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We’re ‘Unita Fortior’ - A group set up with the aim of creating a better voice for the fanbase.
We’ll be presenting our launch document this coming week, so keep an eye out.
Please also search for our Facebook group or Twitter profile if you use these platforms.
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The “Trojan Horse - they want to oust us” comment couldn’t be clearer in indicating that Nigel Davidson’s primary focus is on maintaining his own position.
That comment, together with how he comes across in general on his Twitter feed, does make me want him ousted.
That comment, together with how he comes across in general on his Twitter feed, does make me want him ousted.
Unbelievable tonlisten to these 2 clowns, this proves all along that its cloak and dagger, old boys club mentality...now clearly bricking it ...I shall be voting for change.. what a [censored] shan ...
But a supporters club is engaging with supporters..they arent...trying to defend secrecy is truly pathetic
Worried about administration...thats fine by me...15 points...5 wins to sacrifice to enforce change....thats the bigger picture.
But a supporters club is engaging with supporters..they arent...trying to defend secrecy is truly pathetic
Worried about administration...thats fine by me...15 points...5 wins to sacrifice to enforce change....thats the bigger picture.
What a mess!
What are these deep secrets that are subject to a non-disclosure agreement?
Will a member of UF become indoctrinated into this secret society if the are elected to the board?
Stay tuned for the next exciting episode!
What are these deep secrets that are subject to a non-disclosure agreement?
Will a member of UF become indoctrinated into this secret society if the are elected to the board?
Stay tuned for the next exciting episode!
A thread on my personal feelings on CUOSC’s interview
The Trust needs change, of that there is no doubt, the Radio interview clearly demonstrates this further.
However, after reading your rant, I'm not sure it's not out the frying pan into the fire, why write all that sxxte ? What does it achieve, and who cares ? UF boxed clever at the start of all this by saying nowt, now it looks like the same old, same old.
A massive chasm is now open between the existing, and soon to be appointed members of CUOSC, brilliant, eh !
I must admit I had similar thoughts about ND and his diversity mission. I googled him last night to try and understand his position with the FSA and what role the FSA plays in CUOSC. I was surprised to see that the FSA seems to be a fairly loose group of fans organisations. It does have rules but not as rigid as those CUOSC seems to have imposed on itself. ND has also been open about the health challenges he has faced and he has my total sympathy and respect in this regard. I think though, UF need to come to an understanding with the CUOSC board that ND can maintain his special role in CUOSC spearheading EDI on a national level (very similar to what JN uses CUFC for) but that he steps back from representing CUFC fans in general (which he doesn't) especially on the Club board. That would allow more 'populist' CUOSC board members to turn CUOSC into the supporters club that it should be.
Everyone needs something to blame for underperformance. Since Brexit, we can't blame EU rules anymore, so NDA's and Rules are the next port of call.
A NDA is detailed and specific in what you can and should not do or say, the one they have signed appears to be half cocked, as they had no real idea what the consequences of breaking it are. They also have a life, and are not forever, and need to be renewed.
Other association rules are there to try and ensure order, not to stand in the way of progress.
So the chant from the Trust" Come and join us, and join the board, we would welcome you " has changed to " it's a Trojan Horse ". real diplomacy, knowing fine well there is very little they can do to stop it, so why say it ? It has contributed to a division that has clearly been seen as a threat since day one of UF starting.
The Trust members spoke on the Radio about "The Club" as if they were nowt to do with it, and they somehow stood apart, maybe that's been the problem all along.
A NDA is detailed and specific in what you can and should not do or say, the one they have signed appears to be half cocked, as they had no real idea what the consequences of breaking it are. They also have a life, and are not forever, and need to be renewed.
Other association rules are there to try and ensure order, not to stand in the way of progress.
So the chant from the Trust" Come and join us, and join the board, we would welcome you " has changed to " it's a Trojan Horse ". real diplomacy, knowing fine well there is very little they can do to stop it, so why say it ? It has contributed to a division that has clearly been seen as a threat since day one of UF starting.
The Trust members spoke on the Radio about "The Club" as if they were nowt to do with it, and they somehow stood apart, maybe that's been the problem all along.
