| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board 11:33 - Dec 10 with 10765 views | TheResurrection |
Just had the nod now so congratulations firstly to the ones that did. I hope you can go someway to changing the old duffery and stale approach I've now had first hand witness to.
Although. I guess they'll have their work cut out, especially with the type of questions we were all asked in the interview.
Hiding behind collective responsibility in a committee of retired teachers with no energy or balls would always have been a difficult challenge for me.
This isn't sour grapes by the way, I expected not to get on. However I'mglad I've been able to put a few myths to bed.
The Trust can get applications by the plenty so the old duffers that currently serve, and the some that have for god knows how long, there is now no coherent excuse for your continuation, and you should have the grace to allow new blood with a fresh dimension to take your place.
The Trust are also everything I've accused it of over the years. This one wasn't a myth, it was very much true. A closed shop, cosy old boys club.
I tried, I insisted on a video interview as I wanted to see the people doing the interviews, I hope the usual suspects and my finest detractors at least respect that. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 21:42]
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 13:58 - Dec 10 with 3076 views | Neath_Jack |
Posting conversations on here or not, they were never in a million years going to let someone like you on there, absolutely no chance.
Congratulations ECB, hopefully Lisa has got on as well, but i've got a feeling that they may be a bit scared of her as well.
Shower of corrupt shite. |  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 14:41 - Dec 10 with 2977 views | Rancid |
Chris, you are who you are and make no excuss for it.You could have really put the cat amongst the pigeons on this one but your reputation has gone before you.
Instead they've gone for the safe bet and who better that Cudey.I don't think he'll roll over like they might like to think he would but when you're in such an nvironment of silly handshakes and winks then the best of us can turn a blind eye. |  | | |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 14:51 - Dec 10 with 2947 views | 3swan |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 12:53 - Dec 10 by exiledclaseboy |
That’s what I’m waiting for before formally accepting. |
Does Mrs C know this  |  | | |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 16:24 - Dec 10 with 2828 views | TheResurrection |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 14:41 - Dec 10 by Rancid |
Chris, you are who you are and make no excuss for it.You could have really put the cat amongst the pigeons on this one but your reputation has gone before you.
Instead they've gone for the safe bet and who better that Cudey.I don't think he'll roll over like they might like to think he would but when you're in such an nvironment of silly handshakes and winks then the best of us can turn a blind eye. |
Exactly so I don't know why some were expecting me to be different, just to get on board. I couldn't do that.
One thing I would have guaranteed everyone is that you would have all had the clearest insight into what goes on in there and only the most sacred of confidential information would have been kept in house.
We have a right to know, a right to transparent and a right to know who's serving us. | |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 17:28 - Dec 10 with 2712 views | thornabyswan |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 16:24 - Dec 10 by TheResurrection |
Exactly so I don't know why some were expecting me to be different, just to get on board. I couldn't do that.
One thing I would have guaranteed everyone is that you would have all had the clearest insight into what goes on in there and only the most sacred of confidential information would have been kept in house.
We have a right to know, a right to transparent and a right to know who's serving us. |
That's why you didn't get in.
The E.mail made it easier for them.
All to cosy on there for my liking and Jenkins and
the owners have them just where they want them.
Stinks really I won't be joining till the Trust starts putting up a fight and communicating with supporters. | |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 19:59 - Dec 10 with 2554 views | Nookiejack |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 11:55 - Dec 10 by monmouth |
Seriously, put yourself up for permanent (because it is isn't it?) election. They need replacing, not adding to. |
Sorry to hear you didn’t get on the Board Res.
At least you put yourself up and now Ux can never say again put up of shut up. You put up.
They probably saw it as too much of a risk co-opting you when deal negotiations are currently going on.
As Monmouth has stated please put yourself up for permanent election. | | | |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:03 - Dec 10 with 2532 views | Nookiejack |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 12:41 - Dec 10 by exiledclaseboy |
Turns out I got on...
