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Reply | Pitch inspection 10.30
at 22:44 21 Dec 2024
I think there’s always a need for a trust. The question is what is the role it has to play. The trust has had to evolve over the years. Now if no different,
One thing to remember is that’s down to its members. It’s a democratic body. Anyone can put themselves forward to stand for the board and guide its direction. But it need people to step up. |
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Reply | Shareholders AGM 2024
at 09:10 15 Dec 2024
100%. Agree
This has to be followed through and written into the clubs constitution.
I’m sure the trust will be discussing this with the club. The sooner that is in place the better. However with the football bill about to be passed it maybe both parties are waiting to see what is in the ledgistration before finalising what form the that golden share will take.
We are still in the early days of the Ogdens stewardship but already they have shown their commitment to the club, the foundations are being put in place.
I get the frustration around the AGM, Yes 100% the trust and the shareholders need to hold the board to account. But we are miles away from any suggestion that the Ogdens will somehow back out of their promises.
I would hope that the fans forum planned will be as open and honest as they have been in the past. Concerns can be addressed and relationships with the Ogdens and the fans can be formed. |
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Reply | Shareholders AGM 2024
at 22:50 14 Dec 2024
Not if the Ogdens are true to their word and give the trust a golden share. Nothing they have done so far suggests they will back down on this promise |
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Reply | Shareholders AGM 2024
at 15:15 26 Nov 2024
It is unfortunate that the board have changed the format of the AGM, although the change in the ownership of the club means we have a majority shareholder that makes the passing of any motions fairly straightforward. It is about perception.
I wonder if the Ogdens may not be able to commit to both an AGM and a Fans forum and feel the Fans forum lets them reach more fans? Personally if they want to keep the AGM for company proceedings then that’s fine,but either way it’s about communication. Again I wonder if the Ogdens are aware of how past AGMs have worked.
However the important thing now is the questions that need to be asked are asked. The top of that list is the role of the trust and confirming the commitment to a golden share. I don’t have any doubt that the Ogdens would go back on this but it still needs to be pursued as the trusts No1 objective.
I’m would assume the trust would be consulting members before the AGM. I think it’s important that questions are asked in the AOB section if it is not broached during the AGM. |
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Reply | AGM change
at 07:50 15 Nov 2024
My point is if people think the trust isn’t doing what it should then they have it in their power to change it!
People should join the board put forward your ideas, any member has a right to stand The trust will work best when it has a board with a broad set of views. A strong trust needs a strong board and members participation. I’m sure the board will welcome more people to get involved.
Since the days of killie and Dunphy the trust has had to adapt. The previous two chairmen have done a fantastic job first in forcing botters out of the club and fighting off Morton house, then leading the fight for survival last season. It would be a shame after all that for the trust to lose influence.
The trust role has changed and it must adapt to continue its ability to hold the board to account.
But remember communication is a two way street, the board must want to work with trust. In my day kille appointed a director responsible directly to liaise and question was off the table. I would suspect this was different in botters days and would do would he could to hamstring the trust.
The trust need to establish that relationship and set out the rules of engagement. As stated above the golden share is paramount.
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Reply | AGM change
at 03:25 15 Nov 2024
While I totally agree with the need for the trust to provide a link between the fans and the board, a timely reminder to those posting about those representing the trust.
The trust is a representative body which is elected by fans. For the trust to work and be strong it needs people to step up. Any member is entitled to put themselves forward for the board. This is the way you drive the direction of the Trust.
Various people have put hours of work over the last 20 years to get the trust is where it is today. The previous chairman and those before him ensured the trust was established ready and able to mobilise when the time was required.
Do not underestimate the work these people have put in. As fans wemight not always agree with there approach, but they ensure the trust has survived. The trusts shareholding has been accumulated through years of hard work
There are many excellent contributors with a variety of different but equally worthwhile views and opinions . Maybe it’s time for others to put down their keyboards and step up .
From personal experience I, as I’m sure others will agree it’s fulfilling. [Post edited 15 Nov 3:44]
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Reply | Online Ticketing Issues
at 12:48 26 Oct 2024
They said at the recent feedback meeting the ticket website was t fit for purpose and were looking at options when the current contract ran out.