This is one of the main things Carwash!
Nobody disputes that there is a place for the EDI stuff. It’s 2022, it’s part of modern society. Indeed at the recent EFL yearly meeting there was discussion about the topic and an agreement to feature it more etc.
But at CUOSC, it’s ridden roughshod over what the Trust actually is/should be - A meaningful voice for the fanbase. It’s completely taken over to the detriment of the organisation, hence my claims of stagnation - If those currently on the Board don’t recognise this then I genuinely worry for them!
The notes from the recent CUSG Meeting suggest EVERY game next Season will have some form of EDI action. It’s overkill to the point where folk begin to switch off and any message gets lost. Focusing on two or three events across the Season is far more productive surely?
I’m one of many of our fanbase to be blocked on Social Media in the last couple of years for daring to have an opinion by our new 1921 Rep, as is his right. Inclusivity only works how you want to it though eh?
Nobody disputes that there is a place for the EDI stuff. It’s 2022, it’s part of modern society. Indeed at the recent EFL yearly meeting there was discussion about the topic and an agreement to feature it more etc.
But at CUOSC, it’s ridden roughshod over what the Trust actually is/should be - A meaningful voice for the fanbase. It’s completely taken over to the detriment of the organisation, hence my claims of stagnation - If those currently on the Board don’t recognise this then I genuinely worry for them!
The notes from the recent CUSG Meeting suggest EVERY game next Season will have some form of EDI action. It’s overkill to the point where folk begin to switch off and any message gets lost. Focusing on two or three events across the Season is far more productive surely?
I’m one of many of our fanbase to be blocked on Social Media in the last couple of years for daring to have an opinion by our new 1921 Rep, as is his right. Inclusivity only works how you want to it though eh?
TSO, Billy Atkinson said at the Members Meeting in Feb that the fabled NDA wasn’t a physical document and nobody had actually signed it - It’s seemingly just a spoken agreement!
TSO, Billy Atkinson said at the Members Meeting in Feb that the fabled NDA wasn’t a physical document and nobody had actually signed it - It’s seemingly just a spoken agreement!
Aye
What a club and trust!
The threat ND made about admin 😂😂😂 - As IF PD is worried about the trust spilling details of the loan arrangement, that they don’t know about.
Agree with MRF it’s not the end of the world for change.
So I have I got this right?
CUOSC recently asked for volunteers to join their Committee because they were short of numbers and couldn't make a quorum (8) This was also seen as a chance to increase the Committee's "skill sets" They then co-opted one of their clique to make up the number.
Now, with 4 up for re-election and facing defeat, they will reduce the number needed to just 6, meaning only 2 candidates will join. This way they will retain control by 4 to 2.
Then next month they will decide that actually 6 isn't enough to offer the range of skill sets required so 2 members from their clique will be co-opted back on because they had proved to have the necessary skills and experience. Thus giving them control 6 to 2. They can co-opt as many as they want I think.
Thus it's no change, as you were, and future seats on CUFC Boards are as planned for the next few years.
Next year rinse and repeat.
CUOSC recently asked for volunteers to join their Committee because they were short of numbers and couldn't make a quorum (8) This was also seen as a chance to increase the Committee's "skill sets" They then co-opted one of their clique to make up the number.
Now, with 4 up for re-election and facing defeat, they will reduce the number needed to just 6, meaning only 2 candidates will join. This way they will retain control by 4 to 2.
Then next month they will decide that actually 6 isn't enough to offer the range of skill sets required so 2 members from their clique will be co-opted back on because they had proved to have the necessary skills and experience. Thus giving them control 6 to 2. They can co-opt as many as they want I think.
Thus it's no change, as you were, and future seats on CUFC Boards are as planned for the next few years.
Next year rinse and repeat.
TSO, Billy Atkinson said at the Members Meeting in Feb that the fabled NDA wasn’t a physical document and nobody had actually signed it - It’s seemingly just a spoken agreement!
Agreeing to "say nowt" is not an NDA........
Agreeing to a Directors code of practice is different. as many things are Commercially Sensitive, but it's also a bit loose.
