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The disdain towards the Trust / Bru all seemed to stem from the 100k club fiasco (or whatever nonsense it was called). That was the impression I got from their responses during the fans forum anyway…they honestly still thought that it was a great idea that had the rug pulled from under them because of “noisy” fans.
The disdain towards the Trust / Bru all seemed to stem from the 100k club fiasco (or whatever nonsense it was called). That was the impression I got from their responses during the fans forum anyway…they honestly still thought that it was a great idea that had the rug pulled from under them because of “noisy” fans.
The antipathy from the Board towards Bru and the Trust noticeably increased after that episode (not forgetting some of those that have been elevated since were signed up to the promo add) but they surely saw the outcry about entertaining fc1000 went way beyond Trust and Bru. It was heavily decried from most quarters
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A quick Google search suggests that FC100000 was such a cracking idea that no club ever got involved, founder Will Brooks has resigned from the company and a month ago the First Gazette notice for voluntary strike off was published, suggesting the company will cease to exist in a month or so’s time.
And still it’s easy to get the impression that some board members resent the ‘interference’ that effectively blocked their plans.
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Criticism / doubts about the Weekender and it’s timing compounded the attitude of club to certain sections of supporters I think. Again, another lame duck backed by some who have been elevated. I’m not saying it’s all bad by any means but if Butler is going to be selective in praise, then let’s get some perspective. Or are we supposed to believe these ventures would have been successful if everyone was more ‘positive’?
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The relationship had waned before FC100000.
I remember the Iron Trust AGM in which the Whole board attended ,the one before last.
Michelle Harness was asked a direct question about the shares set aside for sales and when it would begin ,I cannot remember the exact wording of the question but Michell’s answer was most telling, there was no actual stock of shares owned by the club for such events and any such sales would come from her personal holding. At the time I found that at odds with what had become the party line and common knowledge that there was this stock of shares available and money from it’s would go directly into the club, perfect for a trust and it’s stated aims. I won’t be trawling through the net for corroboration but this is how I remember the narrative and nobody from the club ever dismissed the idea .
After that night the club also contacted the trust to complain about releasing verbatim minutes of the evening, something I also felt to be odd.
After this came the FC100000 debacle which further divided the relationship.
The next blow to the trust was somewhat self inflicted, the tie up with merch labs after their much publicised and somewhat acrimonious dismissal from GP led to sanctions and legal threats about Using the Unity crest on merch despite the profits being intended to make their way back to SUFC. I did contact the new club shop franchise owners and the denied knowledge of any such threat so this was entirely from within SUFC and petty. The great Irony being the club didn’t even design the much used crest ,a member of the trust actually commissioned it during the Don Rowing era. Not only did they ban them from using that crest they also banned them from selling other merch at trust corner, other supporter groups have no such restrictions. This is clearly personal .
The next slap in the face was the trust’s share save scheme which despite a very lukewarm rection from the club still raised a fair wedge ,not sure where that money went .The club wanted nothing to do with it and in my opinion were shamed into going along with it as they couldn’t explain why there would be shares for FC1000000 and where they would come from, they have never explained.4 users thanked author for this post.
Well, at least it’s better than a drug pusher to kids.
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Well, at least it’s better than a drug pusher to kids.
Positivity Sherbert, you mean?
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I’m not suggesting they’re being spoon fed updates, more like assuming they are spokespersons for the club and not being discouraged from that mindset. As someone said the other day, ‘useful idiots’. I don’t particularly dislike them either, they do some activity that benefits the club, rather than just their own profiles, it’s more an observation. Though I’m not a big fan of it either. Prefer if they maintained a bit of distance and independence.
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Any association with Herbert from the club, the unity group or Iron Hour needs nipping in the bud. He is a ‘toxic element’ and will create division, never mind is association with drug pushing to minors.
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So where’s he joking about cancer?
Aww you guys, Iron Bru not getting recognition anymore?
Matters enough for you to post the usual bitterness. It’s funny how those who bemoan the ‘toxicity’ and ‘bitterness’ of Bru seem the most bitter at anyone with a different opinion.
Though, I admit some have taken the Positivity Dave and drummer dislike too far.
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