They also said they were working with the current provider to look at the current configuration as it wasn’t good enough. This meant a click by click page by page review which was currently underway. It was stated that Stockport county use the same system but had invested more in set up, the customer journey was much better.
They said it would take a few weeks so it’s a case of hopefully improvement will come . Like everything it’s sorting the mess from the previous regime. [Post edited 26 Oct 13:04]
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Reply | Commercial focus group meeting
at 09:33 17 Oct 2024
But x is just a notification the web site is updated. Just like facebook. The story was published on the main website
https://rochdaleafc.co.uk/commercial-focus-group-next-thursday/
I don’t think saying x is the only outlet is fair. I’m sure people who regularly post on here will almost certainly check the website.
The daletrust have also pushed it on their media outlets.
The club have rescheduled this meeting so it’s in person as requested by fans, The fact they are hosting this type of meeting is a real positive. Let’s not start off in the wrong foot and criticise at every opportunity. We need to move forward together. [Post edited 17 Oct 14:54]
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Reply | New kit?
at 15:08 31 Jul 2024
At the end of the day this is the shirt choose, and in the whole it has been well received.
As briers says there’s nothing wrong trying something slightly different and we can revert back to black and blue stripes |
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Reply | New kit?
at 13:34 31 Jul 2024
Ha ha I doubt they would have you and me modelling it three lions!!? Mind you if they did I’m glad it’s not stripes!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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Reply | New kit?
at 13:29 31 Jul 2024
Well my eleven year old son who will get a shirt think it looks smart, the best kit we have had. So given target audiences ie people who will buy a kit and people who won’t I guess the club have got it right. |
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Reply | Trialist at macc
at 23:48 23 Jul 2024
Ladapo was trialist a. [Post edited 23 Jul 23:49]
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Thread | Trialist at macc
at 22:16 23 Jul 2024
Any ideas who trialist C was at macc tonight. Left winger. He looked class in his 15 min spell.
Also trialist B the keeper look good |
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Reply | Club Statement. Deal done
at 16:35 9 May 2024
Absolutely brilliant news. This brings to an end a four year nightmare and battle for our very club.
I don't think we could have imagined such an outcome. There have been so many differences of opinion between fans regarding what's happened and how we should move forward. What this deal has done has met all those fans concerns and should bring everyone together.
I think we especially need to highlight the work of the trust and its board over the last four years. Without the effort of these individuals we simply would not have a club.
I can't think of a single reason why any fan would not show their thanks and support by not joining.
Roll on the 2024/25 season [Post edited 9 May 16:38]
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Reply | Andy Burnham
at 16:30 2 May 2024
Totally Agree sutty. The Ogden family involvement was brought about fans and the trust and 100% their initiative has led to saving the club.
I think the point about AB was they got involved in helping the negotiations once the Ogden family showed an interest. |
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Reply | Andy Burnham
at 23:27 1 May 2024
Why would club and trust thank him if he wasn’t? |
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Reply | Trust update
at 11:56 26 Apr 2024
100% Agree. (And we have had some real disagreements!!LOL)
Can’t see any reason why shareholders need to take up the pre emptive offer given the statement from the trust, the club and the Ogden family.
From the despair of the EGM to the outcome we have reached in terms of the proposed investor is amazing and a testament to the work the trust and club have put in.
I think everyone’s concerns voice from all sides of the argument have been addressed.. This deal does not only secure the long term future of the club, for the benefit of the community but gives all sides a chance to come together and move forward as one. [Post edited 26 Apr 11:57]
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Reply | Retained list
at 13:52 25 Apr 2024
Glad to see Gordon will get a year. Think he’s solved what has been a problem position for us.
Like to see Keohane, Rodney and Henderson sign. Happy either way for EBanks and John. If they sign on a deal right for the club then good.
Would be the basis on a good squad, and would love to add Haynes and Chappman permanently.
But with all those above would still need the addition of at least 7 new players to think about competing. Going to be a big summer |
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