Is the creation of a CFC Fan Trust needed

[robdog 2,084]

After the match vs Stoke City on Sat, I had the opportunity to visit an assembly of various CFC fan factions that came together to discuss the benefits of creating a CFC Fan Trust. The purpose of the assembly was to see if this was a doable proposition & what goals of the Fan Trust should contain. I think you will hear more about this situation in the future. Please let's discuss this here.

[blueviking 32]

Does CFC have an official fan club in London? can't find anything on the website?

[robdog 2,084]

Does CFC have an official fan club in London? can't find anything on the website?

Nope, but there several different fan groups. That was the main purpose of the meeting, to try & consolidate the fans into one voice. The best way to find out is on twitter. Or listen to the many different CFC fan podcast that are out there. I am sure you can find something. I just found this site on the Club's main website. I hope this helps.

Ohh...bro you really should try this google thing. I just found this group & they are based in London.

[robdog 2,084]

FYI: there is another meeting of CFC fans on the topic of a Fan's Trust immediately after the manure match. If you want to get involved, Please checkout the following web site.

[Joe Tyler 84]

Part of the Official Supporters Clubs deal is that there will not be an official club within 50 miles of Stamford Bridge.

Official Supporters Clubs were set up because Chelsea recognise the fans who have to travel long distances to games.

[robdog 2,084]

After the events that have transpired today, I think people really should consider what a CFC Supporter's Trust can do. Here are the minutes from the last meeting http://chelseafcstrust.blogspot.com/2012/10/notes-of-cfcst-open-meeting-held-on.html?spref=tw

[zolayes 14,489]

Roman and the Board dont give a flying fuck what we think,,

[robdog 2,084]

Roman and the Board dont give a flying fuck what we think,,

Well if we organize & start to display our displeasure on how the Club is being run, then we can influence some of the decision making. Right now it's time to Occupy Stamford Bridge!!!!

[Strike 7,217]

what will the Fan Trust Organisation exactly do? What is the purpose? Do you have a rough outline to go on?@robdog,

[gr123 167]

what will the Fan Trust Organisation exactly do? What is the purpose? Do you have a rough outline to go on?@robdog,

Fuck all.

Its purpose is to make fans feel like they are doing something useful.

Ultimately they have fuck all say in anything and the board will do whatever it wants - same as every other club really.

[robdog 2,084]

what will the Fan Trust Organisation exactly do? What is the purpose? Do you have a rough outline to go on?@robdog,

To Consolidate the Voices of Chelsea Fan's in a Unified manner. In fact, this is the Official Stance of the Supporter's Trust:

The CFCST will be :-

· A non-profit making Supporters Trust, with membership open to all Chelsea Football Club supporters worldwide;

· Wholly independent of Chelsea Football Club but seeking an ongoing positive dialogue with them;

· Run on a democratic one member, one vote principle with annual board elections and regular meetings;

· Committed to proactive and mutually beneficial dialogue with the club and other stakeholders including the local community, local council, relevant media and other supporters groups.

Aims

The Chelsea FC Supporters Trust will aim to :-

· Encourage the board of Chelsea Football Club to take into account the interests of all supporters (both UK and Overseas based) and of the local community (businesses, residents, local authorities etc) when making decisions that impact upon them;

· To actively and professionally engage with all relevant stakeholders on matters of interest and concern to Chelsea supporters;

· Act as an effective means of communication between club and supporters;

· Build on the work done by the Fans Forum in enabling issues of concern with supporters to be raised with the club;

· Work with Supporters Direct and other Supporters Trusts on pan-club issues like ticket prices, kick-off times;

· Work in partnership with existing supporters groups, websites, fanzine, podcasts etc without detracting from their independence.

Short Term Objectives (Up to end 2012/13 season)

· Agree a constitution, conduct an effective membership drive and elect a board;

· Open a dialogue with club officials (including the Supporters Liaison Officer) and other stakeholders;

· Create an effective membership communications platform.

Medium / Long Term Objectives

· Participate in the Fans Forum from the start of the 2013/14 season;

· Build an effective working relationship with the Supporters Liaison Officer and apply pressure for this to be a stand-alone role;

· Affiliate with as many Chelsea supporters groups, fanzines, websites, blogs, podcasts etc. as possible;

· Improve two way communication for the benefit of supporters and the Club and build effective relationships with other stakeholders, including the local community;

· Actively promote sale of CPO shares to supporters;

· To have an elected supporters’ representative on the CPO board;

· To have an elected supporters representative on the board of Chelsea Football Club.

[klopfzeichen 78]

Could the trust potentially acquire shares of the club so it has a legitimate voice in the board of directors?

[zolayes 14,489]

Could the trust potentially acquire shares of the club so it has a legitimate voice in the board of directors?

Roman ?...listen to us ???....10 years and he still won't even fucking speak to us

[DH1988 1,273]

Actually he has spoken to quite a few fans, google.

Proper idiots on this forum, since Roman came we've sacked managers, so what? Look at the trophy cabinet.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Roman ?...listen to us ???....10 years and he still won't even fucking speak to us

Its weird that Roman hasn't spoke to any interviewers or that. Apparently he has good English, well I read somewhere that somewhere despite reports he cannot speak English..........

[zolayes 14,489]

Actually he has spoken to quite a few fans, google.

Proper idiots on this forum, since Roman came we've sacked managers, so what? Look at the trophy cabinet.

and just who do you class as idiots ????

[robdog 2,084]

well just to keep the current events up, I just heard that the Supporter's Trust will meet w/ the Club @ the beginning of the Year. Good News for all CFC fans!!!

[The only place to be 11,313]

I'm reading through the site and what's been posted on here, and I'm seeing the references to a 'voice for the supporters' and such things but I'm not seeing much about what they want to say with this voice.