Here's my input. Apologies if it duplicates others.
Email all SBTrust members to understand if the database is still valid. Ask for a return email to confirm who they are, and ask if they still support the actions of the SBT, and reasons. Do they still wish to be retained on the database as a member. (This might go against point 2 in their aims and objectives I feel….) Eg they did not have my correct email, and it hasn't changed in 15+ years..
Must hold all sides to account. That includes SISU, but to date, there has been little to none against any other parties.
When statements are made, challenge them, whoever has made them, and challenge others about them., eg Duggins non response to the SISU statement.
Appearance of being led by the nose by Hoffman’s crew. Why any dialogue necessary with them now? Supporting them is one of the reasons that stops potential dialogue with SISU.
Look for strategy to engage with SISU (as with all other sides). This will need to be a full re-boot of the trust take on “life” to enable this, but if the aim is to get the SB playing in Coventry, they surely ought to be talking to the owners too.
Backing of good initiatives eg MMJ’s fund
Remove personal statements about not attending SA. That should have no bearing now on any SBT initiative. They have said it is up to the individual, but these statements indirectly promote not going.
Clarify David J statement about “walking away from the club” – review his position if it is still true. (Clearly it isn't, but as this gets up some peoples backs, it needs clarification)
Understand that a message board/forum have far more active members than the SBT, and the views shown should be seen as valid.
Approach these social media sites to encourage people to stand for the trust board. (Grendel?)
I fear that there are still one or two close to the trust with a vested interest in targeting SISU only. Personal agenda’s will not help, and I believe they have helped shape the trust approach over the years. No problem with them targeting SISU, but must also target others.
The trust must understand that the situation is not the same as it was years ago. More is known now, and they must adapt to that if they really do want to be the “voice” of the fans.
New people always bring an opportunity, and the time is right for the trust to align itself with popular feeling. The past decisions were made under different circumstances and with less knowledge. They need to bring themselves up to date, and their message needs to encompass more fans thoughts than it currently does.
I defend the trust on here when I think criticism has been unfair, but f*** me, they don't give me many opportunities for that....
