AGPar Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 40 minutes ago, EdiBairn said: At the end of the day, there is a not insubstantial six figure cost to running an academy, which we funded for 8 seasons, during which time we failed to get out of this league. I couldn't care less about local kids getting to play for the club they support. We're not a youth club- whether the cost is £100k or £500k, I'd much rather see it invested in the playing squad so that the club can do as well as possible. Just because Hartley and Mitch signed a lot of rubbish, doesn't mean that increasing the first team budget wasn't right. There are myriad reasons why we have been stuck in this league for the thick end of a decade, whilst countless clubs of no greater stature have prospered. The academy is not one of these reasons. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Some of the aims of this takeover group seem like pie in the sky unfortunately and more aimed at gaining support than really benefiting the club i.e. reinstating the academy. The decision was made rightly or wrongly and it needs to be followed through. Who is going to sign their kids up to a scheme that was axed only a year ago anyway?To the best of my knowledge the “takeover group” consists of very serious individuals with the finances, skill set and passion for the club that are required to move the club forward. Pie in the sky gestures are not what these people are about. The current fractured state of the relations between MSG, BOD, Chair and CEO cannot continue, positive change is required and it would seem that this group represent a genuinely credible alternative. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 To the best of my knowledge the “takeover group” consists of very serious individuals with the finances, skill set and passion for the club that are required to move the club forward. Pie in the sky gestures are not what these people are about. The current fractured state of the relations between MSG, BOD, Chair and CEO cannot continue, positive change is required and it would seem that this group represent a genuinely credible alternative.From what I am being told they are fans who have followed the club for years. The type of people who have the club at heart and exactly who we want on our board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Kinnear Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Which is great. And with all of that above, the board still won't release the shares like they said they would. Tonight should be tasty, anyone from here popping along? I'm going, looking forward to it [emoji16] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Were the board anticipating the Falkirk Herald dropping this story on the day of the forum? Or framing it in such a way that supporters will now be going along tonight thinking they are standing in the way of a changing of the guard?I would have liked to go purely to ask Ray why the f**k I have to be subjected to Paul Paton every week, but this has made things a bit more interesting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalWolf Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 They missed a trick, could have live streamed and sold tickets.... The roast of Lang and Campbell.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Which is great. And with all of that above, the board still won't release the shares like they said they would. Tonight should be tasty, anyone from here popping along? I’ll be there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superandy_07 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Absolutely hoachin’ at the stadium 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 ... and? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMbairn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Can anyone who made the meeting tell us what's going on. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinkyBairn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 What a waste of time this is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superandy_07 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Still ongoing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southstand_bairn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 What a waste of time this is.Can’t say I’m shocked by that. I know I shouldn’t but I always get put off going by the outrageously stupid questions that get asked at these things 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Grandson sitting, so couldn’t make it. Was hoping this wasn’t going to be a schmoo -over with the “look what we are doing to elevate the club” bias of previous encounters. Must admit, even without this meeting, I can’t see how Craig Campbell’s position is tenable let alone assured. I am still not convinced that the signings via Mitch were solely down to Hartley. I am not there to ask the question though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinkyBairn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Just now, southstand_bairn said: Can’t say I’m shocked by that. I know I shouldn’t but I always get put off going by the outrageously stupid questions that get asked at these things “Are you looking for players in the Highland League?” f**k me. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Will we start putting a man on the post at corners? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Just now, JinkyBairn said: “Are you looking for players in the Highland League?” f**k me. Christ, that’s bad. I bet someone reckons that’s how RC and ICT were both in the top flight at the same time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 1 minute ago, NewBornBairn said: Will we start putting a man on the post at corners? You are joking right? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southstand_bairn Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 “Are you looking for players in the Highland League?” f**k me.Bingo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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