Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:13 am  

I am wondering if there is going to be the usual style of a fans forum with an offer of some good news to stem the tide before the barrage of potential abuse? I am not sure this meeting would be stemmed by the minimal good news that it normally offers up. I suspect something might be afoot as the timing leaves them either very under the hammer or naive to say the least? must believe they either have enough to answer the majority of questions i suspect they are already expecting. Just hope it isn't "hi folks great news Geoff and Andrew are definitely staying on next year". hmm lead balloon, rotting apples and pitch forks may all come out in force. Cant make it tonight but wanted to come so hoping for some updates.

[Bullseye]

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:21 am  

In the past questions had to be submitted in advance to the club and Stuart Duffy acted as compere to put the questions to the panel. There was limited time for questions from the floor.

This time it seems they're all to be from the floor, which could be interesting. Unless there is some good news to share I suspect it could be a difficult night for Chalmers.

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:43 am  

Well if there is ANY good news I'm sure we'll hear beforehand to try and soften us all up a little.

[Bulliac]

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:51 am  

They've only allowed an hour and a half for questions and a someone with basic communication skills and a bit of diplomacy would, I'm sure, be able to deflect the more 'unwanted' ones. I'm sure many, if not most, questions will relate to "ongoing negotiations", which can't be disclosed, "confidential business information" which would, "put the club at a serious disadvantage", if we were to let that information get out, or would be, "covered by employee confidentiality", so can't be discussed. And, of course, many may well do. Particularly the ones which people have the most curiosity about...

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:07 am  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Well if there is ANY good news I'm sure we'll hear beforehand to try and soften us all up a little.

Obviously they're going to unveil a Lego model of the Odsal superdome.

Seriously though it's an important day for the club. For me i hope there's plenty of information about the future. Signings, long term plans etc

[Bullseye]

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:11 am  

Looking at Chalmers statements for us and ones he's made in interviews in the past he's very fond of "business-speak" where a lot is spoken but nothing of substance imparted.

It better not be all like that.

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:44 am  

so some settling news - for amusement as im bored so apologies.
The lesser - some players have signed on for our fight to be promoted next year
we are in talks about building for the future - have sponsors, money and plans blah blah.

the exciting - we have a secret backer and steps forward said individual.
we have a stellar signing that will make everyone turn their heads

or something ridiculous amalgamated from the boards - Swinton/rochdale oldham are merging to create a super Manchester team leaving space for a restructure and as Bradford and salford and sheffield are merging we are going to be kept in championship in a newly formed league.

Also im leaving option open for a news piece prior to forum that may also calm the crowd that may have been planned for today (note this is also likely to be delayed with our fortunes just as it would be relying on outside influences).

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:24 am  

Looks like good news may be thin on the ground tonight - Ross H tweeting about the Bulls again today saying Toovey will be off home and the club to go part time. Reading that as no full/part time hybrid as current players being offered part time deals.

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:29 am  

be a bold move - if the fans forum is to be started with news which the fans are not wanting.
I mean Toovey - not seen much to suggest he will be a major loss other than consistency but it would show what a mistake it was letting Smith go for him.
all part time - balancing the books and trying to acquire the best talent for that league makes sense however longer term as has been said it is harder to return to full time ala Sheffield after being successful part time.

So an already tense and potentially hostile forum is not going to end rosey.

[Bullseye]

Re: Fans Forum 16th August : Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:30 am  

https://twitter.com/rosshmediaman Can't see anything relating to Toovey.

https://twitter.com/rosshmediaman Can't see anything relating to Toovey.