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Post by bluetartan on Jul 7, 2019 20:12:31 GMT
Went to the game yesterday and I have to say that I was shocked at the appearance of the stadium, the entrance gates all rusted and full of weeds the paintwork faded and falling off the exterior, the track around the pitch full of weeds,lighting hanging off the exit same as last year, I know money is tight and some will view the team as the be all and end all not a moan about the board or anyone in particular so many put so much as volunteers into our club, but was saddened to see how our ground looked.
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Post by bluemission on Jul 7, 2019 20:32:42 GMT
I posted something similar on the match thread , not sure what is happening with it all , I get the pitch is the priority but some of them weeds are 5 foot high !
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Post by CH3STER on Jul 7, 2019 20:45:43 GMT
Maybe sort out a volunteer day or evening to give the place some TLC. Get a job list together and get 50 people down, they could box off all the jobs like weeding and painting in 3 hours. There is only so much Baz can do and he goes above and beyond every week
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Post by bluetartan on Jul 7, 2019 20:58:20 GMT
I live in Scotland, and was making a flying visit buf if I was down here at the same time as sometging was ever organised I'd volunteer for a few hours. I remember just after our rebirth cries going out for help and assistance after all its all our club and as I said I really am not pointing at anyone as so many already work so hard. The image of our club is everything and it just looked like we'd given up
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Post by icomeinpeace on Jul 7, 2019 21:09:14 GMT
Went to the game yesterday and I have to say that I was shocked at the appearance of the stadium, the entrance gates all rusted and full of weeds the paintwork faded and falling off the exterior, the track around the pitch full of weeds,lighting hanging off the exit same as last year, I know money is tight and some will view the team as the be all and end all not a moan about the board or anyone in particular so many put so much as volunteers into our club, but was saddened to see how our ground looked. There is no real excuse - weeds and entrance could have been dealt with, there is only so much grass that needs cutting pitch side! I was genuinely shocked at the state of the place, the track side is absolutely disgraceful and surely the pitch could be edged properly. Who is supposed to look after this? Who is he answering to? Surely the GM would be tasked with this or is there a board member with this area? Can’t honestly remember but first appearances count...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2019 21:40:47 GMT
About 4 years ago my self and two others all retired (over 65) went to the ground for four days and painted all external walls and gates. If you want to do it just organized it. don't just moan, we all can do something
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 7, 2019 21:49:56 GMT
Feel as if I have to reply at a few comments/digs made here. Mike works his absolute bollocks off for the club, putting in hours and hours of work which is above and beyond his pay grade. The amount of extra hours he does is unbelievable. Maybe instead of everyone coming on here giving their opinion about the place, maybe why don’t you offer your services to club and lend him a hand. Not being funny, but the board have a lot to answer for, they do not provide him with what he needs, having the amount of games last season on the pitch (I mean games other than first team) is a disgrace. And now only giving it 4 weeks to grow after a 60+ game season on it?! Don’t know what everyone expects he is not a miracle worker. Rant over.
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Post by everhopeful on Jul 7, 2019 21:50:56 GMT
This is exactly right BUT somebody should be responsible for issuing the "Call to arms" and asking for the help! Who is it?
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 7, 2019 21:54:19 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits
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Post by icomeinpeace on Jul 7, 2019 21:55:37 GMT
Feel as if I have to reply at a few comments/digs made here. Mike works his absolute bollocks off for the club, putting in hours and hours of work which is above and beyond his pay grade. The amount of extra hours he does is unbelievable. Maybe instead of everyone coming on here giving their opinion about the place, maybe why don’t you offer your services to club and lend him a hand. Not being funny, but the board have a lot to answer for, they do not provide him with what he needs, having the amount of games last season on the pitch (I mean games other than first team) is a disgrace. And now only giving it 4 weeks to grow after a 60+ game season on it?! Don’t know what everyone expects he is not a miracle worker. Rant over. Not sure anyone criticised the pitch? It’s the rest of the place and in the 5/6 weeks since the last game what has been done? Surely he’s not paid to watch grass grow?