Assuming I accept it’s only until July next year so I’ll treat it as a bit of a trial run. If it’s not for me for any reason I’ll dip out at the first opportunity. But it’ll be interesting to see how this goes. |
Congratulations ECB hopefully Lisa has got on as well. | | | |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:09 - Dec 10 with 2507 views | Flashberryjack |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 12:41 - Dec 10 by exiledclaseboy |
Turns out I got on...
Assuming I accept it’s only until July next year so I’ll treat it as a bit of a trial run. If it’s not for me for any reason I’ll dip out at the first opportunity. But it’ll be interesting to see how this goes. |
I thought you had withdrawn your application ? |  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:09 - Dec 10 with 2508 views | Darran |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 19:59 - Dec 10 by Nookiejack |
Sorry to hear you didn’t get on the Board Res.
At least you put yourself up and now Ux can never say again put up of shut up. You put up.
They probably saw it as too much of a risk co-opting you when deal negotiations are currently going on.
As Monmouth has stated please put yourself up for permanent election. |
Yeah put himself up and then did everything possible not to get on. |  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:29 - Dec 10 with 2465 views | londonlisa2001 |
Ok, so I was asked if I would become an finance affiliate member of the board.
That's an additional position which hasn't been held for a while, (Rich Lillicrap did hold it) but is equivalent to the position that Dai Little holds as a legal affiliate.
I can't vote on decisions, but I can attend all board meetings and get involved with everything as I wish and give my advice as asked (or as not asked as it happens).
The suggestion was made due to the distance I live away from Swansea - it means that I can contribute on a more informal basis. So, as an example, I can contribute on discussions around the shares, but I don't need to if there are more local matters (e.g. raffles, bowling nights, whatever else).
I have accepted that. It's why I didn't have an interview.
I decided I would do so if the Trust showed signs of genuinely wanting fresh thoughts. I am disappointed that Chris hasn't been appointed. Very disappointed actually. But I'm heartened that ECB has been. I have no idea as yet who else has been appointed, but in accepting an affiliate position, there are still 4 spaces (I don't take up one of them, but can still have my say, which I thought was positive as it means there are 5 new voices on the Trust rather than 4).
I have no idea whether the Trust will change. I hope it does. I hope it becomes more transparent and open, and I hope it stops being the equivalent of a Paul Clement team, fearful, looking at what the other side are doing, not showing confidence in our own talents.
I voted to take legal action. I still believe that was the right thing to do.
I respect the fact that a very limited number of things are sensitive and can't be put in the public domain. However, I believe that I need to be persuaded that something shouldn't be put in public rather than the reverse.
Believe me when I say I have zero interest in hitting my head against a brick wall, and I have zero interest in metaphorically doffing my cap to the temporary owners of this club. We'll be here long after they've disappeared. My only interest is in making sure that another generation of little kids can go to the Swans with their granddad, as I did with mine every week starting 40 plus years ago and fall in love with it all. I hope it's in the premier league, but I hope even more that it's a club those kids can be proud of.
I'll do my best to have an effect. If anyone thinks they can do better, they are welcome to take my place. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 20:32]
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:32 - Dec 10 with 2451 views | exiledclaseboy |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:09 - Dec 10 by Flashberryjack |
I thought you had withdrawn your application ? |
No, I ended up going ahead with it. I was going to withdraw because of the interview process. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 21:24]
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:34 - Dec 10 with 2443 views | donkonky |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:29 - Dec 10 by londonlisa2001 |
Ok, so I was asked if I would become an finance affiliate member of the board.
That's an additional position which hasn't been held for a while, (Rich Lillicrap did hold it) but is equivalent to the position that Dai Little holds as a legal affiliate.
I can't vote on decisions, but I can attend all board meetings and get involved with everything as I wish and give my advice as asked (or as not asked as it happens).
The suggestion was made due to the distance I live away from Swansea - it means that I can contribute on a more informal basis. So, as an example, I can contribute on discussions around the shares, but I don't need to if there are more local matters (e.g. raffles, bowling nights, whatever else).
I have accepted that. It's why I didn't have an interview.
