[clarevoyant.]

Benno Spire, on 23 December 2018 - 07:31 PM, said:

If I see Mr Bean in the Lounge on Boxing Day I will attempt to speak with him and pass on my fans view to him in person.
If you are reading this Mr Bean I will be in the 1866 lounge with bald head head and glasses, I did have a six pack but it’s now a keg.

Didn't realise you'd got any fans!! .

Sorry olde lad.

[DIFH]

Blue5, on 23 December 2018 - 03:59 PM, said:

If Graham Bean wants to build trust and support then he needs to establish why the business has been run in such a way that it has been saddled with debt and therefore reliant upon the major shareholder's cash injections as well as recommending to the board of directors that the club appoints a full time chartered accountant, let us all see what response that gets.

Has the timing of this appointment any legs ? The transfer window soon to open etc.

Has Graham been involved in the purchasing and or the selling of players.

[moondog]

I've tidied up this thread as it's an important one and went somewhat off topic, please all try and keep it focused

[moondog]

DIFH, on 23 December 2018 - 10:04 PM, said:

Has the timing of this appointment any legs ? The transfer window soon to open etc.

Has Graham been involved in the purchasing and or the selling of players.

Yes at Leeds, although the transfer window doesn't really apply to us

[Tha Knows...]

Only the deranged would think that at this point we aren't in serious danger of being relegated again. It would only take one defeat on paper to put us back into the drop zone... Especially as we are so, ahem, unlucky. Must win on boxing day.

And how tragic that the best we can hope for is to stay in the NL for another season

[forevablue]

moondog, on 21 December 2018 - 04:28 PM, said:

During this weeks media interviews Graham Bean mentioned he was meeting supporters later this week.

https://www.chesterf...hief-executive/

This was myself and Paul Goodwin who organised last week's successful peaceful protest

We met with Graham this morning, not as spokespersons for the fans, neither of us see ourselves as this, but more to introduce ourselves and assist him with his fact finding.

Bob's Board has provided an outlet for fans to express their views and as Ashley Carson's main point of contact for this message board he passed on my contact details to Graham.

This thread is testimony to the close scrutiny Graham's appointment has come under over the last week or so and it felt only right to meet up. I'm from the camp of not saying anything about an individual on here that I wouldn't be prepared to do face to face and can understand the discomfort someone starting a new job would feel coming under fire from anonymous sources before they had even started work.

I therefore explained to Graham why he'd come under such scrutiny given the nature of his and previous appointments at the club and this happened also with Micheal Dunford. Graham understood and went on to listen to the concerns that Paul and I presented to him.

I explained to Graham whilst we are all grateful for Dave Allen's financial contribution, we wish he would take steps to get the club better run so he didn't have to do this or find a suitable buyer.

The main concern about the rising and significant debt, is if Dave passed away his family who aren't fans would want the money, some of which is secured against the ground, back which could spell the end of the club. I also expressed concern that it appeared Dave wasn't really serious about selling the club, Graham explained whilst he's not met Dave Allen yet he was aware he is keen to sell and will be working hard to facilitate a sale.

Graham came across as straight talking, friendly and approachable and is keen to meet supporters who have concerns either on a one to one basis or in groups. He's keen to set up series of forums in the new year with around 10-12 different fans present each time to discuss things just as he did with Paul and myself today. He says he will be honest and won't make promises he can't keep. Anyone interested in putting their name down for this should email Graham at [email protected]

He says AC has taken a back seat in terms of day to day decision making and he's sees himself as now running the club day to day reporting to the board and Dave Allen.

Graham has asked to be given a chance by the fans to make his mark, I was left with the impression he will be giving his all.

P.S Whilst a Wednesday fan in the past Graham has been a season ticket holder at Liverpool for the last 15 years

Mark, thanks for summarising our meeting with Graham Bean quickly and so accurately.

From my point of view all that I would add like to add is that Graham Bean said nothing during the meeting that he wouldn't do to any other fans attending the sessions that he is intending to run during the early part of next year. I agree that to do this in smaller groups will be helpful as everyone should have the chance for an input and hopefully no-one will feel uncomfortable about raising their concerns or issues with him.

I am not fully up to speed with all of the threads on here, and comments on Facebook, but I would just like to clarify that it was only my intention to hold one peaceful gathering and then to gauge the response. Obviously events developed quickly and over a matter of a few days the media interest grew beyond anything that could have been envisaged. The result was that a much wider range of people are now aware of our current plight and some details of how we have arrived at our current position. This, coupled with the tremendous turnout on the day in such poor weather conditions, has meant that there can be no doubt with anyone about the feelings of a large section of the fan base. Just to be clear, I have had no involvement in the possible organisation of any other protests.

If there is a real appetite for change from the owner of the club then I would rather spend my time supporting this in any way that I can rather than organising a further gathering of fans who are disillusioned with the running of the club. I realise that this may not be possible for me but, as long as there are clear indications that matters are progressing and that it can be evidenced, then my view is that this should be allowed to continue without hindrance.

However, if things continue as they are I really fear for the future of the club as the debts will be too large to make it a saleable asset and the situation from a fans' perspective would have to be reassessed.

I would like to thank everyone for their support and kind messages and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[clarevoyant.]

Spire-Power, on 24 December 2018 - 12:07 AM, said:

Only the deranged would think that at this point we aren't in serious danger of being relegated again. It would only take one defeat on paper to put us back into the drop zone... Especially as we are so, ahem, unlucky. Must win on boxing day.

And how tragic that the best we can hope for is to stay in the NL for another season

What are the consequences if we fail to win on boxing day? Extinction?

