Sometimes this site beggars belief. Imagine Luzon was there tonight and then we got thumped 4-0 by Wigan on Friday he would get pelters, and rightly so, for attending a VIP meeting tonight. His main role is winning football matches. I doubt he's seen much of Wigan play in Belgium so of course he should be in Reading tonight. Ok it was informed late to fans but honestly 'so what'? I doubt many went tonight to specifically quiz Guy.
Think this is a very clever piece of work by the club, bringing in people like Steve Avory as it defuses the atmosphere a bit. On the plus side it will make for a very interesting evening/morning and probably provide more insight than a hostile confrontation would have, with the same net result on the burning issues (nothing new).
As for GL, he would have been given a hard ride and to be honest he should be scouting our upcoming opposition rather than talking to supporters.
Despite the additional guests most of the verbal questions and all the written questions were to KM.
and only about 10% were submitted in advance and I think half of those were mine. And they weren't edited.
We actually got some interesting financial from David Joyes on break even but I'm now not clear if break even includes player dealings or not.
I think KM gave answers but little detail to back them up which was shown by the answers from DJ and RM.
Covered End had a good go at pinning her down on a number of issues without too much luck.
Not really relevant but JJ is a top bloke and it was a shame he wasn't at a different type of fans event.
RM made an impassioned speech at the end which people will like or dismiss depending on their pre-determined opinion of him but worth viewing.
On the academy planning application to be submitted in 6 weeks and premier league funding still available according to Tony Keane (sp) but looking at conditions on this and other funding streams. 10m spend but not said who/where that is coming from.
Another 1m on stadium next summer but stuff that I guess many will not be interested in ie air con.
And the shop is coming back in house.
Didn't take notes as it will be on video tomorrow.
Some will moan about the questions but the issues that concern those that are concern were raised.
You will have to decide how well or in depth they were answered yourselves.
Just stunk of A) KM almost angrily, by the end, putting it to us that Roland does what he does from where he does, and that's that.. she's a link between them him and us and we have to put up with it.
Got a wee bit heated near the end, Katrien obviously heating up a bit as she started cutting short a man's (well articulated) few tiered question, quite rudely I'd say, on more than one occasion which was a shame as it would be nice to hear the question in full before a response.
RM turning up to the meeting half way through and jumping in when he felt necessary.
All the people there unnecessary and were only there to diffuse the attention from KM, it's not as if people can prepare questions for them if they didn't know they were attending until they turned up. JJ spoke well as ever and made Tony Watt feel a lot more comfortable than without him, not really Watt's scene unfortunately, should have let him go a bit earlier to get an early nights kip, as he's only been here a few hours in footballing terms and was sitting there amongst a heated debate on the way our Football Club is being run.
KM & co. be happy to see the back of the VIP scheme and these meetings.
Out of interest HI did they address any of the issues regarding the VIPs ie the refund? Did they say at all what will be on offer to replace the current scheme?
Out of interest HI did they address any of the issues regarding the VIPs ie the refund? Did they say at all what will be on offer to replace the current scheme?
10% discount on next years ticket or individuals can donate the discount amount to a charity such as the Upbeats. Letter to advise to be sent out.
Sometimes this site beggars belief. Imagine Luzon was there tonight and then we got thumped 4-0 by Wigan on Friday he would get pelters, and rightly so, for attending a VIP meeting tonight. His main role is winning football matches. I doubt he's seen much of Wigan play in Belgium so of course he should be in Reading tonight. Ok it was informed late to fans but honestly 'so what'? I doubt many went tonight to specifically quiz Guy.
I really don't think he matters, but the club would have done better not to say he would be there when he wasn't and to have been up front earlier about any change of plan.
So did you very important people get the very important answers to your very important questions?...
Thought not.
Thought wrong. We important people got a full projected budget for the next ten years, Roland's private number and a laptop with a film explaining his vision but of course we can't tell unimportant people that : - )
So did you very important people get the very important answers to your very important questions?...
Thought not.
