ian_mac Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Would thoroughly recommend watching this. For me, this is the only sustainable way forward for football in the UK. Might help lift some of the current doom and gloom as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Fan ownership does have it's place but in terms of Thistle I am happy with the current setup. The board may be successful businessmen and have decent standard of living but I would not say they are wealthy enough to bankroll us or be out of thinking with the ordinary punter in the street. They will keep the business hat on more than the average fan which will frustrate others but it keeps the club safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Fan ownership does have it's place but in terms of Thistle I am happy with the current setup. The board may be successful businessmen and have decent standard of living but I would not say they are wealthy enough to bankroll us or be out of thinking with the ordinary punter in the street. They will keep the business hat on more than the average fan which will frustrate others but it keeps the club safe. Can understand why you feel that way but these guys won't be around forever. What happens if the next generation of "custodians" aren't quite as prudent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Fair enough. You have a good point there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunnylaw Jag Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Aye but would you want half the knob ends on this forum being in charge instead? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Aye but would you want half the knob ends on this forum being in charge instead? Ha...I vote for The Cup and Peagreenbhoy for next chairman and vice chairman :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Aye but would you want half the knob ends on this forum being in charge instead? If that's some cryptic reference to my support for a gnome sanctuary on the Bing then I resemble that remark. Ian's point is most valid. A lot of the clubs going down the "fan ownership" route are doing so either as a last resort or during a low time. I can guarantee each of those clubs are now wishing they'd made such inroads during rosier days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunnylaw Jag Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 If that's some cryptic reference to my support for a gnome sanctuary on the Bing then I resemble that remark. As the originator of the whole Bing gnome thing I am more than happy to support a gnome sanctaury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Aye but would you want half the knob ends on this forum being in charge instead? They wouldn't be in charge though, would they. One fan, one share, one vote. The guys who were formerly on the board, the ones who talked of "budgeting for a loss" and warned us of Armageddon part2, are still major share holders at the club. They may not be on the board as it's bad for PR but they still pull a hell of a lot of strings. That's why I believe in fan ownership. It should have happened during STJ but certain individuals obviously saw an opportunity to procure some free shares and gain control of the club while making it look like the fans were in the driving seat. When these guys were blatantly running the club in to the ground we should have been able to simply vote them off. But we were powerless, and the next time we're in trouble it will be no different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 They wouldn't be in charge though, would they. One fan, one share, one vote. I think they may still have the majority. Seriously though, I like your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 The German model is where I can see every club heading towards http://www.supporters-direct.org/news-article/football-finance-whats-the-big-deal-with-german-football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I could see most fans heading towards this German model: http://listtoptens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7.-Claudia-Schiffer.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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