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Post by gone4eva on Jan 24, 2018 23:01:17 GMT
" I do try to communicate with you all through the correct channels, this however always gets blocked."
Another for tomorrow night... who is blocking directors / Board communicating to the fans, what has been blocked, and why?
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Post by spencerwhelanleftpeg on Jan 24, 2018 23:13:55 GMT
Very interesting. “We face a challenge to get through to the end of the season” If he knows the figures which one assumes he does it’s all rather worrying.
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Post by silverblue on Jan 24, 2018 23:36:07 GMT
That's probably because everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. Done nothing for the club in all his time as a director. In my opinion just likes to have Director of Football club on his CV
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 25, 2018 0:27:15 GMT
Appears to me that he is deliberately moving to distance himself from the rest of the board in order to avoid being in any potential firing line tomorrow evening.
Sadly, every single one of our serving directors are wholly complicit in this mess.
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Post by canadianexile on Jan 25, 2018 2:41:02 GMT
That's probably because everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. Done nothing for the club in all his time as a director. In my opinion just likes to have Director of Football club on his CV What stupid things has he said?
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Post by trublu on Jan 25, 2018 5:45:10 GMT
That's probably because everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. Done nothing for the club in all his time as a director. In my opinion just likes to have Director of Football club on his CV This is exactly the kind of post that only creates a bigger problem within the club. You hint at having far more knowledge than you care to impart, but do want to make a negative point about a person in a position of power within the club. If you have a valid point to make about Mr. O'Toole's involvement in the club, ie what has he said that is stupid, when, and via what channels, then please elaborate. If you genuinely believe he has done something that warrants this forum's attention then surely it is your responsibility to make this obvious to us all so that we have a better understanding of the issues surrounding our current predicament, and can engage in this important debate from a position of knowledge rather than the current whispers of discontent. Not that Mr O'Toole is any better in his assertion that his communication has been blocked. He must surely know who and what the problem is but is unwilling to divulge also. I'm certain that everyone in the club has its best interests at heart, there just needs to be a step change in how it's dealt with when the vision for what's best diverge. It seems like there are personality clashes on going but who knows for certain because of the obvious cliques that have formed, Id bet there are only a handful of people with a true understanding of all the issues on going and a large percentage of the fan base hearing things second hand with only one side of the story.
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Post by Paul Da Part on Jan 25, 2018 5:57:26 GMT
That's probably because everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. Done nothing for the club in all his time as a director. In my opinion just likes to have Director of Football club on his CV One look at his Twitter bio tells you everything. Ego trip.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 6:55:32 GMT
Concerning that we have directors coming out and saying that somebody (presumably fellow directors as they would sursly be the only ones to veto such a thing) is preventing him communicating with the owners.
A split in the board at the time when unity is needed most is concerning in the extreme.
Also seeing what silverblue says above worries me, as I know the hours he spends at the club as a volunteer during the week...
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Post by norwegianblue on Jan 25, 2018 7:01:52 GMT
Appears to me that he is deliberately moving to distance himself from the rest of the board in order to avoid being in any potential firing line tomorrow evening. Sadly, every single one of our serving directors are wholly complicit in this mess. I thought that when I read it on another thread last night. Worm wriggling on a hook.
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Post by cfcforme on Jan 25, 2018 7:17:13 GMT
The lad needs to grow a pair.... No one would be stopping me doing my role to the best of my ability and that means communicating with the fans. Anyone telling me not to do that would be told (politely the first time) where to go....
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Post by Matt on Jan 25, 2018 7:36:10 GMT
Is this guy actually a fan? I’m sure he was Just added to the board, not even elected.
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Post by cooperman on Jan 25, 2018 7:47:14 GMT
does any one know what his qualifications are to be making decisions on a £million plus business
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 25, 2018 7:54:40 GMT
Is this guy actually a fan? I’m sure he was Just added to the board, not even elected. He was coopted, yes, but to answer your first question - yes, he is a fan. Occasionally plays for CSFC.
