FWIW I do believe that we should endeavour to have the Society keep its majority share. In my opinion it is the best way to safeguard the future of the club.
However, in my opinion there are some changes needed within the club & society to changed the current direction of the club.
Firstly, Comms from both parties need to be massively improved. Poor standards of club comms has been well documented since Alan Burrows left the club. This was highlighted with Kettlewells contract extension announcement this week. Amateur wouldn’t even be the word for it. In terms of the society I think the most insightful and worthwhile communication from it has come on here and P&B from Jay and Dez.
Secondly, the Club and Well Society seem to be pulling in different directions. Visions of both need to align in order for us to make any progress. Believe this can be seen with recent talk of ‘investment’. Why wasn’t the Well Society given more time to formulate a a long term development plan before *that video and talk of investment was put to fans? Now it’s come across that Club Board are keen for investment ASAP whilst the Society are still coming up with their plan. Some joined up thinking would be good.
Investment should be welcomed but only from the right parties. It must be ensured that the values of potential investors match those of the club and that they’re willing to work alongside the Well Society to protect the long term future of the club. It is absolutely imperative that a CEO is appointed ASAP so that we can begin to move forward on any front.
Youth development and implementing effective player trading must be at the forefront of any long term strategies being proposed. Major changes needed in terms of recruitment process for us to start moving forward. Ideally before the Summer. If we can get the recruitment right and Sell a Lennon Miller or 2, we will be absolutely fine.