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Title: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: ArmchairAlty on September 13, 2010, 01:24:05 PM: From the main site...

Altrincham FC have today released the following statement:
"It is with deep regret that we have to announce that Geoff Goodwin (right) has stepped down as Chairman from the Football Club as well as from the Board of Directors due to mounting pressures at work and his involvement with his son's karting. We would like to offer our sincere thanks for everything that Geoff, and his wife Suzanne, have done for this Football Club over the last 8 years of his leadership. Geoff has agreed to continue his Sponsorship of the Football Club until at least the end of the current season. Mr Grahame Rowley will act as Chairman until the next Board meeting, scheduled for Wednesday 22nd September when the position will be discussed".
Title: Re: GEOFF GOODWIN RESIGNS
Post by: Spanish Alty on September 13, 2010, 01:26:29 PM: Heathcote to follow?

Rumour mill is that he is clearing his desk as we speak...
Title: Re: GEOFF GOODWIN RESIGNS
Post by: brian1925 on September 13, 2010, 01:26:47 PM: Thanks for all your help Geoff. Without your steadying influence, this club would have gone under a long time ago. Good luck to both yourself and your family in the future.
Title: Re: GEOFF GOODWIN RESIGNS
Post by: Uncle Globnasty on September 13, 2010, 01:31:46 PM: Quote from: brian1925 on September 13, 2010, 01:26:47 PM
Thanks for all your help Geoff. Without your steadying influence, this club would have gone under a long time ago. Good luck to both yourself and your family in the future.

I'll second that.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Dougals Dad on September 13, 2010, 01:34:48 PM: GG was & remains a great ambassador for the club and a voice of great common sense in football - I hope he is made a life president or other such honour.

I wish Geoff and his family all the very best and hope we shall still see him at ML.

Good luck and thanks Geoff.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: taxi Phil on September 13, 2010, 01:35:19 PM: Geoff has done wonders for this club, and has often received unwarranted criticism. The man isn't even really first and foremost a football fan !

I honestly believe that without his timely intervention, the club we all love could have gone under. I'm only sorry that he leaves with us at such a low ebb. Good luck to you and yours for whatever the future brings - and don't be a stranger !
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: ALTYGAL on September 13, 2010, 01:49:17 PM: Thanks to the Goodwin family for their help.

We have an excellent Chairmen in waiting in Graham Rowley.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: hsmith1 on September 13, 2010, 01:52:52 PM: Thanks for looking after the club Geoff,good luck for the future.
GH to stay thank you.
We get an arab prince as the new chairman with as much cash to spare as the one at city has.ROFL in my dreams
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: PukkaPieman on September 13, 2010, 02:04:33 PM: This is really bad news. Geoff has been the best thing to happen to this club in many years. Graham Rowley will do an excellent job.

Thanks Geoff for your wonderful leadership, financial support from your company, common sense, and dedication, you will be sorely missed and always welcome at Alty. All the very best to you and your family for the future. :(
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Narcissist on September 13, 2010, 02:12:18 PM: If all charimen in football were of the same stuff that GG is made of then the game, particularly non-league, wouldnt be in the mess its in.

This has been coming for some time, and I think the ongoing commitment from GG shows that the man truly cares about the club and its fans.

Thankyou Geoff Goodwin and family. I hope you have a very happy and succesful future!!!
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: casper on September 13, 2010, 02:15:51 PM: Geoff has been amazing with us. With very little knowledge of football finances, he, and the board, have managed to steady the ship, and bring us BSP football for 6 years.
Geoff Goodwin should be congratulated for all his efforts.

I hope we now make the correct appointment, in order to take the club FORWARD.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: jamestimperleyrobin on September 13, 2010, 02:16:56 PM: I did mention this about a week ago in another thread as his son told me but as usual nobody beleived me :P
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: bigcol on September 13, 2010, 02:20:03 PM: Quote from: jamestimperleyrobin on September 13, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
I did mention this about a week ago in another thread as his son told me but as usual nobody beleived me :P

You did James - well done.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: jimmyhank on September 13, 2010, 02:31:31 PM: Thanks for all your efforts GG and best of luck for the future.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: beaker141 on September 13, 2010, 02:32:19 PM: Quote from: bigcol on September 13, 2010, 02:20:03 PM
Quote from: jamestimperleyrobin on September 13, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
I did mention this about a week ago in another thread as his son told me but as usual nobody beleived me :P

You did James - well done.

