[Archived] Dear Venky's

[AllRoverAsia]

Just now, Dunnfc said:

Again thanks to a wonderful supporter whom managed to transcript the Venkys question aimed at mike and paul a fornight ago in respect why they don't communicate the answer is below:

 

Matt: This is a question to anybody really. All we’ve wanted to do as supporters is speak to the owners, be that Belaji Rao or Venkatesh or whatever. Is there a reason for them not wanting to come and sit on a table like that and speak to us? We’re in the 21^st century. I asked it at the last meeting. We’ve got a projector here. Why can’t we get on Skype? It’s an hour and a half out of an evening.

Mike Cheston: One is the distance. I know with technology…

(audible angry voices: Distance? It’s Skype!)

Mike Cheston: Two is the private nature of the owners as individuals. Three: they’ve delegated the authority for people to run the club and I’ve already explained we’ve got good communications with the owners. And yes, I have tried to engage with the owners via Suhail as well not directly, in the sense that, ‘Can we engage with the fans in a more direct way than we have?’ And we’ve managed to get the owners’ statements at the last two meetings. They do follow the fortunes of the club closely. I make them aware of the frustrations.

Andy (fan): So you actually agree with the perception by many fans. By your tone and what you’re saying, you seem to be saying you almost agree personally.

Matt: If this club is Venky’s baby, as they said, Why don’t they look after us? Why don’t they want to make us happy? What would make us happy is them speaking to us. We just want an answer as to why they won’t. We know for a fact that Belaji is in London on a regular basis. Why don’t we work this meeting around Belaji? We’re happy to come whenever he’s here.

Mike: Again, I will make them aware, as I have done on previous occasions.

James: What’s the response to that, sorry, Mike, obviously when you’ve made them aware?

Mike:  They’ve said no. I think that in the right circumstances they might have a look at it. But at the end of the day, it’s their decision.

Thanks for posting.

This short written extract of the meeting reinforces why the Club did not want full written minutes issued.

It lends itself to indepth analysis which the Club wants/needs to avoid.

If only a full transcript could be made I am sure many other points to question would emerge as comments were studied.

[Dunnfc]

Just now, AllRoverAsia said:

Thanks for posting.

This short written extract of the meeting reinforces why the Club did not want full written minutes issued.

It lends itself to indepth analysis which the Club wants/needs to avoid.

If only a full transcript could be made I am sure many other points to question would emerge as comments were studied.

Real audio non edit is the basis of this transcript where a supporter went through about three pens and two notepads in the meeting to undertaking all this down.... will speak to venkysout.com and get the full script on the website.

Can i just say to the supporter who has taken two days out of there time recently and wishes to stay anonymous. Thank's on behalf of all fans, you've done a terrific job!

[AllRoverAsia]

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