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 7, 2019 21:57:59 GMT
Feel as if I have to reply at a few comments/digs made here. Mike works his absolute bollocks off for the club, putting in hours and hours of work which is above and beyond his pay grade. The amount of extra hours he does is unbelievable. Maybe instead of everyone coming on here giving their opinion about the place, maybe why don’t you offer your services to club and lend him a hand. Not being funny, but the board have a lot to answer for, they do not provide him with what he needs, having the amount of games last season on the pitch (I mean games other than first team) is a disgrace. And now only giving it 4 weeks to grow after a 60+ game season on it?! Don’t know what everyone expects he is not a miracle worker. Rant over. Not sure anyone criticised the pitch? It’s the rest of the place and in the 5/6 weeks since the last game what has been done? Surely he’s not paid to watch grass grow? Brilliant, do you know what goes into making a pitch worthy of professional/semi professional football? Not just a case as you put it “watching grass grow”. If you saw the goalmouths they were down to just dirt.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2019 21:58:18 GMT
Just phone up the club tell them what you want to do. When you are available, and I am sure someone will organize it.
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Post by banksy on Jul 7, 2019 22:22:09 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits Thanks for your support 🤔 Not going to comment on this further as Mike is an employee of the club, other than we need to ensure that the first impressions of our club are positive ones and that is what we strive for collectively. Thank you to the volunteers who have offered their help to the cause in the last week, it really is appreciated. Not quite sure on the comment about a friendly 4 weeks after the season starts mind you? Not aware of anything this season... Jeff
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 7, 2019 22:31:51 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits Thanks for your support 🤔 Not going to comment on this further as Mike is an employee of the club, other than we need to ensure that the first impressions of our club are positive ones and that is what we strive for collectively. Thank you to the volunteers who have offered their help to the cause in the last week, it really is appreciated. Not quite sure on the comment about a friendly 4 weeks after the season starts mind you? Not aware of anything this season... Jeff Sorry, I meant after the season had ended, my mistake. Just I felt that the criticism on here was unjust, if people knew what Mike actually did then they wouldn’t comment.
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Post by ivawhopper on Jul 8, 2019 5:40:56 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits Not Banksy though. True Chester legend, and the best thing about the whole football club.
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 8, 2019 7:56:18 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits Nobody is blaming Mike. From what I've read it's stuff that should be the result of an appeal for help. As I haven't been to the ground since April I wasn't aware of the poor state things had got to.
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Post by agl on Jul 8, 2019 8:25:34 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits By all means support the groundsman but these sweeping comments about the board don't help and don't do you any favours. No board, no club. Thankfully the vast majority don't share your view.
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 8, 2019 8:49:26 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits By all means support the groundsman but these sweeping comments about the board don't help and don't do you any favours. No board, no club. Thankfully the vast majority don't share your view. Even the management have said that the friendly is too soon. The amount of home friendlies is absolutely absurd, no one can complain if the pitch isn’t up to scratch.
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Post by gezzer on Jul 8, 2019 9:12:48 GMT
A legitimate concern that once again has needlessly descended into a finger pointing slanging match. We are fully aware of the Boards time constraints but that was meant to be partly addressed with the employment of the GM although his lack of exposure is worrying. Many other clubs hold a pre season volunteer event and, tbf when a call to arms does go out the supporters do respond. Its all well and good telling someone to phone the club and "someone" will organise something but for a business that is heavily reliant on volunteers it really needs to have a more solid structure about it and a seasonal plan of action.
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Post by icomeinpeace on Jul 8, 2019 9:19:54 GMT
By all means support the groundsman but these sweeping comments about the board don't help and don't do you any favours. No board, no club. Thankfully the vast majority don't share your view. Even the management have said that the friendly is too soon. The amount of home friendlies is absolutely absurd, no one can complain if the pitch isn’t up to scratch. Im not sure about that, this friendly was same weekend as the Liverpool one last year, and with less work on the pitch at least it looked like grass this year rather than a sandpit last year (no blame on mike for that, too late last year starting then the dry hot weather did t help the grass seed germinate!).
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Post by Hannibal on Jul 8, 2019 9:30:29 GMT
Not the board, they’re useless. Who in the right mind organises a friendly on the pitch 4 weeks after the season starts? It’s such a shame to read on here that people are blaming Mike, he’s the biggest blue around, the only ones to blame are the board, the club is run by half-wits I believe that we have a much improved board to the board that nearly sank us 18 months ago and that includes the person that held the purse strings.
