Press Release
Bums on Seats
In response to the Roy Whalley’s statements at the AGM
of Walsall FC, the Walsall Supporters’ Trust will be raising several issues
with the club.
- Should we be concerned that the Directors have made no risk
assessment of the impact of split ownership of the club and its ground
lease? Is this best business practice? What guarantees does the club have
over its future?
- Jeff Bonser mentioned in a recent article that he had provided a £1m
loan investment to build the new stand. Is this what is meant by the
Directors being in a unique position to ensure that Walsall FC’s cash flow
is managed appropriately? What does this loan imply for the football club’s
cash flow?
- If we are to move forward as a club, then we need to do more than
simply offer cheap seats at a few games to get bums on seats. Does the
club need a strategy for working with the town? How should it communicate
what it does to existing supporters like season-ticket holders who do not
get the full benefit of offers?
- How can the club find out why there were only 4,800 home fans
attending the game against Stoke City? Is a questionnaire to fans, or
people who are in the town at 3pm on a Saturday, a good way to start a
meaningful marketing campaign?
Raising
these issues is intended to generate information that will help supporters better
understand the actions of the Directors. In turn it is hoped that supporters
will feel able to work as partners with the Board in securing the club’s
long-term future.
For
more information contact Richard Hall on 07799-056545; or
Email: enquiries@walsallfctrust.co.uk
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