New Supporters Forum?

[sapajo]

The questions raised at open forums were definitely not previously vetted nor were the questioners plants. Obviously there were occasions when concerns had been expressed publicly by many and the club knew and were prepared for the question but they did not know who would raise the matter of to where it would lead.

How many microphones were available to ask questions?

Answer = 1

How did supporters get to ask questions?

Answer = by possession of the microphone

Who possessed the sole microphone?

Answer = Gary Sherrard

So who controlled who got to ask questions?

Answer = Gary Sherrard

Everybody in the room was given the opportunity to ask questions and I do not recall anyone being ignored....

Well I do as I was one of them!

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

How many microphones were available to ask questions?

Answer = 1

How did supporters get to ask questions?

Answer = by possession of the microphone

Who possessed the sole microphone?

Answer = Gary Sherrard

So who controlled who got to ask questions?

Answer = Gary Sherrard

Everybody in the room was given the opportunity to ask questions and I do not recall anyone being ignored....

Well I do as I was one of them!

Is it any different from some posts being "moderated" off this forum when critical of the club or its "officers".

[sapajo]

Everybody in the room was given the opportunity to ask questions and I do not recall anyone being ignored....

Well I do as I was one of them!

Is it any different from some posts being "moderated" off this forum when critical of the club or its "officers".

No and that is exactly my point As for "plants" I can tell you that for a fact that at the end of one such meeting the microphone was handed over to a supporter (who did not have his hand up) to ask the last question and instead he went into raptures about the club. Funny old thing eh?

[sk 88]

Like I said,nothing questions. Was Mr. Cohen ever pulled on his “no stone left unturned Worldwide” search that all of a sudden morphed into a “has to have domestic experience” search? Er,nope!
Was the board ever pulled on why when they said that Murphy would get the job on merit that he got the job coming off a horrendous run? Er,nope!
Was the board ever asked who was turned down in our search for a new coach or if indeed we really interviewed anyone else at all when we ended up with MOC? Not that I’m aware of but happy to be proved wrong if anyone did have the testicular fortitude at the time to ask these very pertinent questions!

That happened in 2017, why on earth would anyone be asking questions about in March 2020?

[johnthegriff]

Sapajo, I think I remember the Forum of which you speak, if I am correct the guy that spoke was called Keith, he sat near the front wearing a bow tie. He had indicated that he wished to speak. He is or was a passionate Tigers fan, he moved away from Leicester during lockdown due to be near his daughter. His wife had been ill for some time and I believe his own health was failing.. He was one that attended training almost every morning, Cocker once joked that Keith was at training more than most of the players. Keith's views on Tigers may have been a little over the top but they were never the less his own.

[sapajo]

Sapajo, I think I remember the Forum of which you speak, if I am correct the guy that spoke was called Keith, he sat near the front wearing a bow tie. He had indicated that he wished to speak. He is or was a passionate Tigers fan, he moved away from Leicester during lockdown due to be near his daughter. His wife had been ill for some time and I believe his own health was failing.. He was one that attended training almost every morning, Cocker once joked that Keith was at training more than most of the players. Keith's views on Tigers may have been a little over the top but they were never the less his own.

Thank you kindly for this, when 2 people are asked to recant their experience of a same event it is never exactly the same. I have no doubt that "Keith" was a passionate Tigers fan and no doubt it was no accident that he was given the last chance to express his passion for the club rather than actually ask a question.

[Scott1]

Well I do as I was one of them!

Is it any different from some posts being "moderated" off this forum when critical of the club or its "officers".

No and that is exactly my point As for "plants" I can tell you that for a fact that at the end of one such meeting the microphone was handed over to a supporter (who did not have his hand up) to ask the last question and instead he went into raptures about the club. Funny old thing eh?

My point proved exactly! Nice to hear from someone who was actually there

[CrumblingTerrace]

Any ideas as to whom the club selected to be on this Forum?