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 8, 2019 9:36:39 GMT
Even the management have said that the friendly is too soon. The amount of home friendlies is absolutely absurd, no one can complain if the pitch isn’t up to scratch. Im not sure about that, this friendly was same weekend as the Liverpool one last year, and with less work on the pitch at least it looked like grass this year rather than a sandpit last year (no blame on mike for that, too late last year starting then the dry hot weather did t help the grass seed germinate!). Even that friendly last season was too early, would of thought lessons might be learnt.
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Post by trev on Jul 8, 2019 12:04:04 GMT
A legitimate concern that once again has needlessly descended into a finger pointing slanging match. We are fully aware of the Boards time constraints but that was meant to be partly addressed with the employment of the GM although his lack of exposure is worrying. Many other clubs hold a pre season volunteer event and, tbf when a call to arms does go out the supporters do respond. Its all well and good telling someone to phone the club and "someone" will organise something but for a business that is heavily reliant on volunteers it really needs to have a more solid structure about it and a seasonal plan of action. A pre season volunteer event seems a no brainer. Having said that, i am aware of younger fans who have already volunteered their time to help the club during the summer holiday, but received no response or even acknowledgement to their emails. This incidently includes the board member resonsible for volunteering abd also the club secretary.
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Post by boughtonblue on Jul 8, 2019 12:29:10 GMT
I'd be happy to help out with my trusty strimmer and sprayer. Mike pm me if you want any help I'm in the trade and you'll know who I am. Fully realise you'll be rushed off your feet this time of year!
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Post by everhopeful on Jul 8, 2019 13:50:01 GMT
This is exactly right BUT somebody should be responsible for issuing the "Call to arms" and asking for the help! Who is it? Notice the deafening silence to this question?!
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Post by villagercfc on Jul 8, 2019 13:53:25 GMT
This is exactly right BUT somebody should be responsible for issuing the "Call to arms" and asking for the help! Who is it? Notice the deafening silence to this question?! Should be the board but they’re too busy organising too many home friendlies.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2019 14:18:51 GMT
Maron Needham was the contact for volunteers. I put my name and number forward and received a call when needed. Also her husband John was always there doing some thing or other.
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Post by avfo on Jul 8, 2019 14:23:00 GMT
This is exactly right BUT somebody should be responsible for issuing the "Call to arms" and asking for the help! Who is it? Notice the deafening silence to this question?! From CFU website - The current members of the CFU board are; Jeff Banks – fan engagement and membership portfolio Mike Day – youth and systems portfolio David Harrington-Wright – commercial portfolio Mark Jones – governance portfolio David Williams – fundraising portfolio Andrew Morris – people portfolio Kieron Shiel – volunteer portfolio
Chris Robson serves as the CFU secretary Richard Lynes also serves as a non-executive director and holds no portfolio Chris Robertson also serves as an external director and holds the Treasurer role Contact details - As the directors are volunteers the best way to contact them is via email. Their email addresses are as follows; jeff.banks@chesterfc.com mike.day@chesterfc.com kieron.shiel@chesterfc.com
david.harrington-wright@chesterfc.com mark.jones@chesterfc.com david.williams@chesterfc.com andrew.morris@chesterfc.com chris.robertson@chesterfc.com
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2019 14:25:27 GMT
Notice the deafening silence to this question?! Should be the board but they’re too busy organising too many home friendlies. The board are constantly asking for help in running all departments of this football club, they have made absolutely no secret of the fact that they are far too busy and need support. Organise it on here! 1. Ask the Club what day would best. - 01244 371376 2. Start a thread about volunteering that day 3. On that day turn up and help the club. STOP CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING YOU'RE GROWN MEN. This forum is ridiculous.
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Post by icomeinpeace on Jul 8, 2019 14:43:11 GMT
Should be the board but they’re too busy organising too many home friendlies. The board are constantly asking for help in running all departments of this football club, they have made absolutely no secret of the fact that they are far too busy and need support. Organise it on here! 1. Ask the Club what day would best. - 01244 371376 2. Start a thread about volunteering that day 3. On that day turn up and help the club. STOP CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING YOU'RE GROWN MEN. This forum is ridiculous. Best post on deva chat in ages....!
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