The future

[geosname]

1 owner but would like to see at least 1 fans rep on the board, so we at least have a voice if not with much power. Also they could be the connection between fans and owner, for a more transparent future.

 

If we had a single owner would we have/want/need a board at all?

[geosname]

Single owner with elected Board in support.

 

As already said, no successful businessman is likely to want to invest £1m+ without being able to guarantee control. Markie G, that's the reality here.

 

I voted against the 24.9% investment ceiling in the first place; it has only proved to be a firewall for Mssrs Bratt & Co since.

 

I think we need to hope that there's sufficient interest in the club to take us forward within the single ownership model. Certainly the onset of administration would take decision-making away from the current shareholders anyway.

 

Who would elect the board?... would there/should there be a board?

[Andyregs]

If we had a single owner would we have/want/need a board at all?

 

Wouldn't we usually have a board based on what skills they bring (e.g financial, human resources, marketing)?

[geosname]

Wouldn't we usually have a board based on what skills they bring (e.g financial, human resources, marketing)?

 

Possibly mate.... if the single owner wanted one

[dazzler]

Geosname,

 

I'd suppose that the new board would be selected by the new owner. It would make sense for him/her to have a system of checks and balances in the overall decision-making process.

 

The key, though, would be that final decisions would be the owner's. And quite rightly, too.

[samspoons]

We can discuss and debate as much as we like on this board but in reality we have hobsons choice and no say whatsoever. I just hope whoever picks this mess up be it mo or whoever will have the best interests of port vale and its supporters.

[Conrad]

If we had a single owner would we have/want/need a board at all?

 

I think even with a single owner we would still need a board of some kind, it would be too much to expect one person to do everything.

[geosname]

Chairman - Choudry

CEO - Sims

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Board of trustees - Jean Jackson, Pete Williams, Liz Williams, Dean Leese, Gary Benson, Malcolm Hirst, Bede; People of that ilk

 

 

A ownership model similar to Swansea preferably.

 

Wouldnt work for me Im afraid

[Eric Cartman]

What worries me about one person is the fact that they can royally screw us up. If they are in it for the money alone and things go bad they might just milk us then leave.

 

Mind you the board thing has not worked overly well so not sure.

 

Think I would like one owner but they have to go through a elected board to make big decision but day to day its theres

 

This is the sort of statement that baffles me completely.

 

Why would Mo Chaudry 'royally screw us up' when he owns Waterworld? How stupid would he have to be to play with fire in his own backyard, so to speak, knowing the knock-on effect it will have for Waterworld? He's a clever and articulate bloke with a lot of business acumen and puts these disgusting parasites to shame without a shred of effort. I'm very much behind him taking over, and I can see a positive future for PVFC should he get to take over the reigns.

[stan the man]

I think its time for fans to consider/decide what type of ownership they want to see at Vale.

An elected board?

Single owner?

Single owner with elected board support?

Single owner with unelected/selected board support?

Partnership/group?

Other?

 

Personally I think single owner with selected board support is probably the best option [at the moment].... provided the "selected" board are chosen for what they can bring to the table to advance the business.

. Beggers cant be choosers I am sorry to say.

[PVTony]

Who would invest in a club that is up the neck in debt, facing administration with points deducted and possible relegation to Blue Square league and almost bankrupt with gate monies and other income not meeting the weekly expenses?

 

Not just that mess but not being able to control how any investment can be used because of the 24.9% rule.

 

Mo Chaudry, Peter Coates or any other person with a business brain would most certainly keep their money in the bank until the 24.9% rule is abolished and if ever the club finances can be aligned and boardroom

incompetence individuals made redundant.

[mattpvfc]

Mo needs to buy all shareholders shares. No more fans with £50 shares wanting to run the show. One shrewd man in control is better for the future of our club.

 

Totally agree with you.

[Birches Head Fred]

I think Port Vale will go into admin and this will be publically announced at the AGM.

I believe a new Port Vale will emerge from admin, with a single owner who brings to the table others as he see's fit.

This will be in readiness for the 2012/2013 season.

 

The new owner will take this club forward for the benefit of all Port Vale fans, it won't be easy, it will be a long road to recovery, but it's a road we must take.

 

Go Mo.

[Seamus O'Wye]

Why would Mo (or anyone else) "need to buy all shareholders' shares?" Any businessman worth his reputed millions will simply wait till the inevitable administration happens (very soon, I fear) and then make an offer for the club - shares won't come into it then, having no value either financially or 'voting-wise.'

[SuperValiant1876]

Chairman - Choudry

CEO - Sims

_

 

Board of trustees - Jean Jackson, Pete Williams, Liz Williams, Dean Leese, Gary Benson, Malcolm Hirst, Bede; People of that ilk

 

 

A ownership model similar to Swansea preferably.

 

Certainly not. Choudry and Sims yes.