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Post by dmcnally on May 31, 2017 10:07:21 GMT
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Post by Firestick Frank on May 31, 2017 11:46:17 GMT
Is there likely to be anything else other than a change in the name? The CFU should really be pushing hundreds of local and regional businesses for partnerships for its "owners".
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Post by deepbluesea on May 31, 2017 14:02:56 GMT
Think the club missed a trick here,should have sent CFU renewal forms with the season ticket renewal forms in the post
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Post by Deva Chanter on May 31, 2017 15:13:13 GMT
Think the club missed a trick here,should have sent CFU renewal forms with the season ticket renewal forms in the post There is the option of renewing your CFU Ownership on the Season Ticket form. But, I agree, a separate form aimed specifically at this CFU Ownership would have been a good idea! |
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Post by LoyalBlue on May 31, 2017 15:42:10 GMT
Just joined......Thanks for the link and prompt. |
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Post by dmcnally on May 31, 2017 15:55:27 GMT
Is there likely to be anything else other than a change in the name? The CFU should really be pushing hundreds of local and regional businesses for partnerships for its "owners". Hi mate. It was mentioned at a CFU meeting that in future we may launch something called the '100 Club' where we will partner up with 100 local business who will all pay a small price and benefit from links with the club. Hope this ticks your box. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 16:18:50 GMT
Is there likely to be anything else other than a change in the name? The CFU should really be pushing hundreds of local and regional businesses for partnerships for its "owners". Hi mate. It was mentioned at a CFU meeting that in future we may launch something called the '100 Club' where we will partner up with 100 local business who will all pay a small price and benefit from links with the club. Hope this ticks your box. Are you related to Mr. Maguire? Or in relations? |
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Post by dmcnally on May 31, 2017 16:26:56 GMT
Hi mate. It was mentioned at a CFU meeting that in future we may launch something called the '100 Club' where we will partner up with 100 local business who will all pay a small price and benefit from links with the club. Hope this ticks your box. Are you related to Mr. Maguire? Or in relations? No I'm not. Spoken to him through email a few times about my volunteering for the club etc but that's it. |
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Post by dabberblue on May 31, 2017 18:58:41 GMT
Membership renewed. It's a must for the club IMO.
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Post by everhopeful on May 31, 2017 22:07:45 GMT
Membership renewed. It's a must for the club IMO. Ditto!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 7:19:54 GMT
When I phoned to order Season Ticket I was asked to renew my CFU membership at the same time so the Club are making the effort.
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Post by CH2 on Jun 1, 2017 10:49:55 GMT
The club need to push this as a Fathers Day gift idea.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 11:01:58 GMT
The club need to push this as a Fathers Day gift idea. Actually a decent idea, knock up a little pack (card, pint in blues bar voucher etc). Renewed mine despite saying I wouldn't. Left frustrated last season but new season and all that COYB |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 9:34:31 GMT
should do a fathers day lunch in the legends lounge too
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Post by superman on Jun 2, 2017 10:14:26 GMT
Season ticket bought, membership or should I say ownership renewed. Think the ownership concept is good. Have always found in work and life that when people are given or take ownership for a task or project or property then the majority show a greater commitment and responsibility. If all of us can take this one board in even a small way such as take a friend to a game, make a small donation when renewing season ticket, show support for the board by attending meetings or just being better able to make informed judgements or at least be more able to make criticism constructive then this can only be beneficial. I know it isn't easy when on pitch results are bad, or off field activities seem nonsensical at times, and believe me sometimes it frustrates the hell out of me but if we the supporters don't keep committed then the club will not be sustainable. I have found that by making the effort to be better informed and engaging with those responsible for operating the club I can at least understand better what they are trying to achieve and how. I don't agree with all that they do or how they do it but I guess this is the same for us all, particularly when we are passionate about our football club.
