Supporters Advisory Board

[Zen Master]

News to please some but not others most probably, note the intended invitation list

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/fan_advisory_board/

[tcobb]

Good idea, open to anybody if they are willing to put their name /group forward. Engaging with the supporters can only be a good thing.

[Manwork04]

With the human dynamo that is Tom Cliff at the helm I’m sure the output will be groundbreaking!
Things like this boil my pïss, there needs to be a mission statement and a clear direction as to what it is going to do and what are the likely outcomes,  otherwise it becomes Cliffs coffee morning.

[Observing]

Didn’t take long did it.

Assume Manwork will be putting himself forward to help drive a mission statement and genuine outcomes.

[DavCobb]

I haven't received my invite at 'Hotel End message board' but it does say they are being sent.

The guy in the shorts looks like Ian Atkins...based on the shorts I'm assuming it isn't Ian Atkins.  

Sounds like the ideal platform to fully replace the old Trust.  
  

[guest3649]

Didn’t take long did it.

Assume Manwork will be putting himself forward to help drive a mission statement and genuine outcomes.

Too busy jet setting and boiling stuff 😂 Personally I think it’s an excellent project which is worthy of everyone’s support

[Tabasco Kid]

I haven't received my invite at 'Hotel End message board' but it does say they are being sent.

The guy in the shorts looks like Ian Atkins...based on the shorts I'm assuming it isn't Ian Atkins.  

Sounds like the ideal platform to fully replace the old Trust.  
  

You dont know the dancing legend that is "Fletch"? 
Anything that moves away from the Trust, has to be an improvement, their days are truly numbered. Anyway, I can here Del boys fingers typing away now. Shouldnt be long.

[DustonCobbler]

Too busy jet setting and boiling stuff 😂 Personally I think it’s an excellent project which is worthy of everyone’s support

I agree, certainly in principle but can anyone please tell me what Tom Cliffe has achieved in his 2 years in this role

Please list one important change that he has made happen that the club / owners were against

The DJ guy wanted a gazebo to protect his equipment - denied,

Various requests for improvements at Carr's bar - denied,

Safety standing - dismissed

Extra bars and food outlets - denied and dismissed

Hot water in the west stand toilets is about the limit

Sorry if it sounds like a dig Tom,, it is not.

But KT was quick and very wrong, to keep blaming the Trust for the delays to the land deal and East stand - yet here we are, how many months since they ALL had the green light? and not one contract has been signed

This should be a concern to all supporters and as the elected representative I have not heard one word from TC on the subject

At the end of the day if this board actually achieve anything I will be very pleased, despite what some of you think, I only want NTFC to be better and established in L1, and I want far far far great supporter involvement

After all, us supporters will be here long after the current owners have left, again something more supporters should think about.

The minutes will be very interesting reading, much of it focused on away travel and whose coach is better  

[Tabasco Kid]

You dont know the dancing legend that is "Fletch"? 
Anything that moves away from the Trust, has to be an improvement, their days are truly numbered. Anyway, I can here Del boys fingers typing away now. Shouldnt be long.

Three minutes. That has to be a record. 

[DavCobb]

You dont know the dancing legend that is "Fletch"? 

Nah, after 40 odd years I know very few names to faces. I clocked Geary in the pic and familiar with his name/face.
What I want to know is if anyone knows a guy with the surname 'Trailing' who sits West lower, tall, red hair. He has been going for 40+ years and I was best mates with his brother 40 years ago and not seen/heard from him since.

[DustonCobbler]

You dont know the dancing legend that is "Fletch"? 
Anything that moves away from the Trust, has to be an improvement, their days are truly numbered. Anyway, I can here Del boys fingers typing away now. Shouldnt be long.

counting down the days until the realisation hits that our owners are here for themselves and not you, I or NTFC

You don't think the Trust should have protected the running track land?  you believe the owners should have it for free?

You are not worried about our owner attending one game per year on average, lives 3000 miles away and has been involved with bankrupt companies writing off £30m of debt?

