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Supporters Board Meetings / Minutes (+ Supporters Trust Meetings With The Club)

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Stafford Bantam, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. andyc

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    It takes all sorts mate
     
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  2. Dratsab taf

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    First steps towards them forcing us to buy cup tickets aswell then
     
  3. Interested Bystander

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    As far as our scheme goes it only works for the premium seats 1966 Club and 1966 Club West plus some Corporate Tickets so in effect approx 5,000, the terms are probably different for the other seats. It's optional, no one is forced to join. The Club make a lot of extra on the resell (at our last home game against man u, two "suits" were sat in our Viking mates seats as night games are tricky midweek from Oslo) the "suits" paid £350 a pop !
     
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  4. Kevin1954

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    “Folk” = Tourists . Some games, especially at pitchside at Liverpool, Spurs x Man U/ C are like being in the arrivals lounge at Manchester Airport ;)
     
  5. Kevin1954

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    Mmmmmm;)
     
  6. Birky Bantam

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    Latest supporters board meeting minutes have been published here.

    Main talking points is about season tickets
    • Increase was the only option due increased costs, this season the forecasted loss is £2.5m - £3m
    • Expectation is for 60-70% of season tickets to be on the direct debit, long term ambition is to go to a rolling membership model. Wycombe currently do a version of this where you pay a rolling subscription fee that is a 1/12 of a season ticket which automatically renews every year so you in theory never have to renew and just keep paying the subscription fee. At the moment we're probably on a lite version with the direct debit and renewal opt in
    • Matchday prices will increase next season, final price will depend on the division
    • Current stadium capacity is 24,459 with a max away allocation of 2,700-2,800. Installation of a new segregation gate will provide greater flexibility
    • Ticket exchange system - they've clarified a misunderstanding. The club are not looking to introduce attendance monitoring or penalties. A ticket exchange service may be introduced for selected games with high demand, if you release your seat you'll receive a credit (value tbc), credit will be monetary
    • New fanzone to be launched with target to be open for the Good Friday game against Northampton
    • Billy is going to become a brother (congratulations Mr and Mrs Bantam) - new female mascot for next season who will be Billy's sister with the name and design to be announced.
     
  7. Klaatu

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  8. Kevin1954

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  9. Petrov

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    He she identifies as female.
    Up the all inclusive chickens.
     
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  10. Kevin1954

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    lol!
     
  11. ahar964

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    How about bringing back the City Gent and also have a City Lady, in a bowler hat, Cabaret style :).
     
  12. Kevin1954

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    You volunteering for the lady part? ;)
     
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  13. Bronco

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    And same number not sure the FA will O/K that.
     
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  14. Foghornleghorn

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    #Bring Em Home.
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  15. Stafford Bantam

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    The Supporters Trust notes on their meeting with the Club on 1 June 2026 have now been published here.

    A few points of interest:
    • In response to the brightness of the LED advertising boards (especially at night matches), Ryan Sparks said "that they would be replaced this coming season with a new system and the main stand will have them as well."
    • Floodlights will be replaced next year, budget permitting.
    • "Stefan Rupp has provided the biggest investment into the Club, more than any other previous owner."
    • "Mbanq is our biggest sponsor we’ve ever had and not only will they be a shirt sponsor, but they will also be sponsoring other significant assets in the near future."
     
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  16. Rogered Tart

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    'More than any previous owner' is doing some heavy lifting. For one he's the owner he should be investing, and lets be honest the bar is pretty low when it comes to previous owners putting money in.
     
  17. NorthernMonkey

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    Is it "investment" or is in the form of loans that is saddling the club with debt?
     
  18. Rogered Tart

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    Be thankful goddamit
     
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  19. Bigrod

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    Given the rate of inflation over the ten years that Rupp has owned the club, then the comment could disguise a more moderate increase in investment.

    If the statement said, ‘taking into account inflation’ or something of that sort.

    Not sure why they can’t become clear and quote figures.

    As has been said, is this ‘investment’ a ‘loan’, potentially with an added burden of interest at commercial rates?
     
  20. Klaatu

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