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3 minutes ago, Rugster said:
I don’t see the necessity for it to be anonymous to be honest.
I think the option of anonymity makes sense, some people may be swayed or influenced in how to vote based on public perception, it’s good they can vote privately on whatever issue and in turn vote in a way that properly reflects they’re own person view.
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52 minutes ago, roman_bairn said:
I may be wrong here but I’ve tested logging in after refreshing cookies and I can’t vote again.
Hopefully it’s not been compromised….I’ve done the same and you can’t vote twice, luckily the vote shouldn’t have been comprised despite some halfwit on that Facebook page putting it out there for the world to see via a screen grab.
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1 hour ago, lanky_ffc said:
The comments on that FB group are hurting my brain. Folk saying they've already lost faith in FSS because they're canvassing opinion. If the purpose of a supporter's society isn't to act in its' members' interests, what the f**k is it for?
My thoughts exactly! Glad there is a better understanding on here although it is worrying if that FB page is an accurate reflection of the overall fan base, at the end of the day it’s those fans the FSS need to engage if it’s going to meet its subscription targets needed to purchase the 25% shareholding the society are hoping for.
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1 hour ago, JulioBairn said:
No. Please tell me we haven’t put a poll out for fans to vote on a potential signing
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How can that end well? We are amateur as f**k.
The club are not having a poll regarding a potential signing no, happy to tell you that. However the FSS is canvassing its members via a poll so they can then pass on the fans/members views to the club BOD. Hope that clears it up for you.
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1 hour ago, HonestAl said:
Ffs.......
What do we have here?
An advisory poll from the public on a specific item that falls under the remit of those in charge (in this case Falkirk FC Board of Directors).
What could go wrong? I mean, the last one of these turned out so well. #BrexitDisaster
It’s a supporters trust that are canvassing the members/fans, not the club BOD.
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54 minutes ago, Duncan Freemason said:
Griffiths is in the final throes of a million a year contract at Celtic.
Exactly, hence the reason I said he was out of our league. I Also said Cummings and Lafferty (another two that had been suggested) are almost as far fetched however all three would still definitely make absolutely fantastic signings for us at this level despite one poster surprisingly disagreeing.
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2 minutes ago, TheBigGuy said:
Called muscle! Which therefore changes body composition.
Not convinced that’s the case regarding Goodwillie but I’ll take your word for it because I certainly wouldn’t know!
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4 minutes ago, TheBigGuy said:
You must be on the wind up right? There is literally nothing on the guy!
No wind up, definitely on the heavy side in comparison to the players around him
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7 minutes ago, TheBigGuy said:
Obviously overweight? Please elaborate
Just think he looks like he’s carrying a bit of timber any time he’s played against us, obviously not quite in a Mark Yardley way but in comparison to the players around him does look overweight physically. He gets away with it in this division because he’s so much better than most of the players he’s up against.
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1 minute ago, Proudtobeabairn said:
Conor Sammon was also supposed to stick out like a sore thumb (in a good way)
Sammon wasn’t quite at the same level as these guys, if you look at his record bar one good season at Kilmarnock that got him his move he was consistently a striker who didn’t score goals.
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2 minutes ago, Proudtobeabairn said:
Cummings and Griffiths are overweight and in terminal decline.
All 3 would expect wages far in excess of what they'd bring to the team. Whoever we sign needs to be hungry and willing to run themselves into the ground for 90mins, not on the way out and looking for an easy ride.
Don’t think I agree with that, all have ability that would see them stick out like a sore thumb in this division. Goodwillie manages to score 20 plus goals season in season out for very a poor Clyde team despite being obviously overweight.
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All the names mentioned, Lafferty or Cummings or Griffiths would all be fantastic signings to be honest despite having chequered pasts but I think all 3 are probably out of reach for us at the minute while we languish in this division.
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17 minutes ago, Rugster said:
Cheers. I fall under three of those categories and didn’t get it, but I’m sure it will always be posted here or on Facebook anyway.
Have you ever given the club your email address or do you rely on postal? You can contact them and update your details, I done exactly this and receive all the emailed communications now.
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18 minutes ago, FalkirkBairn2021 said:
It's not entirely irrelevant.
There's many fans who wouldn't attend games if he signs. And that could be for what...3 years. So are you going to continue to pay FSS monthly if you can't/won't attend games. Maybe, but it's harder for people to justify I think.
On the flip side (hypothetically) the FSS would be the best vehicle for its members to to overturn or change anything they disagree with within the club with it eventually having two elected reps on the BOD. The membership elect these reps to speak on there behalf, the stonger the FSS is the stronger that voice becomes, however I do understand some might take the view of just chucking the thing totally and giving up/losing interest. It depends how invested you are in the club emotionally or other wise I suppose in where an individuals breaking point is.
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Just now, FalkirkBairn2021 said:
I'm not ITK in any way but would be astonished if we signed someone with that baggage.
It does sound like Internet pish.
This!
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19 minutes ago, roman_bairn said:
Firstly, at no point have I said I am pulling my money out so the repetitive lecture isn’t needed in my case.
Secondly, they just released a comprehensive statement in which they gauged the feelings of the fans towards Holt, FSS etc, but did not take the opportunity to quash the DGW chat with a single line about our community and family values, but instead fuelled the rumour.
