Torquay United Fans Forum

[quote="Kit_robin"] ......it's just a bit boring.[/quote]
You must be a really nice inoffensive bloke, as that is the most massive understatement I have ever seen! ;-)

Yes, aren't Torquay United strange, we must be the only club who are not run by football people! No, wait, that's the same as PRACTICALLY EVERY CLUB IN THE ENTIRE FOOTBALL PYRAMID.

seriously though, are you not even TRYING to hide your intentions anymore? At least it was slightly fun when you were pretending to be the concerned fan with insider tidbits. Now you're just coming out and saying everyone's crap (apart from the people that have left, obviously), it's just a bit boring.

You especially dont get it do you. Because the last board was apparently so bad , absolutely anyone could have taken charge and you would see them as saviours. It doesnt mate if they actually know anything about football they just replaced the previous board so there automaticaly brillaint in some peoples eyes!!!! With five director resignations and a manager going in the space of three months , i'd question the job they are doing and how good it is because quite clearly somethings not right is it? Thea Bristow apparently had good intentions but it didnt stop the club going on a spiral under her watch. I remain skeptical with just reason. Nothing personal only sensible until regular clear structured dialogue is given out on a regular basis to avoid mixed messages.

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Neither Dean edwards or Paul cox were that bad as well. Whatever happens the board needs a proper football person back on it to provide a good go between for the board and manager to get points across properly and everyone pulling in a same direction.

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Neither Dean edwards or Paul cox were that bad as well. Whatever happens the board needs a proper football person back on it to provide a good go between for the board and manager to get points across properly and everyone pulling in a same direction.

[quote="George"]A good board would have forsight to see problems coming and be proactive and not reactive when the problems do arise. Departures from the board like the Roberts could have been seen coming.[/quote]

Seriously, have a day off will you.

A good board would have forsight to see problems coming and be proactive and not reactive when the problems do arise. Departures from the board like the Roberts could have been seen coming.

George you and Putin ought to get together. Both real fun people.

[quote="Kit_robin"]

Oh good! Glad to see you've admitted to being less than honest about the financial situation at our club in your previous posts, if you knew this before.[/quote]

I know the financial situation and whats available and the board said what i was expecting. It doesnt mean i'll fall for it and believe every single word

I certainly agree with that as well. I realise it is early days but the new regime do need to up their P.R. work as they can.

Does anybody know how much the standing orders add up to? I think there needs to be a bit more transparency on this subject like a running total or target which may encourage more fans to contribute.

Yep I agree with that.

For me the fact the club hasn't dipped into the players fund, is sign that the club does not have financially prop up the current squad, which something that had crossed my mind. Agreed, just shy of £9k is good effort for our fan base, and it should only be used when there's genuinely to fund a decent player.

The Players' Fund must be used sensibly. I'm just glad that those who wish to see the Players' Fund immediately frittered away are not in charge of the club..

I thibk if we can get to 15k by January, we will then see it be used. That's a 30k a year player for 6 months.

[quote="Richinns"]The players fund is shy of 9k. A grand effort thus far but as Phil says not enough to bring a full time pro in for six months yet. Nico has stated he wants to see if the answers are in house and once he identifies what he is lacking (if anything) then perhaps we can utilise this but once it grows to a level where it can fund a senior pro there is no point pissing it up against the wall on (for example) gamble loans.[/quote]

Ah that makes a good deal of sense. Quite impressed by £9k, not Grimsby levels but given the small fan base that's pretty good.

The players fund is shy of 9k. A grand effort thus far but as Phil says not enough to bring a full time pro in for six months yet. Nico has stated he wants to see if the answers are in house and once he identifies what he is lacking (if anything) then perhaps we can utilise this but once it grows to a level where it can fund a senior pro there is no point pissing it up against the wall on (for example) gamble loans.