Fawlty Towers Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Not much in the form of 'solid' questions here. Martin, I presume as you are very keen in this you will be putting questions to the board? Will...will you be the same? I have a couple of questions which I think are 'interesting', but could be considered slightly controversial. David, what are your thoughts on Allan Cowan and Gordon Peden? David, do you know Brown McMaster, and have you ever approached him? Board, if your EGM proposals are 'rejected', what will you do now? I rate Beattie highly, and would be very disappointed if there was any chance of him and the others walking away. What are other people asking on Thursday? I will certainly be asking questions on Thursday evening. Given that the Board will be making a presentation before the Q&A session some of those questions may be answered early on but the information that comes from the initial part and other questions will probably throw up other questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted September 19, 2011 Members Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'd find this meeting much more interesting if the likes of Hughes, Cowan and The McMasters attended and asked questions. If Hughes and McMaster really are using the shares they were given to protect the Club they have a duty to attend this meeting and let the support see this is what they have in mind. Anything other and we therefore have to draw our own conclussions as to why they heave the shares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted September 19, 2011 Members Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Will...will you be the same? If you mean me Fred, probably not as I don't have much of a clue about what's going on other than what I've read here and I suspect 90% of us are in the same boat. I'll more than likely be attending on the night though and if I think I can add something then, I will. It's a pity that Honved cant make it. He and three or four others seem to have a good grasp about what's going on and the type of questions that need to be asked and probably the ability to recognise the answers and then take the discussion on further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomhill jag Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 If fans are unable to attend this meeting, then surely people, on here who are attending can ask it for you. I think the significance of this meeting is too great for us not to make the most of it. People who can't make it along can still be involved one way or another. So why not post a question on this thread? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Col Posted September 19, 2011 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 For all nomads and fans who can't make it on the night - we have arranged for a limited amount of questions to be put forward from the forum so please post your questions here and we will pass them on to the club to be asked on the night. * We have already made a note of the questions from this thread. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Every Jags supporter who cares about the future of our club, and is able to be in Glasgow on thursday evening, should attend this. Ask awkward questions, put our custodians on the spot, come away wiser. The level of turn out could be very important. If only a handful go along then the two opposing parties could use that to support their case. When things don't go well for one faction they can use the usual suspects argument and claim the silent majority. Suppose that's blatantly obvious but just because you anticipate your questions will be better articulated by someone else doesn't mean your attendance won't be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Heron Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The level of turn out could be very important. If only a handful go along then the two opposing parties could use that to support their case. When things don't go well for one faction they can use the usual suspects argument and claim the silent majority. Suppose that's blatantly obvious but just because you anticipate your questions will be better articulated by someone else doesn't mean your attendance won't be a factor. Absolutely - if you consider the future of the club important to you, then turn up. Don't sit on your arses, or come on here looking for updates. Actions speak louder than words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaf Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Absolutely - if you consider the future of the club important to you, then turn up. Don't sit on your arses, or come on here looking for updates. Actions speak louder than words. I am gutted; I have an unmoveable business engagement and cannot make it. As everyone who has taken any notice knows, the first person to utter the words 'conflict of interest' a long long time ago and repeat it monotonously was I think me and similarly I highlighted 'protections which already exist in Companies Act' so i think i have a grasp of whats going on, and I am gutted that I cannot be there but my business comes first. If anyone wants questions - I am happy to provide a few, just PM me. What I would say is that most will be learned by listening very carefully. I commend the club board for taking this step, and hope all fans get some reassurances from it, as I think this is what we alkl need right now - reassurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Unfortunately I will not be in Glasgow for this event but I do implore anyone and everyone who can make it to turn up and get bums on seats. I'll even donate money to buy people some pints if that is needed. For me the question and I would like someone with more understanding to take this on further is Shares - how can people who no longer run or contribute financially to the club on a day to day basis be able to vote on important matters especially as these shares were gifted to them in the first place. I struggle with the Articles of Declaration issue but it sounds like we need change to make decision making easier and slicker. Strategic Vision - where does Mr Beattie see the club in say 5 years time? I'm not looking for a Romanov Champions League declaration but an identifiable plan for the way the club is going to pan out and that includes revenue generation. For me the ideal scenario is a combination of Hamilton and St Mirren who seem to be run well and live within their means. Stadium - Be it PropCo, be it sharing with Warriors, be it another plan. What are we going to do to maximise revenue at our stadium? We need to use it more than 4 hours a day every 2 weeks. I would not have a problem moving to a new stadium to clear debt ala St Mirren. I am also concerned about losing Warriors connection and their cash. Fans - What does Mr Beattie want from the fans to change? We cannot expect one or two people to sort everything out, if they need our help then I would like them to tell us The main thing is to understand people like Beattie and Allan are taking on a difficult job and trying their best. It's not "them and us" like it may be for some. It's a case of working together. Edited September 20, 2011 by Lambies Lost Doo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Traveller Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm another one who won't be in attendance on Thursday night. That's no great loss, but it's a shame so many people who have taken an interest in this topic won't be able to be there. To me that just highlights the weakness of board/fan communications being conducted via occasional set piece events like this rather than through a continuous process of open engagement, but there you go. Those who can be there will find it beneficial and hopefully reassuring so that's one small step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenscone Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 If any of the East coast lot want a lift through on Wednesday night, then let me know. I'm planning to head straight from work - c.5:20pm; leaving from the centre of Edinburgh, but could collect folk along the way, if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Heron Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 If any of the East coast lot want a lift through on Wednesday night, then let me know. I'm planning to head straight from work - c.5:20pm; leaving from the centre of Edinburgh, but could collect folk along the way, if required. They might be more grateful of this offer on Thursday......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Just a quick question (for the forum, not for Thursday): I know DB and BA are stakeholders in Propco, but are they Directors of Propco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebridean jag Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 just hope it`s well chaired and half the evening is`nt spent discussing the pie stalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Heron Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 just hope it`s well chaired and half the evening is`nt spent discussing the pie stalls. The pies have occasionally got into a conflict of interest with my stomach so it's important to understand how this will be handled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Heron Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Just a quick question (for the forum, not for Thursday): I know DB and BA are stakeholders in Propco, but are they Directors of Propco? Think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 If any of the East coast lot want a lift through on Wednesday night, then let me know. I'm planning to head straight from work - c.5:20pm; leaving from the centre of Edinburgh, but could collect folk along the way, if required. I'm planning on heading through from Livingston. Could meet at Deer Park services if convenient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenscone Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm planning on heading through from Livingston. Could meet at Deer Park services if convenient? Should be fine. Will firm up timings later in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Should be fine. Will firm up timings later in the week. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 The weather forecast for tomorrow is okay, it is an important meeting and we are coming off the back of a good win on Saturday so lets hope for a good turnout from the supporters and a productive meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 The weather forecast for tomorrow is okay, it is an important meeting and we are coming off the back of a good win on Saturday so lets hope for a good turnout from the supporters and a productive meeting. Thought the meeting was indoors !! Was hoping to attend, but illness has meant I won't make it. Hope meeting is productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avie-man Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thought the meeting was indoors !! Was hoping to attend, but illness has meant I won't make it. Hope meeting is productive. shite excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 shite excuse you have no idea how close to the truth your comment is !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Not sure if the printed edition contains more info TO THIS also this from ET HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennythistle Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Not sure if the printed edition contains more info TO THIS also this from ET HERE any one else think that should the board lose the vote at the EGM for a second time and we are gubbed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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