I decided I would do so if the Trust showed signs of genuinely wanting fresh thoughts. I am disappointed that Chris hasn't been appointed. Very disappointed actually. But I'm heartened that ECB has been. I have no idea as yet who else has been appointed, but in accepting an affiliate position, there are still 4 spaces (I don't take up one of them, but can still have my say, which I thought was positive as it means there are 5 new voices on the Trust rather than 4).
I have no idea whether the Trust will change. I hope it does. I hope it becomes more transparent and open, and I hope it stops being the equivalent of a Paul Clement team, fearful, looking at what the other side are doing, not showing confidence in our own talents.
I voted to take legal action. I still believe that was the right thing to do.
I respect the fact that a very limited number of things are sensitive and can't be put in the public domain. However, I believe that I need to be persuaded that something shouldn't be put in public rather than the reverse.
Believe me when I say I have zero interest in hitting my head against a brick wall, and I have zero interest in metaphorically doffing my cap to the temporary owners of this club. We'll be here long after they've disappeared. My only interest is in making sure that another generation of little kids can go to the Swans with their granddad, as I did with mine every week starting 40 plus years ago and fall in love with it all. I hope it's in the premier league, but I hope even more that it's a club those kids can be proud of.
I'll do my best to have an effect. If anyone thinks they can do better, they are welcome to take my place. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 20:32]
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Well done Lisa ðŸ‘🻠It’s good to see the right people do the right jobs. Good luck with your appointment. |  | | |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:36 - Dec 10 with 2430 views | Darran |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:29 - Dec 10 by londonlisa2001 |
Ok, so I was asked if I would become an finance affiliate member of the board.
That's an additional position which hasn't been held for a while, (Rich Lillicrap did hold it) but is equivalent to the position that Dai Little holds as a legal affiliate.
I can't vote on decisions, but I can attend all board meetings and get involved with everything as I wish and give my advice as asked (or as not asked as it happens).
The suggestion was made due to the distance I live away from Swansea - it means that I can contribute on a more informal basis. So, as an example, I can contribute on discussions around the shares, but I don't need to if there are more local matters (e.g. raffles, bowling nights, whatever else).
I have accepted that. It's why I didn't have an interview.
I decided I would do so if the Trust showed signs of genuinely wanting fresh thoughts. I am disappointed that Chris hasn't been appointed. Very disappointed actually. But I'm heartened that ECB has been. I have no idea as yet who else has been appointed, but in accepting an affiliate position, there are still 4 spaces (I don't take up one of them, but can still have my say, which I thought was positive as it means there are 5 new voices on the Trust rather than 4).
I have no idea whether the Trust will change. I hope it does. I hope it becomes more transparent and open, and I hope it stops being the equivalent of a Paul Clement team, fearful, looking at what the other side are doing, not showing confidence in our own talents.
I voted to take legal action. I still believe that was the right thing to do.
I respect the fact that a very limited number of things are sensitive and can't be put in the public domain. However, I believe that I need to be persuaded that something shouldn't be put in public rather than the reverse.
Believe me when I say I have zero interest in hitting my head against a brick wall, and I have zero interest in metaphorically doffing my cap to the temporary owners of this club. We'll be here long after they've disappeared. My only interest is in making sure that another generation of little kids can go to the Swans with their granddad, as I did with mine every week starting 40 plus years ago and fall in love with it all. I hope it's in the premier league, but I hope even more that it's a club those kids can be proud of.
I'll do my best to have an effect. If anyone thinks they can do better, they are welcome to take my place. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 20:32]
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That’s cheered me up anyway. Superb news and heartiest congratulating Elsie. | |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:45 - Dec 10 with 2391 views | TheResurrection |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:09 - Dec 10 by Darran |
Yeah put himself up and then did everything possible not to get on. |
Fair play.
I can't win.
It seems I should have played somebody else to get on.
No thanks.
Lisa,
Great words and my trust is in you, as well as Clase. I know you're nobody's fool and will only be a true asset to all the Trust's members and Swans fans at large.
