Thanks Ian - I'm staggered by the number of lovely messages I've had. They all help me feel a little (but not much) better about things

I wish Alan all the best .

Thanks Lynda

Sorry to hear about Alan leaving his post - agree with the previous comments about all the good work he's done getting it into the great shape its in.

I don't know what the nature of the disagreement was (lets be honest none of us need to know really), but as Andy says, we need to move on rather than trying to drag any differences through a public forum.

One final thought though - I was always a fan of the independently produced fanzines we've had over the years (Satanic Mills et al). Maybe LISA could commission Alan to resurrect something like that, less regular (say monthly or quarterly), and maybe with a slightly more "unofficial" and humorous tone than the club programme so as to avoid treading on any toes, but helping get LISA news out to the fans and members, and also helping in any future recruitment drives to attract new members. Just a suggestion but maybe worth thinking about IMO....

Great idea that

Thanks for that leyther1!!

Seriously, I'm flattered, but don't want to commit to anything just yet. (not yet over the last 'job'!) Also, I'm far from convinced that something 'unofficial' or 'humorous' would not ending up 'treading on someone's toes.' People can sometimes read something into an innocent remark, that's just not there. (and that's from previous experience - nothing to do with the past couple of weeks.)

If anyone out there fancys having a go at it, please come and see me.
I'm no journo but would help with some content etc

How about "A view from under a flat cap" still being allowed in the new program ?( If Alan would still be happy to write it )
I enjoyed the "read" just as much as the stats and team news in Alans programs, he has a witty writing style and it will be hard to replace. Maybe having an "independent from the club" article would be a compromise and also an acknowledgement from the club for Alan's past hard graft. Im sure a few toes would be ever so slightly stept on but Alan is very diplomatic and would not see any harm done to the club.

So sorry to hear that Alan, it must have been like the Social services taking away your children. I well understand your hurt and hope "the flat cap" will come out of retirement in a new format....LISA/Satanic mills etc . Good luck to whatever

Bringing back "TSM" would be a great idea in theory, you'd need to get copyright release for the name from Mark Taylor first though

Would need to be careful not to be seen as being in competition with the program or competing for the same content. A fine line to tread - probably best to do as a blog in this day and age rather than print it - cheaper and much quicker as well.

Think a LISA Online fanzine if anyone fanzine would be good any budding journos out there fancy a go at it