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Post by oldboneze on Jan 25, 2018 8:10:48 GMT
Is this guy actually a fan? I’m sure he was Just added to the board, not even elected. He was coopted, yes, but to answer your first question - yes, he is a fan. Occasionally plays for CSFC. Co-opted originally. He was elected by the membership at the last AGM.
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Post by Matt on Jan 25, 2018 8:20:55 GMT
He’s gone back on what he’s said now. “Maybe in hindsight it wasn’t fair to say that about the board” the silly kid is nervous about tonight.
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Post by gezzer on Jan 25, 2018 8:36:22 GMT
does any one know what his qualifications are to be making decisions on a £million plus business All the board have a candidate manifesto available on CFU site outlining their skills, what they can bring to the role, what they do in their spare time, all info to give the voters a reason to vote for them, hence why they are now Directors
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Post by alancfc on Jan 25, 2018 8:37:07 GMT
He’s gone back on what he’s said now. “Maybe in hindsight it wasn’t fair to say that about the board” the silly kid is nervous about tonight. He's said that it was an unfair representation of the communications of the board. I DON'T nor does anyone else. Spoke to him in the bar after Hartlepool and he's actually really decent bloke for a young lad, doesn't deserve the stick some of you are giving. At least he's communicating with us, even apologised for Christ sake. More than the rest.
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Post by dmcnally on Jan 25, 2018 8:37:56 GMT
No wonder board members don’t last long when they get abuse like this.
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Post by gone4eva on Jan 25, 2018 8:43:03 GMT
"My wording in hindsight doesn't reflect the true situation regarding the communications of The Board, 'blocking' infers that news has been suppressed, it hasn't."
Another Director / Board Member who reads this forum but does not comment.
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Post by Lobster on Jan 25, 2018 9:08:32 GMT
Hmmm, hard to know what to make of this. It seems like he's frustrated, and is trying to say something without actually saying it, and now regrets having said too much. Well intended, but probably not helpful. I think I might take a break from Devachat until this evening. All sorts of speculation going on but we need this meeting.
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Post by paulcrossleyshair on Jan 25, 2018 9:24:28 GMT
That's probably because everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. Done nothing for the club in all his time as a director. In my opinion just likes to have Director of Football club on his CV One look at his Twitter bio tells you everything. Ego trip. Agreed, no room for Egos like that on the Board. Being on a Board like this is all about what you contribute, not what you gain in return. Surprise us tonight by detailing everything you have achieved and contributed to the Club or step down and change your Twitter Bio - in fact step one would be to change it today.
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Post by alancfc on Jan 25, 2018 9:25:01 GMT
Hmmm, hard to know what to make of this. It seems like he's frustrated, and is trying to say something without actually saying it, and now regrets having said too much. Well intended, but probably not helpful. I think I might take a break from Devachat until this evening. All sorts of speculation going on but we need this meeting. Summed it up perfect lobster. If you actually read the statement not the tweet, he says all the right things, and is being open and honest with people, which I've been crying out for. Otherwise its just another Blue4eva thread where Blue stir's the pot, call's everyone on the board at twat and say he knows how to do it better. Probably best thing to do is turn up tonight and see what he and the boards says.
