Seems strange that both have gone at same time. when money troubles loom directors of other businesses often distance themselves early so no comeback on their other businesses, so let's hope it's nothing along those lines. Let's hope getting knocked out of northern rail hasn't triggered something that is going to haunt us. I hope the club can announce some new directors soon to give us the knowhow and clout to move forwards with confidence. Perhaps Roger Harvey could advise the club temporarily to steady the ship? And yeah Tony Gartland would be nice!

I am afraid that certain "fans" made sure that that will NEVER HAPPEN.

Does he even attend matches anymore?

I think Tony Gartland had a exec box at the keighly game

Lets face it, Clay and Posner have done some great work for the club, but were it not for Gartland and Harvey there would be no club as it stands. I dont think Tony Gartland will ever not be a Halifax fan, and the same goes for Roger Harvey, i applaud them both for everything they have done so we might enjoy RL on weekends. Im sure everyone would welcome Tony back to the big seat with a huge warm welcome, but we can only guess, I dont think its likely though, and maybe, just maybe, Posner and Clay genuinely do have things outside of RL that require more attention, running sports clubs can skint a wealthy man very quickly and the economic climate for the private sector is tough.
Failing that, perhaps Fax fans should start a mega lottery syndicate 1000 members, a pound a week, all winnings to go into a supporters position on the Board

sorry best i can at the mo, my numbers havent come up yet and house prices are still too high to trash my savings

Tony Gartland is still a fan, but after all the vile abuse he received from the moronic section of our "support" when he was on the Board, I would be amazed if he ever chose to return in the same capacity. Especially when the same moronic section appear to be still here, directing the same old vile abuse at Matt Calland.

I cant stand such emotional violence, those morons should leave in silence

Its hard for any club to shake the disease of idiotic support though

Comedy genius TF2. The fact that you think its the same fans calling for Calland to quit as it was hounding TG out of the club shows typical one eyedness by you.
Equating people abusing TG`s wife to people having an opinion that Matt Calland is not a very good coach is quite funny even for you.

thanks for what both of them have done whilst on the board.

A supporter's position on the board? The people on the board [iare[/i supporters!

With the single exception of the Football Director, all began watching from the terraces, and that goes for most of the people who work in the office and in other official capacities, so what purpose would one elected by a lottery serve?

If you're thinking they'd add the 'ordinary supporter' voice to proceedings then think back to what a waste of time the last lot who were 'elected' in the 'community club' era were. They were like the committee of a Working Mens' Club who just wanted shiny badges and free tickets - and to know how much all the players were on.

The only 'ordinary' people who did add value other than financial were Dave Turner and Steve Lambert, who were brought in during the late 90's as 'Associate Directors' for their specific expertise rather than money, Dave did sterling work with the junior ranks and Steve upped the commercial offer. If the board are a bit short on numbers, and in the absence of people with cash to buy a seat, it's folk like those two who are needed, not one of the 'barmy army', however passionate and loyal they may be.

Still want Karl Harrison as coach, Boots?

Where you get this stuff from?
I asked the stadium manager Russell about the pitch and he said there is no money to dig up and relay the pitch this year and sort out the drainage problems sadly.
Doubt our over cautious spendthrift Council will spend a load of money on an all weather pitch myself.