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Post by dmcnally on Jun 2, 2017 10:18:49 GMT
Season ticket bought, membership or should I say ownership renewed. Think the ownership concept is good. Have always found in work and life that when people are given or take ownership for a task or project or property then the majority show a greater commitment and responsibility. If all of us can take this one board in even a small way such as take a friend to a game, make a small donation when renewing season ticket, show support for the board by attending meetings or just being better able to make informed judgements or at least be more able to make criticism constructive then this can only be beneficial. I know it isn't easy when on pitch results are bad, or off field activities seem nonsensical at times, and believe me sometimes it frustrates the hell out of me but if we the supporters don't keep committed then the club will not be sustainable. I have found that by making the effort to be better informed and engaging with those responsible for operating the club I can at least understand better what they are trying to achieve and how. I don't agree with all that they do or how they do it but I guess this is the same for us all, particularly when we are passionate about our football club. One of the best posts on here for a while. |
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Post by tarvinblue on Jun 2, 2017 11:13:25 GMT
It's about rebuilding the connection from the inside-out. This is the key to the CFU and the football club in general being a success. It cannot be seen as us and them. Those on the inside need to connect and listen to those on the outside, not treat it as a closed shop. That is how it has been perceived over recent years and that is the challenge that must be overcome to move this club forwards. I'm all for being a CFU member/owner, whatever you wish to call it, but there has to be that connection. It was lost several years ago when Durkin etc began to treat the club like their's, rather than our's, and it has never recovered. Let's hope that the club have taken all this onboard and it can be a fresh start.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 12:07:27 GMT
It's about rebuilding the connection from the inside-out. This is the key to the CFU and the football club is general being a success. It cannot be seen as us and them. Those on the inside need to connect and listen to those on the outside, not treat it as a closed shop. That is how it has been perceived over recent years and that is the challenge that must be overcome to move this club forwards. I'm all for being a CFU member/owner, whatever you wish to call it, but there has to be that connection. It was lost several years ago when Durkin etc began to treat the club like their's, rather than our's, and it has never recovered. Let's hope that the club have taken all this onboard and it can be a fresh start. not sure I agree with the Tony Durkin bit , he did a lot for this club, he and lawrence secured the financial stability of the club, and I think they should be recognized for this, we should celebrate all of our ex chairman for their efforts, if we don't we will struggle to get a quality chairman in the future, in my eyes anyone who has been a chairman of our wonderful fan owned club is a god and should be treated as such, and Id like to thank them all for all there efforts |
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Post by superman on Jun 2, 2017 12:09:18 GMT
Agree with tarvinblue that the connection with members/ owners needs to be a focus going forward, it will take time and effort on both sides to achieve this. Perhaps personalities or perceptions sometimes get in the way. Having taken the trouble to communicate on an individual level I have found the club to be responsive. Much debate was had over the season ticket letter and its timing, but at least the club are trying to communicate directly over a variety of platforms.
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Post by onetrevorstorton on Jun 2, 2017 12:32:01 GMT
membership renewed , Think the fathers day gift idea is a good one to act on .
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 12:44:51 GMT
Season ticket bought, membership or should I say ownership renewed. Think the ownership concept is good. Have always found in work and life that when people are given or take ownership for a task or project or property then the majority show a greater commitment and responsibility. If all of us can take this one board in even a small way such as take a friend to a game, make a small donation when renewing season ticket, show support for the board by attending meetings or just being better able to make informed judgements or at least be more able to make criticism constructive then this can only be beneficial. I know it isn't easy when on pitch results are bad, or off field activities seem nonsensical at times, and believe me sometimes it frustrates the hell out of me but if we the supporters don't keep committed then the club will not be sustainable. I have found that by making the effort to be better informed and engaging with those responsible for operating the club I can at least understand better what they are trying to achieve and how. I don't agree with all that they do or how they do it but I guess this is the same for us all, particularly when we are passionate about our football club. A great post, and one that sums up the spirit needed if we are to grow as a club. Anyone moaning about results etc has every right, but we should remember what we were off the pitch in 2009 with Vaughan, and before that with Guterman, Smith, and even earlier with that bastard Barnes. Its only £12, doesn't even buy 3 bags of Spice. I just bought my son his first senior CFU membership for his 16th birthday next week. |
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Post by dmcnally on Jun 2, 2017 12:44:52 GMT