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Post by chesterken on Jan 25, 2018 9:29:31 GMT
Hmmm, hard to know what to make of this. It seems like he's frustrated, and is trying to say something without actually saying it, and now regrets having said too much. Well intended, but probably not helpful. I think I might take a break from Devachat until this evening. All sorts of speculation going on but we need this meeting. Summed it up perfect lobster. If you actually read the statement not the tweet, he says all the right things, and is being open and honest with people, which I've been crying out for. Otherwise its just another Blue4eva thread where Blue stir's the pot, call's everyone on the board at twat and say he knows how to do it better. Probably best thing to do is turn up tonight and see what he and the boards says. As usual some people on here have started the trial before hearing the evidence, wait until after the meeting then things should be clearer
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Post by norwegianblue on Jan 25, 2018 9:46:52 GMT
Hmmm, hard to know what to make of this. It seems like he's frustrated, and is trying to say something without actually saying it, and now regrets having said too much. Well intended, but probably not helpful. I think I might take a break from Devachat until this evening. All sorts of speculation going on but we need this meeting. Summed it up perfect lobster. If you actually read the statement not the tweet, he says all the right things, and is being open and honest with people, which I've been crying out for. Otherwise its just another Blue4eva thread where Blue stir's the pot, call's everyone on the board at twat and say he knows how to do it better. Probably best thing to do is turn up tonight and see what he and the boards says. I've read the statement and yes, it may be truthful and honest but unfortunately it is at the wrong time. He may be a likeable young lad but if you take on such a position of responsibility then you have to take the flak if it goes wrong. I would like to give him a chance that maybe as he is a young lad that his voice was discredited by the more forceful members of The Board. That said, why did he not state his case earlier? The club has been spiraling downwards for a while it seems. If any Board member has a grievance or feels hindered in his work it must be thrashed out or reported to the Chairman. Again, If he/she still feels that their voice is not being heard, that person should make it known to the CFU membership (us) and maybe resign. Actions like that would alert the membership and supporters that all is not good much earlier and action taken such as a vote of no confidence. Sorry but it sounds like someone doesn't want to get covered in brown stuff when it hits the fan tonight.
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Post by gone4eva on Jan 25, 2018 9:47:13 GMT
"Otherwise its just another Blue4eva thread where Blue stir's the pot, call's everyone on the board at twat and say he knows how to do it better."
Are we reading the same first post of this thread? I pasted the tweet, quoted the tweet, and asked quite blindingly obvious questions based off it.
....If the Director did not make the claim there is not a thread. .........It does not call anyone a 'twat'. ..................I have not said I can do better or worse, with no opinion added.
Again people on here looking to shut down anything that could be negative towards the Board. Why?!
AlanCFC is a liar. That is a fact.
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Post by cfcforme on Jan 25, 2018 10:08:57 GMT
At least he's communicating with us, even apologised for Christ sake. More than the rest. Is the comment above referring to his tweet today or other communications? If just the tweet today, I would say its too little, too late to start communicating with the fans on the day of a meeting that reveals how much sh*t we're in......
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Post by bing on Jan 25, 2018 10:18:05 GMT
Not keen on the timing of his tweet and certainly not his Twitter bio - but he has raised his head above the parapet by standing for election and spending his free time to assist the club.
I will keep an open mind until I know what he has achieved.
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Post by Si on Jan 25, 2018 12:56:06 GMT
Fair play to him for finally coming out and taking some responsibility, but it was ill timed and poorly thought out. Reads to me like he was trying to get his side of things in nice and early before the CFU meeting, when in reality the board need to take a collective responsibility for whatever has happened down there, rather than individuals trying to soften the blow for themselves.
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Post by silverblue on Jan 25, 2018 15:38:24 GMT
Not keen on the timing of his tweet and certainly not his Twitter bio - but he has raised his head above the parapet by standing for election and spending his free time to assist the club. I will keep an open mind until I know what he has achieved. Nothing. And before people have a go at me, I will be at the meeting tonight and will be quite happy to defend what I am saying. Trying to deflect attention from the fact that he is useless, might have all the good intentions in the world, but that is not enough. As for not being allowed to talk to the fans, has he never heard of Deva Chat, I rest my case. Ask the volunteers they know which directors put in a shift and which ones just turn up on match day
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Post by rcm on Jan 25, 2018 15:41:25 GMT
I do not know the guy but it really comes across as trying to cover his backside.'it wasn't me,they made me do it'. He has had no problem with communication when trying to cover himself.From people looking in, it does not look good on him.
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