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Hope it goes well-ours was a disaster. Stay away they said,then an open top bus turned up...
 
OK, you are allowed one question, and you can't ask about anything commercially confidential. What would your question be?
 
Whats the worst thing you found at Bloomfield road left by the Oystains.......
OR......Following on from LythamFY8 hysterical post....Have you had the Penthouse deep cleaned?........YET 😳
 
TickTock said:
Surprised an AVFTT representative has never been invited to any of these forums!
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It would cause a riot if anyone tried it. Remember the meeting with the EFL? Hundreds of posts on here making special pleading for about eighty potential candidates, many of who are only known by a made up username.
 
TickTock said:
Surprised an AVFTT representative has never been invited to any of these forums!
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Maybe it is because no-one has pushed for it to happen? For instance there is a new page on facebook that is only a few months old, Tangerine Seasiders. It isn't a supporters group, just a facebook page. Yet they appear to have asked to be included and someone from the page was at the last Fans Forum. Fair play to them for doing it. Maybe that's what needs to happen if someone from AVFTT wants to go.
 
basilrobbie said:
OK, you are allowed one question, and you can't ask about anything commercially confidential. What would your question be?
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What specific contingencies does the club have in place for the coronavirus over the next 12 months, with specific reference to:

A) the likelihood of no or limited crowds + related revenue for part/most/ all of the season
B) wider economic consequences of the pandemic downturn
 
Bispham_Seasider said:
Maybe it is because no-one has pushed for it to happen? For instance there is a new page on facebook that is only a few months old, Tangerine Seasiders. It isn't a supporters group, just a facebook page. Yet they appear to have asked to be included and someone from the page was at the last Fans Forum. Fair play to them for doing it. Maybe that's what needs to happen if someone from AVFTT wants to go.
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Who are they though? It's one thing to invite bodies that have elections, a constitution and identifiable officers. It's quite another to invite all these rag tag and bobtail groups who speak for no-one but themselves.

As for AVFTT, how would you propose we deal with it if the masses decide we want Lytham_FY8 and FedoraExplorer to go, and then there is an "I'm Spartacus" moment when twenty people claim they are one of them?
 
basilrobbie said:
Who are they though? It's one thing to invite bodies that have elections, a constitution and identifiable officers. It's quite another to invite all these rag tag and bobtail groups who speak for no-one but themselves.

As for AVFTT, how would you propose we deal with it if the masses decide we want Lytham_FY8 and FedoraExplorer to go, and then there is an "I'm Spartacus" moment when twenty people claim they are one of them?
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It is simply a facebook page someone set up. It states it is a " Media/news company · Personal blog"


With AVFTT, I have no idea how it could be sorted. Other than contacting the SLO.
 
basilrobbie said:
Who are they though? It's one thing to invite bodies that have elections, a constitution and identifiable officers. It's quite another to invite all these rag tag and bobtail groups who speak for no-one but themselves.

As for AVFTT, how would you propose we deal with it if the masses decide we want Lytham_FY8 and FedoraExplorer to go, and then there is an "I'm Spartacus" moment when twenty people claim they are one of them?
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We'd just send 20's 😜
 
Macseasider said:
We'd just send 20's 😜
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MAC

I know you spoke in jest but I'm sure 20's would represent us very well.

Like you suggest, I think AVFTT should/could be represented but as Robbie pointed out there are obvious issues and even if they weren't any issues, the folk on here would soon find some.

I'd probably rather clean my eyeballs with a corkscrew than attend and others might be the same but perhaps if others do want to go, the names should go in a hat and those who can't be @rsed going have to live with the fact that those attending may be more concerned about certain issues.

Or perhaps an enthusiastic volunteer from the AVFTT community would be willing to ask all the questions put forward by those who are unwilling/unable to attend ?

I am beginning to chunner now especially as I don't give a feck, perhaps I should have just said that I liked your idea ?

20's - Get your best suit to the dry cleaners !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
SEASIDE2020 said:
MAC

I know you spoke in jest but I'm sure 20's would represent us very well.

Like you suggest, I think AVFTT should/could be represented but as Robbie pointed out there are obvious issues and even if they weren't any issues, the folk on here would soon find some.

I'd probably rather clean my eyeballs with a corkscrew than attend and others might be the same but perhaps if others do want to go, the names should go in a hat and those who can't be @rsed going have to live with the fact that those attending may be more concerned about certain issues.

Or perhaps an enthusiastic volunteer from the AVFTT community would be willing to ask all the questions put forward by those who are unwilling/unable to attend ?

