Breaking News Fan Advisory Board Launched

[Shrimpergonzo]

All details and how to apply here:

Club Announces Fan Advisory Board

The official website of Southend United FC

www.southendunited.co.uk

 

[defender05]

Looks a really good idea.

The only part I don't like is the fact that some items can's be discussed with the fans afterwards which is what the board is all about.

 

[mark387]

I like the idea in theory and I hope it works. Every fan has different ideas and I hope they get a well balanced group of applicants that represents a broad opinion base.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

I am all in favour of this and really pleased that there will 2 members on the Board that for want of a better word are neutral.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Could this be a place where STH's who are unable to make a game, put their ticket into a pool and resold to someone who can make the match ??

 

[fredheim_holm]

Could this be a place where STH's who are unable to make a game, put their ticket into a pool and resold to someone who can make the match ??

I don't think this is the place for reselling tickets, but that idea could be put forwards at the FAB.

 

[Suomi Shrimper]

Looks a really good idea.

The only part I don't like is the fact that some items can's be discussed with the fans afterwards which is what the board is all about.

Do you mean the parts about confidential information?

I don't think this is about limiting discussion or sharing of information with the fans, but more about ensuring that COSU, Tom etc. can have some protections in place that allow sensitive/privileged information to be shared with the FAB.

Let's say an (unfounded) rumour goes around that the club can't afford to pay its creditors again and is about to be placed under another embargo. This confidentiality provision allows Tom to open up the books to the FAB behind closed doors so they can see that the rumour is false. They can then communicate to the wider fanbase that 'we've seen the balance sheet/receipts, nothing to worry about', without any question of the actual commercially-sensitive detail being published in the minutes.

The code of conduct bit on confidentiality just allows someone to be kicked off the board if they breach this confidence by posting the club's financials on here!

 

[Cricko]

 

[Strykr]

So, wiggy and shrimpet as our shrimperzone reps?

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

I like the acronym, sounds a bit puppetry.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

So, wiggy and shrimpet as our shrimperzone reps?

Wiggy’s not about at the moment as we won our last game. May return tomorrow depending on result I guess.

 

[Uncle_Rons_Teapot]

I like the acronym, sounds a bit puppetry.

I think it took a lot of brains to come up with it to be honest. Although some bloke in a parker probably thought it up over a cuppa

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

I think it took a lot of brains to come up with it to be honest. Although some bloke in a parker probably thought it up over a cuppa

Makes you wonder who'll be pulling the strings.

 

[Leeboy]

Makes you wonder who'll be pulling the strings.

anyone with the surname Tracy is in

 

[bluethroughandthrough]

Can we make sure we have a member of the group who represent exiled shrimpers ?

 

[* ORM *]

Can we make sure we have a member of the group who represent exiled shrimpers ?

Like Thunderbird 5？

 

[Holy Joe]

I am all in favour of this and really pleased that there will 2 members on the Board that for want of a better word are neutral.

Do you mean the fa bloke and Rangers fella - I read that as they're appointing the fans reps rather than sitting on the board?

 

[Target man]

Such an excellent initiative and a succesful model used by other clubs.

COSU already has a variation of skills from within and this extends that to the supporters, who for too long, have been without a voice. These foundations will really help drive this club for future generations, when the current custodians eventually move on. Really good move!!

 

[OldBlueLady]

Can we make sure we have a member of the group who represent exiled shrimpers ?

The Exiles are always included as a group?

 

[leeblue]

FAB clique
Good move, true meaningful link from the top guys to the supporters.