Supporters Liaison Group - meet the candidates


By COYSDC
August 17 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tony Boullemier aka Mobbs

Manifesto:

 

Northampton born and bred, NGS 65-72, First Game 1964. Gordon Terrace C Block STH.

 

Since the professional era began we have seen great changes at the Gardens, mostly good with regard to the stadium and team but with a growing sense of alienation amongst many supporters who despite being widely praised are too often viewed as a source of revenue and little more.

 

The boards show our passion, our dedication, our commitment to a club that will still be here when the players, management and indeed ourselves have come and gone.

 

We are NORTHAMPTON RFC, not 'Saints Rugby' we have a voice that needs to be heard in the boardroom rather more often.

 

COYS

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Simon Robinson / smurfomatic

 

I have been a season ticket holder since 2001, and attend most away matches (work permitting) on the SSC coaches. For the last three years I have been the main organiser for Saints With Heart.

 

 I have no particular axe to grind – but will listen and think before coming to conclusions or making demands. I'm conscious of the fact that I am there to represent supporters interests, not my own or those any particular faction.

 

I'm approachable and will listen to people’s concerns, and will report back regularly any feedback from the meetings.

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David Gardiner aka PelerinStJames

I believe:

  • Club Traditions should be honoured and grown
  • Change should be well managed and embraced, not forced and feared
  • Matchday is as much about sharing a pasty and a pint with mates and visiting fans as the game itself
  • A visit to FG should be accessible and affordable for all
  • The Saints Nation is a broad church, it’s impossible to represent every view every time
  • Most fans read but don’t post online

As a Saints Community Representative, I will listen, share and be as constructive as possible.  I also trust the Club to do the same.

 

 

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Rob Wainwright / Casual Saint

 
I have been a Season Ticket holder since 2004. I divide my time between Northampton Casuals and Northampton Saints and I appreciate the difference between the worlds of amateur and professional rugby.
From the Saints I am looking for excellence on and of the pitch and I accept this will always have implications for the relationship between club and fan. However the passion and commitment of the supporters cannot be taken for granted or abused and they deserve a voice.
 
I have no particular agenda but I will listen to all parties and add my voice when required.

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Carole Thacker / Board name Carole

 
 
 
 I have always lived in Northampton and am a self-employed    e-retailer.
 
 I see being  a  Saints’  supporter  as a chance to escape from the working  week , enjoying  the Saints’ rollercoaster  seasons  and being  part of the rugby community in general .
 
 The Saints' management   can’t  guarantee  the results but they can ensure that the overall match day experience meets our expectations whether it’s information services, ticketing or catering  Passion and loyalty means we are captive consumers but  the  liaison group will allow us to put forward our views and hopefully be heard. We have to give it a go!

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