I am beginning to chunner now especially as I don't give a feck, perhaps I should have just said that I liked your idea ?

20's - Get your best suit to the dry cleaners !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joking aside 2020 I totally agree with you. I think he'd do a fantastic job as he has his finger on the pulse of opinion on here.

It's not for everyone but it does seem odd that we are not represented as an "entity" with our size and history when Facebook groups are.
 
Not my bag 2020.
There's so many people off here far more capable than I am of representing AVFTT and getting answers to questions.
If I had to pick my choice then I'd nominate TD53 who although I've had occasional run ins with commands my utmost respect when it comes to all matters BFC and is capable of expressing himself so much better than I can. You only have to read his posts and blogs to realise that.
So if he we were willing to go. I'd gladly put his name forward.
 
It could do with someone totally independent to chair it. A man of great integrity,witty,articulate,lives and works in the community and likes pies.
 
On a serious note, I'm a 5 year paid up member of BST. I have had no direct communication from them in a long time and yet they like to dust down the "we are our membership" cliche whenever it suits them.
If the forum is the week after next, why no communication to ask what questions the members would like raised...or is it a private club for the benefit of the executive alone?
 
How about Insider.....?

I also think he should have some formal connection with the club and the youth set up so he can report back on here....He's always informative and understands how the club works....It would be a real positive step to have someone like him who can add another section on here for youth results and their up and coming games......

Jane & Lee would also be a good option......and they could video it...!!!
 
Edit 1966. B-Side:
That's very kind of you but what we really need is someone from the Club doing those things and, to be fair, they are getting better at it.
My job is just being a fan with an independent view that can moan about the things that go wrong.
As for the forum itself, I used to go in days gone by, if the opportunity arose, but I'm not actually sold on the current format.
 
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I’m sure we’ve been here before under the oystons.
I think bollie and about three others represented Avftt about 15 years ago ??

personally think BST and Muckers will represent well enough.
 
Insider said:
1966. That's very kind of you but what we really need is someone from the Club doing those things and, to be fair, they are getting better at it.
My job is just being a fan with an independent view that can moan about the things that go wrong.
As for the forum itself, I used to go in days gone by, if the opportunity arose, but I'm not actually sold on the current format.
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I don't think you meant to name-check me. I was busy being wee'd off with BST.
 
SEASIDE2020 said:
MAC

I know you spoke in jest but I'm sure 20's would represent us very well.

Like you suggest, I think AVFTT should/could be represented but as Robbie pointed out there are obvious issues and even if they weren't any issues, the folk on here would soon find some.

I'd probably rather clean my eyeballs with a corkscrew than attend and others might be the same but perhaps if others do want to go, the names should go in a hat and those who can't be @rsed going have to live with the fact that those attending may be more concerned about certain issues.

Or perhaps an enthusiastic volunteer from the AVFTT community would be willing to ask all the questions put forward by those who are unwilling/unable to attend ?

I am beginning to chunner now especially as I don't give a feck, perhaps I should have just said that I liked your idea ?

20's - Get your best suit to the dry cleaners !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Or maybe some of the invited reps post on here anyway?
 
1966_and_all_that said:
On a serious note, I'm a 5 year paid up member of BST. I have had no direct communication from them in a long time and yet they like to dust down the "we are our membership" cliche whenever it suits them.
If the forum is the week after next, why no communication to ask what questions the members would like raised...or is it a private club for the benefit of the executive alone?
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It happened (happens) at Leeds and at other Trusts-Derby being a good example where theirs is treated with disdain on their regular forum.

You're not far from the truth with private members clubs although to be fair I'm not necessarily levelling that accusation at BST.If anything Seds and Tony have been great within the FSA,but in my view their top table are agenda pushers and know how to manipulate people.
Both the FSA Chair and vice-Chair have me blocked on Twitter for complaining about Trusts getting away without due consultation of fans,their treatment of women,abuse of the affiliate position for groups,and also for my request for the AGM to be held in Blackpool or somewhere in the North.

I'm surprised that BST havent picked up on the last one and tried to help the town and community.
 
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Macseasider said:
Joking aside 2020 I totally agree with you. I think he'd do a fantastic job as he has his finger on the pulse of opinion on here.

It's not for everyone but it does seem odd that we are not represented as an "entity" with our size and history when Facebook groups are.
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I was just talking b0110x MAC - for a change.
 
