[Albion] The Fan Advisory Board Thread

[dazzer6666]

The FAB discussed the following items on their weekly call:

Recruitment – Nigel and Gerry reported back (as part of the recruitment sub committee) on working with the club on the application form and voting process for the new FAB membership. Clive was about to join a Seagulls over London meeting to discuss the new role on the FAB of a Supporters’ Club representative.

Monster Flag Update – Clive is working with Monster Drinks and the Club to create a new flag with input from fans. An initial meeting with a group of fans and Fat Boy Slim is being set up shortly.

Fans’ Webinar – Gerry had held a disappointing meeting with the Club last week but the FAB felt it was important to still go ahead and hold a fans’ webinar. It is important for the FAB to get fans’ feedback. Gill agreed to ask the club for some technical support with the platform and to try to find a way to move forward with this important piece of fan engagement.

DSA – Gill reported that the DSA (Disabled Supporters Association) will be officially launched at Saturday’s game against Everton. A half time interview between her, Niraj and Richie Reynolds is due to take place to explain the purpose of the DSA. Guy Butters, who has agreed to act as an ambassador for the FAB will also be interviewed. A short article will be in the programme.

WSL – Jo reported that an away coach has been booked to take fans to the last game at Arsenal. She will work with the club to publicise this first for the WSL.

Thanks. Why was the meeting with the club 'disappointing' ?

 

[seagullwedgee]

I admire the commitment, persistence and resilience of the FAB members, but the Club’s stance and behaviour has reached unacceptable levels, and it’s 100% clear now this is just a PBOBE tick box exercise. Save your energies, and channel them in another positive way, because what the Club has done here is embarrassing. It’s more paper thin than Putin’s spewing of alternative reality.

 

[Barry Izbak]

Thanks. Why was the meeting with the club 'disappointing' ?

Not as much progress had been made setting this up as we had hoped.

 

[Talby]

Not as much progress had been made setting this up as we had hoped.

Who is the emphasis on to set it up….the Club or FAB?

 

[Barry Izbak]

Notes from FAB zoom meeting Monday 4th March

Attending - Clive, Gerry, Charlie, Jo, Nigel

Apologies - Gill, Allison, Andy

1) Fans forum Webinar

Gerry to set up zoom for next week (using zoom),

Fans Webinar set for March 18th

Comms to go out over the next week via X, Forest programme, supporters clubs, NSC etc

Gerry will collate the email registrations on to a spreadsheet along with topics of interest

2) Premier league VAR meeting

Clive gave a bit of feedback and explained how the VAR survey was being shared.

Clive will report back from PL meeting on Wednesday

3) Meeting up in Rome

Clive will create a WhatsApp group and will try and arrange a FAB meet up

4) Email minder next week

Gerry will monitor the inbox FanAdvisoryBoard@brightonandhovealbion.com

5) Prospective FAB interviews

The agreed face to meetings were discussed in terms of format and purpose. These will be voluntary for candidates and intended to help candidates and existing FAB members gauge suitability. Failure to be able to attend will not preclude shortlisting

6) Disabled Supporters Association

Charlie gave a DSA update – traffic in to the new email address seagulls.dsa@gmail.com has been extremely encouraging, as has been the buy in from the club

7) Minutes

Nigel agreed to do publish the minutes on the www.bhafc-fab.co.uk website and northstandchat

 

[Chicken Run]

I really admire all of your commitment to this, how long was that meeting that related to the above minutes?

 

[Barry Izbak]

I really admire all of your commitment to this, how long was that meeting that related to the above minutes?

40 minutes. That's about average for our weekly meeting

 

[Chicken Run]

40 minutes. That's about average for our weekly meeting

 

[Wardy's twin]

Do any other clubs involved in Europe arrange charter flights or is it just left to the fans to sort out individual trips.

 

[S.T.U cgull]

….at significant cost, and for the benefit of a lucky and affluent 200 or so (how many loyalty points needed to bag a seat ?? )

Comparatively - Leverkusen have organised a fan group lead charter to Baku - €500 return or €530 if not a member of their group (which costs about €20 a year).
Given return flights direct to Baku were about £500 anyhow - rather competitive offering

 

[timbha]

Dear FAB

Provably been asked many times before but if so I’ve forgotten or missed it.

Please can the parking season ticket be reinstated, even just a few hundred spaces for the most loyal Parkers at the Bridge. It would save a lot of anxiety and stress.

 

[Cotton Socks]

Dear FAB

Provably been asked many times before but if so I’ve forgotten or missed it.

Please can the parking season ticket be reinstated, even just a few hundred spaces for the most loyal Parkers at the Bridge. It would save a lot of anxiety and stress.