So signing a Confidentiality Agreement is common place, this covers what you can say.
An NDA is used when confidential commercial information such as drawings, financial predictions, etc are passed between parties often to protect Copyright, Patents and Intellectual Property and Rights.
It helps explain all the fluffyness when asked on the Radio, what happens if someone breaks the NDA. You would find it hard to kick in a disciplinary procedure against anything that did not exist, or is not clearly detailed in a policy.
It's best to use common sense and in the woke world we now live in ' Unless it's statutory, ignore it, or throw it in the bin'
It seem to me we are living in a time where people are simply making up their own rules.
So I have I got this right?
CUOSC recently asked for volunteers to join their Committee because they were short of numbers and couldn't make a quorum (8) This was also seen as a chance to increase the Committee's "skill sets" They then co-opted one of their clique to make up the number.
Now, with 4 up for re-election and facing defeat, they will reduce the number needed to just 6, meaning only 2 candidates will join. This way they will retain control by 4 to 2.
Then next month they will decide that actually 6 isn't enough to offer the range of skill sets required so 2 members from their clique will be co-opted back on because they had proved to have the necessary skills and experience. Thus giving them control 6 to 2. They can co-opt as many as they want I think.
Thus it's no change, as you were, and future seats on CUFC Boards are as planned for the next few years.
Next year rinse and repeat.
The CUOSC Board Membership Policy (See link) says this:
3.1 The Society Board shall comprise not less than 8 and note more than 12 Society Board Members.
I believe the possible move to any smaller numbers is for the future, from potential FSA guidance.
As you say, going for the smallest number possible is somewhat at odds with the cry for help at recent Member’s Meetings!
Can't see it being able to function with that number, as it would not be possible to hold a disciplinary hearing.
It is normal for half the Board (committee) to leave any hearing, thus ensuring impartiality if their is an appeal (which the impartial group would hear) to the final decision.
Co-opted members cannot be involved in discipline, so if you have a split vote on the original decision, there is a chance of stalemate, which would make the appeal difficult to manage (if there was one)
It is normal for half the Board (committee) to leave any hearing, thus ensuring impartiality if their is an appeal (which the impartial group would hear) to the final decision.
Co-opted members cannot be involved in discipline, so if you have a split vote on the original decision, there is a chance of stalemate, which would make the appeal difficult to manage (if there was one)
Hi all,
Attached is a short statement following the piece on BBC Cumbria Sport yesterday evening.
UNITA FORTIOR
Attached is a short statement following the piece on BBC Cumbria Sport yesterday evening.
UNITA FORTIOR
I hope the two trust board members on listening back to themselves are thoroughly bloody embarrassed at their performance.
I hope the two trust board members on listening back to themselves are thoroughly bloody embarrassed at their performance.
It was bad DB
What the hell do they talk about in their meetings?
ND accused me at the last agm that my question on socials asking whether the trust are fit for purpose, getting 1 yes Mark Middling and 60+ Nos (more than those that voted that year) was not reflective of the fan base.
Well Mr Davidson, we shall see come the AGM what the supporters/members feel about this “Trojan horse” and the current trust board and will be reflective of the fan base.
He bloody irked me last night . The interview pissed me off and I’m not a member of UF, but came across as “we are far more intelligent than you” and “the rest are too stupid to understand rules”
The trust are a shambles at present and you’re right n it ND.
Vote for change
So I have I got this right?
CUOSC recently asked for volunteers to join their Committee because they were short of numbers and couldn't make a quorum (8) This was also seen as a chance to increase the Committee's "skill sets" They then co-opted one of their clique to make up the number.
Now, with 4 up for re-election and facing defeat, they will reduce the number needed to just 6, meaning only 2 candidates will join. This way they will retain control by 4 to 2.
Then next month they will decide that actually 6 isn't enough to offer the range of skill sets required so 2 members from their clique will be co-opted back on because they had proved to have the necessary skills and experience. Thus giving them control 6 to 2. They can co-opt as many as they want I think.
Thus it's no change, as you were, and future seats on CUFC Boards are as planned for the next few years.
Next year rinse and repeat.
