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« Reply #100 on: September 22, 2021, 08:14:27 am »

Is that an order? Who are you?
A Northampton Town supporter, or had you forgotten about us?
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« Reply #101 on: September 22, 2021, 08:30:00 am »

One thing (that I'm not sure has been mentioned yet) is that this person will have far more direct access to the fanbase than the Trust currently do.
I am sure they will have full access to the contact database to canvas and communicate with fans, as well as the official website. Could be quite an influential position.
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« Reply #102 on: September 22, 2021, 08:30:37 am »

Looking fwd to seeing you voted onto the board with your master plan wowing the masses.
With just 2% of Northampton public engaging with its football club in its present lowly guise, there's plenty to canvas for urgent change and improvements.
But it looks like Thomas and his cohorts doesn't want these involved?
Just those who chat with him at half time perhaps?
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« Reply #103 on: September 22, 2021, 08:31:10 am »

Its a very tough dilemma as far as the Trust is concerned. If I was still on the trust board, Id want to stay clear of this. Simply because the primary role (as I see it) of the Trust is to hold the club to account. Much like the opposition are meant to do, in parliament! Of course, its easier said than done. Said individual has to somehow 'get on' with the rest of the NTFC board, and at the point they decide to go lone ranger, they will not be fed what they need to be fed to be able to report back to the rest of the Trust board the information they need, if that makes sense...

So round and round we go...

I would rather this current position be filled by a completely independent, but hard nosed and objective individual who has passion for the club but also is business savvy enough to be able to make an informed judgement on proceedings, as well as being able to suggest new innovative ideals that the club could implement to improve things, all round.

Its an extremely important role, this one. It would be wasted if the winning candidate is someone who will just agree with KT and co on everything they say/do, likewise if their agenda is simply improving the match day experience (better catering, more things to do for kids at  half time etc). At board level its to do with strategy, and making the big calls.

I do fear that the average fan will just 'vote for his or her mate, favourite person who puts themselves forward' and that person might not be up to the challenges they are likely to face, as I think they need to be. I hope that there's a good level of debate when we know who the candidates are, so people will collectively make a more informed decision.

Anyone who puts themselves forward must consider that whilst they need to work constructively and positively with the board, they also may at some point face a significant back lash from fellow supporters if they are seen to fall asleep on watch...

...which really does re-enforce my point that he or she must be a VERY strong person. And not be afraid to be disliked by either fellow board members or a huge chunk of the fanbase alike. That is of course worst case scenario, but that has to be factored in.

Good luck to all those who 'go for it'. I look forward to reading their manifestos and making my own mind up as to which one to vote for!

Finally, a very positive move by the club and one I personally applaud. But ultimately its all about who the winning candidate is, and how they will forge that link from terraces to board room...

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« Reply #104 on: September 22, 2021, 08:32:06 am »

A Northampton Town supporter, or had you forgotten about us?

You asked me a question which had been answered in the previous post just 8 minutes before you asked. The person who gave the names contacted the Trust and was given the details.

Do you think I’m not a Northampton Town supporter?
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« Reply #105 on: September 22, 2021, 08:32:48 am »

Evening all,
Just a quick observation,  the Chairman needs to appreciate that the Football club of Northampton represents 230,000 not 2500.
 These past 20 years have seen outsider speculators  alienated large swathes of the support base and local businesses in pursuit of personal wealth from the land surrounding Sixfields, so let's give those long time alienated the chance to voice how they want to see their home town club progressing and not just the few that cosy up to these owners.
Just for the record,  I've got 50 plus years clocked up as a cobbler, I will be at Salford on Saturday...but I dont get a vote as I wont buy a season ticket as it could endorse the continuation of the mothballing of our club.

Voting isn't restricted to season ticket holders...but I'm sure you know that
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« Reply #106 on: September 22, 2021, 08:54:14 am »

When was this poll conducted? How many people answered? Was the poll conducted in the Chron or was it conducted on Jakes Henegans Twitter feed? Was the question ‘loaded’ so that the correct outcome could be achieved? Is the poll truly representative of Cobblers fans views?

I’d need to know the answers to these questions before making an informed judgment….
Didn’t see the poll either Simon, and all valid points well made.
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« Reply #107 on: September 22, 2021, 08:55:19 am »

Carton Lid, this is my first post on this subject,  yet you mention me in your reply to Teachers pet ?
Apologies, it was Another Pedj not your good self   Smiley
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« Reply #108 on: September 22, 2021, 09:52:04 am »

A Northampton Town supporter, or had you forgotten about us?

Reminds me of the famous ‘Do you know who I am’ reference on here a few weeks ago😎
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« Reply #109 on: September 22, 2021, 10:04:13 am »

Ahaaa  derek...aka Random right?

Not quite the info hoped for Smiley  Thanks WDD - Random seems to have a few controversial views Grin
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« Reply #110 on: September 22, 2021, 10:41:41 am »

Not quite the info hoped for Smiley  Thanks WDD - Random seems to have a few controversial views Grin

Most of my views stem from facts which unfortunately paint a very poor picture of the football club and its owners. I understand that it is uncomfortable reading at time and some fans want to defend the club and the owners, come what may, just like they did with Cardoza.

My views have been taken as anti-KT, anti-club, having a hidden agenda etc, this is unfair. Sure many of you know i was voted Supporter of the Year for all my work at the club, I removed myself from helping with Cardoza as I felt something bad was coming. When it did, i jumped back in, I helped the Trust at meetings and shaking buckets at Coventry etc. Then...

When KT took over, I went back volunteering, excited that a new owners with plans and money would move the club forward, i helped with the programme sellers, outside sales, Sold £1000's of merchandise both at the club and on parade day at the market square. But I saw that nothing changed in those 8 months, not one member of staff, no improvements, no plans, nothing, and it's been the same ever since.

