Notts Announce the Notts County Supporters Committee.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

 

 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

How will the existing Supporters Liaison Officer set up dovetail with this new committee, or will this position be disbanded?

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

I guess it’s a good idea to get all the different supporter groups under one umbrella.

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

The club has done this in the past; it didn't work then, and I don't believe it would now. I would hope that it does have benefits, but from my experience it just leads to being unproductive. I wish that this could work, and that supporter groups are treated equally, and that they put aside any differences to serve us fans better. Under Alice Kelk, I personally felt my presence wasn't respected. I got kicked out, then re-asked to take part.

I soon decided, like many others, that it wasn't worth the hassle or my time, though my intentions were only to help the club.

I personally didn't want to be all that involved, though some sought access to the board level, and I don't like that idea. The point of the committee was to represent the fans, provide supporter feedback, work in harmony, and assist the club with fan-related initiatives. Though most meetings were pointless, and my treatment greatly saddened me. 

I had a very good understanding with Sarah Gooding, who first started the committee idea, and even though those original meetings seemed pointless. It was nice to see groups at the same level, and it seemed promising, but they just stopped and started. Once Sarah left, Alice eventually resumed it, and I don't think my issues stemmed from her. Yet to be removed from the list, to be told it was a mistake, considering how involved I was, just made me realise my effort and time would never be appreciated.

Whoever comes in as the chair needs to avoid silly disagreements and start with a plain canvas, without taking sides or listening to past gossip, because it does not help the future.

[allardyces tash]

I can't believe the club is actually going ahead and trying this again, with its new shiny name but the same principle. You would hope that it could be useful, but it needs a strong leader, and that is hard with getting football fan groups together. The Trews decimated the connection between fans, a bond that used to be present years ago when everyone seemed together. Now you don't see this at all. The fighting I am aware of amongst some is very petty.

[NottsCountyKev]

I had forgotten that the club even had someone acting as the club's SLO. One got sacked from the role if I remember correctly for posting controversial messages on social media. It doesn't sound like a good idea, knowing how little some groups actually represent the fans. If things have been fine in the last four seasons, why is the club doing this now? You can only hope that supporters can do best by their club.

[lambleypie]

All fans should be able to get along with each other and put aside their differences for Notts. It sounds like the club is taking a more formal approach to past attempts. It's important that the club comes first and any hidden agendas are cast aside. This will attract people who want to feel special or even powerful, but the principle sounds good. The club needs to avoid those bad types and encourage people who are passionate. I am sorry if this comes across negatively. All the supporter groups do nothing for most fans and don't have the appeal to young people.

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

As a community where everyone should be able to say they "love" Notts, we should put that love and passion first.

All groups should build each other up, both big and small. After all, fans will choose whom to support and where to take their voices. The main thing is to listen and carry that forward. You don't need any official connection to do this, just someone as a point of contact within the club.

This is what the previous attempts failed with, so I hope the new committee will be beneficial. I strongly feel that the club needs to get some representation for young supporters. My cries of neglect that the Junior Magpies/ YOUng PIES still haven't been properly addressed, and they are our future. There have been encouraging, but I am aware of a lot of disappointment. The Junior Magpies used to be a fantastic scheme for younger fans, and should be returned to its former glory. This YOUng PIES branding, I still believe needs scrapping. Plus, it's important for the club to listen to feedback of this nature rather than ***-for-tat.

[upthepies]

I hope that time proves me wrong, but I don't see how this could be good for the club. It might be better to explore this nearer the end of the season. The focus right now should be on trying to get promoted. Any existing friction caused for various reasons, including the Trews, should be avoided at this crucial stage in the season.

[thommo]

I think the past attempts failed for a reason. It doesn't sound like the club has ever truly committed to focusing on the benefits of such heads coming together. I don't see how this time would be any different.

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

Would free Danish pastries be available for participants?...count me in

5 hours ago, NottsCountyKev said:

I had forgotten that the club even had someone acting as the club's SLO. One got sacked from the role if I remember correctly for posting controversial messages on social media.

Thanks for that @NottsCountyKev. I was blocked on twitter by that same person