Originally Posted by
Nozzer1953
I went last night, but left at the break as nothing was really being said. Patrick Cryne did not look well, and the meeting was low key.
My friends and I went to the Number 7 for a few pints and the pub quiz.
Tina Tyke on the BBS summed up the meeting well:
Not a great deal to pass on.
The meeting was somewhat sombre and low key.
When Patrick came to the front everyone went quiet as a mark of respect.
He is very frail.
Both his wife and his son were in attendance.
Things you need to know.
Nothing to report on the Takeover. Nothing Imminent.
Was more or less accepted that the Takeover is bound by confidentiality clauses and therefore can't talk about it.
"Nothing is happening" - Patrick's words
No approach from Sunderland for Hecky.
Club is in very safe hands.
Shares are all with the family and family will take the club forward.
Quite a bit of chat about the Moneyball system used by Club.
There will be some leavers in January and some recruitment.
Cryne views Hecky as a very good Manager.
He still adores Conor and did everything to keep him but in the end it was money that Villa had. Cryne prepared to make him highest paid player in Barnsley's history. We simply can't compete with other teams in Championship and what we are offering.
Gauthier Ganaye says Club is breaking more than even, wouldn't discuss any financial details
Cryne says we could do with Winnall (to audible groans and signs) and fought hard to keep him but he didn't want to stay.
Both he and Yiadom wanted to go.
They did consider Grove St School as part of redevelopment of Oakwell but at time it was too early and has now passed by.
There were a few minor questions and quips but that's the main gist of it all.
I'm trying to remember as we were asked not to do social media whilst meeting taking place.