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Some
would say that John Batchelor was taking a chance when he took on
York City, but for a while things looked rosy for the club. The
team's performance has been on the up and a new stadium looked possible.
But
it would seem that it takes more than a new logo and a man in a
fast car to turn City's fortunes around. The supporters' trust are
in talks with Mr Batchelor about taking over the running of the
club.
So
what's next for City? Does the club have any future at all as a
real league contender? How much does the Supporters' Trust know
about running a club?
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John
Batchelor is making York City a laughing stock. He came, did
his best, but has failed. The fans are the only ones to get
the club out of this mess. Once players contracts are reduced
significantly to match the income of the club, York will survive
as they always used to. As for the ground, well needless to
say four people are making huge profits out of a community asset
which they have no right to do. What they are doing is shameful.
Stewart, Barnsley |
John
Batchelor's 'rebranding', particulary use of the derisory word
'Soccer', has actually casued some fans to stay away. The sooner
he and his dumbed-down, lowest-common-denominator ideas go,
the better.
Paul, Ripon |
Wonderful
news regarding our Trust taking over, but we must not lose sight
of the fact that Craig, Swallow, Webb & Quickfall (BCH majority
shareholders) still intend to sell our ground for personal profit,
shame on them! I urge every football fan to get involved in
opposing their plans to build 93 houses on our home. If you
can make it, be sure you are at the re-arranged FA Cup tie with
Swansea and join in the protest organised by the Friends of
Bootham Crescent.
Dave, Australia |
A
mistake was made the day the club was handed over to Mr Batchelor,
What was wrong with Mr Flamingoland after all he had the finance
behind him or did Mr Craig want the club to fold all along?
Whatever the answer a long road lies ahead and I wish the trust
all the best in trying to sort out the mess at York City.
Steve, York |
It
seems to me that John Batchelor is something of a naive enthusiast.
Sadly these qualities are insufficient to ensure survival in
modern football. The Supporters' Trust is a body of great integrity
and genuinely represents City fans. That doesn't mean things
will become perfect overnight, but at least York City will be
run for and by the fans instead of for the profit of a few.
Frank, York |
Batchelor's
charm seemed to win people over last time, or maybe we were
just all too desperate and would have welcomed Maggie in as
chairman. he should stick to cars, or maybe start making soup.
Amy, Melbourne |
I
agree with Iain. Batchelor seems to eant to blame everyone but
himself for failing to turn the club around.
Andy, York |
I
don't think the fans will blame Batchelor for the way things
are. Hes done his best.
Kate, York |
John
Batchelor is clearly all talk. He's done very little for the
club other than get lots of bizarre publicity. It's time for
someone to take some action.
Iain, Ripon |
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