ex_user1234
Resigned
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Sadly, both your first and second points are broadly true.Personally I’d imagine it’s difficult for them to tell us as they don’t really know what they are doing half the time. This is the problem when people vote for who face fits and not based on people actual skill set.
My dealings with the club and trust have given me the feeling of lots of talk but non substance to it or no real action being taken.
It’s a worrying time of what you are saying is true and I’ve no reason to doubt what you are saying isn’t true.
Just out of curiosity I’m about to be put on furlough and I’ve been told I’m on a 24 hour call back, would this be the case with the players if they where put on it?
The people involved are decent folk who work hard and care deeply about the club, but in my opinion, having spent time with them, they do not have the business skillset required to maximize the potential of the club. Which is a real shame for City fans, but that is how it is. I ran in the Trust elections to try and bring in a more modern, entrepreneurial way of thinking, but came almost rock bottom in the voting. People simply didn't want change or didn't like what I was offering. Which is fair enough. However, I also came away with the distinct impression that unless you are a known face and work in some capacity for the club then you probably won't get elected. It feels like a closed shop from the inside as well as the outside in my experience.
I won't gain any fans from the powers-that-be for writing any of this, but my loyalty is to Exeter City and the people of Exeter. I think the fans deserve better, especially when it comes to the current lack of transparency around how they board are going to handle this unprecedented crisis. The impression I have sadly is they look to be out of their depth.
It's not about what I'm saying is "true" or not - anyone can do the maths. Look at the annual accounts and see how much money we have. Then see what happens when you take income away for six months and keep most of your costs. It's not pretty. Which is why we should have furloughed the players at the very first opportunity. Instead we just meekly follow orders from the PFA and the EFL. Leadership it ain't.
Minimum period of furlough is 3 weeks. From govt:
Minimum furlough periods
Any employees you place on furlough must be furloughed for a minimum period of 3 consecutive weeks. When they return to work, they must be taken off furlough. Employees can be furloughed multiple times, but each separate instance must be for a minimum period of 3 consecutive weeks.
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