The mention of the Town Hall and talking to the directors face to face led my thoughts immediately to the question, "Which of the director's faces were you talking to ?"
I'm not sure why the views of BBS posters are relevant to you Nudge, unless of course you long to be back amongst them.
The Supporters Trust/ Fan Engagement / Meet Khaled gatherings always seem to me to be a meeting of club loyalists willing to give a nod of acceptance / agreement at any answer or non answer given by anyone from the club. They should be seen for what they are--Public Relations exercises every few months.
i think that to have a questioning mind over what comes out of the club is far better than the blind acceptance of every word. After recent times it is the triumph of experience over hope.