Held at the Den - Thursday 9th April 2009

Present - Andy Ambler (Club MD), Bob Asprey (MSC Chairman), Dave Hart, Ayse Smith, Mark Holland and Graeme Smale (all MSC)

1) New Season Tickets

The mailout took place and the new ticket system and ticket website were launched successfully. 500 S/Ts were sold in the first four days including 300 online. Adverts will be appearing in the SLP. The decrease and subsequent increase in VAT was discussed and the club does not intend to increase prices when the rate increases. Prices next season are the same as this season.

S/T holders will receive a new card for 2009-10, but renewing members will not, as existing cards are not dated and contain all the necessary technology.

2) Family Enclosure

Whilst it was agreed that the final solution should deliver what is required, the implementation and the timing of the limited consultation that took place was a bit of a disaster. This occurred despite advance warning from MSC. The club did not agree to all under-12's being able to buy their S/T for £23, but have extended the availability to include the new FE and the East Lower.

3) Stewarding

MSC again raised the issue of inadequate stewarding, leading to congestion in the South Upper and S/T holders being unable to sit in their own seats. The club recognise that the stewarding is not correct and would like to employ more of their own stewards.

A meeting will be held in the close season involving all relevant parties in order to address all the issues surrounding stewards, police and bans.

4) Catering

Lindleys have a new regional manager and now he has taken up his role the ongoing catering issues will be addressed. Again, a meeting will be held in the close season involving all relevant parties in order to address all the issues and plan for next season. Furthermore, Andy suggested that the new ticket system, which should enable the club to interact much better with the fans, should be the basis for sending out 'feedback questionnaires' concerning all aspects of the matchday experience.

5) New Ticket System, Matchday Tickets and Memberships

The benefits of the new system are now being felt, with the S/T renewals available online. Matchday ticket prices for next season will be set when we know which division we are in. Discounts are unlikely to continue in their present form because the new system will bring a significant change in fans' ticket buying behaviour with the unprecedented convenience now available. Take up of the £3 discount for members this season was low, except for the Leeds match for which all tickets were sold in advance.

The key benefit for members next season (apart from buying away tickets) will be the ability to buy online or by phone at any time and not require a paper ticket.

6) Possible Play-Off Matches

At the time of the meeting preliminary talks were taking place regarding possible play-off matches, particularly considering the possibility of a Millwall v Leeds semi-final.

7) Fans Forum

With all the midweek matches we have had, it has not been possible to organise another Fans Forum. This will be resolved next season. There has been no attempt by Kenny or anyone else to avoid having a Fans Forum.

8) Smoking

The trial in the South stand has been a great success and it is hoped to extend it to the East stand next season. The West stand will be a challenge, however, due to the geography of the stadium.

9) Home Pre Season Friendly

This is key as a full trial of the new system will be needed. It is intended that there will be a match on 1st August, which hopefully will also be the long-awaited Richard Sadlier Testimonial match.

10) PA System

This is a big problem as the system needs replacement. Potentially this will cost a six figure sum and will not be considered until the close season. All health and safety requirements are being met by a separate PA system, which is why only safety announcements can be heard in parts of the ground.

11) Sound System in 'Arry's Bar

This is still not sorted.

12) New MSC Logo

After Easter MSC are launching a competition to find a new logo to replace the boring uninspiring one we are currently stuck with.

13) 2009-10 Shirts

The new home shirt will hopefully be launched at the Leyton Orient match, and been the shop by the end of May. We are still with Bukta and CYC and Oppida have signed for another year. The away shirt, the colour of which is secret, should be on sale by the end of July / early August. It is intended that the fans will have significant input into the 125 year anniversary shirt to be launched in 2010-11.

14) An ATM (Cash Machine) At The Den?

The club agreed to look at this but the likely issue is the lack of foot fall on non match days, and so most potential providers are unlikely to be interested.

15) Naming The East Stand

Further to previous conversations a list of 4 names has been put to the Board for consideration. If agreed, the fans will have the opportunity to choose one from the list.