Mariners Trust statement

We know the extent of the power and control in the Boardroom.  I would still rather have the Trust voice strong opinions against the majority of the Board than have nothing be said to make Fenty think for even 1 second.

I am sure there are other benefits with being on the Board. Eg, being privy to confidential discussions that cannot be reported back to Trust members.  But are still helpful to the Trust, and indirectly to Trust members and the fans.

I am not sure about the merits of the Trust having discussions with the Board and NOT being part of the Board.  The root cause of most problems is Fenty holding all the aces and having too much power and control.

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

Absolutely no point in being there really, is there? He (Fenty) is just toying with the Trust, to try to placate as many fans as he can. I would come away from the board, re convene and concentrate on finding new investment.

I admire all those involved, but you cannot work with Fenty, it is just not possible. He will, with the rest of the board, always call the shots.

Much better to walk away, and become a big player in the new board, whenever it is formed.

I firmly believe that this is the way forward for the Trust, but a huge and important part of the process has got to be a great number of fans stepping forward to help. We can't sit back and think the current Trust board members have got enough time or resources to do it all on their own..

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

We know the extent of the power and control in the Boardroom.  I would still rather have the Trust voice strong opinions against the majority of the Board than have nothing be said to make Fenty think for even 1 second.

I am sure there are other benefits with being on the Board. Eg, being privy to confidential discussions that cannot be reported back to Trust members.  But are still helpful to the Trust, and indirectly to Trust members and the fans.

I am not sure about the merits of the Trust having discussions with the Board and NOT being part of the Board.  The root cause of most problems is Fenty holding all the aces and having too much power and control.

Whilst I agree with what you are saying. The present board are obviously friends or associates of Mr Fenty so I would imagine that any major proposals that are put forward have already been discussed between them making sure that they go in their favour.

While I admire the trust's intent and commitment to sharing our views unfortunately it just goes to show the higher power won't listen and no matter what will always go with "there" decision.


Sad but true.

Well done the trust, an excellent statement and clear transparent decision making. I applaud your efforts, it is never easy to swim against the tide.

I feel sorry for them as the Trust will never have any chance in the boardroom. In my experience of business a company is usually run by the inner circle of executive directors who meet privately and decide the policy and direction. I'm guessing that the Trust rep is the equivalent of a non-exec board member who sits outside the key decision-making discussions.

In a proper accountable business the non-exec directors would not allow this to happen and use their combined power to effect change in the exec team if the business is failing. But this isn't a normal business so the single voice of the Trust will never have any chance in the boardroom.

They may as well resign the position and hand the running of bars, etc back to the club. We all know where the blame lies and it's not the Trust ... or the fans.

Whilst I agree that the Trust appear powerless in the boardroom, they can only operate within their sphere of influence. Hopefully the survey allows them to review their position and make a decision that frames their future.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Whilst I agree that the Trust appear powerless in the boardroom, they can only operate within their sphere of influence. Hopefully the survey allows them to review their position and make a decision that frames their future.

Agree and that is why it is vital that every fan completes the survey to give them a direction and mandate

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

Absolutely no point in being there really, is there? He (Fenty) is just toying with the Trust, to try to placate as many fans as he can. I would come away from the board, re convene and concentrate on finding new investment.

I admire all those involved, but you cannot work with Fenty, it is just not possible. He will, with the rest of the board, always call the shots.

Much better to walk away, and become a big player in the new board, whenever it is formed.

I disagree. If and when discussions take place on control of the club being transferred we need to be at the heart of the conversation.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I disagree. If and when discussions take place on control of the club being transferred we need to be at the heart of the conversation.

That's my feeling too. Also glad they were there yesterday, making the views of the fans felt, as they were on the Chuckaway Trophy.