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This is a reason you'd get a vote from me, exactly the kind of voice we need on OxVox.Unfortunately, I am not the type of supporter that OUFC’s hierarchy want to be a part of OxVox.
This is a reason you'd get a vote from me, exactly the kind of voice we need on OxVox.Unfortunately, I am not the type of supporter that OUFC’s hierarchy want to be a part of OxVox.
I agree, it is. And, according to its minutes, OxVox has raised this on multiple occasions. They cannot force the club to do so, however. No Trust can.I didn't say it was a fact.
While the club is in a good place compared to Swindon and Reading the communication from the board/owners is frankly shocking. I asked on the five minutes fan forum last season which was asked to Tim Williams could there be a fans forum before or after a game on a Saturday so it opens up more people to attend? and he said yes. Guess what we haven't had one.
It is certainly something I’d consider. Unfortunately, I am not the type of supporter that OUFC’s hierarchy want to be a part of OxVox.
Those who ask challenging questions shall be muted by Tim, Grant and Adam, that is the way of it.
I agree, it is. And, according to its minutes, OxVox has raised this on multiple occasions. They cannot force the club to do so, however. No Trust can.
Direct your ire at those in power, not those who are doing their best to influence them in our interests.
If that is the case then there is a very very large chance we will be ground sharing at the start of the 2026 season.Don't be surprised if planning doesn't go in for another month or two.
But of course, the top brass at the club don't think the fans deserve an explanation as to when and why. They'll just keep their heads down and hope the plebs don't get too close to them to make their lives uncomfortable.
If that is the case then there is a very very large chance we will be ground sharing at the start of the 2026 season.
If Tim and co don’t start taking the fan base seriously then I can see things turning very uncomfortable for them, very quickly.
With @OxVox being so involved with the stadium project, are they aware of why there is a delay in planning being submitted?
This raises two questions:If that is the case then there is a very very large chance we will be ground sharing at the start of the 2026 season.
If Tim and co don’t start taking the fan base seriously then I can see things turning very uncomfortable for them, very quickly.
With @OxVox being so involved with the stadium project, are they aware of why there is a delay in planning being submitted?
Meanwhile, you fire off on the internet.Raised on multiple occasions maybe but that doesn't tell us how it was raised to the club.
It could have been. " Can we have a fans forum please? Only if you're aren't too busy sunning yourself abroad or on the golf course" for all we know.
They don’t get a voice.
Committee members are selected by a membership vote. If you think you can be more effective, you should absolutely stand. I suspect many of those who have volunteered are absolutely relieved when they are replaced.
I remember standing on the away terrace at Lewes’ Dripping Pan, and hearing a large group of fans absolutely castigating OxVox, because Nick Merry had the hump with them and had said, in a pub before the match, some fairly dreadful things. That group of fans were ready to lynch the only organisation with their best interests at heart. Merry was the Donald Trump of OUFC owners and those fans backed the right side, clearly.
Anyone who stands and is prepared to receive the regular criticism from those who aren’t, does so with my admiration.
I don’t disagree with anything you’ve written.It’s interesting how people’s expectations and opinions differ. I think this thread is a very worthwhile one to keep dialogue open, regarding the ownership and Board’s performance.
In terms of OxVox, as a member I expect them to represent the supporters (me) and be prepared to ask difficult questions.
If we don’t hold OxVox to account, as our independent supporters group and club facing representatives, then what is the point of them? If we should just be satisfied that some volunteer to represent but don’t actually influence much change, then how can we as supporters influence changes for the betterment of the club?
Personally, I’m not prepared to let Williams and Ferguson (and Benson now) do as they please, without expecting open conversation and dialogue from them.
- No planning app, as per their deadline
- No fans forum
- No word on ground sharing, despite them
knowing that’s what will be needed
- No support staff for Des after 6 weeks
- No word on how the stadium is being repaid
All of these outstanding questions and red flags, yet OxVox appear to have none of the answers.
Those who represent can have my admiration but in return, I’d like to see a few more meaningful updates.
It is certainly something I’d consider. Unfortunately, I am not the type of supporter that OUFC’s hierarchy want to be a part of OxVox.
Those who ask challenging questions shall be muted by Tim, Grant and Adam, that is the way of it.
I’m aware of a very substantial budget being readily available to purchase a striker in January. That is great but it’s merely a sticking plaster until those running the club, do so openly and transparently.
I'd say yes, the higher the numbers the louder the voice.I was an original Oxvox member but let it lapse after 3 years, many years ago.
I am thinking of rejoining but wonder if it is worth it if the club don't want to know.
I wonder what percentage of regular match attending fans are members of Oxvox, not very high I'd think
Now, do I rejoin or not?
Really? Wow.Don't be surprised if planning doesn't go in for another month or two.
Why not start a new supporters group that doesn't have any ties to the club ?
Yes. The club can’t ignore oxvox if everyone’s a member.I was an original Oxvox member but let it lapse after 3 years, many years ago.
I am thinking of rejoining but wonder if it is worth it if the club don't want to know.
I wonder what percentage of regular match attending fans are members of Oxvox, not very high I'd think
Now, do I rejoin or not?
CAB?Because diluting and possibly splitting the voice of the fans is an utterly insane idea.