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« Reply #60 on: January 16, 2014, 04:08:52 am »

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« Reply #61 on: January 16, 2014, 06:26:14 am »

Definition of this thread..... A bunch of lame @rsed internet warriors, setting about a few decent folk who put most of us to shame...

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The trust are not the enemy. At this time the trust should be seeing an influx of members
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« Reply #62 on: January 16, 2014, 06:51:43 am »

For what it's worth, I'm not a great fan of the trust. I have massive respect for its origins and its concept and it's something I've proudly told supporters of other clubs is something that originated at Northampton Town.

Having said that, my personal experience of the trust is that they are very cliquey and unwelcoming. I've attended many open forums and there's often someone on the door asking if you are a trust member and handing out paperwork. If you aren't a member the attitude quickly turns quite sniffy. This isn't an attack on everyone in the trust before anyone takes it as a personal affront; it's just my personal experience of dealing with certain members.

I'd also suggest the trust does more to advertise who their representative on the board is these days because I haven't a clue. I've mentioned this to others and they haven't known either. At least when it was Tony Clarke or Ant Collett you recognised them, saw them all the while at matches and knew who to approach if you, as an average supporter, had something you wanted to say to the board. I genuinely have no idea who the current encumbent is or even what they look like. That sort of anonymity doesn't help to garner any further members or  support and makes the trust seem marginalised and an irrelevance to a lot of people which, given its noble origins, I think is a shame.
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« Reply #63 on: January 16, 2014, 08:17:02 am »

Well put, Backofthenet
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« Reply #64 on: January 16, 2014, 11:11:57 am »

Well put, Backofthenet

I am going tonight so I can test BoN theories Cool - by the sudden interest by many on here incl Clint am assuming( Evil) many are going tonight.

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« Reply #65 on: January 16, 2014, 11:46:21 am »

Some years ago I attended a meeting at Sixfields arranged and hosted by the Trust about the redevelopment.  The leaders of the 3 main political parties were in the chair and WNDC were represented.  If I recall accurately Keith Barwell of Saints fame was also at the head table.  All the local politicians said their respective pieces and were poor all round, especially the LibDem of Astragate fame. 

The room was packed with well over a hundred supporters present.  It came to questions and answers and the the Trust's head man was MC.  At the time the redevelopment was going nowhere and the mood of the supporters was tense and agitated.  Many wanted to ask questions, myself included.  The MC was significantly and conspicuously biased in favour of certain Trust members, one of whom I remember (a lady) was allowed 2 or 3 questions to the exclusion of people present who were not even allowed one question.  At that point I decided the Trust was a cosy clique of best pals and I drove home feeling nothing but contempt for the Trust.  My attitude hasn't really changed since and reinforces some of the views being expressed above.
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« Reply #66 on: January 16, 2014, 12:07:04 pm »

I am going tonight so I can test BoN theories Cool - by the sudden interest by many on here incl Clint am assuming( Evil) many are going tonight.



Where and what time is the meeting this evening please?
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« Reply #67 on: January 16, 2014, 12:09:02 pm »

So Vintage you joined the Trust, volenteered for a range of jobs relevant to your expertise, for the expansion of the Trust and club!


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« Reply #68 on: January 16, 2014, 12:22:50 pm »

Where and what time is the meeting this evening please?
The details of the meeting are this. Thursday January 16 (also known as tomorrow). 7pm. The Guildhall.

Can I ask though that if anyone wants to attend could they please email ntfc_trust@outlook.com. This is a directors meeting, not an open forum, so it will be a smaller venue with less capacity and there will be an agenda to cover first.

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« Reply #69 on: January 16, 2014, 12:23:59 pm »

one of whom I remember (a lady) was allowed 2 or 3 questions to the exclusion of people present

That was no lady, that was Linda!  Tongue Grin
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« Reply #70 on: January 16, 2014, 12:27:42 pm »

Where and what time is the meeting this evening please?

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On this thread there is from Fez which
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« Reply #71 on: January 16, 2014, 12:33:55 pm »

Some years ago I attended a meeting at Sixfields arranged and hosted by the Trust about the redevelopment.  The leaders of the 3 main political parties were in the chair and WNDC were represented.  If I recall accurately Keith Barwell of Saints fame was also at the head table.  All the local politicians said their respective pieces and were poor all round, especially the LibDem of Astragate fame. 

The room was packed with well over a hundred supporters present.  It came to questions and answers and the the Trust's head man was MC.  At the time the redevelopment was going nowhere and the mood of the supporters was tense and agitated.  Many wanted to ask questions, myself included.  The MC was significantly and conspicuously biased in favour of certain Trust members, one of whom I remember (a lady) was allowed 2 or 3 questions to the exclusion of people present who were not even allowed one question.  At that point I decided the Trust was a cosy clique of best pals and I drove home feeling nothing but contempt for the Trust.  My attitude hasn't really changed since and reinforces some of the views being expressed above.

Linda how cud u Grin
Yu poor darling Vintage  I weep for u
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« Reply #72 on: January 16, 2014, 12:35:27 pm »

I'm in Nottingham and cant attend, If anyone fancies taking some notes it would be appreciated.
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« Reply #73 on: January 16, 2014, 12:38:01 pm »

I'm in Nottingham and cant attend, If anyone fancies taking some notes it would be appreciated.

They'll have to be twenties or tens, I'm not messing about with fivers!
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« Reply #74 on: January 16, 2014, 12:39:50 pm »

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On this thread there is from Fez which
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So we are or we aren't invited, strange one this. I can now see why there is such debate around the trust. Seems like the voice of the fans doesn't want to give the fans a voice to me.
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« Reply #75 on: January 16, 2014, 12:44:16 pm »

So we are or we aren't invited, strange one this. I can now see why there is such debate around the trust. Seems like the voice of the fans doesn't want to give the fans a voice to me.

See my post above..  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #76 on: January 16, 2014, 12:45:32 pm »

County - let's just say I took my bat and ball home and that's where I will be tonight.  

BTW - does the Trust have a view on anything?
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« Reply #77 on: January 16, 2014, 12:51:24 pm »

Some years ago I attended a meeting at Sixfields arranged and hosted by the Trust about the redevelopment.  The leaders of the 3 main political parties were in the chair and WNDC were represented.  If I recall accurately Keith Barwell of Saints fame was also at the head table.  All the local politicians said their respective pieces and were poor all round, especially the LibDem of Astragate fame. 

The room was packed with well over a hundred supporters present.  It came to questions and answers and the the Trust's head man was MC.  At the time the redevelopment was going nowhere and the mood of the supporters was tense and agitated.  Many wanted to ask questions, myself included.  The MC was significantly and conspicuously biased in favour of certain Trust members, one of whom I remember (a lady) was allowed 2 or 3 questions to the exclusion of people present who were not even allowed one question.  At that point I decided the Trust was a cosy clique of best pals and I drove home feeling nothing but contempt for the Trust.  My attitude hasn't really changed since and reinforces some of the views being expressed above.

Can't argue with much of that was at that meeting too.
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« Reply #78 on: January 16, 2014, 13:06:18 pm »

I got a question in.  Cool

I really thought Barnwell seemed interested in a joint venture at the time. Oh well.
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« Reply #79 on: January 16, 2014, 13:09:24 pm »

Well done on that Marvo!  You beat me there.

I ask above does the Trust have a view on anything?  I meant that seriously.  I have just taken a look at the Trust's website and I couldn't find one single view on one issue.  It is pathetic.  Can anyone enlighten me?
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