I think we fully appreciate that you can't understand what you don't know. All the thoughts and ideas mentioned on here and elsewhere are heard by the Trustees and are under discussion. We do have to be careful though, in that a wrong move or statement could prejudice our position going forward - in fact comments made by some of us already, on here and on other SM, are being used in an attempt to weaken our position.

You guys and gals can say what you like, within reason and without libellous intent, but we are not quite so lucky. For that reason alone I have, in the past, considered resignation from the Trust, but right now it is important that I represent that body which campaigned so strongly to achieve OPP at NM and I must therefore continue to be careful with the expression of my views and the facts behind them.

I hope this helps.

Please do not make the mistake of thinking that because things are not public that we are not working.

Also, see above.

I would have thought the clubs plight and views can be represented without naming and shaming any individual or group.
I know it will probably come out in the wash but going forward it's important to keep some kind of momentum and information flowing
Thursdays televised game would seem to be the ideal opportunity to make a statement and or make sure the subjects raised.

I would expect the oppositions ace card is the fact that the previous Chairman of the Trust gave the nod to everything Box/Yorkcourt required.

"We do have to be careful though, in that a wrong move or statement could prejudice our position going forward - in fact comments made by some of us already, on here and on other SM, are being used in an attempt to weaken our position."

Can understand that reasoning, but also could it be that by continuing with a dignified silence also makes the oppositions position stronger?....like you say it is a very fine line to tread. Good luck!

Very true.

Thanks.

Would it be feasible to explain the situation, without naming names or groups using expressions such as 'certain parties reneged on direct assurances given'?

Speaking to a Labour councillor this week, there is clearly a lot of discussion and justification taking place at the moment for the council position. The quote from the Labour councillor was 'that the club and the trust are going to have serious egg on their face when all of this comes to a head'.
I dont know the real detail but i hope he is wrong?

What you should have then asked is this. If it turns out the club and the trust are correct will you be asking for Box to resign from the council ?

I bet the cowardly turd would not reply to that because every single one of then is scared stiff of Box and dare not say a word against him.

Yes i am very aware of that. It would appear that the justification is coming directly from the top and their is a lot of discrediting of David Hinchliffe going on at the moment.

As has been said before the council will throw everything at the trust in trying to defend themselves, big money, dirty tactics, the lot. And the sad thing is even if against the odds we managed to get a result in a courtroom does anybody seriously think the end result will be us getting a stadium built? Yorkcourt don't have the money and a £15 million hit on any profit is hardly an attractive proposition for any other developer.

Next time the local Labour councillor comes to my door he's getting told to 'do one'. Singing the Box hymn sheet now after being happy to blame the developer for years to my face.

Forgive me but what exactly will lead to the club or trust having egg on their faces? They have asked why the council permitted the Newcold development to sit outside of the UU, a question the council refuse to answer. That really is all. I don't see what they can throw.

The fact they're using such phrases speaks volumes to me. A local authority who has theoretically at least hindered the chances of much needed community facilities from being built regardless of a new stadium looking to discredit a not for profit organisation is disgraceful.

I'd be grateful if you let me know the name of the councillor involved, even if by PM.

I can assure you that ALL the labour group members have now received a full explanation of the 'facts'.