How would they know who the most 'loyal parkers' are? That just means that they're the ones who are fastest to book their space. Just to point out that I have no stake in this as I much prefer to walk through all the mud in Stanmer Park after getting off the bus. I just thought I'd start the argument.

 

[Talby]

Comparatively - Leverkusen have organised a fan group lead charter to Baku - €500 return or €530 if not a member of their group (which costs about €20 a year).
Given return flights direct to Baku were about £500 anyhow - rather competitive offering

Corporate offering was £2500 (incl flights).

 

[timbha]

How would they know who the most 'loyal parkers' are? That just means that they're the ones who are fastest to book their space. Just to point out that I have no stake in this as I much prefer to walk through all the mud in Stanmer Park after getting off the bus. I just thought I'd start the argument.

I used the term “loyal Parkers” very loosely and didn’t mean to confuse. I just meant that they could offer say 250 spaces at the beginning of the season on a first come first served basis. I doubt there are that many who would want to pay and commit up front but for people who have to travel a distance it would be a god send.

 

[Giraffe]

Does seem odd that there is no season ticket parking option when the majority of those parking must be regulars?

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Would happily purchase a parking season ticket if available

Any idea how much they used to cost?

 

[timbha]

Would happily purchase a parking season ticket if available

Any idea how much they used to cost?

The last season a parking ST was available (I think) was 2019/20 and cost £250 for 19 league matches, just over £13 per match.
It stopped because of dear old farmer Bennett!

 

[portlock seagull]

Dear FAB

Provably been asked many times before but if so I’ve forgotten or missed it.

Please can the parking season ticket be reinstated, even just a few hundred spaces for the most loyal Parkers at the Bridge. It would save a lot of anxiety and stress.

Dear Timba,
We shall do no such thing. Lots of anxiety and stress is all part of the value offering being part of the PL entails. Please suck it up, along with inconvenient times and constant fixture changes. Your statutory rights as a football fan remain unaffected ie you have none.

Yours, (positively up)
FAB, DAB & DOZY

Ps we have added a £1.50 answering fee to cover the cost of this correspondence.

 

[Barry Izbak]

Notes from FAB zoom meeting Monday 11th March

Attending - Gill, Gerry, Andy, Jo, and Niraj

Apologies - Charlie, Allison, Nigel, and Clive


1) Recruitment

It will be critical to ensure Club complete recruitment process this week to meet 8th and 10th April dates for interviewing prospective candidates. Gill agreed to raise in Chairs/Vice Chairs call with club on 12 March. 5 FAB members could make 8th April and 4 could make 10th April.


2) Fans forum Webinar

Article in Nottingham Forest Programme for Fans Webinar planned for March 18th 7pm

Gill agreed to discuss Comms with Club

FAB agreed to generate interest with supporters’ clubs.

3) Email minder next week

Gerry will monitor the inbox FanAdvisoryBoard@brightonandhovealbion.com and register interest in Fans Forum

4) Womens’ Game

Jo had a number of issues which she will raise with the Club during the 12th March call. The atmosphere at Crawley and lack of facilities are causing lack of engagement.

5) Disabled Supporters Association

There are now over 80 fans registered with seagulls.dsa@gmail.com. The launch went well. Work on the steering committee will start in April.

6) Roma feedback

Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere who went to the game. Andy reported some negative traffic on social media concerning the stabbing of 2 Albion fans.

7) Minutes

Gill agreed to publish the minutes on the www.bhafc-fab.co.uk website and send to Nigel for posting on northstandchat

 

[dazzer6666]

Email is out re seeking new members

YOU WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FAN ADVISORY BOARD?​

Hi The Fan Advisory Board are looking for up to five new members to join the current team in providing feedback to the club on various topics. If you're interested in applying and helping shape the future direction of the club, please read the information below carefully before completing our online application form.​

HOW IT WORKS:​

The process will start with the application process, entrants will need to complete and submit the online application form by 12 noon on Monday 1 April. The form includes questions about how well you will support the aims and objectives of the Fan Advisory Board and from these answers, the club will produce a shortlist based on a number of factors. Once the shortlist is complete, the selected entrants will be invited to a personal meeting that will take place in person or online on Monday 8 April and Wednesday 10 April. Following this, there will be a vote by Albion fans based on the answers in the form, which will become visible once voting commences. For more information on how the club will decide the nominees, Fan Advisory Board Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct, please click here.​

WHO CAN ENTER?​

We want representatives from the following members of the club's fan base: Season ticket holders for the Men's First Team (MFT) Season ticket holders for the Women's First Team (WFT) 1901 Club members MyAlbion+ members MyAlbion+ International members Fans who are not members of the above groups will not be considered for election. You can view the full person specification here.​