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The man with two hats?

by CP Gull » 26 Jan 2015, 13:58

I see on the OS that Kelvin Thomas has followed through with his intention to "talk to the fans" by actually doing just that. He has invited fans to meet him tomorrow between 5pm and 7pm (a little short notice perhaps but he is after all only here for a couple of weeks or so) at Plainmoor, where the intention is for him to listen to what the fans have to say, rather than the other way around. For those that can't make it there is an email option by way of an alternative.

A good start in my book and quite a refreshing change I have to say as I do think the average fan has felt a little left out in terms of two way communication with the owners of the club, particularly so in recent times. Although perhaps understandable to a certain extent, it hasn't really helped to galvanise support for the club during these difficult times.

http://www.torquayunited.com/news/artic ... 26830.aspx

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by Trojan 67 » 23 Jan 2015, 20:02

AustrianAndyGull wrote:
Upon reading the title of the thread to myself and saying it out loud really quickly . . . . .

Man wi' t' w@ts? :| :nod:

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by AustrianAndyGull » 23 Jan 2015, 19:31

forevertufc wrote:No one has actually blamed Thea don't think any of us can ever pay back Thea in money or gratitude for what the Bristow family has done for our club . Thea is not a business person and freely admits that, she needed support and didn't get it from any quarter, as a result bad decisions have been made that have led the club to where it is today, no one can hide from that. When the club brings some one in to provide footballing expertise, who's only real knowledge of football consists of refereeing the Western League when the Beatles still topped the charts, then, well, you know.

The process the club are going through now was badly needed, it was something I hoped for, now it's happening, all we can do is hope it leads to a positive future for the club.
:goodpost:

Spot on Dave. :-D

Upon reading the title of the thread to myself and saying it out loud really quickly i actually did think it was a book title penned by Alan Knill and referring to his squad of the 2014 relegation season................

Try it. Works for me............. =D

As i've said a million times before. IMO the club and Thea have been badly let down by grown men who found the going too much. I accept that they have put cash in (at least i think they have) but they should have just been honest and admitted that things had gone tits up and they couldn't cope anymore or put any more money in. Thea has asked for help because she is struggling. The fans are aware of this and it is called communication. Thea is a golden woman and is worth ten of the other board members. Not because she put in more cash but because she comes across as an honest and thoroughly decent and humble human being.

Mr K. Thomas is in now to help her and although i so wished when i first saw his name that it was Mr Kenny Thomas, the excellent early 90's crooning pop superstar :Oops: .

I was hoping he was going to come out with an official club statement reading, "Look, it's a tough gig i've walked into - perhaps tougher than when i did the Bath Moles club in front of 12 people when i was starting out but i've gotta get the best of you. You're support has been out of this world, so outstanding baby. I'm thinking about your love, errrrr i mean club". :lol:

Mr Thomas is in situ now to look at what needs to be done and like someone else said, it looks for all intents and purposes that he is there to steady things up whilst new investors are sought. So still leaves the club in limbo but i'm glad for one that Thea has asked for help and that the snakes and ladders game that has been played on a board only full of snakes, and the downward spiral partly created by lots of people having their heads up their arses can now hopefully be reversed.

Don't worry, the ladders have arrived. :scarf: :scarf: :scarf:

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by Dave » 23 Jan 2015, 19:07

No one has actually blamed Thea don't think any of us can ever pay back Thea in money or gratitude for what the Bristow family has done for our club . Thea is not a business person and freely admits that, she needed support and didn't get it from any quarter, as a result bad decisions have been made that have led the club to where it is today, no one can hide from that. When the club brings some one in to provide footballing expertise, who's only real knowledge of football consists of refereeing the Western League when the Beatles still topped the charts, then, well, you know.

The process the club are going through now was badly needed, it was something I hoped for, now it's happening, all we can do is hope it leads to a positive future for the club.

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by SuperNickyWroe » 23 Jan 2015, 18:46

Trojan 67 wrote:The (wo)man with two tw@ts(Baker&Phillips)

It isn't Thea who is at fault. As for the tw@ts . . .

:@
you're too kind Troj.....

I'd have said a pair of Gareth Hunts'.

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by Dave_Pougher » 23 Jan 2015, 18:14

Southampton Gull wrote:Personally I'm glad for her that she's taken steps to protect herself. It's been clear for some time that her interests have been compromised and if you factor in the leaving of certain other directors it doesn't take much for even those competely out of the loop to work out what's been going on. It's time for freeloaders to step back and stop making decisions that ultimately they'll never pay the price for. I couldn't be happier for Mrs Bristow, I think she's made the perfect decision for herself albeit much later than I would have liked. Her family have done more than enough to try and help the Club, now it's time to live within our means or find new people prepared to put their money in.
:goodpost:

FEELOADERS ! Why heavens above David ! Who could you possibly mean ???