[Westbars Spireite]

clarevoyant., on 24 December 2018 - 07:44 AM, said:

What are the consequences if we fail to win on boxing day? Extinction?

Worse!

[pmb2016]

clarevoyant., on 24 December 2018 - 07:44 AM, said:

What are the consequences if we fail to win on boxing day? Extinction?

A small snippet from Roland Gents report from the commentary box at Orient is below

"always wary when your manager says that we are going to win the next game, it’s usually a case of coming down to Earth with a bump and so it proved at Leyton Orient. The thing was, in the press box most of the Orient commentary team thought that Chesterfield were the best opponents they had seen at Brisbane Road, however since we were defeated it’s probably worth sticking your money on the O’s to go up." END QUOTE

I'd say the teams on the up ,of course Injurys is an issue but I think we will be fine . Survival is most certainly possible and with 4 points to play with it has to be now though . But that's down to the manager and not much GB can do about that I suppose

[jack bauer]

pmb2016, on 24 December 2018 - 08:33 AM, said:

A small snippet from Roland Gents report from the commentary box at Orient is below

"always wary when your manager says that we are going to win the next game, it’s usually a case of coming down to Earth with a bump and so it proved at Leyton Orient. The thing was, in the press box most of the Orient commentary team thought that Chesterfield were the best opponents they had seen at Brisbane Road, however since we were defeated it’s probably worth sticking your money on the O’s to go up." END QUOTE

I'd say the teams on the up ,of course Injurys is an issue but I think we will be fine . Survival is most certainly possible and with 4 points to play with it has to be now though . But that's down to the manager and not much GB can do about that I suppose

if GB can't help us stay up then there's little point him being here, for me everyone employed at this club in a role of power and influence should be busting a gut from here on in to ensure we stay up, the team needs a striker desperately so, when you look at our goal difference compared to other sides down the bottom end ours is favourable, which tells us one thing, games have been tight but we don't have the match winner, now a ceo should be talkingto the manager and owner to get this sorted.

[pmb2016]

jack bauer, on 24 December 2018 - 09:11 AM, said:

if GB can't help us stay up then there's little point him being here, for me everyone employed at this club in a role of power and influence should be busting a gut from here on in to ensure we stay up, the team needs a striker desperately so, when you look at our goal difference compared to other sides down the bottom end ours is favourable, which tells us one thing, games have been tight but we don't have the match winner, now a ceo should be talkingto the manager and owner to get this sorted.

I do agree , but I meant as in how they perform on the day is down to the manager . Sorry for not explaining that to well matey

[Cactoise]

Wouldn't it have been more beneficial to buy a striker with what we are paying Bean?

[dtp]

Cactoise, on 24 December 2018 - 02:05 PM, said:

Wouldn't it have been more beneficial to buy a striker with what we are paying Bean?

And, thus allow AC to continue in his role????

[Mr Mercury]

Cactoise, on 24 December 2018 - 02:05 PM, said:

Wouldn't it have been more beneficial to buy a striker with what we are paying Bean?

It's been said many times that a competent CEO, not a what might be in it for me Turner, or apparently clueless Carson, but an actual football and buisness savvy CEO would be worth their weight to CFC, again whether GB is that man, or indeed will be allowed to be that man, only time will tell!

[pmb2016]

Mr Mercury, on 24 December 2018 - 03:08 PM, said:

It's been said many times that a competent CEO, not a what might be in it for me Turner, or apparently clueless Carson, but an actual football and buisness savvy CEO would be worth their weight to CFC, again whether GB is that man, or indeed will be allowed to be that man, only time will tell!

Here here

Merry Xmas to you and let's hope for a boxing day win

COYB!!!!

[valemadness]

dtp, on 24 December 2018 - 03:03 PM, said:

And, thus allow AC to continue in his role????

He's still involved.

[Wooden Spoon]

valemadness said:

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He's still involved.

Anyone who thought otherwise was fooling themselves.


He’s just as much in control this week as he was the last, and the one before that.......he just in the shadows.

[dtp]

valemadness, on 24 December 2018 - 04:57 PM, said:

He's still involved.

He'll be involved until the club comes under new ownership but, I believe, he will be taking more of a back seat now Bean is here.

Strange thing is, when we had a CEO who became much despised and on his own admittance wasn't very good at sums we had our most successful days on the playing pitch. Then we had Carson. Then Carson was aided by what did he do part-time CEO Dunford, Then Carson by himself again. And, nothing's worked since calamity Turner!!!!

Then again our yellow friends are having their most successful period in 25 years, or more, with a CEO that's good at????. Answers on a postcard please.

Let's hope we turn a corner with Mr Bean and all spireites have a "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year".

[Blue5]

dtp, on 24 December 2018 - 05:19 PM, said:

He'll be involved until the club comes under new ownership but, I believe, he will be taking more of a back seat now Bean is here.

Strange thing is, when we had a CEO who became much despised and on his own admittance wasn't very good at sums we had our most successful days on the playing pitch. Then we had Carson. Then Carson was aided by what did he do part-time CEO Dunford, Then Carson by himself again. And, nothing's worked since calamity Turner!!!!

Then again our yellow friends are having their most successful period in 25 years, or more, with a CEO that's good at????. Answers on a postcard please.

Let's hope we turn a corner with Mr Bean and all spireites have a "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy New Year".

It is my opinion that Ashley has always been the club's CEO, a view shared by some of those previously involved in the club.

Best wishes.

[warfey is a spireite]

clarevoyant., on 24 December 2018 - 07:44 AM, said:

What are the consequences if we fail to win on boxing day? Extinction?

Extension