The Falkirk FC Thread

[roman_bairn]

I haven't got any personal interest and I don't know anyone on the new board but ffs if someone can point out anywhere in this statement where it suggests anything untoward has happened enlighten me ? because unless your Nostradamus or Mystic Meg or a personal friend of Doug, all there is is speculation and rumour.  You can also look at the posts suggesting that something has happened behind the scenes can be someone with an axe to grind , I honest to f**k wish that One F was still here as that sort of sh*t negativity, gossip, rumour sh*t stirring was rife on there, they've just swapped platform and drag it onto here. There are some I think would be happy for what's being put in place or what's changing to fail just so they can say GIRFUY, Even folk questioning McGlynn after 1 game ffs.

"We can announce that Doug Moodie has stepped down as Falkirk Supporters’ Society representative on the board of Falkirk FC. 

We would like to thank Doug for all his efforts during his time on the board. 

We will now consult with FSS about recruiting a replacement for Doug, and an announcement regarding this will be made in due course. "

Coming on here now is like the merchants of doom for all things FFC, the seats aren't blue enough, the new striker is shit before anyone has seen the lad in action, even questioning McGlynn after 1 game the mans been straddled with last years failures and having to make do until the imposters contracts run out but even at that its still an upgrade on the past 2 years.

I’m not sure anyone has said there’s anything untoward but there’s reason to ask questions when someone reasonably regarded decides to step down after a relatively short stint, with no reason given, particularly if it’s not a unique recent occurrence.
As for the negativity on this thread, are you new here?[emoji3]…

[Jackie Myles]

12 minutes ago, AL-FFC said:

I haven't got any personal interest and I don't know anyone on the new board but ffs if someone can point out anywhere in this statement where it suggests anything untoward has happened enlighten me ? because unless your Nostradamus or Mystic Meg or a personal friend of Doug, all there is is speculation and rumour.  You can also look at the posts suggesting that something has happened behind the scenes can be someone with an axe to grind , I honest to f**k wish that One F was still here as that sort of sh*t negativity, gossip, rumour sh*t stirring was rife on there, they've just swapped platform and drag it onto here. There are some I think would be happy for what's being put in place or what's changing to fail just so they can say GIRFUY, Even folk questioning McGlynn after 1 game ffs.

"We can announce that Doug Moodie has stepped down as Falkirk Supporters’ Society representative on the board of Falkirk FC. 

We would like to thank Doug for all his efforts during his time on the board. 

We will now consult with FSS about recruiting a replacement for Doug, and an announcement regarding this will be made in due course. "

Coming on here now is like the merchants of doom for all things FFC, the seats aren't blue enough, the new striker is shit before anyone has seen the lad in action, even questioning McGlynn after 1 game the mans been straddled with last years failures and having to make do until the imposters contracts run out but even at that its still an upgrade on the past 2 years.

I certainly have no axe to grind and have only been positive in my backing of the new board. However, take a look on Facebook and the post mentioning the resignation on the Falkirk football club page. The following post ' Worrying turn of events. All is still not well behind the scenes it would appear.' has been liked by the guy whose just resigned. Now I'm no Sherlock Holmes but that doesn't bode well in mind.

[bairn88]

5 minutes ago, Jackie Myles said:

I certainly have no axe to grind and have only been positive in my backing of the new board. However, take a look on Facebook and the post mentioning the resignation on the Falkirk football club page. The following post ' Worrying turn of events. All is still not well behind the scenes it would appear.' has been liked by the guy whose just resigned. Now I'm no Sherlock Holmes but that doesn't bode well in mind.

Yes, exactly. Clearly something has happened behind the scenes. I have no idea who the guy is so have no thoughts on it at all. But would be intrigued as to the story, as clearly someone/something has upset him. It clearly isn’t just a time pressure thing. 

[AL-FFC]

1 minute ago, Jackie Myles said:

I certainly have no axe to grind and have only been positive in my backing of the new board. However, take a look on Facebook and the post mentioning the resignation on the Falkirk football club page. The following post ' Worrying turn of events. All is still not well behind the scenes it would appear.' has been liked by the guy whose just resigned. Now I'm no Sherlock Holmes but that doesn't bode well in mind.

How the f*ck does this constitute a worrying turn of events, has anyone at your work handed in their notice lately is the company about to go under is there a problem in the workplace, if you get what I am trying to say here am not saying there is anything wrong but how does one person resigning constitute a problem. ?

