25/11/07

At the game yesterday and the last home game I have had many people tell me there has been several instances of over zealous stewarding leading to bans, also that stewards have been placed in the toilets to stop people smoking, the stewards in the toilets is no doubt in response to the amount of letters received complaining about smoking in the toilets at half time, it does raise an issue as to if the stewards have been CRB checked, I will be trying to find out this week. With all bans and problems with stewards it is so crucial you write in to either myself or the MSC with full details getting the stewards name if possible, this way it can be looked into.

The last complaint that had all the right information names and full details led to two people from outside companies being sacked.

On a lighter note, I had a brief chat with Kenny Jackett after the game, my first impression is that he knows what he wants and what he is doing, I came away from the conversation pleased we have him in charge. The battling result against Yeovil once again has given us breathing space, but we all need to be aware January is a long way away and we have 14 injured players, if we can keep getting behind the team like we did yesterday (especially if we go behind) we can help the team get through, we will need it Tuesday against the Orient who are on a roll.

I have asked several times if anyone wants to come in and meet with people from the club to discuss any issues they have, the offer is still open.

As always any questions petergarston@hotmail.com

Pete

Here is the club response regards CRB checking from Rick Bradbrook General Manager.

My understanding that not all stewards are CRB cleared as this is not a requirement.

However the ones that are required to patrol the toilets to stop illegal smoking are S I A and this qualification involves a CRB check.