Ask the Board
After the issue of the last bulletin one fan asked a series of questions which were put to the board. Sadly some of the questions cannot be answered due to legality and sensitive nature of the questions asked all questions have been answered by the Chairman John Bromley.
1. What is the latest update on debts? Specifically after a stat of how much this is being reduced by year on year (the actual loan not interest payments)
The bank loan is being paid back at £10,000 per year
2. Is the money coming from directors being converted into loans that put us further into debt?
All monies paid to Stafford Rangers is non refundable.
3. Specifically was Gary Cater allowed to have his investment in loans having been told this would never be allowed to happen again?
For legal reasons it is not possible for the club to reveal specific details concerning individuals about financial matters.
4. Dave Montgomery as a chief shareholder being frustrated and leaving, as a key investor the fans are wondering why a volunteer has more influence and power than someone who has put his money where his mouth is. And if a shareholder wants his loans back, has a director reached out and tried to repair that relationship and if so what was the result of that?
David Montgomery is still a valuable member of our team here, he helps when he can and he obviously has his reasons for resigning. It is not up to the club to discuss specific details; if David wishes to expand on this then it is up to him.
5. After all the talk of new board investment needed, can you please address that Alan Smith was turned down with his investment to join the board?
I have no knowledge of anyone wishing to join the board. I am working tirelessly to find new board members and have had meetings with various people. If anyone is interested then they are welcome to speak to me at any time.
6. What was the real reason for letting Kitch go, as we didn’t know what league we were in when you used that as our chief reason in an interview?
Neil Kitching informed the board well before the end of the season and well before we knew what league we were in that he would be unable to continue if we were placed in the Northern section. We felt that we couldn’t wait until the last minute and needed someone who could commit whatever league we would be in. We also had to cut the budget because some of the attendances during the season were not enough to sustain the budget. Neil did a great job at Stafford Rangers and we wish him all the best in whatever he does next.
7. How much consolidating do we have to do as a club? What are our real ambitions when it comes to league positioning next year, regardless of North/South?
Our new management have high hopes for this season and everyone here will be supporting them as much as we can. Obviously we aim to finish as high as we possibly can.
If you have a burning question, then please “ask the board” to get an honest and open answer.
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