20togo said:
Not my bag 2020.
There's so many people off here far more capable than I am of representing AVFTT and getting answers to questions.
If I had to pick my choice then I'd nominate TD53 who although I've had occasional run ins with commands my utmost respect when it comes to all matters BFC and is capable of expressing himself so much better than I can. You only have to read his posts and blogs to realise that.
So if he we were willing to go. I'd gladly put his name forward.
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I was just chunnering 20's but I'm sure you'd do us all proud.

I'm also sure you'd get grief no matter what you did because that's how it is.

TD53 - I'm also nominating you, get your feckin skates on.
 
Wizaard said:
Or maybe some of the invited reps post on here anyway?
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I'm sure that's the case Wiz but they are representing whoever they are representing and not AVFTT.

I just agreed with MAC regarding this board getting a space or spaces but it's no big deal.

Unless of course you are representing the Yorkies at the meeting and are also going to put a thread up on here for folk to post questions and you will be asking every single question and reporting back with all the answers, that's a very kind gesture 😛
 
Bispham_Seasider said:
Maybe it is because no-one has pushed for it to happen? For instance there is a new page on facebook that is only a few months old, Tangerine Seasiders. It isn't a supporters group, just a facebook page. Yet they appear to have asked to be included and someone from the page was at the last Fans Forum. Fair play to them for doing it. Maybe that's what needs to happen if someone from AVFTT wants to go.
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That name rings a bell. Are they a few of the old 606 forum, set up after that closed? I know they had a small forum page at one stage (not Facebook).
 
As long as we get to know what was said re questions and answers, I'm not too bothered who goes. I'm sure the reps will do a fine job.
 
SEASIDE2020 said:
I'm sure that's the case Wiz but they are representing whoever they are representing and not AVFTT.

I just agreed with MAC regarding this board getting a space or spaces but it's no big deal.

Unless of course you are representing the Yorkies at the meeting and are also going to put a thread up on here for folk to post questions and you will be asking every single question and reporting back with all the answers, that's a very kind gesture 😛
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Because of the format, I won't be going as it's limited to one rep per club. From previous experience, you're also limited to a couple of questions to ensure no one person/club hogs the limelight. I would imagine that most people would ask the same questions anyway, around expectations of the season, further movement on the transfer side, the impact of COVID on the club's finances (in a broad sense), on attendance and who will be allowed in if the gate is restricted?
 
Wizaard said:
Because of the format, I won't be going as it's limited to one rep per club. From previous experience, you're also limited to a couple of questions to ensure no one person/club hogs the limelight. I would imagine that most people would ask the same questions anyway, around expectations of the season, further movement on the transfer side, the impact of COVID on the club's finances (in a broad sense), on attendance and who will be allowed in if the gate is restricted?
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Wiz

Sorry, I was just rambling.

Saying that, I have no doubt that you would represent us very well.

I hear all you say and certainly wasn't seriously ridiculing you or the Yorkshire Seasiders - or whatever you are called.

People may mock at times but your group is an example of the good in football.
 
With everyone using Zoom, Teams and other live meeting and conference facilities, why don't they use one of those so other fans can watch and listen to the meeting ( but not directly contibute) as it is happening? I have been on a number of MS Teams NHS Board meetings that are viewable by the public
 
SEASIDE2020 said:
Wiz

Sorry, I was just rambling.

Saying that, I have no doubt that you would represent us very well.

I hear all you say and certainly wasn't seriously ridiculing you or the Yorkshire Seasiders - or whatever you are called.

People may mock at times but your group is an example of the good in football.
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No problem, I wasn't taking it personally at all. The set up is one member per club via zoom with a couple of questions each.
 
SeasideKurt said:
The one thing about these sessions is they should be live. It shouldn't be a little private club where people are tied to say absolutely nothing about it until an official Q and A comes out.

Just allow the "reps" to attend but allow it to be aired and listened to by the masses.
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Completely agree with this. If there's anything asked that's commercially sensitive then the panel are under no obligation to answer it.

I'm sure the Dingles or the Nobbers have theirs broadcast live on Radio Lancs too. Is that not an option for us?
 
Do we have a list of the groups that these reps are representing out of interest and do the groups have to disclose who their reps are?
 
bfcpete said:
With everyone using Zoom, Teams and other live meeting and conference facilities, why don't they use one of those so other fans can watch and listen to the meeting ( but not directly contibute) as it is happening? I have been on a number of MS Teams NHS Board meetings that are viewable by the public
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Exactly my thoughts
 
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