Thought wrong. We important people got a full projected budget for the next ten years, Roland's private number and a laptop with a film explaining his visionbut of course we can't tell unimportant people that : - )
Be interesting to see just how edited the video is tomorrow compared to what the people who went tonight remember
On the Official FB Page..
"Charlton Athletic FC The Q&A will be shown in full, Tony. There are several hundred supporters here who will be able to advise if anything if anything major has been taken out! (IL)"
To be honest with quite a clear mind I remember it all quite well, will be obvious to see what, if anything, is took out. I reckon there may be one bit they may take out, I may be wrong..
Just stunk of A) KM almost angrily, by the end, putting it to us that Roland does what he does from where he does, and that's that.. she's a link between them him and us and we have to put up with it.
Got a wee bit heated near the end, Katrien obviously heating up a bit as she started cutting short a man's (well articulated) few tiered question, quite rudely I'd say, on more than one occasion which was a shame as it would be nice to hear the question in full before a response.
RM turning up to the meeting half way through and jumping in when he felt necessary.
All the people there unnecessary and were only there to diffuse the attention from KM, it's not as if people can prepare questions for them if they didn't know they were attending until they turned up. JJ spoke well as ever and made Tony Watt feel a lot more comfortable than without him, not really Watt's scene unfortunately, should have let him go a bit earlier to get an early nights kip, as he's only been here a few hours in footballing terms and was sitting there amongst a heated debate on the way our Football Club is being run.
KM & co. be happy to see the back of the VIP scheme and these meetings.
Sounds like she was putting across the message before tomorrows meeting that its his money financing the club and he will do what he likes .
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A ninety minute meeting I do not think is long enough to 'discuss' things.
As for GL, he would have been given a hard ride and to be honest he should be scouting our upcoming opposition rather than talking to supporters.
Very clever piece of spin
Despite the additional guests most of the verbal questions and all the written questions were to KM.
and only about 10% were submitted in advance and I think half of those were mine. And they weren't edited.
We actually got some interesting financial from David Joyes on break even but I'm now not clear if break even includes player dealings or not.
I think KM gave answers but little detail to back them up which was shown by the answers from DJ and RM.
Covered End had a good go at pinning her down on a number of issues without too much luck.
Not really relevant but JJ is a top bloke and it was a shame he wasn't at a different type of fans event.
RM made an impassioned speech at the end which people will like or dismiss depending on their pre-determined opinion of him but worth viewing.
On the academy planning application to be submitted in 6 weeks and premier league funding still available according to Tony Keane (sp) but looking at conditions on this and other funding streams. 10m spend but not said who/where that is coming from.
Another 1m on stadium next summer but stuff that I guess many will not be interested in ie air con.
And the shop is coming back in house.
Didn't take notes as it will be on video tomorrow.
Some will moan about the questions but the issues that concern those that are concern were raised.
You will have to decide how well or in depth they were answered yourselves.
LLLBH
Got a wee bit heated near the end, Katrien obviously heating up a bit as she started cutting short a man's (well articulated) few tiered question, quite rudely I'd say, on more than one occasion which was a shame as it would be nice to hear the question in full before a response.
RM turning up to the meeting half way through and jumping in when he felt necessary.
All the people there unnecessary and were only there to diffuse the attention from KM, it's not as if people can prepare questions for them if they didn't know they were attending until they turned up. JJ spoke well as ever and made Tony Watt feel a lot more comfortable than without him, not really Watt's scene unfortunately, should have let him go a bit earlier to get an early nights kip, as he's only been here a few hours in footballing terms and was sitting there amongst a heated debate on the way our Football Club is being run.
KM & co. be happy to see the back of the VIP scheme and these meetings.
New ticket prices at Hudds game it seems. 150 ST issue KM is aware of and my guess is it will be gone.
crossbars will be totally different.
Thought not.
Was Simon church in it?
"Charlton Athletic FC The Q&A will be shown in full, Tony. There are several hundred supporters here who will be able to advise if anything if anything major has been taken out! (IL)"
To be honest with quite a clear mind I remember it all quite well, will be obvious to see what, if anything, is took out. I reckon there may be one bit they may take out, I may be wrong..