"We can announce that Doug Moodie has stepped down as Falkirk Supporters’ Society representative on the board of Falkirk FC. 

We would like to thank Doug for all his efforts during his time on the board. 

We will now consult with FSS about recruiting a replacement for Doug, and an announcement regarding this will be made in due course."

Not on Facebook and even when I was I mean come on your talking about comments from people that thought tickets for Keane at the TFS and the coffee baron not to mention calling the guy "Boss" as your source of information as something being up. So basically hear say, gossip and speculation but no actual something is up.

You haven't got a green van and a Great Dane have you as all this p*sh is going a bit like a Scooby Doo episode 

 

[latapythelegend]

I imagine an update will be given to FSS members outlining why he has stepped down. Otherwise it may be difficult to convince others to step forward as a candidate. 

I have no connection to anybody involved with FSS or anybody else at the club but this could be the first test of transparency. If there were problems in the background hopefully they are communicated back to members through the correct channels and not through P&B speculation.

[latapythelegend]

1 minute ago, AL-FFC said:

How the f*ck does this constitute a worrying turn of events, has anyone at your work handed in their notice lately is the company about to go under is there a problem in the workplace, if you get what I am trying to say here am not saying there is anything wrong but how does one person resigning constitute a problem. ?

"We can announce that Doug Moodie has stepped down as Falkirk Supporters’ Society representative on the board of Falkirk FC. 

We would like to thank Doug for all his efforts during his time on the board. 

We will now consult with FSS about recruiting a replacement for Doug, and an announcement regarding this will be made in due course."

Not on Facebook and even when I was I mean come on your talking about comments from people that thought tickets for Keane at the TFS and the coffee baron not to mention calling the guy "Boss" as your source of information as something being up. So basically hear say, gossip and speculation but no actual something is up.

You haven't got a green van and a Great Dane have you as all this p*sh is going a bit like a Scooby Doo episode 

 

This is an over reaction. I've just had a  look at the Facebook comments and given Mr Moodie appears to be a relatively clever man, I'm very surprised to see him acknowledge any Facebook comments immediately after stepping down. It just fuels the speculation and is not a very professional approach.

[AL-FFC]

2 minutes ago, latapythelegend said:

This is an over reaction. I've just had a  look at the Facebook comments and given Mr Moodie appears to be a relatively clever man, I'm very surprised to see him acknowledge any Facebook comments immediately after stepping down. It just fuels the speculation and is not a very professional approach.

Facebook as a source of information isn't. probably a good source of info, in fact how many time have you seen folk air their dirty linen in public on it just because they can,, also if you read into any sort of comment words can be construed in any sort of way which can be interpreted different by anyone, End of the day he has his reasons its his choice and only he knows his reasons. Dare say someone probably trying to fish for info onto why he left just so they can say I heard.

If there is a problem its the board to sort out anyway so I don't see what spreading gossip or rumours are going to do to help anyone or the club

[Jackie Myles]

10 minutes ago, latapythelegend said:

This is an over reaction. I've just had a  look at the Facebook comments and given Mr Moodie appears to be a relatively clever man, I'm very surprised to see him acknowledge any Facebook comments immediately after stepping down. It just fuels the speculation and is not a very professional approach.

It certainly quashes the idea that this resignation was simply down to a change of circumstances thats for sure. As you said fss need to clear the matter up and explain exactly  what's gone on and perhaps it would be useful if the guy stepping down was allowed to explain his reasons to the members himself. At the last nomination for the fss bod rep the only person to put their name forward was the boy that had just been in the post so it's a worry that we could struggle to get a second rep. 

Edited August 2, 2022 by Jackie Myles

[JulioBairn]

It may turn out not to be a big deal but I think people are within their rights to be concerned about the number of people stepping away from the club. Not sure where the “move along there’s nothing to see here” attitude has come from. We don’t know if there is more to this. Likewise we don’t know that there isn’t but can fully understand the concern.

[Springfield]

Can someone please confirm how many guys are on the bod, and if any of them are at the club full time. Seems to be a lot of volunteers employed if some of the recent posts are accurate on many of the social sites. 

[Bainsfordbairn]

48 minutes ago, Springfield said:

Can someone please confirm how many guys are on the bod, and if any of them are at the club full time. Seems to be a lot of volunteers employed if some of the recent posts are accurate on many of the social sites. 

