RedLichtie86 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Does anyone on here have shares in the club? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseMarooniho Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 How can they be voted off if only a select few allowed into AGM everything I've heard recently doesn't look very good for our club.Shareholders are admitted to the AGM. If I understood the secretary correctly then a minimum investment of £100 will buy someone the shares that will permit them to attend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 We better arrange a military style coup then 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomato soup Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) A family friend has shares but says it is unclear how to get onto board, even if you wanted to. At least one person (friend of the board) was co-opted onto the board last spring. Perhaps a couple of open meetings a year would be more transparent? Edited May 12, 2015 by tomato soup 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relichtie Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I am a shareholder and I believe you need to be a shareholder , be proposed and seconded by other shareholders then have your name put forward at the AGM which will then be put to a vote of members against the existing member(s) who is/are seeking re-election. Since the inception of the new company I cannot recall any challenge to the existing members at all. The board can co-opt person or persons as the previous poster alluded to above. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Sean Dickson left EF, would be very happy with him at Gayfield. Presume we'll be having a new home kit this season?would like a new away one, as smart as it is can't really recall is playing that well in it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLichtie86 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I am a shareholder and I believe you need to be a shareholder , be proposed and seconded by other shareholders then have your name put forward at the AGM which will then be put to a vote of members against the existing member(s) who is/are seeking re-election. Since the inception of the new company I cannot recall any challenge to the existing members at all. The board can co-opt person or persons as the previous poster alluded to above. So would it feasible for the fans to put together a small fund to buy shares in order to get a supporters representitive onto the board. Get more insight into whats going on in the boardroom. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farflung lichtie Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm a shareholder (quite a few in fact) but have never been around for the AGMs - too far up the road so am mindful I'm neglecting my duties and perhaps not exerting sufficient scrutiny and involvement. Still, if £100 is the threshold to become a shareholder, then while not to be sneezed at, this amount could be manageable by most fans if they plan and prioritize it (give up the drink for a fortnight he suggested patronizingly) and you can then participate in, and own, the club Arbroath seems to be a tightly run and the board deserve some credit for keeping things financially on an even keel despite the many pressures. As for indulging players, well I assume there are critical financial considerations here so I would not always swallow the players' version of any dealings. And of course, it's just a cheap and easy shot to slag off any Board who are after all, volunteers for what is self-evidently a thankless task, but then most volunteering is. Financial safety first is laudable but maybe we'd benefit from a bit more dynamism and innovation from the board - new income streams, etc. A number of other clubs do better in areas such as local lotteries etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 AFC have next to no influence in the local community, an open day once a year but absolutely NOTHING to get new fans (especially younger) through the gates. Considering we scrapped the youth teams you'd think maybe a wee partnership with Lads Club etc might be started, so some of the more promising older players could perhaps join training for a week or so, to see what they can offer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Mental we have so many younger fans at games every week tbh. Fucking hunners of under 18s at games. Do we do anything with the schools? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiejoe360 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I remember they used to do a voucher scheme at the schools in the mid 90's which I thought was a good idea, they should consider doing this again to get the local kids involved in their local club. I would also lower the price of the hospitality as I think it's far too high at the moment, they should also ditch the company that runs these events as I'm sure they will take a percentage of the takings.. I would look to see the local businesses for sponsor boards, just look at the cricket club they have loads of different businesses willing to buy space for board.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHM Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 5 players released Jack Smith,David Crawford,Kevin Buchan,Paul McManus,Johnny Lindsay. 6 players offered new deals Ricky Little,Jordan Lowden,Craig Johnstone,Kevin Nicol,Kieran Stewart and Scott McBride 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdrie Onions Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Crawford injury must've been too serious? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip0402 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 What about Adam Hunter hope we offer him a deal too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Fucking Lowden!!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Jordan fucking Lowdon. Heard Johnstone is signing for Kennoway star Hearts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtiedaft1993 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 hope most of the boys will sign on for next year but how has lowdon been giving a chance to stay he has done very little and gutted to hear crawford has gone good keeper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 from those who've signed and been offered we're looking at: new GK new RB or Whatley at RB Little New CB or nicoll Johnstone(been told he's leaving tho) Linn Whatley Stewart/Hunter/nicoll McBride/Lowdon New ST New ST 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHM Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 from those who've signed and been offered we're looking at: new GK new RB or Whatley at RB Little New CB or nicoll Johnstone(been told he's leaving tho) Linn Whatley Stewart/Hunter/nicoll McBride/Lowdon New ST New ST So 2 goalkeepers a whole new defence and 4 strikers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Let another pre season gossip and rumours commence haha 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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