(20/04/06)

The meeting was very open and all aspects of the footballing side were discussed, from the academy through to the 1st team, I made the point that we (the fans) wanted to see changes sooner rather than later as we needed to know we were not going to have another wasted close season. It was decided that changes would be announced and the search for a new manager should start in earnest, everyone was also in agreement that the decision for a replacement needed to be given a lot of thought to get the right person rather than a kneejerk appointment.

My views were listened to and I know they were taken into account, I am confident that changes for the better in all areas will take place sooner rather than later.

On the non footballing side in the next 2 weeks the club expect to make an announcement regards fresh excecutive faces, I am confident the new people will assist in getting things moving.

Director Forum

The first forum will be taking place on Saturday with Constantine Gonticas, I will be arranging for fans to meet all the directors/staff/players throughout the next season

Replica shirts

Orders have been placed so the replica shirts are produced in May to ensure the shirts can be made available for sale prior to people going on holiday.

Reserve games

I have, in principal had an agreement from the club that all reserve league games will be free entry from next year, the main aim of this is for kids to be able to turn up to reserve games when the schools are on holidays

Plymouth/Waterloo incidents

I was asked to "get involved" regarding the incident with 3 fans near the directors box, I spoke with all concerned, I was given a personal undertaking that an apology would be made to the Burnidge family for the events of that day. We are all frustrated at the events of this season, but we need to be mindful how we get this frustration out.

I understand how frustrating it is, but I cannot and will not condone any type of over the top personal abuse.

Waterloo

Several people have mentioned on line the problems that occurred coming back from the Southampton game at Waterloo, I need the people involved to write to me so I can get an understanding of what went on, unless I have the information there is nothing I can do.

I am meeting with the police tomorrow and will discuss this as best I can.

Expenses

I am know a full board member and given the same rights as all board members, one such right is to be able to claim back expenses, none of the current board claim expenses, obviously they are in a different league to me financially, rather than claim expenses I will be asking for the club to repay me in tickets for away games as recompense, I will still be purchasing 2 ST's for my wife and myself, if anyone has any objections to this please let me know.

In the first 17 days phone and petrol has been well over £100

Let em come back society

The first meeting took place on Wednesday, 50 people turned up, good open discussion and all committing to help out, we need more!

On a personal note

This is taking up far more time than I could ever have envisaged, I need to set out some boundaries, firstly I cant get involved in on line arguments, I just haven't got the time, I have been responding to emails normally within 4 hours I will try and respond ASAP but not longer than 48 hours, plus I can take things too personally and get the hump!

So if anyone has something they want to bring up please email me with it petergarston@hotmail.com.

I regret the fact I can no longer go on line for a laugh as anything I say regarding players movements or my own views regarding managers preference could be taken the wrong way, therefore I feel it best if I stand back a bit.