Stan A. Einstein wrote:Thanks Mike,

They don't do themselves any favours do they?

No indeed they don’t. I don’t know if you agree but I’ve always found that if you are open and truthful with people that they invariably respond favourably . I’ve no idea why as a club we are just so awful at speaking to the people that are really our football club - the fans.

lowandhard wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:Thanks Mike,

They don't do themselves any favours do they?

No indeed they don’t. I don’t know if you agree but I’ve always found that if you are open and truthful with people that they invariably respond favourably . I’ve no idea why as a club we are just so awful at speaking to the people that are really our football club - the fans.

We are the directors of Newport County. This is what we have decided. This is why we decided it. We appreciate that some will disagree and respect that. We are always open to listening to the ideas and criticisms our supporters have. And when we get it wrong, we will say so.

Not that difficult is it?

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

lowandhard wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:Thanks Mike,

They don't do themselves any favours do they?

No indeed they don’t. I don’t know if you agree but I’ve always found that if you are open and truthful with people that they invariably respond favourably . I’ve no idea why as a club we are just so awful at speaking to the people that are really our football club - the fans.

We are the directors of Newport County. This is what we have decided. This is why we decided it. We appreciate that some will disagree and respect that. We are always open to listening to the ideas and criticisms our supporters have. And when we get it wrong, we will say so.

Not that difficult is it?

Quite, and yet I’m waiting for somebody to disagree!

I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

Willthiswork wrote:I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

We did.

That's the point.

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

We did.

That's the point.

That is very different to, "We are the Directors...".

There was me thinking we got 3

Willthiswork wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

We did.

That's the point.

That is very different to, "We are the Directors...".

I was writing what the directors of Newport County should say. In truth I don't see how you could read it any other way.

Willthiswork wrote:I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

Indeed.

And, save a dozen or so dissenting posters on here and the total lack of interest at the regular public meetings, it would appear that the vast majority of the support base also sees it that way.

whoareya wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

Indeed.

And, save a dozen or so dissenting posters on here and the total lack of interest at the regular public meetings, it would appear that the vast majority of the support base also sees it that way.

Got that wrong.

Its a pointless exercise going along to the meetings as anything is basically ignored once the meeting is over.
Some of the directors were not even voted in as they had no competition so its done and dusted what they feel like doing.
Shaun assured me that they were at fault with a lack of openness and things would change.
Elections took place Rob Sant and Ryan plus Kevin and a few others got elected.

Rob resigns as the majority on the board refused to be more open.

My request regarding the water fiasco again despite promises ignored.

Nothing will ever change. You have to be a certain type to be on the board.

Regulars like Rob and probably most on here wouldn't last a few weeks as its all done and dusted.

Its a closed shop really once you are in.
Hospitality as well. Marvellous

When Rob resigned he was also very clear that Gavin and the Board were working very hard for the club and that he only resigned as he couldn’t give us what he promised.

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:

whoareya wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:I thought we voted the directors onto the board to act in our interest?

Indeed.

And, save a dozen or so dissenting posters on here and the total lack of interest at the regular public meetings, it would appear that the vast majority of the support base also sees it that way.

Got that wrong.

Its a pointless exercise going along to the meetings as anything is basically ignored once the meeting is over.
Some of the directors were not even voted in as they had no competition so its done and dusted what they feel like doing.
Shaun assured me that they were at fault with a lack of openness and things would change.
Elections took place Rob Sant and Ryan plus Kevin and a few others got elected.

Rob resigns as the majority on the board refused to be more open.

My request regarding the water fiasco again despite promises ignored.

Nothing will ever change. You have to be a certain type to be on the board.

Regulars like Rob and probably most on here wouldn't last a few weeks as its all done and dusted.

Its a closed shop really once you are in.
Hospitality as well. Marvellous

I disagree.

If the majority of the fan base were unhappy with the situation they have had the perfect opportunity to make it known at the meetings and keep making it known till it changes, and make it known at every game if necessary and also canvas opinion and garner support to stand for Trust election. That some were reelected unopposed tells you something doesn't it?
I've been to two meetings since the Trust board was formed and the atmosphere was muted, certainly no sign of an uprising.

Regarding hospitality- you're partial to a bit of it from the egg side - did you pay for it?

If there is enough dissent then an EGM could be called - once again, it is too much trouble and hassle for those small few.

Why is it, that the Dragons always have an evening kick off on a Friday prior to the County's afternoon kick-off on a Saturday, and even when it is raining heavily?? the Dragons still play on it, ------------It seems that it is done purely to prove that though according to the FA the football team must have precedence to the pitch OR IS IT THE WRU's way of saying that THERE IS NO CHANCE OF GIVING NEWPORT COUNTY priority in our Stadium ??? Do the Welsh FA even bother or care??
Come on the Port...…….........Bob Bassett

Exile 1976 wrote:When Rob resigned he was also very clear that Gavin and the Board were working very hard for the club and that he only resigned as he couldn’t give us what he promised.

100% correct.

What he couldn't give us was what he promised.

Open ness
ps others promised it but renaged.