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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: Ukrainian Alty on November 17, 2021, 07:58:08 PM

Title: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on November 17, 2021, 07:58:08 PM
Can at least one of you have the mettle to give us a summary of :-

What event happened that has led to the indefinite shutdown of over half the spectator areas?

Exactly what needs to be done essentially to satisfy TBC?

Do we have ANY funds available to pay for the work?

If we pay for the improvements will it leave us in a precarious position with regard to paying player and staff wages and other monthly bills?

Frankly, how bad is it?

The fans at Alty are special and we want to help but you need to be honest with us and sooner rather than later!

For and on behalf of all Alty fans and supporters everywhere.

PS.  When the end was nigh for Macclesfield Town they stopped communicating with their fans.  Lets not go there please.

 
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: wayno on November 17, 2021, 09:17:31 PM
Can at least one of you have the mettle to give us a summary of :-

What event happened that has led to the indefinite shutdown of over half the spectator areas?

Exactly what needs to be done essentially to satisfy TBC?

Do we have ANY funds available to pay for the work?

If we pay for the improvements will it leave us in a precarious position with regard to paying player and staff wages and other monthly bills?

Frankly, how bad is it?

The fans at Alty are special and we want to help but you need to be honest with us and sooner rather than later!

For and on behalf of all Alty fans and supporters everywhere.

PS.  When the end was nigh for Macclesfield Town they stopped communicating with their fans.  Lets not go there please.
i said this a week ago this is urgent
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: oneedham on November 17, 2021, 09:47:36 PM
Can at least one of you have the mettle to give us a summary of :-

What event happened that has led to the indefinite shutdown of over half the spectator areas?

Exactly what needs to be done essentially to satisfy TBC?

Do we have ANY funds available to pay for the work?

If we pay for the improvements will it leave us in a precarious position with regard to paying player and staff wages and other monthly bills?

Frankly, how bad is it?

The fans at Alty are special and we want to help but you need to be honest with us and sooner rather than later!

For and on behalf of all Alty fans and supporters everywhere.

PS.  When the end was nigh for Macclesfield Town they stopped communicating with their fans.  Lets not go there please.

Spot on. Silence is a worry.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Alty Bri on November 17, 2021, 10:00:35 PM
The silence is deafening and a real worry now.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: distancetraveller on November 17, 2021, 10:15:55 PM
I’m confident we now have a board who will get the club through this problem, and update us when they have something to state
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: RolfGoad on November 17, 2021, 10:34:53 PM
I think this board made a point of saying that they would be better with communication? People are genuinely worried that the club is in real, real trouble here. Just need some communication!
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: wayno on November 17, 2021, 10:39:53 PM
I’m confident we now have a board who will get the club through this problem, and update us when they have something to state
but we already know what caused the chain of events and what concerns have been raised . Why delay ? Tell us what you know now and issue a further statement when possible
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on November 17, 2021, 10:53:39 PM
I’m confident we now have a board who will get the club through this problem, and update us when they have something to state

I hope that you are right and on reflection I shouldn't be quite so presumptuous especially on other peoples behalf.  I hope that a statement is soon forthcoming.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: distancetraveller on November 17, 2021, 11:03:39 PM
I’m confident we now have a board who will get the club through this problem, and update us when they have something to state

I hope that you are right and on reflection I shouldn't be quite so presumptuous especially on other peoples behalf.  I hope that a statement is soon forthcoming.