I think you were ignored because no one wanted to believe it !
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: jamestimperleyrobin on September 13, 2010, 02:38:55 PM: Quote from: beaker141 on September 13, 2010, 02:32:19 PM
Quote from: bigcol on September 13, 2010, 02:20:03 PM
Quote from: jamestimperleyrobin on September 13, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
I did mention this about a week ago in another thread as his son told me but as usual nobody beleived me :P

You did James - well done.

I think you were ignored because no one wanted to believe it !

haha, it's alright lads :P
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: fuertes on September 13, 2010, 03:05:40 PM: Many thanks to Geoff. A calming, stabilising presence in the boardroom and a big reason why we've done so well over the last few years. Best of luck to you in the future. Here's hoping your lad ends up a multimillionaire F1 driver - I'm sure he wouldn't forget about Alty FC, would he? ;)

Maybe some of our big shareholders like Ricky Ponting and Jason Gillespie might take more of an interest now? :D
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Scottie on September 13, 2010, 03:40:45 PM: Thanks Geoff - You did the club proud and have been a wonderful ambassador for the club.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Scottie on September 13, 2010, 03:48:56 PM: Once when I got over excited and screamed for my money back at v Dagenham and Redbridge, GG had a word in my ear. His words were as follows:- 'Graham Heathcote is doing his best. If he goes then I go.' From where I sit I hope this is not a self fulfilling prophecy.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Heffer on September 13, 2010, 04:09:01 PM: Quote from: Scottie on September 13, 2010, 03:48:56 PM
Once when I got over excited and screamed for my money back at v Dagenham and Redbridge, GG had a word in my ear. His words were as follows:- 'Graham Heathcote is doing his best. If he goes then I go.' From where I sit I hope this is not a self fulfilling prophecy.

I think it is!

GH will be gone by the end of the week
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: andrewflynn on September 13, 2010, 04:35:30 PM: I agree, can't see him staying much longer if Goodwin has backed out.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Heffer on September 13, 2010, 04:38:43 PM: Quote from: TimperleyRobin on September 13, 2010, 04:35:30 PM
I agree, can't see him staying much longer if Goodwin has backed out.

Maybe this could be the end of the "closed shop" which currently exists at Moss Lane
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: gazwarrington on September 13, 2010, 04:43:14 PM: Thanks Geoff for the hard work and fund-raising, and be interesting to see if Mr Rowley wants the job full time, a person who is always around the club and who has a family that do so much also.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: stubmanred on September 13, 2010, 05:06:40 PM: I support all of the positive comments re GG. Good luck to him.

I do find it suprising that the board will now wait over a week to convene and discuss next steps. Surely an Extraordinary board meeting is called for? like........ tonight/tomorrow..... Surely everything should now be discussed? If there is nobody to replace GG, the GR steps in and the debarcle that has been going on for the last 2 - 3 weeks gets sorted out i.e. does the manager stay/go? A firm statement to the fans indicating what the club is/isn't doing. ???
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: The Undertaker on September 13, 2010, 05:13:45 PM: thanks geoff for everything you have done at the club :)
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: PukkaPieman on September 13, 2010, 05:16:54 PM: To be honest, this is no real surprise at all, GG was going a year or so ago for the same reasons, and I know the board have been looking for some time now for new blood, and money. GR is a very capable man and rushing into EGM's is a total over-reaction. In terms of how the club runs this doesnt change much day to day.

I for one am just pleased that GG extended his stay with us and continued his great work. The club is still debt free, still well run and others will come in and follow Geoff's great work I'm sure,....all we need is 3 points at Eastbourne ;D
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Heffer on September 13, 2010, 06:04:58 PM: Quote from: Alty Ian on September 13, 2010, 05:16:54 PM
To be honest, this is no real surprise at all, GG was going a year or so ago for the same reasons, and I know the board have been looking for some time now for new blood, and money. GR is a very capable man and rushing into EGM's is a total over-reaction. In terms of how the club runs this doesnt change much day to day.