Not helpful.If I’ve I misinterpreted your suggestions regarding FSS then my apologies, I just don’t understand why the need to even bring up the suggestion of keeping your money in or out as I don’t see how it is relevant to the David Goodwillie debate.
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22 minutes ago, roman_bairn said:
Well given that I signed up to FSS I’m not hostile am I?
But to answer your question at this moment…Yes. Not putting this DGW chat to bed once and for all and continuing to let bad blood fester around the club as a consequence.
I’ve no idea what anyone on here is thinking when they say we should not be doing anything as a club to close this ‘rumour’down.
Quite simply we should be putting something out to say that we are a family club and will always act with those interests at heart. That doesn’t mention DGW but surely kills off the possibility of anyone believing we will sign him.The FSS only make up 25% of the BOD so I tend not to conflate the two, after the elections there can be no argument the two reps who have been elected by the fans are there democratically to speak for us. To that end it would be counter productive not to invest in the FSS specifically if the BOD are taking decisions you disagree with as it is your only route to replacing the decisions makers within that board with people you agree with. Why you’ve brought up the FSS I’ve no idea……As to your point about the board not quashing a rumour reported in a tabloid newspaper I’m in agreement with shadwell, it’s storm in a tea cup stuff over a throw away story that I seriously doubt. I don’t think it’s the BOD’s place to be dishing out club statements every two seconds on stuff like that as Mr Deans always done which to me always seemed was in self promotion of his own name and profile for his own personal ends and not benefiting the club, it’s something I did not like. You obviously disagree with that which is fine, I’m not going to loose any sleep over it.
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1 minute ago, bairn88 said:
What will you think if we sign DGW?
If yer antie had baws type comment …
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4 minutes ago, roman_bairn said:
I have a recollection that you stated that you would treat this board in the same way you did previous.
It’s time to stop defending them on everything.
We need you back….
Is there something in specific they have done you feel they need hounded out for?
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I actually thought that was an excellent statement, seems genuinely heart felt but with a systematic plan in place. Then I come and read this crazy hysteria from certain posters on here over a couple of lines that I 100% agree with, of course the board will be required to make unpopular decisions at times! If they become narcissistic and treat it like a personal popularity contest they won’t be doing they’re jobs correctly. That doesn’t mean we are going to sign DGW!…..how people can read between the lines to that extent seems absolutely mental. It just becomes a bangeagon, one poster lights the touch paper and all the sheep follow.
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27 minutes ago, Bairnardo said:
Aye, A big building along the length of the pitch for use in whatever generates the most income, with the pitch facing side having a 8-10 row deep covered terrace. Doesnt look fucking stupid if empty, but id be in there rather than the SS if it was standing. Could even have a bar and knock out more casual, juniors style hospitality packages.
Long term I think something like this would be ideal, we don’t need the extra capacity but something moderate with a standing terrace the fans would enjoy and facilities inside to generate income would be a nice long term objective which would benefit the club, the fans and the foundation. The foundation had looked at government funding for plans to build a small double sided stand with seats looking out on to the new 4G pitch as well, apart from all that something on that side would also improve the look and atmosphere of the place! All this is of course way down on the priority list at the moment however.
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18 minutes ago, HopeStreetWalker said:
The design of the stadium was a massive mistake. The Council wanted a 4 floor office complex incorporated onto the main stand and got their way that sucked the finance out of funding the other stands.
Should have been 4 lower capacity stands with fans closer to the action.
FFC were played for mugs by the council and suckered into being a football club with no assets but saddled with being lease holders of a not very good stadium.
Another one who has completely missed the point. Referencing Hearts new stand was an example of how fan ownership benefited the club, we’d obviously be free to use any potential financial gain as a club in which ever way we deemed appropriate. I’ve zero interest in going over ancient history and whether or not the stadium partnership was a good or bad deal for the club at the time. I prefer to look forward.
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5 hours ago, Stainrod said:
The last thing we need is another fhkingh stand. The main stand is sufficient to hold 95 % of the attendance home and away for the last 10 years. Other than that some safe standing / temporary stands are all that's needed. Paying out rent to a MSG member for the south stand has been a total waste of money - Look at attendances for similar clubs to us in the higher leagues is motherwell / St mirren Dunfermline Patrick etc
Think you’ve missed the point.
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4 minutes ago, Bigbri Bairn said:27 minutes ago, Bigbri Bairn said:What a day! Euphoria at the departure of the wicked witch followed by anger at the thought of signing the Prince of Darkness. Can some fans not cope with happiness ?
The Big problem with fan ownership is people threatening to pull out for anything they think is wrong. If you play that Ben Hall again I want nothing to do with the club. I am not paying that diddies wages. Sounds far fetched but this can happen
I agree but there are examples of other clubs having a fan base that have pulled it off successfully be it either joint or full ownership.
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The Falkirk FC Thread
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Posted · Edited by LatapyBairn.
Every individual is different, some are more reserved than others hence the reason most elections/polls/referendums ect are anonymous. If the FSS are going to canvas members in this manner they need to make it as easy as possible for people to cast they’re vote without any external influences or pressures, some more inward individuals/personalities need that and the democratic thing to do would be to cater to all manner of people, personalities and opinions within the membership.