Fan engagement forum

[EastStandRed]

The Board has commitment to youth and academy. Average age of a CEO in US is 30. Young, enthused executive is what the club seeks.

GG still on the board and will support Nice synergies.

Conway remarked how poorly run clubs were that they looked at. The way BFC was running stood out. Now want to build on that, a debt free club. No plans to become irresponsible in approach. Strong belief in data like Cryne family.

[EastStandRed]

Conway stated new signings on long contracts so less pressure. Those not interested in extending with a year to go moved on. Running up big loses ‘a recipe for disaster’. The focus remains to re-invest every pound into the club.

Believe core of the squad is Championship quality. Would re-invest additional revenue from a promotion in the squad. But want ways to generate other revenue. Could be academy investment which proven to be good in the long term (like Nice). Better facilities attract better players.

[EastStandRed]

Stendel said the way we are playing is being filtered through the academy. We are the best footballing side. Press conference in morning will set out bit more about how backroom staff is going forward.

Rob Zulu said seen big improvements in few years been in the role. PC said a focus on buying the land necessary for the club to take decisions on Oakwell. Promotion would be key to change. Wants a club with 365 days/year appeal. All year sports bar, for example.

[EastStandRed]

A fanzone like Nice for the community is what is wanted. But that would only be one step.

On leadership in the squad, it is experience not age that defines that. Not the case it is a strict no over 25 policy.

Miller was top transfer target. GG worked late last day to secure.

[EastStandRed]

Nice doesn’t operate with loan players unless loan to buy.

That’s the model for BFC. Promotion provide opportunity, if DS wanted them, for players at Nice to play part at Oakwell like the Udinese/Watford example. Once club established in Championship, players could move back.

[EastStandRed]

While Nice has plans for Switzerland in pre-season, club set for training camp at Nice facilities and games on training pitches with local sides. Club to give details on ‘fan package’ for those wanting to watch in due course.

RZ mentioned more membership schemes could be announced but not deviating much from existing model which works and rewards season ticket holders.

[EastStandRed]

PC said bids for several German players last January failed. Germany place for talent. Bahre made the move as we have DS to attract quality now that we could not before.

Although rather silent, Billy Beane inputs plenty of vision. His success at AZ Alkmaar highlights potential.

[EastStandRed]

Brief chats about tickets and safety advisory group impact on reduced capacity in North Stand (4500/6200 max capacity). Forum recognised demand is being met and there is supply so not actually a big issue.

If Doncaster game moved club to find out if still get Sky money.

[EastStandRed]

PC talked extensively about investment into the squad and maintaining the squad. But rightly guarded on specific finance details. DS spoke a lot and openly about his vision and views on English football and team spirit.

DS did say our fans are great and very loud. Remarked like every game a home game. Referenced us taking over grounds as an example of that.

[animallittle3]

Thanks for that ESR , every penny made back in to the club is all I ask , nothing more than that .