I am disappointed you don't get a vote though, I was led to believe you did.
I just hope you can change the Trust as opposed to the Trust changing you
Good luck Clemo 👠| |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:53 - Dec 10 with 2352 views | marchamjack |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:29 - Dec 10 by londonlisa2001 |
Ok, so I was asked if I would become an finance affiliate member of the board.
That's an additional position which hasn't been held for a while, (Rich Lillicrap did hold it) but is equivalent to the position that Dai Little holds as a legal affiliate.
I can't vote on decisions, but I can attend all board meetings and get involved with everything as I wish and give my advice as asked (or as not asked as it happens).
The suggestion was made due to the distance I live away from Swansea - it means that I can contribute on a more informal basis. So, as an example, I can contribute on discussions around the shares, but I don't need to if there are more local matters (e.g. raffles, bowling nights, whatever else).
I have accepted that. It's why I didn't have an interview.
I decided I would do so if the Trust showed signs of genuinely wanting fresh thoughts. I am disappointed that Chris hasn't been appointed. Very disappointed actually. But I'm heartened that ECB has been. I have no idea as yet who else has been appointed, but in accepting an affiliate position, there are still 4 spaces (I don't take up one of them, but can still have my say, which I thought was positive as it means there are 5 new voices on the Trust rather than 4).
I have no idea whether the Trust will change. I hope it does. I hope it becomes more transparent and open, and I hope it stops being the equivalent of a Paul Clement team, fearful, looking at what the other side are doing, not showing confidence in our own talents.
I voted to take legal action. I still believe that was the right thing to do.
I respect the fact that a very limited number of things are sensitive and can't be put in the public domain. However, I believe that I need to be persuaded that something shouldn't be put in public rather than the reverse.
Believe me when I say I have zero interest in hitting my head against a brick wall, and I have zero interest in metaphorically doffing my cap to the temporary owners of this club. We'll be here long after they've disappeared. My only interest is in making sure that another generation of little kids can go to the Swans with their granddad, as I did with mine every week starting 40 plus years ago and fall in love with it all. I hope it's in the premier league, but I hope even more that it's a club those kids can be proud of.
I'll do my best to have an effect. If anyone thinks they can do better, they are welcome to take my place. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 20:32]
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Really glad to hear you're goimg to be on the inside, kind of anyway.
Glad that ECB is in too.
And, much as I've been opppsed to The Res on Trust matters, he's won me around (ish) and a real shame he hasnt made it on. Saying that, the fact he'll have an 'in' to you and ECB through this forum, means much of what he says on here will get (in)directly to the ears of those on the Trust it needs to I'm certain. A good thing.
Still hope you can find something Lisa to get the Trust to end up reversing the share sale and hit the legal route too few of us voted for. |  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:58 - Dec 10 with 2333 views | Vetchfielder |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:29 - Dec 10 by londonlisa2001 |
Ok, so I was asked if I would become an finance affiliate member of the board.
That's an additional position which hasn't been held for a while, (Rich Lillicrap did hold it) but is equivalent to the position that Dai Little holds as a legal affiliate.
I can't vote on decisions, but I can attend all board meetings and get involved with everything as I wish and give my advice as asked (or as not asked as it happens).
The suggestion was made due to the distance I live away from Swansea - it means that I can contribute on a more informal basis. So, as an example, I can contribute on discussions around the shares, but I don't need to if there are more local matters (e.g. raffles, bowling nights, whatever else).
I have accepted that. It's why I didn't have an interview.
I decided I would do so if the Trust showed signs of genuinely wanting fresh thoughts. I am disappointed that Chris hasn't been appointed. Very disappointed actually. But I'm heartened that ECB has been. I have no idea as yet who else has been appointed, but in accepting an affiliate position, there are still 4 spaces (I don't take up one of them, but can still have my say, which I thought was positive as it means there are 5 new voices on the Trust rather than 4).
