessary, are appropriate.

The meeting was unanimous in its opposition to the position taken on FA Cup replays by the FA and Premier League. This led to a wider discussion on the difficulties in dealing with the Premier League and their opposition, based on pure self interest , to the appointment of the Independent Regulator of English Football.

Keith Morgan

Chair

thanks for that

in theory we are getting a good structure in place but in practise who knows

onwards and upwards

If bulut is offered a new deal he needs money to find a central midfielder and some firepower up front

With the side we have it will be more of the same and the pitchforks and burning fires will be out

Why does Sam Hammam even keep coming up.

Im sure Tan wouldnt sell to Dai Hunt either.

Malky was experienced

Slade was experienced

Warnock was experienced

Mick was experienced

Harris was experienced

Lamouchi was experienced

They just say things hoping nobody is taking notice to catch them out.

The one thing the Club can do is ensure that its Academy is such that young players will want to stay.

Give them a pathway to the first team and a manager that will play them?

current manager with whom he has had lengthy discussions specifically on the structure of coaching staff at all levels in the club

When will we learn that giving control to one man doesn't work? Football has moved on, the last managers to have success with full control of a club were Wenger and Fergie ffs. We are lightyears behind. When will they see that it's not just managerial appointments they need to get right to move the club forward and why does nobody raise this point more aggressively? Its like some fella passively asks a question and doesn't push once answered..I would absolutely love to be in a room with this lot and allowed 5 questions.

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Originally Posted by Hilts

Why does Sam Hammam even keep coming up.

Im sure Tan wouldnt sell to Dai Hunt either.

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Because Tan wants to sell us as he’s failed, and SH has allegedly put in the highest offer to date, more than we are worth in my opinion.
But of course Tans pride as ever is f in with him, so we stay stuck in limbo losing a million a month. Wonderful huh?

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Originally Posted by goats

Because Tan wants to sell us as he’s failed, and SH has allegedly put in the highest offer to date, more than we are worth in my opinion.
But of course Tans pride as ever is f in with him, so we stay stuck in limbo losing a million a month. Wonderful huh?

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Didn’t Sam have litigation issues with Tan not that long ago ? Perhaps that’s the reason why he won’t to further business with him ?

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Originally Posted by goats

Because Tan wants to sell us as he’s failed, and SH has allegedly put in the highest offer to date, more than we are worth in my opinion.
But of course Tans pride as ever is f in with him, so we stay stuck in limbo losing a million a month. Wonderful huh?

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Depends on who alleges that Sam has put in offers. Both the club and Sam himself have said that he hasn`t made any bids to buy the club so doesn`t it question the veracity of the claim that he has.

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Originally Posted by TWGL1

Didn’t Sam have litigation issues with Tan not that long ago ? Perhaps that’s the reason why he won’t to further business with him ?

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Plus he couldnt afford to buy and run us.