I couldn’t due to work it’s hard for me when things are done during the week
Can someone who went to the meeting just explain what was said or like a bullet point of what was said if it’s possible
I'll give it a go when I'm out of bed with a strong coffee...
Ok strong coffee in hand so here goes...
Basically last night was mainly to go through the following;
- Election of new CBS Board (agreed as the 7 folk that stood for election)
- Removal of old Red Devils Holdings board including Paul King (all stepped down bar Secretary Andrew Rosler)
- Acceptance of RD Holdings accounts for last year (agreed)
- Approval of new name for the CBS (Salford Reds Arising was the slight favourite in the initial poll but it was agreed that the top 3 chosen would be sent back out to members for a final vote)
Paul Trainor then gave an update re: the elite academy and a few thank you's to all involved in making it happen. It really is huge for the long-term future of the club.
Then Paul King did a bit of a Q&A. I think the main things highlighted were; (and Pete please add or put me right on any of these!)
- Income: We need as many bodies through the gates as possible for the remainder of the season as we are literally living hand to mouth until the stadium deal is finalised (looking like July). As Pete said Peel appear to be trying to bleed every last penny out of the deal before it's done but council are keen to get it over the line.
- Squad: Paul King said we've got the best centre partnership in the league and this will remain the case next season (read into that what you will!😁). Players are agreed for next season but obviously can't finalise/announce until stadium is over the line.
- Match days: Club have asked to play home games on Friday night next season as can tap into corporate hospitality more on Fridays and crowd wise there is minimal difference between Fri & Sun. I queried Saturday games this season and clashes with other football etc. PK said they're mainly down to TV & scheduling issues with turnaround time for players.
- Supporters Trust: Shirley Bradshaw asked Paul what he wanted from the trust moving forward. He confirmed that they should solely be responsible for player pathway so all money raised will go towards the academy. On a side note, the ST are organising a Race Day at Tiger Moth in Irlam in July and a Motown/Soul night in Bluebell in Monton in August. I'll post dates in the ST thread once I've got them. Would be good to see a few people down there supporting the events.👍
Right my sketchy memory has run out... Pete, what have I missed?😊
