Torquay United Fans Forum

Caldwellanddobson wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 23:14 Michael Colbourne(?), the previous chairman of TUST explained to me that they no longer update the website and communicate direct to members via e-mail instead. Perhaps if a TUST member has the requisite skills and time to take on this project this policy may be reviewed. I’m sure Michel would gladly receive any tech-savvy input.

Yorkieandy wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 21:21 Why have the results of the elections at the AGM a month ago not been updated on the trust website? (Thanks for the link rob). I'm nitpicking but if there is to be a trust then everything needs to be in order for it to maintain and sustain it's credibility and it's sense of thorough professionalism. Especially if there is to be money entrusted. Apologies for bringing that up as i am aware of the difficulties those who run the trust have had and they are all volunteers who love the club. I just think it's something that's really, really important.

Rjc70 wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 14:35 He promises new stadia. But, in terms of his business dealings and subsequent construction, there's some new housing on the outskirts of Swindon; an IKEA in Bristol; some wasteland in Reading with new housing nearby and precisely zero new stadia built.

Now that our owner is getting a bit of stick again, it's only a matter of time before a further Dave Thomas "Owner breaks his silence" exclusive containing several platitudes to be followed yet again by prolonged silence, inactivity, no 5 year plan, no local board, no fans forum, no stadium in 2020 and a partridge in a b*stard pear tree.

Rjc70 wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 20:50 https://www.torquaysupporters.co.uk/

Yorkieandy wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 20:06 Can't argue with that Admiral and great post and a great effort. Do the trust have a website does anybody know?

Admiral wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 20:03 I have this evening joined the TUST for the first time after speaking with Michel Thomas on Facebook. The TUST need to move with the times and market themselves on social media so I have offered to help out in that department. From an outside view it’s very hard to see what the TUST are up to and that needs to change.

My despise for C.O is immense - myself and a small group of supporters were called idiots when we hung a banner outside Plainmoor expressing our concern at GI’s takeover. I wonder how many would be there today? It seems the only way the club is going to survive will be protecting Plainmoor in any way we can, if we have to start again so be it, I’m up for the challenge, but Plainmoor is THE defining piece

portugull wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 19:43 The way I see the tragedy that is playing out in plain site, the demise of the Club we love, is down to the naked ambition of one man. Mr. Harrop.
Clarke Osborne had, and has, no interest in Football but Harrop wanted to rule the roost at Plainmoor and urged Osborne to get involved against the better judgement of Osborne.
Osborne capitulated and Harrop got his wish.
If Harrop had never set foot in Torquay we would almost certainly be in a better place.
The reason Harrop could not find a Manager to replace Kevin Nicholson is clear. An experienced Manager when interviewed by Harrop would think this guy is a total looser and run a mile. Seriously who would want Harrop as a GM?
Under pressure Osborne bailed out Harrop with Gary Owers and Martin Kuhl but the new guys did not see the poisoned chalice until it was too late.
I bet Gary is wishing he had stayed at Bath City.
No one knows how this story will end but it will end in tears unless there is a miracle of epic proportions.

Yorkieandy wrote: 10 Jan 2018, 14:46 York didn't go bust. Nearly though as did Pompey, Exeter, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Chesterfield and Mansfield. All similar situations to Hartlepool now. As far as i'm aware Luton didn't go bust either. Darlo did as did Scarborough and Halifax.

Chester did and are above TUFC now. Hereford did and are on the rise.

The poor clubs get poorer simply due to being run shoddily. They are businesses at the end of the day and if they aren't run like one then they'll be in trouble.