Response to letter and recent meeting

Usual bullshit in my opinion



Following Monday’s FAB meeting at Cardiff City Stadium, Co-Chairs of the Fan Advisory Board have issued the following update to supporters ahead of the weekend's game with Stoke City.

Steve Borley opened the meeting and felt we needed to address the FAB letter and the Club response. A full and frank discussion took place and it was agreed that in the first instance, Steve Borley as Co-Chair of FAB should have had notice of the letter before it was published; it was accepted that this was an oversight of protocol.

In terms of the content of the letter and the Club response, it was accepted that both parties could have toned down the language and that, going forward, better and direct lines of communication would overcome this problem. All representatives agreed that better communication between parties was the way forward and agreed it was in everybody's interest to work together for the common good.

In terms of the points raised,

Question one: Current managerial situation and the process involved

Events had overtaken point one with Omer Riza having been appointed manager until the end of the season. A discussion took place on typical managerial recruitment process, which involved compiling a shortlist from a significant number of approaches that happens when a position becomes vacant; this is typically from far and wide and advice is sought from trusted parties. The Chairman and CEO would typically meet the short-listed candidates and make recommendations, but final decision would be made by the Owner. The Owner has strong views on the type of manager he wants and, in this instance, having sacked a manager on a significant package, he wanted time to assess the interim manager before he made his final decision.

Question two: A clear plan for the current season and the longer term strategic plan

With the ongoing substantial financial support of the owner ‘Sri Vincent Tan’ the club’s strategy is to further invest in its well regarded academy system and to develop the state of the art training facility at Hensol. In addition the owner continues to provide funds for improvements and additions for the first team squad with players who should have enhanced transfer values should they be sold on at a future date.

Steve Borley also referred to the Three Pillar Principle referred to in the Fans Parliament meeting by CEO, Ken Choo. The pillars were outlined as being: progression of youth; playing with an attractive style; and balancing age and experience throughout the squad.

Academy Manager, Gavin Chesterfield presented to the group highlighting the journey and strategy for pre academy players, through the age groups up until integration with the first team squad. The presentation covered the principles, values, development and playing style at each age level. The presentation was supported by statistics and highlighted our standing in performance comparisons with peer groups. Mike Weedon complimented Gavin’s presentation and it was suggested that we combine a mission paper covering the Club’s Three Pillars and Academy Strategy.

Question three: Improved communication and transparency

It was agreed that ‘communication, communication and communication’ would solve this issue. FAB Co-Chair Mike Weedon now a has direct line of communication to Co-Chair Steve Borley on matters of concern, without needing to filter questions via the SLO.

It was also stated that Chairman Mehmet Dalman will continue his regular fans meeting when he attends games and will look to arrange a further Fans Parliament in 2025. The last meeting had a disappointing attendance given the number of acceptances received and so the Club will look to open it next time to a larger number.

Complete bollux nobody is going to be fooled by that nonsense

Basically it is saying we have no idea what we are doing, fingers crossed a couple of the academy players will be good enough to sell for a few quid and Dalman will have a meeting a couple of times a year and lie to us!!

“In addition the owner continues to provide funds for improvements and additions for the first team squad with players who should have enhanced transfer values should they be sold on at a future date. “

To continue to? Apart from Robertson, who else has he stumped up cash for that would be an ‘enhanced transfer value’?

Absolutely no one.

Remember two things:

This had to be checked over first by Dalman or Choo First.

And Steve Borley is part of The Regimes Team, So has to keep them happy.

Usual bullshit in my opinion



Following Monday’s FAB meeting at Cardiff City Stadium, Co-Chairs of the Fan Advisory Board have issued the following update to supporters ahead of the weekend's game with Stoke City.

Steve Borley opened the meeting and felt we needed to address the FAB letter and the Club response. A full and frank discussion took place and it was agreed that in the first instance, Steve Borley as Co-Chair of FAB should have had notice of the letter before it was published; it was accepted that this was an oversight of protocol.

In terms of the content of the letter and the Club response, it was accepted that both parties could have toned down the language and that, going forward, better and direct lines of communication would overcome this problem. All representatives agreed that better communication between parties was the way forward and agreed it was in everybody's interest to work together for the common good.

In terms of the points raised,

Question one: Current managerial situation and the process involved

Events had overtaken point one with Omer Riza having been appointed manager until the end of the season. A discussion took place on typical managerial recruitment process, which involved compiling a shortlist from a significant number of approaches that happens when a position becomes vacant; this is typically from far and wide and advice is sought from trusted parties. The Chairman and CEO would typically meet the short-listed candidates and make recommendations, but final decision would be made by the Owner. The Owner has strong views on the type of manager he wants and, in this instance, having sacked a manager on a significant package, he wanted time to assess the interim manager before he made his final decision.

Question two: A clear plan for the current season and the longer term strategic plan

With the ongoing substantial financial support of the owner ‘Sri Vincent Tan’ the club’s strategy is to further invest in its well regarded academy system and to develop the state of the art training facility at Hensol. In addition the owner continues to provide funds for improvements and additions for the first team squad with players who should have enhanced transfer values should they be sold on at a future date.

Steve Borley also referred to the Three Pillar Principle referred to in the Fans Parliament meeting by CEO, Ken Choo. The pillars were outlined as being: progression of youth; playing with an attractive style; and balancing age and experience throughout the squad.

Academy Manager, Gavin Chesterfield presented to the group highlighting the journey and strategy for pre academy players, through the age groups up until integration with the first team squad. The presentation covered the principles, values, development and playing style at each age level. The presentation was supported by statistics and highlighted our standing in performance comparisons with peer groups. Mike Weedon complimented Gavin’s presentation and it was suggested that we combine a mission paper covering the Club’s Three Pillars and Academy Strategy.

Question three: Improved communication and transparency

It was agreed that ‘communication, communication and communication’ would solve this issue. FAB Co-Chair Mike Weedon now a has direct line of communication to Co-Chair Steve Borley on matters of concern, without needing to filter questions via the SLO.

It was also stated that Chairman Mehmet Dalman will continue his regular fans meeting when he attends games and will look to arrange a further Fans Parliament in 2025. The last meeting had a disappointing attendance given the number of acceptances received and so the Club will look to open it next time to a larger number.

What a load of crap, I just wasted a few minutes of my life reading that. Not one issue of relevance has been discussed. MORONS

I have no idea what some of you were expecting. This isn't the golden ticket to the boardroom, it's an invite to a series of focus groups.

Even the best-run clubs with great fan engagement don't let you in that far.

The trust is a well-meaning church group that feels they need to be more involved because of the "trust" status. It is clear Tan doesn't trust board members so you have no chance being Jonny from Pontypridd or Rupert of Cardiff, even if you are a civil servant, solicitor or accountant.

Its not worth getting excited about, He doesn't like bad publicity or losing more money, thats it.

For the first time I’ve lost confidence in tan I actually thought look he keeps us afloat as a club so I felt I needed to support him but starting to see this is wrong for Cardiff city afc he needs to sell up move over hopefully we have an owner who actually cares about Cardiff city afc please not hamman because he lied to us from the start he didn’t have the money from the start

The more I read this, the more Shite I see.

I know 90% of the meeting is not in that Transcript.

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