Athlone Town

[ATFC-1887]

The chairman has now blocked off the area and boarded up the fence where fans have been holding the protests.
Absolutely petty.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1056822977733894&substory_index=0&id=458882380861293

[outspoken]

The chairman has now blocked off the area and boarded up the fence where fans have been holding the protests.
Absolutely petty.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1056822977733894&substory_index=0&id=458882380861293

Wow I mean wow. That's absolutely incredible. I would be going ape sh1t if I was ye. This has the feeling of going very toxic very soon

[CuanaD]

any sign of the confirmed players they have on the books for tomorrow? Are they even allowed to register junior players?

http://athlonetownfc.ie/new-signings/

[ATFC-1887]

Athlone Town Fc –Members Statement

Further to a meeting 23 June where a vote of no confidence in the Committee of Athlone Town FC was unanimously passed, members present agreed to issue a statement and would like to make the following points:-

1. There is significant concern on the delay on the issuing of a statement of affairs despite a commitment from the committee same would issue following a public meeting at the stadium 25 May. This is simply unacceptable. We call upon the committee to confirm the basis on which the information is been withheld given the commitment noted to issue same.

2. Members have learned that Mr. Tony Connaughton made a detailed submission to the club 6 June requesting certain information and put forward proposals. We understand a deadline for reply was given to which no reply was received. Mr. Connaughton issued a final reminder on 7 June setting a deadline for a reply by 4pm 8 June and again no reply was forthcoming to same.

3. We now wish to call a public meeting and ask all who care about Athlone Town FC to attend such a public meeting. Members are calling this meeting due to concerns pertaining to the running of Athlone Town FC. We urge people to come together on this matter, those who have been hurt by the club in the past and those who have the club in their heart. We welcome all who care about football in Athlone and anyone who shares a vision on making the club great again. This is an open invitation issued to save our proud club. Details confirming venue, time and date will be issued under separate cover once agreed.



Come on the Town !



Dated: 24/6/2016

[Martinho II]

pity Longford Town cant do the same as the fans are not being listened to and the club being run to the ground. One of Athlone Towns signings Darragh Concannon played with us in 2009 and returned back to his home club Ballinasloe Town after a few short months.I believe from reading on facebook that ye were close to getting Ballinasloe Town Liam Lynch who we had in 09 and was excellent for us!

[ATFC-1887]

We took the first steps towards being a supporters trust run club yesterday. Very good turnout at the meeting with representatives from Foras, 1895 trust and GUST. 7 interim board members came forward until we have the first official meeting to elect a board.
Positive steps and it can only be good for the future of our club.
Now we just have to get rid of the current crop.

[Martinho II]

We took the first steps towards being a supporters trust run club yesterday. Very good turnout at the meeting with representatives from Foras, 1895 trust and GUST. 7 interim board members came forward until we have the first official meeting to elect a board.
Positive steps and it can only be good for the future of our club.
Now we just have to get rid of the current crop.

we could be seeking advice from ye shortly as the atmosphere in Longford is brutal at present..

[Battery Rover]

Athlone Town FC -The Peoples Public Meeting – Wednesday 20th July

If you grew up as Town fan or are new to the Town and love Athlone football, please attend a public meeting on Wednesday 20th July at 8.00pm in The Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone.

This meeting is being organised by a large group of concerned members who have supported “The Town” through the good and the bad times. This meeting will include a discussion on the future of the Club and there will also be plenty of opportunities for all those that attend to put their views and ideas forward.

We call on the Athlone football public to come out for a meeting that in our minds will determine the club’s future. Stand up for your beliefs and restore core values to the club we all cherish.

All are welcome.

[GC13]

Was at Drogheda and Althlone game, players gave their best, didn't create much but cant fault their effort under the difficult circumstances.

[GCdfc]

Athlone Town FC -The Peoples Public Meeting – Wednesday 20th July

If you grew up as Town fan or are new to the Town and love Athlone football, please attend a public meeting on Wednesday 20th July at 8.00pm in The Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone.

This meeting is being organised by a large group of concerned members who have supported “The Town” through the good and the bad times. This meeting will include a discussion on the future of the Club and there will also be plenty of opportunities for all those that attend to put their views and ideas forward.

We call on the Athlone football public to come out for a meeting that in our minds will determine the club’s future. Stand up for your beliefs and restore core values to the club we all cherish.

All are welcome.

I don't think Athlone Town FC are happy about the planned meeting. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2016/07/18/4123459-athlone-town-football-club/

[nigel-harps1954]

Don't really expect them to be too happy about it to be honest. But how they cannot see that they're destroying the club is beyond me.

[gufcfan]

The club is continuing its work to promote soccer at all levels in Athlone and to secure the future of Athlone Town FC.

He said as the walls collapsed around him.

[ATFC-1887]

Don't really expect them to be too happy about it to be honest. But how they cannot see that they're destroying the club is beyond me.
Oh they know. But they are too arrogant to leave. If only you heard some of the things he has done lately. Can't be made public for one reason or another but hopefully they will be soon.

[Briuk]

What happened with all the signed guys who didnt' feature, are they training or just gone?

[nr637]

What happened at the meeting and was it well supported or was there any interest at all!

[Battery Rover]

What happened at the meeting and was it well supported or was there any interest at all!

Over 100.supporters attended

[nigel-harps1954]

Over 100.supporters attended

Does that include season ticket holders and stewards though?

[Battery Rover]

Statement following Public Meeting 20 July 2016 over concerns on Athlone Town FC

Further to a recent statement by Concerned Members of Athlone Town FC dated 24 June (copy attached for ease of reference), a Public meeting was held 20 July over concerns arising on the running of Athlone Town FC.

The following points should be noted following the meeting:-

1. A vote of no confidence in the current committee of Athlone Town FC was unanimously passed.

2. In light of same, Tony Knight was asked to resign his position in the club which he immediately did. Tony is Athlone through and through and we thank him for his support. We believe Tony has an important role to play in the club in the future but we ask for the few existing committee members to resign with immediate effect and wonder what mandate they believe they have to continue in office.

3. On 25 May at a public meeting at the Athlone Town Stadium a statement of affairs was requested and a commitment was given by the club to issue same. We now ask why this information is been withheld.

4. We wish to make public the correspondence that has taken place with the current committee of Athlone Town FC and it can be noted only one reply was forthcoming.

Tony Connaughton correspondence

A) Tony Connaughton-email sent 6 June with deadline given for reply 4pm 7 June.

B) Tony Connaughton-email sent 7 June (10.29pm) with deadline given for reply 4pm 8 June.

Concerned Members of Athlone Town FC correspondence

A) Member email 16 June calling for emergency meeting

B) Committee reply 20 June

C) Member email to club 21 June –no reply

D) Member email to club 28 June –no reply

E) Member email to club 30 June –no reply

F) Member email to club -6 July-no reply

We now set out the following two action points required:-

1. The current few committee members resign with immediate effect.

2. We call on the supporters of Athlone Town FC to mobilize on these matters and join us on our efforts to progress the club with drive and ambition.

Finally, we also urge those who wish to make their views known to contact the Concerned Members of Athlone Town FC designated email

concernedmembersatfc@gmail.com

Yours in sport

Tony Connaughton

Peter Keenan

Richard McKervey

Dermot Brennan

Vincent Brooks

Chris Enright

Declan Quain

Aidan Finan

Garret Mc Dermott


Dated 21 July 2016

[Lim till i die]

Who's looking to take over?

[nr637]

Who's looking to take over?

http://www.boiledbeans.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/a5568f084c7e552afb7df60e99a02dac.jpg

The people's Front of Athlone I'd expect!