I for one am just pleased that GG extended his stay with us and continued his great work. The club is still debt free, still well run and others will come in and follow Geoff's great work I'm sure,....all we need is 3 points at Eastbourne ;D

Rubbish an EGM is needed and is needed to happen tonight - the whole club is in chaos
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: gazwarrington on September 13, 2010, 06:06:41 PM: I think the announcement of Geoff leaving is less of a shock than maybe people think. With him saying he was thinking of leaving last year I am sure the board would have had a contingency plan in place if this was to happen, hence why Grahame has swiftly becoming acting chair and there is not a blind panic.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Toff Apple on September 13, 2010, 06:10:44 PM: Thanks for saving our club and how bad this news is depends on whether the new chairman is able to aquire / persuade others to privide the relevant funds to compete in this league.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: York Alty on September 13, 2010, 06:42:55 PM: Geoff Goodwin saved this club. Geoff Goodwin is a true hero to Alty FC.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: taxi Phil on September 13, 2010, 07:01:20 PM: Quote from: York Alty on September 13, 2010, 06:42:55 PM
Geoff Goodwin saved this club. Geoff Goodwin is a true hero to Alty FC.
And I trust our positive Karma code will remain as a Goodwin in tribute !
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: altylevy on September 13, 2010, 07:03:18 PM: Quote from: York Alty on September 13, 2010, 06:42:55 PM
Geoff Goodwin saved this club. Geoff Goodwin is a true hero to Alty FC.
Agreed, all the best Geoff.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: VofD on September 13, 2010, 07:24:28 PM: Quote from: Scottie on September 13, 2010, 03:48:56 PM
Once when I got over excited and screamed for my money back at v Dagenham and Redbridge, GG had a word in my ear. His words were as follows:- 'Graham Heathcote is doing his best. If he goes then I go.' From where I sit I hope this is not a self fulfilling prophecy.
Scottie.
At least you got your money back: nobody else did that day. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: markecky on September 13, 2010, 07:37:40 PM: Geoff Goodwin saved this club from financial oblivion (with the help of the rest of the board). His hardline approach to not spending what we didnt have was unheard of at Altrincham or in football in general. I don't think there was a massive queue to take over at the time. He allowed us to still have a club to be moaning about today. He was always a reluctant chairman but stuck it out for 8 years.

Anyone who has posted in this thread and not had the courtesy to say thank you should be ashamed in my opninion.

Thank you for all you have done and all the best for the future.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: RocketDan on September 13, 2010, 07:42:04 PM: Quote from: markecky on September 13, 2010, 07:37:40 PM
Geoff Goodwin saved this club from financial oblivion (with the help of the rest of the board). His hardline approach to not spending what we didnt have was unheard of at Altrincham or in football in general. I don't think there was a massive queue to take over at the time. He allowed us to still have a club to be moaning about today. He was always a reluctant chairman but stuck it out for 8 years.

Anyone who has posted in this thread and not had the courtesy to say thank you should be ashamed in my opninion.

Thank you for all you have done and all the best for the future.

spot on ecky.

thank you Geoff.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Darren on September 13, 2010, 07:42:29 PM: Totally agree Ecky, All ready sent him a text but will say it on here Thanks Geoff for all you have done in the last 8 years.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: daisy on September 13, 2010, 07:45:06 PM: Thank you very much Geoff, I think I moan a lot about Alty - not on here much though, but it's definitely better than not having an Alty to moan about! Always have a smile whenever I see a Go Goodwin's coach! :)
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: AltyIan on September 13, 2010, 07:54:18 PM: Thankyou for getting our club back on the map in recent years, best of luck in your future ventures.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: robininstockport on September 13, 2010, 07:58:13 PM: Thanks for all you have done for Altrincham FC

If it wasn't for you (amongst others) my 9 year old would not have heard of Altrincham FC let alone been a season ticket holder for 4 years.

Thanks again and good luck.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: finnquark on September 13, 2010, 08:01:31 PM: Thanks Geoff - it was more than likely you and the rest of the board that raised my awareness of Alty, can't thank you enough for that.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: jamestimperleyrobin on September 13, 2010, 08:04:40 PM: Anyway, despite knowing this for about two weeks now, Thanks for all the fantastic work and saving this club from a major downfall! Good luck in the future!
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: blackpoolalty on September 13, 2010, 08:10:31 PM: Thankyou for the financial stability over the last 8 years and I think 100% of everyone asked would agree with what you & the board have done and the approach taken
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on September 13, 2010, 08:19:34 PM: Many thanks for your 8 years of dedicated hard work Geoff, you will be missed!
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Timperley The Best on September 13, 2010, 08:31:05 PM: you did a great job geoff , well done
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Alfa Romeo on September 13, 2010, 09:06:15 PM: You've done a fantastic job Geoff, thanks for making sure we still have a club to have an opinion on
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Mick on September 13, 2010, 09:10:48 PM: Thanks to Geoff for all the hard work and realism. Thanks also for maintaining sponsorship until at least the end of the season.

