Foxes Trust

[Durham Fox]

I really dont know what people expect from the FT

The have very limited influence on anything, but have done their bit to keep our club up and running. Fair doos

I think a lot of people would prefer it if they had no influence but were seen to be on the supporters side of the fence.

 

[Real Sharapova]

I think a lot of people would prefer it if they had no influence but were seen to be on the supporters side of the fence.

The problem is, Duzza, there is no definitive " Supporters' View ", and why should there, you shouldn't expect X thousand people to agree on anything, let alone the running of a football club.

 

[Durham Fox]

The problem is, Duzza, there is no definitive " Supporters' View ", and why should there, you shouldn't expect X thousand people to agree on anything, let alone the running of a football club.

I agree but they have members and the ability to poll them.

 

[drew]

Is the Foxes_Trust poster the same person, as he/she is the person that i am voting about. Not the FT in general.

Unfortunately they are the voice of the FT and should act responsibly, they're own views might not represent that of the FT members.

 

[Real Sharapova]

I agree but they have members and the ability to poll them.

I have been e-mailed this week for my opinions. When it comes to voting on any bid(s) I am certain they will poll the membership for directions as to how to vote. What they can't do is ask questions of the membership every week, it's just not logistically possible.

 

[Macky]

Is the Foxes_Trust poster the same person, as he/she is the person that i am voting about. Not the FT in general.

Unfortunately they are the voice of the FT and should act responsibly, they're own views might not represent that of the FT members.

I don't think it's the same person, I seem to remember this being mentioned before & the posting style isn't consistent.

I think it would be fairer to vote on the FT in general & not on the poster known as Foxes_Trust, as you are correct their own views might not represent that of the FT members.

 

[highland fox]

Burn them...they are pure evil

 

[drummindefender]

Burn them...they are pure evil

typical scottish highland attitude

 

[step]

Foxs trust must keep up the good work and not let the moaners get to them.

 

[Jeff]

I don't think it's the same person, I seem to remember this being mentioned before & the posting style isn't consistent.

I think it would be fairer to vote on the FT in general & not on the poster known as Foxes_Trust, as you are correct their own views might not represent that of the FT members.

The person/people using the Foxes_trust user name is doing so as a representative of the trust board, rather than as an individual.

They may have a different user name to post their own personal opinions.

 

[drummindefender]

dour? or whatever his name is he seems pretty pro ft !

 

[Dour]

dour? or whatever his name is he seems pretty pro ft !

Why have I been singled out as being pro FT? I'm not the only one who's voted in favour.

 

[Jeff]

dour? or whatever his name is he seems pretty pro ft !

Privacy rules mean I and the other mods can't comment on who it might be, and I wouldn't want to anyway.
I was just trying to point out that the foxes_trust poster does not use that user name to post his/her/their personal opinions.

 

[highland fox]

I think we can safely rule out homer

 

[drummindefender]

Why have I been singled out as being pro FT? I'm not the only one who's voted in favour.

why so defensive

 

[Real Sharapova]

Why have I been singled out as being pro FT? I'm not the only one who's voted in favour.

I said I wasn't going to vote, but I will now as I want to be singled out as well ( an oxymoron if ever there was one! ).

 

[Dour]

why so defensive

You're just trying to make me paranoid. Well, it won't work.

Because I am already.

 

[drummindefender]

why does it matter if you a ft-you still entitled to your opinion on this board-the fact you've made it such an issue only serves to back up my claim!

 

[1966]

Haven't voted, as none of the 4 options seem adequate. Not sure what you mean by "antics of the last few weeks" - there have been so many allegations flying around about what they have done or not done and supposed motives.

In principle I am strongly in favour of the whole supporters direct movement and its aim of getting a more influential voice for ordinary fans in the running of the game.

As far as the Foxes Trust is concerned, I believe it played a vital role in the rescue package post admin. The fact that large numbers of ordinary fans were prepared to chip in helped to make up some people's minds to join the consortium with substantial sums. It also allowed a number of us who wanted to be part of the rescue, but could not come up with the sort of sums needed, to do so.

It's regular work focusing on the academy & sponsoring young players is in my view invaluable. And it is good to have a grassroots group in a position to prick the consciences of the board from time to time. And its regular lobbying of councillors, MPs etc. is also good.

I would criticise it for sometimes being slow to respond to issues and for not making some of its public statements clear, including getting across why it often has to be constrained by confidentiality. It is also disappointing that the membership is not larger than it is - I really wish that more those who have problems over particular issues (as opposed to those who, for whatever reason simply object to its existence) would join and argue their point.

I could do a 10 page essay, but.....

Well said.

 

[muzzysgal]

I have not voted, again because none of the options seem applicable.

When the Trust started out, I was vehemently against them, but my reasons were purely personal and are not something I wish to discuss.
However, when Steve suffered his stroke, I did quite a bit of liaising with Ian Bason and got the chance to meet him. Thoroughly nice bloke, and fickle as it may seem, my views of the Trust did change.

I think what many people tend to forget, is that all of the FT board are volunteers - many of which have full time 'day' jobs. I've seen a lot of people moaning that the Trust don't post much on the message boards, but I would imagine that if they've been sat at a pc all day long, it must be the last thing they'd want to do when they get home, sometimes.
Also, I know from experience how easy it is for messages to get misconstrued. The media of a message board is hardly ideal for discussing (often heated) debates.
Finally, as has been said on many occasion, the FT can only represent the views of their members, not the entire fan base of LCFC. Therefore, the best thing to do, instead of moaning, is join.

Anyways, just my opinion