It's about rebuilding the connection from the inside-out. This is the key to the CFU and the football club in general being a success. It cannot be seen as us and them. Those on the inside need to connect and listen to those on the outside, not treat it as a closed shop. That is how it has been perceived over recent years and that is the challenge that must be overcome to move this club forwards. I'm all for being a CFU member/owner, whatever you wish to call it, but there has to be that connection. It was lost several years ago when Durkin etc began to treat the club like their's, rather than our's, and it has never recovered. Let's hope that the club have taken all this onboard and it can be a fresh start. Not sure if this is true but I have heard that the club are preparing to launch another campaign for CFU owners, which will focus on exactly what you've just stated; bringing us all together instead of an 'us and them' approach. Basically giving owners more reward for the ownership, being closer to the board, easier to communicate and get info from etc. If true then IMO there has never been a better time to join the CFU, as this is what so many people have been calling for and it seems it is exactly what the club will be doing. £12 a year to own your football club, and hopefully soon to be more transparency and reward. Sign up or renew here - www.cityfansunited.com/the-news/508-own-your-club-201718.html |
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Post by tarvinblue on Jun 2, 2017 12:49:49 GMT
It's about rebuilding the connection from the inside-out. This is the key to the CFU and the football club in general being a success. It cannot be seen as us and them. Those on the inside need to connect and listen to those on the outside, not treat it as a closed shop. That is how it has been perceived over recent years and that is the challenge that must be overcome to move this club forwards. I'm all for being a CFU member/owner, whatever you wish to call it, but there has to be that connection. It was lost several years ago when Durkin etc began to treat the club like their's, rather than our's, and it has never recovered. Let's hope that the club have taken all this onboard and it can be a fresh start. Not sure if this is true but I have heard that the club are preparing to launch another campaign for CFU owners, which will focus on exactly what you've just stated; bringing us all together instead of an 'us and them' approach. Basically giving owners more reward for the ownership, being closer to the board, easier to communicate and get info from etc. If true then IMO there has never been a better time to join the CFU, as this is what so many people have been calling for and it seems it is exactly what the club will be doing. £12 a year to own your football club, and hopefully soon to be more transparency and reward. Sign up or renew here - www.cityfansunited.com/the-news/508-own-your-club-201718.htmlIf this is true, then this is very positive news. At the moment, it would seem to 'be in the pipeline' but if it comes to fruition then I will sign up happily. At this moment in time, under the previous structure, I see no reason to renew. |
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Post by dmcnally on Jun 2, 2017 13:15:43 GMT
Not sure if this is true but I have heard that the club are preparing to launch another campaign for CFU owners, which will focus on exactly what you've just stated; bringing us all together instead of an 'us and them' approach. Basically giving owners more reward for the ownership, being closer to the board, easier to communicate and get info from etc. If true then IMO there has never been a better time to join the CFU, as this is what so many people have been calling for and it seems it is exactly what the club will be doing. £12 a year to own your football club, and hopefully soon to be more transparency and reward. Sign up or renew here - www.cityfansunited.com/the-news/508-own-your-club-201718.htmlIf this is true, then this is very positive news. At the moment, it would see to 'be in the pipeline' but if it comes to fruition then I will sign up happily. At this moment in time, under the previous structure, I see no reason to renew. I hope it does come to fruition as it will be a big factor in making people want to renew. Exactly what the club needed to do, this. Think they know it was needed, as like you've said I think in recent years fans/owners have drifted further and further away from the board, getting that unity back will be key. |
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Post by Manchester Blue on Jun 2, 2017 14:24:20 GMT
The club need to push this as a Fathers Day gift idea. Could they not issue a "share certificate" with membership or have it as an optional extra. I just think if it was being given as a gift it would look good and i would be willing to pay an extra few quid for it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2017 7:15:43 GMT
of course there are some things involved in running a football club that cannot be shared with the public, but in the main I agree with what's being said but would like to add that we the fans, we are the club, we are the owners, and I agree there shouldn't be a "them and us" but my point is, its us who are them , and its us who decide which ever direction we wish to go, any one on this forum, if they really wanted, could become a director of our club, and influence the future direction, anyone.
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Post by Oaks Blue on Jun 3, 2017 7:48:07 GMT
Just renewed my membership. I hadn't bothered renewing since 2013 if I'm honest.
I hope the CFU do more than ever to attract new members and also old members back into the fold.
It's clear that most fans need to be told they are special, things like certificates etc are probably a good idea to stroke peoples egos and make them feel they are getting something for the massive membership fee they pay.
Yes, this is sarcasm by the way...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2017 12:08:02 GMT
Bit difficult to know what incentives to give fans to join other than ownership of the club they support. There are benefits, main one being able to buy tickets for all ticket games before general sale but what more do people want? Seen comments on facebook that are ridiculous and don't really help attract new members and help OUR cause.
£12 isn't a lot and it gives you a voice, I've decided myself to make more of an effort to get to CFU meetings this season, not that I can offer anything but you never know.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jun 7, 2017 15:28:29 GMT
In the first week, already over 300 people have renewed their membership.
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Post by billyw on Jun 7, 2017 15:40:34 GMT
In the first week, already over 300 people have renewed their membership. All well and good and not unexpected, but it's new members that need to be attracted. |
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