It's well known that Geoff's first love has always been motorsport and it's no secret that Geoff has been spending a lot of time recently working with his son on the karting front. Come to think of it, running a business in a recession when public funding is being squeezed must also be causing some concern. Hope it all works out on both fronts.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: dopamine on September 13, 2010, 09:14:15 PM: Thank you for all you have done for Altrincham F.C. Geoff, all the best for the future and hope to still see you around the club, you'll always be a very welcome hero here.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: ant on September 13, 2010, 09:26:27 PM: Thanks Geoff-A job well done!
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: SW on September 13, 2010, 09:46:31 PM: Cheers Geoff, loved it when you walked in at Stoke back in 2005 with your suit and red rose in the lapel. Pride it was. Well done and glad you stayed as long as you did. Family does come first so no complaints.

Hughesy, sort that picture out, please. Surely not? Queen Bitch.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns
Post by: Bath Alty on September 13, 2010, 09:57:46 PM: Quote from: York Alty on September 13, 2010, 06:42:55 PM
Geoff Goodwin saved this club. Geoff Goodwin is a true hero to Alty FC.

Sums it up nicely. The way this club is run makes us proud to be supporters. Whatever the results are, whatever arguments we have over team selection the one thing we fans have always agreed on is that our club is run properly. The number of posts on here looking down on other clubs in trouble / going bust is only possible because we had Geoff running our club and had confidence it wouldn't happen to us (again). We are some of the most patient fans around because we have been educated on the basics of spend what you have. We owe you a huge amount, I think more than anyone else I am proud to be an Alty fan because of the attitude you have created around the club.

Thank you
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Susie G on September 13, 2010, 10:01:02 PM: I would just like to say thank you for all your lovely comments to your (ex) Chairman, my husband , Geoff Goodwin. Geoff is very touched by your kind words, and has even shed a tear, not something he does often! We will definately not be strangers to the club, and look foward to standing with you all very soon. The club is in good hands with the current board, led by Grahame Rowley. Thank you again from Suzanne Goodwin x
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: andrewflynn on September 13, 2010, 10:34:55 PM: Definitely, thanks for everything you've done for Altrincham
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Cheadle Hulme Alty on September 13, 2010, 10:35:55 PM: I hope Geoff can be persuaded to attend either the Barrow or Grimsby game so that everyone can give him the send-off he deserves?!!
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Nasha on September 13, 2010, 10:41:27 PM: Many thanks Geoff for giving myself and hundreds of others their enjoyment back of watching Alty.Not a football fan, but should now be an Alty convert.

All the best to you,Suzanne and Jay in the future
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: distancetraveller on September 13, 2010, 10:44:59 PM: Thanks for all you have done for Alty FC Geoff...

A Proper chairman

Best wishes to you and yours... Hope to see you at the ground......
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Dougals Dad on September 13, 2010, 10:46:05 PM: Quote from: Nic Read on September 13, 2010, 10:35:55 PM
I hope Geoff can be persuaded to attend either the Barrow or Grimsby game so that everyone can give him the send-off he deserves?!!

I'll be at the Barrow game - love to see you there Geoff.

Legend
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: York Alty on September 13, 2010, 10:59:31 PM: A chairman of Geoff Goodwins calibre is a very hard thing to find. I am sure we all appreciate how lucky we were to have Geoff and his family support Alty.

I am not so sure that non-league football yet realises the contribution Geoff has indirectly made to the wider game. He, and the board, have set THE standard in how to run a club. Because of Geoff Goodwin Altrincham FC has set the benchmark. It is well past time that other clubs recognised this and adopted the same practices.

Be in no doubt the Goodwin name will be written about in glowing terms in the the history of our club.

