Supporters Direct, the umbrella organisation for Supporters’Trusts across the UK have issued a statement on the CCFC re-branding.
https://www.supporters-direct.org/news/item/?n=15410&cat=sd_eng
Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust Board has agreed to ask its members their views on the proposals announced by Cardiff City Football Club.
The Trust will ask its members whether or not they support the re-branding with red shirts and the new dragon badge.
The Board also wants to know members’ opinions on how the club consulted on the changes and whether they want the Trust to seek more information from the club about its future plans.
Trust Chair Tim Hartley said: “Following today’s announcement, we believe it is important that members are given the opportunity to give their views on the radical proposals from the club.
“We will then consider the matter again once we receive and evaluate the responses from members.”
Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust today issued a response to a statement issued by Cardiff City FC about the future of the club and the change in the colour of team’s kit and badge.
Chairman Tim Hartley said: “We welcome news about the proposed investment, stabilisation of the club’s finances and especially the commitment to clearing our historic debts. However, there are still questions that need to be answered such as what happens to the proposed investment if there is no deal over historical debts with Langston and how much will actually be invested and over what period.
“While we understand that the Malaysian owners desire to change the kit colour and badge many fans will be disappointed by this. Others have expressed their support, but principally on the basis of the investment going ahead.
“This whole episode strengthens the case for supporter representation on the board of the club, as happens at Swansea City. It is something we have also said in evidence to the House of Commons Culture Select Committee inquiry into football governance. It is vital that the voice of the ordinary supporter is heard.
“We would also like to know more about what the changes actually mean for the club commercially.”
Tim Hartley said that the Trust was holding a board meeting tonight and the club announcement would be on the agenda.
“We will consult with members and monitor their reaction to the changes to the kit and the badge and report back to the club,” added Tim Hartley.
The following statement was published today by the management of Cardiff City FC. Here’s the link to the statement:
https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~2798585,00.html
The Fred Keenor Appeal has received a cheque for £556.60 from Acid Jazz Recordings Ltd.
This is, in addition, to the proceeds from Cardiff City. The club received 500 copies of the CD and sold 103 raising £264.14. This makes a total of £820.74. Cardiff City has also donated 390 unsold copies of the I’ll Be There CD.
The appeal committee would like to give our warmest thanks to all concerned in making this happen: Jonny Owen and The Stand/Acid Jazz Recordings Ltd, the club and, of course, the fans who bought the CDs, records and downloads.