I have no idea whether the Trust will change. I hope it does. I hope it becomes more transparent and open, and I hope it stops being the equivalent of a Paul Clement team, fearful, looking at what the other side are doing, not showing confidence in our own talents.
I voted to take legal action. I still believe that was the right thing to do.
I respect the fact that a very limited number of things are sensitive and can't be put in the public domain. However, I believe that I need to be persuaded that something shouldn't be put in public rather than the reverse.
Believe me when I say I have zero interest in hitting my head against a brick wall, and I have zero interest in metaphorically doffing my cap to the temporary owners of this club. We'll be here long after they've disappeared. My only interest is in making sure that another generation of little kids can go to the Swans with their granddad, as I did with mine every week starting 40 plus years ago and fall in love with it all. I hope it's in the premier league, but I hope even more that it's a club those kids can be proud of.
I'll do my best to have an effect. If anyone thinks they can do better, they are welcome to take my place. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 20:32]
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Great stuff, well done Lisa
I agree with you regarding the affiliate role too - I like that idea - it does give the opportunity for another new face even though you lose a vote.
And well done ECB |  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:02 - Dec 10 with 2319 views | Darran |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:45 - Dec 10 by TheResurrection |
Fair play.
I can't win.
It seems I should have played somebody else to get on.
No thanks.
Lisa,
Great words and my trust is in you, as well as Clase. I know you're nobody's fool and will only be a true asset to all the Trust's members and Swans fans at large.
I am disappointed you don't get a vote though, I was led to believe you did.
I just hope you can change the Trust as opposed to the Trust changing you
Good luck Clemo 👠|
No you could have played it safe untill you got on and then,if needed gone nuclear. | |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:03 - Dec 10 with 2316 views | Swanjaxs |
Disappointed for for Chris, but more power to ECB and LL's elbow, fresh blood was needed and hopefully this will lead to more transparency, the Supporters Trust should be what it says on the tin, but hasn't been for many a while, again congratulations and good luck 👠|  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:04 - Dec 10 with 2314 views | monmouth |
I'd rather see you as Supporter Director Lisa, but there we are. Maybe you can find the one we have and give him some backbone and a voice.
If there were 4 posts left and they didn't think a passionate and driven Chris was right, I look forward very much to being able to scrutinise and see validation of the skills and USPs of the others. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 21:08]
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:06 - Dec 10 with 2301 views | Flashberryjack |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 20:32 - Dec 10 by exiledclaseboy |
No, I ended up going ahead with it. I was going to withdraw because of the interview process. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 21:24]
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Don't know you other than from this site and the old Swansea City GB.
From that, I think you'll be an excellent addition to the trust, same goes for Lisa.
Good luck to you both. | |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:10 - Dec 10 with 2278 views | Neath_Jack |
Not sure Lisa only being an affiliate fills me with hope to be honest. Purely on the part that she doesn't get a vote.
Yep, still not good enough for me to rejoin.
And Daz won't be, as he's a man of his word too. | |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:19 - Dec 10 with 2231 views | Banosswan |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:02 - Dec 10 by Darran |
No you could have played it safe untill you got on and then,if needed gone nuclear. |
This. Should've played the game until in position, that's what all the (apparent) sycophants on the trust do. |  |
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:22 - Dec 10 with 2218 views | longlostjack |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:04 - Dec 10 by monmouth |
I'd rather see you as Supporter Director Lisa, but there we are. Maybe you can find the one we have and give him some backbone and a voice.
If there were 4 posts left and they didn't think a passionate and driven Chris was right, I look forward very much to being able to scrutinise and see validation of the skills and USPs of the others. [Post edited 10 Dec 2017 21:08]
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| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:30 - Dec 10 with 2193 views | QJumpingJack |
Who is the Chairman of the Trust? Has it been announced? | | | |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:32 - Dec 10 with 2184 views | exiledclaseboy |
| No surprises here but I didn't get on the Trust Board on 21:30 - Dec 10 by QJumpingJack |
Who is the Chairman of the Trust? Has it been announced? |
There’s a meeting in Tuesday at which that will be decided apparently. | |
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