Keith
Maybe I am reading too much into one small sentence, but the highlighted bit at the end if the one that troubles me and I think is symbolic of how I see the relationship and aligned to what I have said many times.
Working with owners who are acting in the best interests of NTFC as you put it is the easy and fun bit. Working with owners who dont is where the Trust is needed to be on its A game. Thats when you really have to start working with the club, really engaging with them, to educate, persuade, cajole, whatever it is to change their path. You might not reach Utopia but bring them closer to your vision, and theoretically closer to what the fans want. The perception as the moment is that you don't like what they are doing so you are not engaging, except through statements and snipes (from both sides).
One way or another all 3 parties need to get together, air their differences and find ways to move past them. Somethings you wont be able to but at least you will know what they are and put your effort into things that can be influenced.
Some good points.
I think after 6 years of trying, when our questions result in a major campaign by the owners to undermine and discredit the Trust, we have at least temporarily reached the end of that particular road.
I think your last point is a really important one. I wonder if that is why the council decided to work with the Trust.
