What I think is that a few people on here do nothing but moan about their Trust, but when there's an opportunity to put forward their views in a formal manner and have them answered and addressed they turn it down. It's obvious why that is.
Where ever there is a trust there is always some self important egotist at the top of it wanting the power or influence without the intelligence to deserve it, or the cash to buy it. I don't know yours but it will be the same.
Given I took up your invitation to meet face to face,to discuss the trust I do hope you're not including me in that Ill considered sweeping generalisation. That defensive attitude is possibly what's turning people away. EDIT. I won't be attending today's soiree, but as the trust is inclusive and open, it shouldn't matter, because I can simply raise my comments with them and get feedback in the multitude of ways they've created for that. As trust committee members post their stuff on here, I reckon this is as good a place as any to have a debate in a very public eye. It's an opportunity for the trust to shine. Applying your logic, what should we read into the fact the trust have seemingly declined this on going open invitation to discuss publicly with a wider audience?
Talking of self serving egotists, you can have Garry Cooper back. Hull bloke, got caught overselling our trust and jumped before he was pushed.. Lots of time on his hands now....
I have no idea how things panned out after the initial impetus, but I think Gary did a stirling job in helping to get it formed, and he came over well on interview. I'm guessing, because I have no real idea, but could it be horses for courses? Right man for building, not so right for maintenance?
IMO it became all about getting him a seat on the board, then he got caught being less than honest in the Bates /gfh takeover. He became a very divisive influence because he was over stating his and lusts influence. I am anti trust by nature for the reason above, if someone wants a voice in what is a commercial venture they should buy their way in. There is no room for amateurs in any position of influence in organisations no matter how well meaning they may be. Get a win today and you should be safe.
I can more than see your point. It's there to see in many situations. It's sad to read that about Gary, apart from the obvious failing in shirt choice, he seems an alright bloke. If you've seen him recently, you'll know what I mean when I say, he's not the man he used to be.
Indeed, hopefully his health scare resulted in no lasting damage. His crash diet will serve him well for years to come.
That Mark Gretton is one of the nicest fellers you might want to meet, not that I want to bum him or owt, but he has got Hull City flowing through his veins like we all have, but he goes a bit further for the Hull City trust lot so fair play to hi
How was the turnout for this then? Surprised there's not been a news item about it. I am not surprised however, that HCST is claiming to be benevolent with charitable donations to local organisations, even if it was never their money to "donate" anyway. Its a great cause but the presser leaves a bad taste. Nice dig about no players being available for your photo shoot too. Plus of course, you should keep quiet about your benevolence and generosity, otherwise you'll upset your own supporters. Especially "Doesn't like to talk about it" Charon.
Fez, this is precisely why I didn't give the donation blog a thread of it's own. Though I should have known that some ****er would take a pop wherever I put it. The event was well attended and Billy Whitehurst was a great laugh, I'm sure we'll bung something up about when someone has time, even trusts get Sundays off...
