Can't disagree with you, I haven't a clue what the budget is. I'm just taking this announcement at face value and hoping the club becomes a slicker operation off the pitch. Don't get me wrong I'm up there with the best of cynics but I can't see the point of pulling it apart when we 1) don't know the budgets and 2) it's only just been announced.

Personally I would come at this initiative from a different angle. On previous threads it was debated that we had a behind the scenes team who had been at the club for a long time and whilst doing/have done a great job, either paid or as volunteers, perhaps had run out of ideas etc.I see this new group as a think tank to genereate ideas for the BOD to decide if the proposal is then worth spending money on etc. The areas they are targetting look bob on to me. The game day experience for example neeeds to be much more polished and something to draw not only us diehards in but also the casual spectator, families, local amateur clubs. Chasing new revenue streams, and maintaining existing ones, is vital for any successful club and we are no different. I also like the idea of it being a link between the club and some of it's fans. They have my support, as the Supporters Trust and their initiatives do,after all we are all part of the Fax!

I'm glad you posted that Starbug. Although i haven't exactly read-up yet on the real purpose of this group, i did wonder why do it. Has mr Poskitt raised that half a million yet BTW ?

What a waste of a post.....

On face value it looks a good idea so hopefully it will blossom and some good will come of it. People on this forum gave long been calling for more fan involvement and Andy Binns is a well known local supporter so it's now time for the cynics(and at times we can all be one, myself included) to give a new approach a chance.

Well said Mark Rose is a good businessman so will bring some commercial savvy to the table my only concern is they must be given some power and not just be a talking shop as others have said, lets give it a go as the Board are only small in number so this should help them. I hope this changes attitudes within the club and as I have already put makes the club treat its sponsors better!

Why is it ?

It is 100% in order to raise the subject of how much revenue has been raised by the Commercial Director! As his job title shows he is responsible for all commercial activities at the club. How anybody out their can question the relevance of how much (or little) has been achieved to date is beyond me!

Yes I think we should be able to question how effective he is but give the guy a chance, he's come with bad press but deserves to be given a decent shot.
If he fails the club get rid of him, simple.

[i'I haven't exactly read up on the real purpose of this group, I did wonder why do it' [/i

Its quite clear in the clubs statement why they have decided to set this group up. If you haven't read about it, why bother commenting.

Has he managed to raise half a million yet? - He's been in the job 2 minutes mate, at least give him the chance to fail

The club is in the process of setting this group up. So, instead of moaning on here and saying I don't like this idea or I want this to happen, send and email or letter to Mr Poskit or the club or someone you might know on the new committee and address your concerns or put forward any ideas you may have. I feel that sometimes people post on here expecting everyone who runs or volunteers at HRLFC only get or should get their idea from this forum. I love this club but I wouldn't want to be a director or employed by the club. They get stI I for not coming up with ideas and stick for coming with ideas. Let's support this as Fax fans and see where it leads. If it works great, if not at least it's been tried.

I wouldnt take it too much to heart as theres a few on here who must get out of bed in a morning to find a raincloud above their head.