The BOD is Gordon Wright who stayed on after the previous group all resigned, Kenny Jamieson & Keith Gourlay elected by the patrons and Nigel Serafini & (formerly) Douglas Moodie elected by the FSS. 

As for volunteers, Jamie Swinney said at the last AGM that he had 10 staff and 35 volunteers under him. I think the majority are only needed at home matchdays, such as boardroom attendants, hospitality hosts, 50/50 sellers etc. 

[Guest Caractacus Potts]

11 hours ago, Back Post Misses said:

I agree that we need a bigger Board to spread the workload 

Do you know what the workload is?

As far as I can tell from what’s on the website and has been said previously, the club has 5 full time employees plus another 2 media officers whom at least one works 3 days a week. There is a Football Administrator, Operations Manager, Fans Liaison Officer, Safeguarding Officer as well as the matchday volunteers as previously stated.

It was said the accounts are done by a third party so I can’t understand why a small business such as the club can’t be run by the present employees and requires directors who can commit a lot of hours each week outside of match days?

[Guest Brockvillenomore]

1 minute ago, Caractacus Potts said:

Do you know what the workload is?

As far as I can tell from what’s on the website and has been said previously, the club has 5 full time employees plus another 2 media officers whom at least one works 3 days a week. There is a Football Administrator, Operations Manager, Fans Liaison Officer, Safeguarding Officer as well as the matchday volunteers as previously stated.

It was said the accounts are done by a third party so I can’t understand why a small business such as the club can’t be run by the present employees and requires directors who can commit a lot of hours each week outside of match days?

As I understand it the work needed is in restructuring and improving how the club works. Remember Jamie Sweenie said the club was broken and inefficient in the podcast a month or so ago. Similar things have been said in the monthly updates. 

[Latapy is god]

Hopefully the FSS can provide some clarity to its members in regards to the resignation. 

Edited August 3, 2022 by Latapy is god

[Bainsfordbairn]

14 minutes ago, Caractacus Potts said:

Do you know what the workload is?

As far as I can tell from what’s on the website and has been said previously, the club has 5 full time employees plus another 2 media officers whom at least one works 3 days a week. There is a Football Administrator, Operations Manager, Fans Liaison Officer, Safeguarding Officer as well as the matchday volunteers as previously stated.

I assume you're taking that from the contact page. 

FFC has ten non-football employees, some of who are part-time. Seven of those employees are listed on the contact page, with the omissions being the groundstaff. 

SLO appears to be a volunteer; the role has previously been done by both employees and directors. I believe the lady currently doing the role is on the FSS committee. 

Safeguarding is a volunteer who's been at the club for decades. 

Disability Access used to be a director who then became a volunteer and has now left. 

The last three roles are, I think, requirements for all football clubs under SFA rules. 

Football Operations comes under John McGlynn in the same way as kitmen, physio, sports science etc. 

 

[Dawson Park Boy]

What we need is a strong independent Chairman to conduct meetings and to knock heads together as and when required.

[Springfield]

No expert in running a football club, but are we suffering (used very loosely) because the guys on the bod have other jobs out with the club?

 

[Reggie Perrin]

1 minute ago, Springfield said:

No expert in running a football club, but are we suffering (used very loosely) because the guys on the bod have other jobs out with the club?

 

Surely not expecting to have a full time Board of Directors?

The cost would be astronomical.

[Springfield]

7 minutes ago, Reggie Perrin said:

Surely not expecting to have a full time Board of Directors?

The cost would be astronomical.

As said no expert in running a football club,  and my comment simply referred to the bod guys maybe having difficulty finding time. What was the set up before the new bod were appointed. 

[Guest Caractacus Potts]

54 minutes ago, Bainsfordbairn said:

I assume you're taking that from the contact page. 

FFC has ten non-football employees, some of who are part-time. Seven of those employees are listed on the contact page, with the omissions being the groundstaff. 

SLO appears to be a volunteer; the role has previously been done by both employees and directors. I believe the lady currently doing the role is on the FSS committee. 

Safeguarding is a volunteer who's been at the club for decades. 

Disability Access used to be a director who then became a volunteer and has now left. 

The last three roles are, I think, requirements for all football clubs under SFA rules. 

Football Operations comes under John McGlynn in the same way as kitmen, physio, sports science etc. 

 

Yeh but presume I’m correct about the full time employees as those roles were advertised recently and there was an update saying the Media Officer works 3 days a week.

Would have thought that would have been plenty to run the business but obviously no idea exactly what is entailed with the running of the club.