My beliefs are that Northampton can and should be supporting a lower championship / high L1 club and anything under that is a failure, the problem is we are so so so far away from that position.

We have owners that talk a very very very good game, constantly talk up their 'achievements', whilst blaming The Trust and the council for any issues and problems.

The Trust is made up of lifetime supporters, anyone can be a member, anyone can be elected to the board. It is NOT a closed club, you do not have to agree with anyone to be there, they have constantly asked for more help, for more members, for more views, they have invited and had zoom meetings with some who are anti-Trust.

The big big difference between KT / NTFC and the Trust is that KT has £6m to spend how he wants, he has PR people, the local media in his pocket, The Trust have none of these things and so it easily forgotten that they are genuine long term supporters of their football club, they are fighting to protect it and get a better long term deal than the £3m east stand and land deal that is proposed by the owners.






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« Reply #111 on: September 22, 2021, 11:13:27 am »

Most of my views stem from facts which unfortunately paint a very poor picture of the football club and its owners. I understand that it is uncomfortable reading at time and some fans want to defend the club and the owners, come what may, just like they did with Cardoza.

My views have been taken as anti-KT, anti-club, having a hidden agenda etc, this is unfair. Sure many of you know i was voted Supporter of the Year for all my work at the club, I removed myself from helping with Cardoza as I felt something bad was coming. When it did, i jumped back in, I helped the Trust at meetings and shaking buckets at Coventry etc. Then...

When KT took over, I went back volunteering, excited that a new owners with plans and money would move the club forward, i helped with the programme sellers, outside sales, Sold £1000's of merchandise both at the club and on parade day at the market square. But I saw that nothing changed in those 8 months, not one member of staff, no improvements, no plans, nothing, and it's been the same ever since.

My beliefs are that Northampton can and should be supporting a lower championship / high L1 club and anything under that is a failure, the problem is we are so so so far away from that position.

We have owners that talk a very very very good game, constantly talk up their 'achievements', whilst blaming The Trust and the council for any issues and problems.

The Trust is made up of lifetime supporters, anyone can be a member, anyone can be elected to the board. It is NOT a closed club, you do not have to agree with anyone to be there, they have constantly asked for more help, for more members, for more views, they have invited and had zoom meetings with some who are anti-Trust.

The big big difference between KT / NTFC and the Trust is that KT has £6m to spend how he wants, he has PR people, the local media in his pocket, The Trust have none of these things and so it easily forgotten that they are genuine long term supporters of their football club, they are fighting to protect it and get a better long term deal than the £3m east stand and land deal that is proposed by the owners.


That's 400 words mate, you're going to have to trim it a bit  Grin
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« Reply #112 on: September 22, 2021, 11:19:41 am »

That's 400 words mate, you're going to have to trim it a bit  Grin

thats not my manifesto  Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

How many words would you like?
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« Reply #113 on: September 22, 2021, 11:22:30 am »

A smart move by the club to complete undermine the Trust.
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« Reply #114 on: September 22, 2021, 11:28:49 am »

A smart move by the club to complete undermine the Trust.


They have been undermining the Trust from the day before they arrived Monkey

KT alienated the Oxford Trust, He alienated the Torquay Trust, He alienated the Northampton Trust.  Anyone see a pattern?

He SOLD NTFC without informing the fans or media - No announcement or video then, yet with have a 20 minute monologue about a supporter joining the board, but doesn't want them in the board room on matchdays!

Is there a salary for this position? What are the roles and responsibilities?  Will they be at ALL board meetings and discussions?  What is their remit?  Who do they answer to? 
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« Reply #115 on: September 22, 2021, 11:40:14 am »

A smart move by the club to complete undermine the Trust.

I think it’s pretty transparent what he’s trying to do, fortunately the decision makers can see what it is as well.
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« Reply #116 on: September 22, 2021, 12:12:19 pm »

They have been undermining the Trust from the day before they arrived Monkey

KT alienated the Oxford Trust, He alienated the Torquay Trust, He alienated the Northampton Trust.  Anyone see a pattern?

He SOLD NTFC without informing the fans or media - No announcement or video then, yet with have a 20 minute monologue about a supporter joining the board, but doesn't want them in the board room on matchdays!

Is there a salary for this position? What are the roles and responsibilities?  Will they be at ALL board meetings and discussions?  What is their remit?  Who do they answer to? 
Grin I knew someone would misrepresent that.
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« Reply #117 on: September 22, 2021, 12:21:29 pm »

They have been undermining the Trust from the day before they arrived Monkey

KT alienated the Oxford Trust, He alienated the Torquay Trust, He alienated the Northampton Trust.  Anyone see a pattern?

He SOLD NTFC without informing the fans or media - No announcement or video then, yet with have a 20 minute monologue about a supporter joining the board, but doesn't want them in the board room on matchdays!

Is there a salary for this position? What are the roles and responsibilities?  Will they be at ALL board meetings and discussions?  What is their remit?  Who do they answer to? 

Take it easy old chap; the men in suits may get interested in your ‘facts’!
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« Reply #118 on: September 22, 2021, 12:55:38 pm »

With just 2% of Northampton public engaging with its football club in its present lowly guise, there's plenty to canvas for urgent change and improvements.
But it looks like Thomas and his cohorts doesn't want these involved?
Just those who chat with him at half time perhaps?
Put yourself up Dave, it's been briefed anyone can go for it.
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« Reply #119 on: September 22, 2021, 13:06:22 pm »


 they have invited and had zoom meetings with some who are anti-Trust.

I was told that the Trust didn't build the 25 questions zoom call with KT because it was unprofessional.
How come zoom is ok to discuss stuff with anti trusters?

#consistency
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