Wycombe changing from 100% fans owned

[John Neals Dynasty]

Originally Posted by dragonspark

the paranoia of many of our fans is what will keep the current status quo in place, it is understandable why some are apprehensive of private ownership but our best periods have been under private ownership, it was not all roses, no, but the best years this club ever saw, highs and lows, for a long time now we have been flat lining, mediocracy, but mediocracy in non league, we are now regarded as a non league outfit, this ownership model is in survival mode only, it is being run like a domestic economics exercise and not a viable business with a growth structure, the fans base has grown but not the speculation from those in charge, other teams that are ex league have come down, reorganised and made it back into the league while we linger in stagnation, the paranoia (understandable but now obsolete) is one of the causes of our mediocracy, we need a business man, or woman who is strong enough to guide a business to success, leave things as they are and this time next year we will be contemplating the prospect of another lost season in the wilderness, accept the obvious or decline/stagnate

Brilliant post --- I've said it for a long time we are run like a corner shop with Arkwrights Till....no ambition to expand. And we are so scared of our past we are scared to admit fan ownership is not the way forward, we need to go the Swansea way..

Look at Tranmere with a proper manager and now getting outside investment from Asia because money is needed to improve.

We are no better than the likes of Connahs Quay really just a permanent non league level.

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[krux]

Originally Posted by KM Red

A lot have posts on here have suggested that the club is put up for sale. If that happens there will be plenty of interest from a number of parties you would not want near any football club.

Even if you want private ownership surely you want someone or a group of people to approach the club who want to be involved with Wrexham AFC because they support the club ? And you would want them to fulfill certain criteria ? Or are you happy to have a non supporter/s who may or may not have money?

If such people exist they will come forward without being asked imo.

I disagree. the club is fan owned and very proud of that fact.

There is a process which involves many hoops to jump through if you want to put money in. I understand the reasons for this, but the only mention of investment the trust ever makes is in setting out these conditions. In my view this is to put off investors , but even if its not, there is nothing that the WST have said to encourage approaches, or to say approaches are welcome. Expecting people to come forward and force the club to accept their money is unrealistic.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by KM Red

A lot have posts on here have suggested that the club is put up for sale. If that happens there will be plenty of interest from a number of parties you would not want near any football club.

And there would also be plenty on interest from parties who you would want at the club. Well you would if you want what's best for the club.

[dixienormous]

Originally Posted by KM Red

Maybe he has more sense and better judgement ?

It could be that Wycombe have debts too large for the supporters to cope with and their Trust has decided to bail out rather than oversee the demise of the club.They did inherit a club on the verge of collapse from previous private owners. Looking at who they have got as the new owner they are clearly very desperate.

I understand why some want private ownership but just inviting any conman, crook or egotist to buy the club can not be a sensible way forward can it ?

Our problem, and will kill the club, right there.

[dixienormous]

Originally Posted by KM Red

A lot have posts on here have suggested that the club is put up for sale. If that happens there will be plenty of interest from a number of parties you would not want near any football club.

Even if you want private ownership surely you want someone or a group of people to approach the club who want to be involved with Wrexham AFC because they support the club ? And you would want them to fulfill certain criteria ? Or are you happy to have a non supporter/s who may or may not have money?

If such people exist they will come forward without being asked imo.

Some already have.

[steve]

Originally Posted by dragonspark

the paranoia of many of our fans is what will keep the current status quo in place, it is understandable why some are apprehensive of private ownership but our best periods have been under private ownership, it was not all roses, no, but the best years this club ever saw, highs and lows, for a long time now we have been flat lining, mediocracy, but mediocracy in non league, we are now regarded as a non league outfit, this ownership model is in survival mode only, it is being run like a domestic economics exercise and not a viable business with a growth structure, the fans base has grown but not the speculation from those in charge, other teams that are ex league have come down, reorganised and made it back into the league while we linger in stagnation, the paranoia (understandable but now obsolete) is one of the causes of our mediocracy, we need a business man, or woman who is strong enough to guide a business to success, leave things as they are and this time next year we will be contemplating the prospect of another lost season in the wilderness, accept the obvious or decline/stagnate

Spot on, longest serving club down here and that doesn't look like changing anytime soon. Can't understand the reluctance to at least ask and sound out if there is anyone willing to invest out there and then see where that takes us.

[Phils-an-alki]

Originally Posted by steve

Spot on, longest serving club down here and that doesn't look like changing anytime soon. Can't understand the reluctance to at least ask and sound out if there is anyone willing to invest out there and then see where that takes us.

Those in charge of the club want to stay in total control, that's why.

[steve]

Originally Posted by Phils-an-alki

Those in charge of the club want to stay in total control, that's why.

Would take some of the grief they'll keep getting away if they did at least let it be known they are looking as well as some of the workload if anyone is out there, can't understand them it's a no brainer.

[The Only Way Is Up]

Potential press headline:

"Fans'-owned Club decides it doesn't want to be Fans'-owned anymore and looks for an external rescue package?"

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