QuoteAny news on how the forum went?
Hear, hear.
"Even if the wind stops to blow
Even if the sea ceases to flow
Even if the sun ceases to rise
The name of Sligo Rovers will shine and shine forever like the morning star glittering in the sky."
Any news on how the forum went?
I'll take that as a no then!
About 150 Sligo Rovers supporters attended a fans forum organised by the club at the Clarion Hotel yesterday evening.
New striker Padraig Amond was introduced to the supporters, while manager Paul Cook told fans that Rommy Boco was currently on trial with Doncaster after returning from the African Cup of Nations, but that the defender could yet return to The Showgrounds.
Cook also confirmed that he will be fielding full strength teams for the Setanta Sports Cup ties against Cliftonville and Cork City later this month.
Rovers will play a friendly against the Sligo-Leitrim Oscar Traynor team this Wednesday, with further friendlies to come away to Bray, Athlone and Finn Harps in the coming weeks.
In junior soccer, Sligo-Leitrim sides Carbury, Cliffoney Celtic, Merville United and Coolera Rovers all advanced in the Connacht Cup, while Aughanagh Celtic and Yeats United picked up wins in the Super League
http://oceanfm.ie/news/2010/02/01/15...-rovers-forum/
DongOriginally Posted by dong
It was a very comprehensive, professionally presented and at times humorous meeting. There was an awful lot discussed and a lot of positive contributions from the floor and any criticisms were of the constructive variety. Chairman Dermot Kelly came across very well and the club is very lucky to have him on board. The following is some of the main points that I remember from the meeting.
The Management Committee is looking to set up a number of sub-committees and is looking for people with specific talents to come on board.
The FAI offered the Showgrounds an U21 International for the middle of this month which would have been broadcast live across Europe on Sky but because there is no TV gantry the club had to refuse the offer. The cost of such a gantry is12k and if the club can provide one ASAP then the FAI will offer a similar fixture to the Showgrounds during the season.
The Chairman of The Sligo Chamber of Commerce was present and he offered whatever assistance his organisation can provide including exploring cross border funding for the club in partnership with a club from the north.
There is a big push on the €20 tickets for the Cliftonville match/First league match and a full house at these two matches will be vital to giving the season an essential kick-start.
Not much could be said about the Chris Turner affair but as far as Rovers are concerned he signed a contract with us and it might take a week or so to get it sorted out but the club fully intends to stand its ground.
A significant number of members of the MC intend to step down at the next AGM so anyone with an interest in joining are asked to put themselves forward.
Finally - The Showgrounds needs a NEW SET OF DENTURES.
Cheers Redie.
Great update there Redie. Thanks alot. I think if a seperate fund was set-up for the gantry then people would contribute to it. I know I would, if it means we can go watch u-21 internationals in sligo. It would also be another good addition to the showgrounds itself and would bring the main stand into view on TV.
The €20 tickets are a very good idea and excellent value. Ideas like this from the club are great.
Hopefully people who have time are willing go forward to the MC. Alot of good people there already and a good time to build for the future. Everything generally seems positive around the club which is great. Looking forward to the new season. hopefully we'll get a good start, bring the numbers in and build from there
"Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure"
did they discuss any plans to develop the showgrounds.. i know they had the blueprint in the vllaznia programme.. just thinking no point putting money into putting up a tv gantry if they are planning to do away with the blue stand
Funnily enough I was looking at those blueprints earlier on today. Maybe I read them wrong but it looked to me like they wanted to cover Railway End terrace but leave the old Shed End open?
Keep on keepin' on.
Curious about the U21s game and how much it would actually be worth to Rovers. I would have thought the FAI would be taking most of the cash with just a ground hire/expense spayment to Rovers.
No point say getting Eur 15,000 for ground hire, incurring costs and paying Eur 12,000 for a gantry when the money would really be needed for the team/club running costs.
Given the FAI could pay for the gantry to be insalled if the Eur 12,000 is equal to or part of the ground hire fee it seems a bit strange to me.
I havent really a whole lot to add as most has already been said but an important theme that was highlighted numerous times both at the meeting and here is for more people to get involved in any way possible.
I realise that i am probably preaching to the converted here but whether its selling lotto, cleaning up at the ground, recruiting for the 400 club, joining one of the management sub-committees there is a way for people who have a lot of free time or only an hour a week to get involved.
l will be the first to admit that outside of doing the usual supporter stuff of going to games, buying the lotto, jerseys etc i havent done anything to help out the club on a voluntary basis but after listening to the impressive chairman and contributors on sunday im definitely going to get more involved and hopefully others will do the same.
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Did they mention any skills in particular they would like?
I have always taught considering 2,000 people go to the Showgrounds every couple of weeks that with that amount of people there must be a great variety of professions. (from graphic designers to solicitors to tradesmen). This is a resource that could definetly aid Rovers, and not doubt most supporters if they were approched would be happy to come on board with.
Manager: Fergal, have you your boots with ya?
Fergal: Ya, I have them here.
Manager: Ah good stuff, well give them to this man so, he forgot his!
Well you've practically answered your own question to perfection there redoobit.
exactly as you say anyone from graphic designers to solicitors to tradesmen and from what I remember these specific skills are required for help with the Web Site the finance committee and the Marketing committee.
How do you join one of these sub committees, I'd like to get involved.
I'm intrigued there is no talk about the AGM on here, or maybe all you superfans on here are not members, surprise, surprise,. All hardy boys for typing rubbish on the computer but won't dip the hands into the pockets to become members. Most of the membership including myself will most likely be dead in 20 years, its time the youngsters joined up or there will be nobody to run the club in the near future
Well stay off the feckin' wine gums.I'm intrigued there is no talk about the AGM on here, or maybe all you superfans on here are not members, surprise, surprise,
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