And those same owners sold the club in a questionable deal, without telling anyone, went back on their agreements with NBC, and still haven't started the East stand

and they can't wait to take their money and run - thats the days YOU should be counting -

Tell me this, who was the last person to award a £6m+ stadium project to a company that absolutely zero experience in building anything, not even a shed, let alone a stand?

Answer:  David Cardoza

History repeating itself,

[DustonCobbler]

Three minutes. That has to be a record. 

No its not, I replied in 83 seconds once to another sarcastic comment from someone who would much rather deflect attention away from the owners and on to me and the Trust 

But thank you for thinking of me

Happy New Year to ALL

[Terryfenwickatemyhamster]

A welcome and well designed concept to further supporter engagement with the club. And ahead of the curve in terms of the governments expectations. Well done once again NTFC.

[Tabasco Kid]

For sale, one share in NTFC SUPPORTERS LTD.
One careful owner, very good condition, rarely used. Open to serious offers, buyer collects. 

[DustonCobbler]

For sale, one share in NTFC SUPPORTERS LTD.
One careful owner, very good condition, rarely used. Open to serious offers, buyer collects. 

Happy to see you face to face and collect it for the £1 you paid

You got ripped off, DB brought a whole club and a big bunch of ask no questions worshippers - even happy to throw in £2m worth of prime land too, all for £1

[Coolcat]

With the human dynamo that is Tom Cliff at the helm I’m sure the output will be groundbreaking!
Things like this boil my pïss, there needs to be a mission statement and a clear direction as to what it is going to do and what are the likely outcomes,  otherwise it becomes Cliffs coffee morning.

Please tell me you're not taken in by corporate bullsh*t 'Mission Statements'! 

[DavCobb]

Can anyone please tell me what Tom Cliffe has achieved in his 2 years in this role

He's become a club director, made himself available to engage with fans, won the Tommy Fowler Merit Award in recognition of the work he does for the club, he receives praise from fans and staff for the role he undertakes. I understand the roles he undertakes away from the club are pretty commendable too. I think the overwhelming negatives I ever see associated to Tom (or anyone doing well in life) revolve around simple jealousy.

I appreciate the expectation was that he'd stand outside the office every day with a placard demanding protection of the ACV land and immediate East Stand completion, which I think demonstrates the lack of understanding of being effective in a role like that. Anything less than being some militant renegade who fell out with the owners within two weeks was never going to be met with approval by some.

I'd say he has achieved more than anyone I've read on here.

[NottsCobbler]

With the human dynamo that is Tom Cliff at the helm I’m sure the output will be groundbreaking!
Things like this boil my pïss, there needs to be a mission statement and a clear direction as to what it is going to do and what are the likely outcomes,  otherwise it becomes Cliffs coffee morning.

Mission statement?!  For a group of fans getting together to put a few ideas in a hat? Get a grip!

[Tabasco Kid]

Happy to see you face to face and collect it for the £1 you paid

You got ripped off, DB brought a whole club and a big bunch of ask no questions worshippers - even happy to throw in £2m worth of prime land too, all for £1

I said serious offers only.
By the way, I love it when you talk dirty to me. 

[Coolcat]

He's become a club director, made himself available to engage with fans, won the Tommy Fowler Merit Award in recognition of the work he does for the club, he receives praise from fans and staff for the role he undertakes. I understand the roles he undertakes away from the club are pretty commendable too. I think the overwhelming negatives I ever see associated to Tom (or anyone doing well in life) revolve around simple jealousy.

I appreciate the expectation was that he'd stand outside the office every day with a placard demanding protection of the ACV land and immediate East Stand completion, which I think demonstrates the lack of understanding of being effective in a role like that. Anything less than being some militant renegade who fell out with the owners within two weeks was never going to be met with approval by some.

I'd say he has achieved more than anyone I've read on here.

To be fair, I believe he meant what has he achieved for the club and fans...not personal gain or gratification!