SEMTEX Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Fair assumption that Rocker is blacklisted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I signed up yesterday but only received a receipt via email ( from PayPal). I wasn't expecting a personalised phonecall, but an email confirming membership would've been handy. I had email within minutes from them saying my application is being processed. I got that email. I expected another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 You'll get one, seems they have to send by hand so they are doing them in blocks as they've had such an increase in numbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I hope they go all out and push for a total boycott of the club and anything associated with Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 You'll get one, seems they have to send by hand so they are doing them in blocks as they've had such an increase in numbers. I appreciate that. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I hope they go all out and push for a total boycott of the club and anything associated with Ashley. Agreed, i may join then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Little Waster Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I hope they go all out and push for a total boycott of the club and anything associated with Ashley. NUST " We won’t ever organise a boycott or anything like that - we will always put key NUFC issues to the membership" Pointless then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I hope they go all out and push for a total boycott of the club and anything associated with Ashley. NUST " We won’t ever organise a boycott or anything like that - we will always put key NUFC issues to the membership" Pointless then Again, does not mean they won’t support a boycott. As it says they’d put it to the members vote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm in the position where I don't think I feel able to trust the leadership of any fans' groups at the present time unfortunately. I might get slated for this, but it's my view at the moment. Egos have always seemed to come into play with our fanbase previously, and may again in future, but the main sticking point for me is the leadership of fans groups calling off previous protests after being asked to by people close to previous 'takeover' attempts. It was either extremely naive, or a convenient excuse, but that decision always seemed ridiculous to me. Any decent new owner would not say 'stop protesting against your horrible owner, or else it will affect us buying the club'. Is there crossover between the leadership of this group and the Magpie Group, or the fans forum? Or does this group aim to put important strategy decisions to it's membership as a vote, and follow though on the results? Where can I find more information about this group? As I don't know enough to make an informed decision as yet I don't feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm in the position where I don't think I feel able to trust the leadership of any fans' groups at the present time unfortunately. I might get slated for this, but it's my view at the moment. Egos have always seemed to come into play with our fanbase previously, and may again in future, but the main sticking point for me is the leadership of fans groups calling off previous protests after being asked to by people close to previous 'takeover' attempts. It was either extremely naive, or a convenient excuse, but that decision always seemed ridiculous to me. Any decent new owner would not say 'stop protesting against your horrible owner, or else it will affect us buying the club'. Is there crossover between the leadership of this group and the Magpie Group, or the fans forum? Or does this group aim to put important strategy decisions to it's membership as a vote, and follow though on the results? Where can I find more information about this group? As I don't know enough to make an informed decision as yet I don't feel. The trust has to put things to a vote. Every single member has an equal share (£1) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Was going to join and then I saw Steve Wraith was on the board so will be giving it a miss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 full of people in it for the limelight and to feel important. at least some of them will get to meet whoever the new manager is You couldn't be more wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm in the position where I don't think I feel able to trust the leadership of any fans' groups at the present time unfortunately. I might get slated for this, but it's my view at the moment. Egos have always seemed to come into play with our fanbase previously, and may again in future, but the main sticking point for me is the leadership of fans groups calling off previous protests after being asked to by people close to previous 'takeover' attempts. It was either extremely naive, or a convenient excuse, but that decision always seemed ridiculous to me. Any decent new owner would not say 'stop protesting against your horrible owner, or else it will affect us buying the club'. Is there crossover between the leadership of this group and the Magpie Group, or the fans forum? Or does this group aim to put important strategy decisions to it's membership as a vote, and follow though on the results? Where can I find more information about this group? As I don't know enough to make an informed decision as yet I don't feel. Some strategy decisions will be made by the Board, some will be put to members- and if you don't like what is being done you can vote members off the board at the AGM. You can't run a trust organisation with everything being done by vote of 5,000+ people, nothing would ever get done. That's why we have a board giving up a hell of a lot of their spare time to build a functioning trust. There is no crossover with the Board of the NUST and The Magpie Group, I resigned from TMG for a number of reasons and that was before I joined the board of NUST. NUST have a place on the pointless fans forum which have been very critical of but as NUST - nobody on the board has a role there in any other capacity. We have a good range of people on the board and so far it's working very well and really no ego issues (yes, even with Steve Wraith). Steve's contacts have been invaluable really in building the trust back up. Plenty of info on the website but I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 In my opinion, there is no eventual realistic aim for NUST in regards to Mike Ashley/the ownership of the club. They have said that eventually they want to own 51% of the club. Giving the finances I don’t think it’s realistic without either a generous donation from someone wealthy, and/or a change in the rules of ownership of football clubs. They aren’t going suddenly challenge Ashley as they need to keep open the lines of communication that they do have with the club. Ok so they have members on the fans forum, but we all know that’s a waste of time in anyway. They aren’t going to directly promote or organise protests, and the likes of Wor flags etc are all officially independent of NUST despite having some members crossing over. I can’t see them doing anything right now that would help us get rid of Ashley, which is what the majority of the supporter base wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm in the position where I don't think I feel able to trust the leadership of any fans' groups at the present time unfortunately. I might get slated for this, but it's my view at the moment. Egos have always seemed to come into play with our fanbase previously, and may again in future, but the main sticking point for me is the leadership of fans groups calling off previous protests after being asked to by people close to previous 'takeover' attempts. It was either extremely naive, or a convenient