Reading the link to the formation of the Supporters Trust at Swansea City is inspiring, and certainly shows what can be achieved.
Obviously our situation is different, and I fear much more urgent.
It is good to see that we are getting a much more professional approach to this situation, as this is the only way we will be taken seriously.
When the trust is properly reformed, I think it is critical that we get as many people in positions of power onside as soon as possible. Names springing to mind are :
John Mutton/Coventry City Council together with ACL and the Higgs Charity. What would their stance be if the talks with SISU break down and there is a serious threat of liquidation ? Post SISU, these are people we need to build strong relationships with.
Local MPs
Local businessmen, if the club has to be reformed it needs to be locally based and funded and reflect the local community.
Local media, where possible. Positive force if the Trust is seen as a professionally run body.
Gary Hoffman and his team, what is his stance if the current talks break down ?, surely as a life long supporter, he would not just walk away. He also has access to funding and presumably legal advice.
Members of this forum. I have noticed that there are a few who seem really knowledgeable, Old Sky Blue jumps to mind.
I am aware that the London Supporters Club has a number of professional people in it's ranks, a good profile in the Capital would do no harm.
I am sure there are others, but if we can get the above on our side, and pulling in the same direction, it would put enormous pressure on SISU who knows maybe they might even see sense and sell for a sensible price and let the club escape from the current nightmare and move forward in a positive way.
I shall join the Trust, but as a long distance supporter (150 miles away) logistics get in the way of attending meetings, however, every success to the Trust, let's hope it is the first step towards a brighter future for the club.
PUSB