Many thanks Geoff, many many thanks.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Kingys Beard on September 13, 2010, 11:02:22 PM: Thank you for all you have done for Altrincham FC! All the best to you and your family in the future. You will be very much missed.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: robins1978 on September 13, 2010, 11:51:12 PM: Quote from: Kingys Beard on September 13, 2010, 11:02:22 PM
Thank you for all you have done for Altrincham FC! All the best to you and your family in the future. You will be very much missed.
Here, Here. I'll most certainly second that. Good luck in future projects and to your son with his Karting. A big, Big thanks Geoff.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Aussie Bob on September 14, 2010, 12:34:22 AM: Thanks Geoff for everything..dont think we would have a club to support if it hadnt been for you.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Midlands Alty on September 14, 2010, 07:49:28 AM: There really are not enough words to describe the effect Geoff Goodwin has had on our football club!
Amidst everything else, the way our club is run makes us all proud to be Alty supporters.
Many thanks for saving and progressing our club.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: seasonticket on September 14, 2010, 08:31:08 AM: GG has made a huge difference to this club during difficult times. If more clubs had Chairmen of GGs clibre then football would be in a far better state.
Thank you Geoff (and family) for everything. It is down to you that we still have a club to support.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: JTH on September 14, 2010, 08:37:15 AM: Geoff, your decision not to pursue the club for the money it owed you but to get involved in running it not only saved it but enabled it to regain its self respect. I've followed the club for 40 years now and personally feel your influence on its culture eclipses even the White and Swales era on which I was brought up. We are now a financial secure, well supported community club playing at the highest level (in real terms) it ever has. I know we can continue what you've started here. Thanks and all the very best for the future.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: taxi Phil on September 14, 2010, 08:56:26 AM: Quote from: Susie G on September 13, 2010, 10:01:02 PM
I would just like to say thank you for all your lovely comments to your (ex) Chairman, my husband , Geoff Goodwin. Geoff is very touched by your kind words, and has even shed a tear, not something he does often! We will definately not be strangers to the club, and look foward to standing with you all very soon. The club is in good hands with the current board, led by Grahame Rowley. Thank you again from Suzanne Goodwin x

Thanks again ! It's responses like this that make us realise how very fortunate we have been to have Geoff and his family in our camp !
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Bob on September 14, 2010, 09:04:51 AM: The Alty GG leaves is a far better club than the one he joined. Can't say any more than that.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: VofD on September 14, 2010, 09:38:01 AM: Very many thanks Geoff for your contribution to Altrincham FC. Best wishes to you and your family.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Brian Flynn on September 14, 2010, 10:01:02 AM: It is unlikely that anyone will surpass what Noel White & Peter Swales did for our club in the 1960's, but Geoff's contribution has been immense.In a way, the fact that he wasn't involved in all the nitty gritty stuff, was a very positive thing, as it allowed him to focus on the more important stuff.To clear £650,000 of debt & progress the club from The UniBond League, via Conference North to six seasons in Conference National is quite incredible.

Fantastic stuff Geoff....you are leaving at a difficult moment, but you are leaving the club in very good shape!
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: PukkaPieman on September 14, 2010, 10:17:57 AM: Your contribution to this club has been immense, most importantly you brought common sense, good down to earh values and reality into the club (doesnt come naturally to most football fans or indeed Directors) and together with your excellent board completely turned around the fortunes of a club,.... that I really feared for before you took over (and I was involved myself so know the situation).

You will be greatly missed, but should feel very proud of what you achieved, may I wish you and your family the best wishes for the future and we hope to see you at Alty games in years to come. ;D
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on September 14, 2010, 11:24:24 AM: I've just spoken to Geoff in Sale and the guy in genuinely moved by the response to his resignation.

I'll keep the rest of the conversation confidential, suffice to say that I anticipate developments the outfall from which, if it comes to light, may surprise some people who post on here
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Jezza on September 14, 2010, 11:50:18 AM: Thank you Geoff for all you have done for my football club.

It is difficult to sum up Geoff's contribution.....but I think he has absolutly led this club, held it together when implosion would have been easier and given everyone connected to it a genuine pride in Altrincham FC and the way it goes about it's business.....with his bullish but likeable determination he has driven this club and commanded the respect required for everyone to follow his lead.

He has been a great leader and given us all some great entertainment while taking us from massively in debt staring non league oblivion in the face to where we are today.

Not bad for someone not interested in football....I hope he has enjoyed the ride as much as we fans have.

While I am sad that this era has come to an end, I admire those who go out while they are still on top because it means they will always be remembered for the right things.....I think we have a new Alty legend

Oh Wayne Bradley....we're not a big club anymore....
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: RocketDan on September 14, 2010, 12:17:35 PM: Quote from: AltyTunnelSteward on September 14, 2010, 11:24:24 AM
I anticipate developments the outfall from which, if it comes to light, may surprise some people who post on here

I don't think anything would surprise me any more... either way, let's hope it's a pleasant surprise (Russian billionaire etc.)
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: stubmanred on September 14, 2010, 12:18:52 PM: Bloody hell ATS, could you dangle a bigger carrot?

I hope it's all positive and moves the club forward.... and we find out soon...
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Longman on September 14, 2010, 12:39:20 PM: Thanks Geoff, also if you were wondering who the lunatic honking his horn and waving on the M6 North was about a year ago whilst you were driving you sons karting lorry I think it was, then it was me!

