Hate the rec Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Well it's been a number of weeks since Les announced at the presentation night that he was standing down and since then we as fans have heard nothing regarding the position or the position of the board , hopefully someone can shed some light on proceeding soon as all this uncertainty doesn't do the club any good going into what is a massive season for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobg Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Hate the rec said: Well it's been a number of weeks since Les announced at the presentation night that he was standing down and since then we as fans have heard nothing regarding the position or the position of the board , hopefully someone can shed some light on proceeding soon as all this uncertainty doesn't do the club any good going into what is a massive season for everyone. Election/re-election of directors / Chairman is on the agenda of the AGM on 8th December. Nothing to announce before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgilmour Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Hate the rec said: Well it's been a number of weeks since Les announced at the presentation night that he was standing down and since then we as fans have heard nothing regarding the position or the position of the board , hopefully someone can shed some light on proceeding soon as all this uncertainty doesn't do the club any good going into what is a massive season for everyone. I honestly don't think anything will be sorted unto the shareholders AGM . There was a Directors meeting last night they just don't seem to have a spokesperson to let everyone know what's going on present boards consists of 4 people Messer's ball.peers.harrison and pleasance not enough really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedome Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, pgilmour said: present boards consists of 4 people Messer's ball.peers.harrison and pleasance not enough really. You are right re "not enough really".... surely the club can attract more, soon(ish)?? ..I can think of some keen voluntary workers currently involved at Derwent Park and perhaps a couple of them would make valuable additions to the board? Although I have always held the view that wealthy local businessmen are best suited to such roles..come on guys/and gals where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Winthorpe Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Not seen any reports from last night. Hope we got a good team of directors to steer the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Winthorpe Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Seriously would have expected to inform us supporters, if the meeting had gone ahead as advertised. And in that event if anyone was appointed as the new Chairman of our club. Les did a great job in very difficult circumstances and many would be disappointed he was standing down. This lack of information let's people's imagination run riot and think things did not go well. What right do l have to ask for some clarification as to when we .supporters are to be reassured that the future of the club is in good hands. Then the answer is none apart from supporting a club that has been important to me for 60 years, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeandawayer Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Wasn't it only last night? Give em a chance . I want to know same as anybody but there might be loose ends to tie up before a proper announcement is made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Winthorpe Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Well I have always found in business that it is good to put out an interim or holding statement. This reassures people that care as I know you do that things are in the pipeline and will be communicated in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brookie Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 They've always been secretive. Worse than the Kremlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Winthorpe Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I thought that communication had been good over the last couple of years but preseason is a time when communication is is particularly important. Getting promotion after so many tries had built up a surge of latent support and enthusiasm. The basis of a good young local team, a very good coach and a board and volunteers who were pointing the club in the right direction. A time to keep the momentum building, sell season tickets, attract sponsors, make side strengthening signings, not to be champions perhaps but to survive in the championship and to consolidate. Perhaps as Dewsbury have done. Then we find out our chairman is standing down, he will have his good reasons, but we speculate that someone is waiting in the wings, that can support us with financial backing and perhaps replace the main sponsor? Then we lose some key players for good personal reasons, and while we make some good signings our situation re the squad is fairly neutral rather than being currently improved. So we await the AGM which maybe key to the way forward, and we wait, Many may jump in and say I am unfeasible in wanting to be informed, but I am sure I will be in majority in wanting some clarification in where we are going. I live many miles away and rely on the club and this forum for my information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 It was a shareholders meeting, the information shared is commercially sensitive, to share it publicly could leave the club at a disadvantage. There was no player information! There is however an easy way to find out what went on, buy some shares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedome Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Nero said: It was a shareholders meeting, the information shared is commercially sensitive, to share it publicly could leave the club at a disadvantage. There was no player information! There is however an easy way to find out what went on, buy some shares! Hiya Ron, Just re the meeting many fans are keen to know if a new Chairperson has been appointed.....nothing "commercially sensitive" in that surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 There hasn't been a new chairman appointed just yet, the shareholders don't normally appoint a chairman anyway, the directors do. John Pleasants is doing the chairman's job in the interim until a suitable candidate is elected. The BoD is a small but enthusiastic group who are doing a great job under trying circumstances & I have every confidence they will move the club forward. Regarding the team, which is what the supporters are really interested in, the interim chairman said the BoD & Chris are confident that on Jan 30th Town will have the playing staff to compete well in the championship, but that was a general comment specific players were not mentioned. One thing that was clear though, the club could not survive without the hard working band of volunteers & they could do with more, so if anyone can spare a couple of hours a week to help the club, they will be gratefully received. I'm sure that when there is some firm news, it will be published on here & in the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedome Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Nero said: There hasn't been a new chairman appointed just yet, the shareholders don't normally appoint a chairman anyway, the directors do. John Pleasants is doing the chairman's job in the interim until a suitable candidate is elected. The BoD is a small but enthusiastic group who are doing a great job under trying circumstances & I have every confidence they will move the club forward. Regarding the team, which is what the supporters are really interested in, the interim chairman said the BoD & Chris are confident that on Jan 30th Town will have the playing staff to compete well in the championship, but that was a general comment specific players were not mentioned. One thing that was clear though, the club could not survive without the hard working band of volunteers & they could do with more, so if anyone can spare a couple of hours a week to help the club, they will be gratefully received. I'm sure that when there is some firm news, it will be published on here & in the press. Thanks a lot for that input Ron....I'm sure lots of Townies will also appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 In a statement, a club spokesman said: "At the recent AGM Les Smallwood formally stepped down as chairman. "Director John Pleasants will act as interim chair supported by the remaining directors. "We are now actively talking to suitable candidates to join the board or support the managment team and in particular we would be very interested in speaking to individuals with a strong commercial or health and safety experience." If you would be interested in joining the team at Derwent Park you can email: info@townshop.co.uk So there we go, I'm sure plenty of a chairmen will be applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voodooguru Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Yeah good to get the info formally. Thanks to Leso for all the time and effort he put in, and let's face it the club is in a better place than when he took over. A true heart on his sleeve fan, who you could see was living the dream on the pitch after the Donny match. He was exhausted and maybe a laal bit drunk, but a very happy man when I was speaking to him later on. Thanks for everything Les. There are lots of folk on here who know how to run a club better than it is so I'm guessing there will be an avalanche of offers...... The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but thats the way to bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Fully agree, all Town fans owe Les a big thank you for his efforts during a very difficult period in the clubs history, along with all the other club members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hate the rec Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Just heard some exciting news regarding Town, it sounds like the club are in good hands and things are moving in the right direction Townies, UTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Yeah, same here. Can't wait until Bill Gates gets here with his cheque book.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumberland Sausage Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Just hoping Santa is bringing my season ticket I have been asking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticklebricks Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hopefully exciting times ahead utt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
town4me Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I thought tommorow night was gonna be the one where I couldn't sleep for the excitement. Looks like its tonight reading these messages. What's going down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hate the rec Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, town4me said: I thought tommorow night was gonna be the one where I couldn't sleep for the excitement. Looks like its tonight reading these messages. What's going down Remember what Santa said , Just Believe and good things will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlisle1921 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Has Les just stepped down as chairman or resigned completely from the BoD? Hope he is staying on in some capacity but if not his contribution has been fantastic and I'm sure we will still see lots of him at Derwent Park next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townie88 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 15 hours ago, Hate the rec said: Just heard some exciting news regarding Town, it sounds like the club are in good hands and things are moving in the right direction Townies, UTT The club have confirmed today the end of myers & bowman's main sponsorship. By the looks of it on good terms. Further social media announcements later on regarding merch. Could it be the new home shirt/main sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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