I think there's some more, and repeated, communications needed to be honest. Whether some like it or not the Arena was tainted by the things that happened, or, if you like, how people interpreted the things that happened. I liked the post above about the refurb, it looks really good, and I read the article. Probably me scan reading, but that's what lots of people do, but I didn't realise the Trust were actually managing the Arena. I read it that the club were managing it, but the Trust had refurbed it and were using it for some community work. I think for the taint to go away, for some people, there needs to be clear communications that by buying a beer there you aren't putting money into the Allam's pocket because while I wouldn't be turning up with a flask obviously some did/do. Even saying the Trust are managing it won't be enough, people want to see where the money goes. Assuming any profits go into community work then that's a great story...but not one that has been told in that article or elsewhere? (or not picked up by people scanning a HDM article anyway in between the incessant adverts) Not a criticism, just a thought that's all. If that is something that has already been communicated it clearly hasn't landed yet with those not as close to it
There is a change throughout the club, I do not know who leads the change. I do not take part in any meetings etc. The Tigers Trust does not invite us to its meetings with the club or owners. I The Trust moved to the arena and took over the management quite sometime ago. It’s a register charity and all of any profits go to community benefits. The SMC are the landlords and I have no idea about the arrangements for the rent. If you buy a pint before a game in there, the money goes into the trust and not the owners. The bar does not make a profit, we had to stop selling draft as we could not sell out a barrel and now sell cans (poured into glasses) and some sprits. It is actually the cheapest place to have a drink before a game. The makeover was paid for by the trust and the OSC contributed to it.
We chose the players named on the them. I think they would be popular if sold, but these were done for the arena.
Like I say it wasn’t a criticism, it sounds great. All I was saying was despite reading the article I didn’t know that So some comms is needed to make others aware
Did you go mad when the council did the exact same thing about that sports facility in boothferry and gave it to some private firm? Hessle rangers got kicked out of it?
Whatever the past, well done to the Trust and OSC for moving forward in what I feel is a good direction. Hopefully they'll take on board the comments about comms.
No, the company who were bailing it out every year decided they might as well use it for themselves as they were already paying for it. Plus every effort was made to find those clubs replaced alternative venues. As for 'disgraceful' how would you describe those groups who took all the kit away with them when they departed ? Kit that didn't belong to them ? Not that it matters now. Only that we cannot be trumpeting the success of the younger players coming through at the club whilst ignoring an important facility instrumental in their development. So shall we all move on and enjoy our first title win in 55 years ?
Fully agree. Maybe the Trust need a revised comms as DBT says, just to clarify that it’s them & them alone that run it and for who’s benefit. A great news story, that can only be applauded, and re-told on the back of the Champions performances on the pitch. Again, fair play to you (and the others) for what u have achieved.
The council would never do it as they would have to then fund the running of etc, maintenance and repairs etc...
To be fair they may well have said it before but comms being what it is most people don’t notice until they’ve been told 5 times