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Dougals Dad on September 14, 2010, 12:54:23 PM: Quote from: RocketDan on September 14, 2010, 12:17:35 PM
Quote from: AltyTunnelSteward on September 14, 2010, 11:24:24 AM
I anticipate developments the outfall from which, if it comes to light, may surprise some people who post on here

I don't think anything would surprise me any more... either way, let's hope it's a pleasant surprise (Russian billionaire etc.)

I must admit, with Geoff's sense of decency, I can't see him not having something lined up.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: bigcol on September 14, 2010, 01:13:59 PM: is it too much coincidence to link this with the Nash's cash injection of late?
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: markecky on September 14, 2010, 01:16:51 PM: Quote from: Jennifers Dad on September 14, 2010, 12:54:23 PM
Quote from: RocketDan on September 14, 2010, 12:17:35 PM
Quote from: AltyTunnelSteward on September 14, 2010, 11:24:24 AM
I anticipate developments the outfall from which, if it comes to light, may surprise some people who post on here

I don't think anything would surprise me any more... either way, let's hope it's a pleasant surprise (Russian billionaire etc.)

I must admit, with Geoff's sense of decency, I can't see him not having something lined up.

Without speaking for him and to nip this in the bud, Geoff has nothing lined up other than a plan to keep in touch and do all he can to help the club within the time constraints that he has.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: distancetraveller on September 14, 2010, 01:32:10 PM: Quote from: AltyTunnelSteward on September 14, 2010, 11:24:24 AM
I've just spoken to Geoff in Sale and the guy in genuinely moved by the response to his resignation.

I'll keep the rest of the conversation confidential, suffice to say that I anticipate developments the outfall from which, if it comes to light, may surprise some people who post on here

ATS is the new chairman and pumps £500 k into the club ;)
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: fuertes on September 14, 2010, 01:36:41 PM: Quote from: RocketDan on September 14, 2010, 12:17:35 PM
Quote from: AltyTunnelSteward on September 14, 2010, 11:24:24 AM
I anticipate developments the outfall from which, if it comes to light, may surprise some people who post on here

I don't think anything would surprise me any more... either way, let's hope it's a pleasant surprise (Russian billionaire etc.)

Pleasant surprise? I'd cry if we were taken over by a foreign billionaire looking for a plaything.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: bigcol on September 14, 2010, 01:51:59 PM: I hope it isn't that bloke from Croydon? He has a lot of used £50 notes to get rid of apparently.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: CB on September 14, 2010, 02:27:51 PM: Please don't turn this thread off-topic.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Ashley Alty on September 14, 2010, 03:27:29 PM: I think that it is fair to say that Geoff and I did not always see eye to eye on everything and over the years we've had vastly different opinions.

However, I am genuinely sad that he's left at this point in a season and would like to thank him for all he has done over the years together with the other members of the AFC Board.

A couple of months ago I saw him in Altrincham. at first he didn't recognise me, as most people who have know me for a great many years haven't recognised me post my treatment. However, he clearly had a think and realised who I was and crossed over a very busy street to come and see me, gave me a hug and wished me a very speedy recovery.

Thank you Geoff

TA

P.S. Bumped into GH a couple of weeks ago who also genuinely wished me well. Not telling where I saw him though :o
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: York Alty on September 14, 2010, 08:20:25 PM: good to hear from you Travelling Alty. keep on going...
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Post by: Alty Dave on September 14, 2010, 11:44:05 PM: Thanks Geoff
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Froz on September 15, 2010, 06:15:15 PM: thanks for all you have done especially the stability that you brought, good luck to you and your family
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Steve from Sale on September 17, 2010, 12:03:23 AM: Geoff

Thanks for everything you have done for my football club since 02. I wish you and all your family all the very best in whatever you do, and pray that one day Jay really gets the chance to win the GB F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone or wherever it will be during his era.

Good luck and from the bottom of my heart, thanks for everything you have done for us and our club.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Number23 on September 17, 2010, 04:20:01 PM: All the best Geoff.
Thanks for bring stability, financial security and a lot of common sense to our club.

We owe you!

Hope you have the success and happiness you deserve in whatever you chose to do next.
Title: Re: Geoff Goodwin Resigns (GW : POST YOUR THANKS TO GEOFF HERE)
Post by: Ballers on September 17, 2010, 04:37:13 PM: Thanks Geoff and good luck for the future.

Great job.