excuse, but that decision always seemed ridiculous to me. Any decent new owner would not say 'stop protesting against your horrible owner, or else it will affect us buying the club'. Is there crossover between the leadership of this group and the Magpie Group, or the fans forum? Or does this group aim to put important strategy decisions to it's membership as a vote, and follow though on the results? Where can I find more information about this group? As I don't know enough to make an informed decision as yet I don't feel. Some strategy decisions will be made by the Board, some will be put to members- and if you don't like what is being done you can vote members off the board at the AGM. You can't run a trust organisation with everything being done by vote of 5,000+ people, nothing would ever get done. That's why we have a board giving up a hell of a lot of their spare time to build a functioning trust. There is no crossover with the Board of the NUST and The Magpie Group, I resigned from TMG for a number of reasons and that was before I joined the board of NUST. NUST have a place on the pointless fans forum which have been very critical of but as NUST - nobody on the board has a role there in any other capacity. We have a good range of people on the board and so far it's working very well and really no ego issues (yes, even with Steve Wraith). Steve's contacts have been invaluable really in building the trust back up. Plenty of info on the website but I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have. Thanks for all the information, it's much appreciated. I'll have a little think over the next couple of days, I may well get back to you with a few more questions but fairly happy with what you have stated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I joined today. Easy decision for £1. Hopefully it does some good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 In the latest trust email this is what they’ve achieved in the past. I know many will only really care about getting Ashley out which is understandable but they’ve done some good stuff. So what has the NUFC Trust achieved in the past? Supported The FSA in their A Derby To Be Proud Of campaign, where fans on both sides of Tyne & Wear could have ended up seeing very restrictive away travel measures (aka “bubble matches”) from 2014 onwards. Supported lads arrested at Boro away following disturbance in the ground, arranging solicitor representation and avoided a banning order. Supported a lad arrested at West Ham away when encroaching the pitch following a goal, again got him a solicitor and avoided ban after persuading court it was due to crowd-surge. Set up a credit union as alternative to Wonga. Instrumental in setting up NUFC Fans Foodbank which raises thousands every match day to feed the people of our city and beyond. Local Achiever awards – providing match tickets to good causes. Intervened in disputes where fans have had to change seats with club. Applying successfully for SJP to be granted ‘Asset of Community Value’ status. Continuous discussions with developers around Strawberry place land. Support for The FSA’s campaign 20’s Plenty. Support for The FSA’s campaign for Safe Standing. Involvement with previous potential buyers about fan representation. Roadshows throughout region as far as Alnwick to South Durham. Annual kids 5 a side competition during 6 weeks holidays. Football training in the community, paying for coaching going into local schools. What has the NUFC Trust achieved/been up to most recently? Continuing to monitor and dispute the Strawberry Place development plans. Continuing to support the NUFC Fans Foodbank. We raised over £1,000 for the 5 supporters arrested against Bournemouth and supported them with legal advice. Continuing support for The FSA’s various campaigns (safe standing, 20’s plenty). Disputing UEFA’s European super league plans. Annual supporters survey. Opposed the current running of the NUFC Fans Forum. Lowered membership fees for the Trust from £10 to £1, £50 to £5 and £100 to £10 enabling more fans than ever to sign up and have their voice heard. We’re working on a new website which will enable all fans to manage their membership, be sent and read up to date member only news from the Trust and vote on what the Trust should be working on. Talking with high profile individuals to get on board our campaign for future Trust actions. Well worth a £1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'm in the position where I don't think I feel able to trust the leadership of any fans' groups at the present time unfortunately. I might get slated for this, but it's my view at the moment. Egos have always seemed to come into play with our fanbase previously, and may again in future, but the main sticking point for me is the leadership of fans groups calling off previous protests after being asked to by people close to previous 'takeover' attempts. It was either extremely naive, or a convenient excuse, but that decision always seemed ridiculous to me. Any decent new owner would not say 'stop protesting against your horrible owner, or else it will affect us buying the club'. Is there crossover between the leadership of this group and the Magpie Group, or the fans forum? Or does this group aim to put important strategy decisions to it's membership as a vote, and follow though on the results? Where can I find more information about this group? As I don't know enough to make an informed decision as yet I don't feel. Some strategy decisions will be made by the Board, some will be put to members- and if you don't like what is being done you can vote members off the board at the AGM. You can't run a trust organisation with everything being done by vote of 5,000+ people, nothing would ever get done. That's why we have a board giving up a hell of a lot of their spare time to build a functioning trust. There is no crossover with the Board of the NUST and The Magpie Group, I resigned from TMG for a number of reasons and that was before I joined the board of NUST. NUST have a place on the pointless fans forum which have been very critical of but as NUST - nobody on the board has a role there in any other capacity. We have a good range of people on the board and so far it's working very well and really no ego issues (yes, even with Steve Wraith). Steve's contacts have been invaluable really in building the trust back up. Plenty of info on the website but I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have. Thanks for all the information, it's much appreciated. I'll have a little think over the next couple of days, I may well get back to you with a few more questions but fairly happy with what you have stated. Plenty of info on the Trust website https://nufctrust.co.uk/ and on www.nufc.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just signed up. In ideal scenario the trust will be a force to help rid us of the cancer but if not still a positive force for good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Was speaking to someone who said that NUST are backing a plan that anyone who doesnt renew would potentially get loyalty points if club ownership changed. As someone who as ditched 275 point since Rafa left I think this would get a huge amount of people onboard with NUST and the idea of not renewing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Could well hit 7,000 members by close of play today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Joined yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poor Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 although i do think a number of those on the board have ego and motive issues, if this is the only game in town then it has to be supported. just did the lifetime membership now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Joined - Lifetime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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