The CUOSC Board Membership Policy (See link) says this:
3.1 The Society Board shall comprise not less than 8 and note more than 12 Society Board Members.
I believe the possible move to any smaller numbers is for the future, from potential FSA guidance.
As you say, going for the smallest number possible is somewhat at odds with the cry for help at recent Member’s Meetings!
Checkout 7.4.3
Tensions between the supporters' trust and the recently-formed fan movement have come to the surface in recent days following statements and appearances on @bbccumbriasport #cufc @newsandstarhttps://t.co/JQsf3Xkd5q
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) July 3, 2022
I think reading that everybody involved on both sides have delusions of grandeur.
What a palaver
What a palaver
I think reading that everybody involved on both sides have delusions of grandeur.
What a palaver
The more I see of Nigel Davidson, the more he comes across as if he’s promoting the EDI stuff as much for personal plaudits and awards as anything else, like he’s after some sort of recognition for services to the community. Not exactly self-effacing.
Being “ousted” as he puts it would put the kybosh on his ambitions to get an MBE or be appointed EFL rainbow supremo or whatever.
Like a poor man’s John Nixon.
The Trust have released the details of this years AGM, make of this what you will:
"The 2022 AGM takes place in the Sunset Suite on Sunday, July 31 at 11am.
There will be SIX places available on the board via the election, making up a new board of 10 members. This is in line with current FSA recommendations to have boards of between 6 and 10 people. Thus, the present board will be increased by two members.
In line with FSA recommended good practice, we will be freezing all new memberships from Tuesday midnight (July 5). New paid-up memberships up to that point will be processed but any others after that date will not be processed until after the AGM.
Our election policy states there is to be NO public campaigning during the election, which is in progress now and will remain in progress until the completion of the AGM. Candidates for board positions who breach this rule will be removed from the ballot.
Members who wish to stand should acquire the support of TWO current CUOSC members, who may also nominate other candidates. Statements of 500 words maximum should be supplied by each nominated candidate. The deadline for candidates to come forward is midnight on Tuesday July 12."
"The 2022 AGM takes place in the Sunset Suite on Sunday, July 31 at 11am.
There will be SIX places available on the board via the election, making up a new board of 10 members. This is in line with current FSA recommendations to have boards of between 6 and 10 people. Thus, the present board will be increased by two members.
In line with FSA recommended good practice, we will be freezing all new memberships from Tuesday midnight (July 5). New paid-up memberships up to that point will be processed but any others after that date will not be processed until after the AGM.
Our election policy states there is to be NO public campaigning during the election, which is in progress now and will remain in progress until the completion of the AGM. Candidates for board positions who breach this rule will be removed from the ballot.
Members who wish to stand should acquire the support of TWO current CUOSC members, who may also nominate other candidates. Statements of 500 words maximum should be supplied by each nominated candidate. The deadline for candidates to come forward is midnight on Tuesday July 12."
Hi all,
As per today’s CUOSC briefing, we are now deemed to be in the election period for the upcoming AGM.
Campaigning is restricted to that which is within the attached pic.
We will be making no further comment.
UNITA FORTIOR
As per today’s CUOSC briefing, we are now deemed to be in the election period for the upcoming AGM.
Campaigning is restricted to that which is within the attached pic.
We will be making no further comment.
UNITA FORTIOR
I think reading that everybody involved on both sides have delusions of grandeur.
What a palaver
The more I see of Nigel Davidson, the more he comes across as if he’s promoting the EDI stuff as much for personal plaudits and awards as anything else, like he’s after some sort of recognition for services to the community. Not exactly self-effacing.
Being “ousted” as he puts it would put the kybosh on his ambitions to get an MBE or be appointed EFL rainbow supremo or whatever.
Like a poor man’s John Nixon.
Yep 👍🏻
I gave it a listen and the trust were straight on the defensive and seem to be running scared and not wanting to give up their positions.
When FB started talking I thought he's completely missed the point!
When FB started talking I thought he's completely missed the point!
No idea what it's all about, what and who I'm voting for, but looking forward to voting to set the cats loose among the pigeons from my sun lounger in southern France.
This is exactly why I paid my £10.
This is exactly why I paid my £10.
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