I was wondering the same thing, appears to have gone very silent on this. You would’ve expected some of the “new offerings” that Andrea has been emailing about might’ve been discussed with the new forum as it’s supposed to represent a cross section of Tigers supporters.

Back to my original question, Who has been selected for this forum? Anyone know please?

Did anyone know if people have been chosen yet?

[sapajo]

I was wondering the same thing, appears to have gone very silent on this. You would’ve expected some of the “new offerings” that Andrea has been emailing about might’ve been discussed with the new forum as it’s supposed to represent a cross section of Tigers supporters.

Back to my original question, Who has been selected for this forum? Anyone know please?

Did anyone know if people have been chosen yet?

Well its definately not going to be me

[Ellie]

Back to my original question, Who has been selected for this forum? Anyone know please?

Did anyone know if people have been chosen yet?

Well its definately not going to be me

I put myself forward as I now have the time needed to commit to this, filled in all the details requested so they can get a cross section of supporters on the forum. So they’ve either not decided yet (as I’ve not had a yes or a no thanks email) or they’ve decided and told those that are successful (and not communicated it more widely) and not communicated to the unsuccessful ones.

I hope it’s a not finalised it yet which whilst it’s disappointing this hasn’t been established more quickly and used to discuss some recent topics it does mean there’s not been another communication faux pas.

[Sampy]

I've heard some things that were said at the supporters forum were asked to be kept in the room. Can anyone who was there say if it's information/club plans that will be released soon or at all?

[Ellie]

I've heard some things that were said at the supporters forum were asked to be kept in the room. Can anyone who was there say if it's information/club plans that will be released soon or at all?

Was this the recent supporters evenings or have they now established but not communicated the new supporters forum?

[TigerFeetSteve]

I've heard some things that were said at the supporters forum were asked to be kept in the room. Can anyone who was there say if it's information/club plans that will be released soon or at all?

I think you're referring to the evening where McKellar and Wilkes were questioned by season ticket holders.

I think from what I have heard that it was Wilkes getting carried away and saying a bit too much. So it's unlikely it will ever be fully announced what was said.

I was NOT there this is bits I have gleaned from public spaces (not from stuff sent to me in private)

1. It was stated that Kelly would not be leaving

2. Ollie Allan was given a lot of praise. Based on the timing of this relative to other announcements is suggests (but I may be wrong on this) the club had a question put to them about Sam Edwards and the club said it was not a choice between Edwards and Whiteley, but instead a choice between Edwards and Allan and the club have backed Allan.

3. The club are planning on spending to the cap

[Tiglon]

I've heard some things that were said at the supporters forum were asked to be kept in the room. Can anyone who was there say if it's information/club plans that will be released soon or at all?

I think you're referring to the evening where McKellar and Wilkes were questioned by season ticket holders.

I think from what I have heard that it was Wilkes getting carried away and saying a bit too much. So it's unlikely it will ever be fully announced what was said.

I was NOT there this is bits I have gleaned from public spaces (not from stuff sent to me in private)

1. It was stated that Kelly would not be leaving

2. Ollie Allan was given a lot of praise. Based on the timing of this relative to other announcements is suggests (but I may be wrong on this) the club had a question put to them about Sam Edwards and the club said it was not a choice between Edwards and Whiteley, but instead a choice between Edwards and Allan and the club have backed Allan.

3. The club are planning on spending to the cap

Interesting way of phrasing that, if that's how they worded it, leaving it open to the possibility that we won't actually spend up to the cap. Also suggests that the squad we currently have signed up for next season is not yet at the cap.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it.

[AViewFromLe2]

As someone who as at the Access All Areas event with McKellar and Wilkes, they were specifically asked to confirm that we will be spending up to the cap. It was quickly confirmed as yes we will be. However I am dubious given the signings announced and who is leaving, unless we have a raft of re-signings all done which need to be announced and will then take us up to the cap. That I suspect is a possibility given Andrea's comments on retention being so important.