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AndyMariner
April 9, 2018, 11:04am
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Would you like to see GTFC as a self-sustainable, fan-owned club? Add comments for and against below...
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April 9, 2018, 11:22am
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If the Trust is anything to go by (and they don't  have any responsibility for running the club) fan control would be a total disaster


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April 9, 2018, 11:22am

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April 9, 2018, 11:26am

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If the Trust is anything to go by (and they don't  have any responsibility for running the club) fan control would be a total disaster


Given more responsibility for actually running the club, they may well just surprise you.
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If the Trust is anything to go by (and they don't  have any responsibility for running the club) fan control would be a total disaster


I had great belief in the Trust up until recently personally can you explain what you mean by total disaster Swin as opposed to what? The last 15 years have been pish poor I would be vexed if you and I couldn`t at least better those results on and off the pitch at a Club with a 4k average gate.
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I would like to yes but with no involvement from the Trust in its current form. It would need to be led by a new supporter organisation.
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If the Trust is anything to go by (and they don't  have any responsibility for running the club) fan control would be a total disaster


Do keep up Swin. I'm on record as saying although I'm definitely not opposed to fan ownership I do not feel that I have the skills required (nor the physical well-being) to be actively involved in running a professional football club. I believe all my fellow Trust Board members feel the same but we ALL see a role if it comes to pass in doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition. Time for others to step up to the mark I feel.


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April 9, 2018, 11:54am

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An article here about when Wycombe became fan owned in 2012.

https://www.theguardian.com/so.....ootball-club-wycombe

Here is some insight into how they operate.

https://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/fans/wycombe-wanderers-trust/

I think it's do-able for sure, but as Barra has pointed out, there needs to be a fresh influx of people to do it. I'd be more than willing to volunteer my time for tasks that involve the skill set that i have, namely hands on stuff and maintenance, and my brother would too. As they say in that article, there could me more fan owned clubs in the future. For me, it's the way to go for clubs such as ourselves.
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April 9, 2018, 11:56am
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I would say a resounding yes.

Whether that is full ownership is probably not my preferred choice, but a much enhanced role IS the way forward provided JSF steps aside either by selling/gifting or simply standing down from the board.

People say it would be a disaster. I dont think it would be, just need full supporter involvement together with proper financial controls. It would not be any worse
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No chance


Fans cant agree on here nevermind running a club.


No we need David Ross to come in and use all his wealth getting the club in order even if it bankrupts him.
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