Steve Gilbert
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Did the ultra’s not fall away shortly after Sarah Gooding left her role?But that changed way before the SLO changed. @Steve Gilbert stated that our last SLO oversaw more fan engagement, better match day experiences and increased attendance. I would suggest that only the fan engagemnet part is valid, and that is looking to be addressed by this very panel.
As for match day experience then you had things like Ollie’s den for starters where young fans could go before a game and players would offer pop along before a game if they weren’t in the squad.
What happened to the partnership with the sports bar on the complex which was trying to become a place for fans to drink before a game?
I seem to remember the club also trialing an outside bar before a couple of games. Again something that might be worth doing if viable, a bit like what was in place at the priory.
My main point was though that there was a much better feel good factor around the club and on a match day under the previous SLO, Sarah and it was done without her needing a supporters panel. In fact, I believe she worked closely with OxVox on various things. That might be an idea for the current SLO to try?