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GrimRob
October 1, 2011, 12:01am

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Steady on. The club isn't ruined. If this is the case, it is a fantastic offer for the supporters trust and a great gesture from Parker to potentially give a supporters group some actual power at GTFC. The ultimate im of any supporters trust has be something along hose lines and this would be a huge step in that direction and might even encourage people to join the trust.



It's a good gesture but the most important thing for the immediate future is the club does not get enough income to stand on its own two feet. If we lost both Fenty and Parker as benefactors can we survive alone? Perhaps but we'd have to massively cut the wage bill and we wouldn't be attract the quality of player which we have done since we went non-league.


'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.  
~ Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Todays event has proved a real eye opener - it proves GTST can't or won't do anything of real value of for the supporters (sorry "their paying members" ) without getting JF's stamp of approval first !

How ironic a "supporters club" is ultimately overseen by the board of directors !  


On the subject of GTST "membership", I suggest people don't need to pay £15 or even a single penny to be a "member" to make it as accessible as possible.

Instead, they should rely on donations of what supporters can afford or think it's worth.

If anyone wants to ask that at the meeting then be my guest.


That awkward moment when you actually agree with the last person you thought you'd agree with.........

EVERY supporter SHOULD have a voice on the supporters trust..... I agree that ONLY people invited to a formal meeting (the GTST members) would have a VOTE, but every single person that has ever been to a GTFC game should carry a voice.Does that include my uncle knobhead that last went to a match in 1970? Yeah, why not?! The difficulty lies when defining a "fan" or a "follower". I believe the GTST is a portal for everyone to join together and benefit the goings on, on and off the pitch.


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October 1, 2011, 1:12am
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That awkward moment when you actually agree with the last person you thought you'd agree with.........

Come on Biccys I'm not that bad - remember you were agreeing with me over Bradley Wood in midfield a day or so ago ?
If we agreed on everything think how boring the forums would be...


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I think you'll find I said playing BW in midfield was one of my suggestions a long time ago............
http://www.thefishy.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1313251801/s-39/highlight-wood/#num39


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80sglory
October 1, 2011, 5:33am
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I think you'll find I said playing BW in midfield was one of my suggestions a long time ago............
http://www.thefishy.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1313251801/s-39/highlight-wood/#num39

Was aware of that - wasn't trying to "nick" your suggestion I promise.
If you'd prefer to disagree with me, then I won't think the same as you if it makes you feel better.  

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80sglory
October 1, 2011, 5:41am
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What about....
Parker could be offering GTST shares(in effect to Fenty?) to re-build the relationship ?

Easy to assume it's a "battle of wills" or "tactical chess game" but if you listen to Parker and assume he's being honest then think he said that it was a misunderstanding on Fenty's part when Parker increased his shareholding and didn't mean to threaten his role.
Let's face it, it all happened quickly didn't it ?
Before we knew it, the TOP were involved and Fenty has stood down in the same breath.

I was concerned when Parker stated he had plans to decrease his shareholding even further - my first reaction was "he wants out".
So it could be that - but of course Fenty is now in a difficult position where he is almost obligated to take control back again.
Assuming Parker DOES want control, then he may not need to gain control now - he can possibly wait until Mr Fenty has had enough or his "pot runs dry" so to speak.
But it's all speculation...

I see this as Parker handing his shareolding to Fenty for free either to:
a) reconcile differences
b) change the Take Over Panel direction to stick the ball back in Fenty's court and make him obligated to re-assume control
c) Dump shareholding and look for get out scenario.

IMO c) unlikely because who would buy the shares ?

At the end of the day, would Parker really invest £500K only to decide he wanted no involvement later ?
So maybe he is worried about his investment too and wants to build bridges.  
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Todays event has proved a real eye opener - it proves GTST can't or won't do anything of real value of for the supporters (sorry "their paying members" ) without getting JF's stamp of approval first !

How ironic a "supporters club" is ultimately overseen by the board of directors !  




Would you care to explain this?
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What bit don't you understand ?
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What bit don't you understand ?


What makes you say they won't do anything without JF's seal of approval?
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