Super_Steve_Howey 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2007 Been looking at the manc breakaway club, basically they're 4 or 5 years off league 2 if they stay united. Basically, it's one member one vote, all profits re-invested. 12 man board, voted by members yearly. Twice yearly votes on motions with 5 member's support. So, what with the dissaffection with NUFC's management, and the basic fact that this club will never be run with the supporters at heart, would you defect? Specifically, if a start-up group was formed, would you pledge any money to the cause? (thereby gaining 1 vote, irrespective of contribution). Would you start attending matches? Would you buy the merchandise? Would you make a voluntary contribution to the cause? say, 5 hours a week Down the line, should the club make it to the league, would you hand on heart be able to cancel your season ticket to support the new club? If so, at what point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super_Steve_Howey 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 72 views and not a single opinion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tooj 16 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Not if you're the founder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super_Steve_Howey 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 Not if you're the founder. One man one vote. Except my vote, which is reflective of my stature as leader of all men. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyluke 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 The difference between us and Man U and Wimbeldon is that Shepherd, for all his blabbing to the press and general incompetence, still wants NUFC to suceed, not just from a buisness point of view but also because he's a fan. Yes, he's shit at it, and yes, he makes far too much money out of us but ultimately the board want the right things for the club - they're just very very poor at getting them done! For those reasons I have no real desire to support an 'alternative' NUFC, instead I'll just hope that one day the board gets it right or lets someone else have a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@yourservice 21 Report post Posted April 22, 2007 I've always thought this City needed another club alongside NUFC,it's never done Liverpool or the mancs any harm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketsbaia 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 The only way i'd stop supporting this club for another, fan based Newcastle United incarnation would be if we went bust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyshinton 1 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 The difference between us and Man U and Wimbeldon is that Shepherd, for all his blabbing to the press and general incompetence, still wants NUFC to suceed, not just from a buisness point of view but also because he's a fan. Yes, he's shit at it, and yes, he makes far too much money out of us but ultimately the board want the right things for the club - they're just very very poor at getting them done! For those reasons I have no real desire to support an 'alternative' NUFC, instead I'll just hope that one day the board gets it right or lets someone else have a go. ditto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super_Steve_Howey 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Genuinely surprised. I don't really think Fred runs this club for the fans, and the Halls are con-men in my opinion. The reason I was thinking about this was it is in my opinion realistically not that far off that FC United of Manchester could be in League Two or even League One. From there, with a potential fanbase of Manchester, who knows? And all on one member one vote. The only barrier to the big time would be a stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sicklee Sausage Roll 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Anyone read Animal Farm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyluke 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 All fans are equal but some fans are more equal than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super_Steve_Howey 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Shepherd reminds me of Napoleon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyluke 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2007 Shepherd reminds me of Napoleon Shirley in this situation you would be Napoleon? Or Old Major, but you'd have to die before the new club started for that to happen I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WubbleUC 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 If I ever did break away from NUFC, which is highly doubtful, I'd offer my support to Whitley Bay tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 401 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 If i had to breakaway from NUFC, it would have to be Durham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alex Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Shepherd reminds me of Napoleon Canny few players remind me of Boxer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemmill 596 Report post Posted April 24, 2007 Shepherd reminds me of Napoleon We did Animal Farm for GCSE and the teacher set us an essay question for homework. Can't remember what it was about, but anyway, one of the lads forgot to take his book home and had to do the essay from memory of what he thought we'd read so far. I fucking pissed myself when the teacher was handing back out the homework and goes "SHARKEY! I don't know what version of Animal Farm you've been reading, but there is NO animal called Wellington in mine!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
