Jordanhill Jag Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Its been suggested by a few posters that we have a meet the Board Night ,I have asked the Directors if they are willing to have one and they have said they would be more than happy to do so. They are wary that it gets a poor turnout and gets hijacked by the usual suspects -they are happy to discuss within reason any issue ,finances ,propco ,Europa ,there aims ,the changes made in the last 12 months ,the Conflict of interest stuff -full monty no holds barred. Is this something people would see of use and would it be supported Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Its been suggested by a few posters that we have a meet the Board Night ,I have asked the Directors if they are willing to have one and they have said they would be more than happy to do so. They are wary that it gets a poor turnout and gets hijacked by the usual suspects -they are happy to discuss within reason any issue ,finances ,propco ,Europa ,there aims ,the changes made in the last 12 months ,the Conflict of interest stuff -full monty no holds barred. Is this something people would see of use and would it be supported Jim Excellent stuff Jim. Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Its been suggested by a few posters that we have a meet the Board Night ,I have asked the Directors if they are willing to have one and they have said they would be more than happy to do so. They are wary that it gets a poor turnout and gets hijacked by the usual suspects -they are happy to discuss within reason any issue ,finances ,propco ,Europa ,there aims ,the changes made in the last 12 months ,the Conflict of interest stuff -full monty no holds barred. Is this something people would see of use and would it be supported Jim Finally. At the last meeting Beattie encouraged everyone who was there to bring another Jag along next time, to double the turn out. I hope there is a better turn out than last time. Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryHell Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Is this something people would see of use and would it be supported It should be - it's the only way to move forward. Well done for sounding the relevant parties out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenscone Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Is this something people would see of use and would it be supported. Yes, I would go if I am able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Heron Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yes, but I think it should be led off by a presentation from the board to provide us with the big picture after which it can be opened up to questions. Fed up being required to attempt to tease every bit of information out when there's no proper context provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWM Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 A huge open meeting at Firhill that is well advertised is what we need. The club might even make a few quid at the bar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Time to get what out in the open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Count me in as well. I like Allan Hs idea of a presentation beforehand explaining what has gone on in the last few years etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Traveller Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Time to get what out in the open? Anything would be helpful. It's all a bit arse backwards losing the vote and then deciding it would be a good idea to maybe properly explain the background to people, but much better late than never. It would be particularly useful if we got a full picture of the financial state the club was in when Europa seemingly stepped into the breach to avert disaster. That would give some indication of their commitment to the football club and would give some measure of the value of Mr Cowan's statement in Sep 2010 when he was ousted and claimed, "The financial situation is in some ways better than it’s ever been." Bit of a clash of views there. So, um, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Jim, Great idea. Thoroughly agree we need something like this organised. I would definetly be there other than the fact I get married in 2 weeks and am then on a couple of weeks holiday but if I cant make it along it only because of bad timing and I'll be very keen to see how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Jim, Great idea. Thoroughly agree we need something like this organised. I would definetly be there other than the fact I get married in 2 weeks and am then on a couple of weeks holiday but if I cant make it along it only because of bad timing and I'll be very keen to see how things go. To Pat Clarke????? :lol: Joking mate, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Great idea - I'll be there. We can stop it being hijacked by usual suspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'd be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yes Jim. It's about we got things out in the open so that the Club can move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted September 3, 2011 Members Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 What are the chances of Tom Hughes or Allan Cowan coming along to provide their view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Anything would be helpful. It's all a bit arse backwards losing the vote and then deciding it would be a good idea to maybe properly explain the background to people, but much better late than never. It would be particularly useful if we got a full picture of the financial state the club was in when Europa seemingly stepped into the breach to avert disaster. That would give some indication of their commitment to the football club and would give some measure of the value of Mr Cowan's statement in Sep 2010 when he was ousted and claimed, "The financial situation is in some ways better than it’s ever been." Bit of a clash of views there. So, um, yes. Indeed. Would add to that - a statement of intent from the board about where the club is going; what the board will do to meet the concerns of shareholders (apart from maybe consult a dictionary for the word 'compromise' instead of behaving like Brian Souter over Clause 28); what the board will do to meet the concerns of the fans; why this can't be done with a press release instead of another meet-the-board evening that's about as much value as ... any meet-the-board nights have ever been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 What are the chances of Tom Hughes or Allan Cowan coming along to provide their view? I will happily donate a few quid to charity if they turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Great idea - I'll be there. We can stop it being hijacked by usual suspects. Care to name 'the usual suspects', or are fans who have something to say about the club not welcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Jim, Great idea. Thoroughly agree we need something like this organised. I would definetly be there other than the fact I get married in 2 weeks and am then on a couple of weeks holiday but if I cant make it along it only because of bad timing and I'll be very keen to see how things go. Congratulations, Matt. May you find there are more important things in life than fighting over the remains of a football club in terminal decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejag Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 The shameful, shocking, heart breaking thing is that Thistle are going to die and sooner than most folk think. The scumbag OF will get their way, Glasgow ALL to themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Care to name 'the usual suspects', or are fans who have something to say about the club not welcome? Of course all Jags fans would be welcomed. What I was getting at was that we all get an opportunity to make points and not be forced to sit and listen to the drivel about some people not having a seat on the board etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Indeed. Would add to that - a statement of intent from the board about where the club is going; what the board will do to meet the concerns of shareholders (apart from maybe consult a dictionary for the word 'compromise' instead of behaving like Brian Souter over Clause 28); what the board will do to meet the concerns of the fans; why this can't be done with a press release instead of another meet-the-board evening that's about as much value as ... any meet-the-board nights have ever been. First - you can turn upand ask them -second this is to allow fans to ask as many questions as they wish after that they can decide for themselves. As for concerned "shareholders" sure people are unsure but I will tell you the real "concern" I have is that of the 3 Million Proxy votes 2 Million of which were given for free which in essence have the Club by the throat. If by compromise you mean doing as they are told by the old Gaurd then letting the motion be voted down is the better option -ask any ordinary shareholder who went to the meeting if they were had opportunity to ask as many questions of the lawyer from DLA as they wished. At the end of the day the vote was lost -what impact did it have -zero thats right zero -the Club continues, Why would anyone ever think that communicating and trying to engage with your fans is a bad idea. And for the record I agree we are in terminal decline Edited September 5, 2011 by Jordanhill Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 its too late and im too drunk to make any sense of any of this.....but i'd come along to a meeting , as long as it didn't clash with over time at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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