I understand your worry, it shows you care about the club which is admirable.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Strong summer needed on November 18, 2021, 07:45:27 AM
Yes we need a schedule of all the work that needs to be done along with targeted completion dates......for me lets switch some ties so we can be ready for our bumper crowds at xmas
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: ianpickles on November 18, 2021, 08:00:32 AM
The last two weeks must have been very difficult for all those who run the club. I'm upset, but for those who spend their lives trying to make the club great this must be devastating. Some additional communication would be so welcome and I am sure that all the fans are 100% behind their efforts and that those who run the club know this.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on November 18, 2021, 08:15:02 AM
 I see now that there is an article on John's 'Alty Files' site taken from the  match day programme on Tuesday and written by Bill.  This outlines the essential work that is deemed necessary.  I was not aware of this earlier and I wish to thank Bill for providing this.  On the face of it it doesn't seem as bad as I thought it might be.  I suppose it all comes down to cost and if we can afford it.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: cheshire cat on November 18, 2021, 09:43:29 AM
Getting a workforce at short notice will be a further challenge. There seems to be a waiting list for almost any kind of tradesman at the moment. No doubt McGoffs or whoever aren't sat at home waiting for the call.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: wayno on November 18, 2021, 10:13:28 AM
I see now that there is an article on John's 'Alty Files' site taken from the  match day programme on Tuesday and written by Bill.  This outlines the essential work that is deemed necessary.  I was not aware of this earlier and I wish to thank Bill for providing this.  On the face of it it doesn't seem as bad as I thought it might be.  I suppose it all comes down to cost and if we can afford it.
do you have a link please ?
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Alty Dave on November 18, 2021, 10:17:56 AM
I see now that there is an article on John's 'Alty Files' site taken from the  match day programme on Tuesday and written by Bill.  This outlines the essential work that is deemed necessary.  I was not aware of this earlier and I wish to thank Bill for providing this.  On the face of it it doesn't seem as bad as I thought it might be.  I suppose it all comes down to cost and if we can afford it.
do you have a link please ?
Here you go http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/news.htm
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: cheshire cat on November 18, 2021, 10:19:21 AM
http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/news.htm#211118next (http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/news.htm#211118next)

Do to the top of the page
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on November 18, 2021, 10:22:23 AM
I see now that there is an article on John's 'Alty Files' site taken from the  match day programme on Tuesday and written by Bill.  This outlines the essential work that is deemed necessary.  I was not aware of this earlier and I wish to thank Bill for providing this.  On the face of it it doesn't seem as bad as I thought it might be.  I suppose it all comes down to cost and if we can afford it.
do you have a link please ?

Certainly.  Please see ALTY HEADLINES  18 Nov 2021 - ALTY'S ATTENDANCE RESTRICTIONS

http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/news.htm
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: wayno on November 18, 2021, 10:23:04 AM
I see now that there is an article on John's 'Alty Files' site taken from the  match day programme on Tuesday and written by Bill.  This outlines the essential work that is deemed necessary.  I was not aware of this earlier and I wish to thank Bill for providing this.  On the face of it it doesn't seem as bad as I thought it might be.  I suppose it all comes down to cost and if we can afford it.
do you have a link please ?
Here you go http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/news.htm
really appreciate this thanks . As you state it's not as bad as I feared . If we can find someone to do the work we need to crack on
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Steve from Sale on November 18, 2021, 10:33:14 AM
Is it worth the club doing a crowd funding site with the fans, as we have done in the past?
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on November 18, 2021, 11:08:09 AM
Is it worth the club doing a crowd funding site with the fans, as we have done in the past?

I have included a poll to the thread to test how fans feel about providing assistance to the project. If you can think of any other categories I should add let me know and I will edit the poll.
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: andrewflynn on November 18, 2021, 11:50:26 AM
After the disappointment of the Fan Zone, whether I part with any money would depend on the information provided. I know that might sound a little harsh but I've lost a bit of confidence in us getting these things right. I do appreciate the pitch work looks to be a massive success but we paid a specialist company accordingly so it's no surprise. I guess I need to know we're getting this done properly before I financially back any sort of construction again. I'm hardly a benefactor that put in thousands but yeah, just my take.

More than happy to help over the weekend if stuff needs shifting. That's about all I could probably do!
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: JD on November 18, 2021, 09:49:12 PM
Someone said somewhere one issue is is uneven paving slabs (though I might be going - even more - stark raving bonkers!).
How much are paving slabs and/or can we sponsor any within the ground?
Title: Re: Polite request to all members of the Board at Altrincham A. F. C.
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on November 20, 2021, 10:53:39 AM
I have closed the poll as it feels somewhat irrelevant now that we have Bill's statement (19/11/2021) on the Club Website that talks about employing Structural Engineers.  I guess there may be areas of the required works where fan volunteers could still help and I am sure that the club will put out an appeal if needed.  Same goes for Crpwdfunding

I am also sorry if the opening line of my original posting seemed somewhat harsh and I apologise to Bill in particular for the tone of it.