Of course the club is bound by EFL rules to hold two open meetings with supporters in every 12 month period. The Fans' Forum next Tuesday 18th May is the club meeting that minimum requirement. But shortly after it was announced the government lifting restrictions on such meetings makes it clear that it could be done in an actual open to all physical event at Brunton Park.

It is quite some time since this category of event featured Andrew Jenkins, who is the Chairman and largest shareholder of Holdings, which is the owner of 93% of 1921. Surely he should appear on the panel. Possibly through age and fading mental agility he could be excused. But if this is given as a reason for his non appearance then we have to be of the opinion that such reasons for his absence are also primary reasons why he is not fit to be in control of the club.