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by Trojan 67 » 23 Jan 2015, 18:04

The (wo)man with two tw@ts(Baker&Phillips)

It isn't Thea who is at fault. As for the tw@ts . . .

:@

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by tomogull » 23 Jan 2015, 17:07

Behind-the-Gulls wrote:Reference has ben made by Kelvin Thomas to Thea feeling "lonely" in her role.Given her inexperience she needs to have good support from the two Vice-Chairs;but it seems that hasn't been forthcoming.Alex Rowe leaving will have been a big blow as he will have provided good counsel and sound advice,and was also prepared to act as spokesperson. I'm glad she's acted now as the situation wasn't sustainable-here's hoping for a positive outcome for Thea and the club.
Yes - Alex Rowe's - and no doubt Ian Hayman's - departure have left a big hole which has not been filled despite promises months ago of 'new blood'. The two Vice Chairs at present are Simon Baker and Bill Phillips. Why do the words Bill, Ben and Flower Pots spring to mind ? It's no wonder poor Thea is crying "HELP !". I full endorse Southampton Gull's post - :goodpost: Thea and her late husband, Paul, plus the consortium led by Alex Rowe, saved TUFC and neither she nor her family can be expected to keep ploughing in £££s each week to keep the club afloat.

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by PlainmoorRoar » 23 Jan 2015, 13:38

Didn't we post a loss of 750k a few years ago?

that equates to about 2k a day

But unlikely that information has come from a trusted source

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by Neal » 23 Jan 2015, 11:28

Jeeez £2000 a day! IF and I stress IF that is correct its terrible. Time the club returns to running within it means. And if the other directors offer no help whats the point of them?

We will have to support the club at whatever level the club finds itself with the new finances.

It just winds me up even more about the high earners at the club, they can all go everyone of them.

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by Behind-the-Gulls » 23 Jan 2015, 09:18

Reference has ben made by Kelvin Thomas to Thea feeling "lonely" in her role.Given her inexperience she needs to have good support from the two Vice-Chairs;but it seems that hasn't been forthcoming.Alex Rowe leaving will have been a big blow as he will have provided good counsel and sound advice,and was also prepared to act as spokesperson. I'm glad she's acted now as the situation wasn't sustainable-here's hoping for a positive outcome for Thea and the club.

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by hector » 23 Jan 2015, 06:49

Southampton Gull wrote:Personally I'm glad for her that she's taken steps to protect herself. It's been clear for some time that her interests have been compromised and if you factor in the leaving of certain other directors it doesn't take much for even those competely out of the loop to work out what's been going on. It's time for freeloaders to step back and stop making decisions that ultimately they'll never pay the price for. I couldn't be happier for Mrs Bristow, I think she's made the perfect decision for herself albeit much later than I would have liked. Her family have done more than enough to try and help the Club, now it's time to live within our means or find new people prepared to put their money in.
I would echo that. It is speculated on BPIR that she is losing £2000 per day by covering running costs. Nobody can ask her to continue doing that. Her fortune will disappear if she continues at that rate and she, more than most people, deserves to live in some comfort for the rest of her days.

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by Southampton Gull » 23 Jan 2015, 05:45

Personally I'm glad for her that she's taken steps to protect herself. It's been clear for some time that her interests have been compromised and if you factor in the leaving of certain other directors it doesn't take much for even those competely out of the loop to work out what's been going on. It's time for freeloaders to step back and stop making decisions that ultimately they'll never pay the price for. I couldn't be happier for Mrs Bristow, I think she's made the perfect decision for herself albeit much later than I would have liked. Her family have done more than enough to try and help the Club, now it's time to live within our means or find new people prepared to put their money in.

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by CP Gull » 22 Jan 2015, 22:06

Yep, if this was West Africa you might call it a coup ...

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by tommyg » 22 Jan 2015, 21:29

This is all very confusing and obviously a lot of information is being held back. What I don't quite understand is how has Kelvin Thomas made the step from advisor to a potential takeover group to Thea's advisor. Is that not a conflict of interests? Is Thomas merely acting as the middle man? Does he - as Ling would say - have his fingers in both pies? And what are the rest of the directors doing? I'm surprised Thomas hasn't even spoken to them yet. From the outside looking in, it seems as though Thea has just had enough (and who can blame her?) and wants Thomas to negotiate her exit. Clearly she doesn't trust the directors as they appear to be a bit out of the loop. And here I was thinking we would have a boring end to the season! On the pitch perhaps, but evidently not behind the scenes.

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