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Fuck off. No way? I got one back in 2012. Back row. I’d torn my MCL and at 6’5” I couldn’t sit. Club banned me for 3 games. Cunts. Moved seats after that.

In fairness, it was listened to and noted. Charlotte, even said thank you for raising it. Alex, perhaps not so much.

Could well have been him then . He certainly piped up against @LFEE and how people he knew didn't think it was a TF closed shop...so that would make sense. He wasn't sitting on the top Board table - I assume because it was the outgoing board? So it could have bee him.

Quick update from last night. There was a decent turn out, perhaps 50 or 60, so no doubt higher than previous years. However, for a Trust of 12,000+ people, this needs to change. An over-riding sentiment from people there and the Board, was how this can be improved. I spoke with @Greg afterwards and I have to agree that communication needs to be improved. Social Media is king, as Wor Flags have shown, with tens of thousands getting the message to bring a scarf against Leicester, so it can be done, and the message can get out there. To answer your question @NUFC91 no it wasn't. As I asked a question in AOB about ticketing issues, and how it seems to be the number 1 issue amongst fans at this moment in time. I also directed a question in regards to issues surrounding corporate away tickets, using the examples from this week of both Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. The response was effectively, the Trust are now working closely with the club and will be raising these matters. But they'll only have more clout if more people get involved, answer the surveys etc. Which is a fair comment. If people want to have a say in how future season tickets, Cup Final tickets etc are distributed, moaning about it on tiwtter and fighting on forums won't change anything. Like it or not, the Trust, clearly has the largest body to represent the fans on such matters. The reason why I didn't bring up the singing section, is it effectively was answered by the above question. Sarah Medcalf, newly inaugurated Supports Liaison officer was there, and I purposefully directed the question towards her as well, in regards to the ticketing issues. Thomas, spoke about how each PL club and the supporters trusts, alongside the FSA, will need to create a Fan Engagement Plan. Sarah Medcalf and the Trust will be working on this and it will come out in February. Independent Regulation may come in, in future and a big thing is supporter involvement will increase at club level. For the engagement plan, no doubt ticketing, singing sections, safe standing, Castore issues is something that will be discussed and hopefully implemented by the club. Again, tell the trust your thoughts (as others won't!), and your desire has more chance of fruition if the Trust can take it forward. @LFEE posed questions on a few matters. He spoke about how people volunteer and give up their time, however did ask a few questions surrounding lack of engagement with fans (there were only 4 nominations for 3 board spaces, and the 4th nominee didn't have a proposer/seconder - so no vote was required) and if the Board members are aware of the look of it becoming a True Faith club. This certainly did not sit well with Alex Hurst and Charlotte Robson. I'm not sure who piped up at the back as well? Was it Michael Martin? i don't know what he looks like. Alex's retort was sitting on the board had nothing to do wirh profile as TF has a wider audience. Make of that what you will. I'm glad I went, and I'll certainly look at going to more Trust initiatives, but they MUST MUST MUST increase fan engagement and empower the supporters to get invovled. For me that means reaching out and empowering fans through matters such as ticketing, safe standing, supporter experience and anything else you can think of. If they don't, and don't do it quickly, there will be very little point in them moving forward. Yes, people are volunteers, but you need to have to drive to change things. I hope they heed the advice! Good luck to them and I'll reserve judgement until the next AGM.

Back to 2nd. i had a crap week.

Can't believe this is almost a Champions League/European race game in January I don't think anyone in the country would have predicted that in August.

Those two are fucking great btw. Wrexham are absolutely raking it in now I'm sure their merchandise is regularly sold out or something?

Yeah this is my thoughts tbh. A Sunday final really is fucking shit as well I did have a look at trains coming back on the Sunday evening, and there isn't many after 7pm. If the final is a 4:30 KO, it doesn't leave much time to get back to Kings Cross either.

All jokes aside. This is the sort of shit we’re up against with singing the Blaydon Races ffs

Mental really. Huge game now

Cheers bud. Your line of (fair) questioning certainly didn’t sit well with plenty mind you! I made a few notes throughout the meeting to update people on tomorrow. As @LFEEsays, the Trust needs more people to get involved and put forward ideas and questions ??

Fulham have only beaten Chelsea once in the last 43 years? Wtf!!?

Good meeting. Lots of debate, which is good. @LFEEasked some very good questions which certainly opened the floor up to more debate.

This is my dilemma. The night before would be fun, as would the build up to the game. However, once the game starts, it’ll be a bit shit in a pub in London If we were to win, everyone would be going home in dribs and drabs with their own arrangements. Meanwhile, the town would be berserk. I believe the Bigg Market in 98 and 99 (I was only a Nipper) was meant to be unreal. Tough one.

Best Leeds 3-1 at home today in 2002 to go top of the league.

I’m definitely attending. Anyone wanting anything else bringing up? @LFEEyou still going?

Hoping to raise this tonight. I must admit, the atmosphere is great before KO courtesy of WF, but it really can be lacking for the majority of the game. The better we get, the more expectant the crowd becomes. Always thought this. Also probably has the fewest ST holders in that lower bowl to move as well.

Was going to say Pretty likely we could see a Man U v Newcastle final ?

Tbh that would be fucking amazing

Could we get 7200 then if it’s Man U away?

Newcastle last cup win (1969) Southampton last cup win (FAC 1976) Forest last cup win (LC 1990) Regardless of the draw, one of those 3 is making the final, which is good for football ??

We’ll beat anyone over 2 legs! Come on! ?

Really not sure why they picked this over the Forest game tbh.

100%. Hopefully people realise Wor Flags isn't there to create the atmosphere. It would be great if fans started bringing scarves to every game. Quite liked seeing large sections holding the scarves aloft as well (as twirling does get tiring after a while