2009 PLAYER SPONSORSHIP - Shares

SaintBot · Post: # 673592Post **SaintBot** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 4:58pm

I'll go one. Willing to go to two if needed for a third player.

Mr Magic · Post: # 673593Post **Mr Magic** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 4:58pm

Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009

loris · Post: # 673595Post **loris** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:05pm

2 shares please

GrumpyOne · Post: # 673597Post **GrumpyOne** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:05pm

Mr Magic wrote:Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009

Did I miss the vote?

Mr Magic · Post: # 673601Post **Mr Magic** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:08pm

GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009
Did I miss the vote?

There is a 'Who should we vote for thread?' that posters have been making nominations in.

saintbob · Post: # 673605Post **saintbob** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:13pm

Put me down for 4, and tell me how to get the money to you.

Mr Magic · Post: # 673606Post **Mr Magic** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:15pm

saintbob wrote:Put me down for 4, and tell me how to get the money to you.

Thanks saintbob.
We will be sending detials for payment later on. There is no rush as we don't have to pay yet.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 673607Post **GrumpyOne** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:15pm

Mr Magic wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009
Did I miss the vote?
There is a 'Who should we vote for thread?' that posters have been making nominations in.

So the decision was made on the basis of whose names were posted in the LARGEST FONTS.

I knew democracy was still alive and well.

Why do I think I'm in Zimbabwe?

Mr Magic · Post: # 673614Post **Mr Magic** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 5:21pm

GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009
Did I miss the vote?
There is a 'Who should we vote for thread?' that posters have been making nominations in.
So the decision was made on the basis of whose names were posted in the LARGEST FONTS.

I knew democracy was still alive and well.

Why do I think I'm in Zimbabwe?

The decision was made on the basis of which players received the most nominations.

Clearly in the 'Core Group' it was Raph and in the 'Development Group' it was Steven.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 673691Post **GrumpyOne** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 7:35pm

Mr Magic wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009
Did I miss the vote?
There is a 'Who should we vote for thread?' that posters have been making nominations in.
So the decision was made on the basis of whose names were posted in the LARGEST FONTS.

I knew democracy was still alive and well.

Why do I think I'm in Zimbabwe?
The decision was made on the basis of which players received the most nominations.

Clearly in the 'Core Group' it was Raph and in the 'Development Group' it was Steven.

Sorry mate, and as I said in the PM, irrespective of the result, the process sucked.

Mr Magic · Post: # 673694Post **Mr Magic** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 7:38pm

GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:Confirmed by the Club.

We are sponsoring
Raphael Clarke
Jack Steven

in season 2009
Did I miss the vote?
There is a 'Who should we vote for thread?' that posters have been making nominations in.
So the decision was made on the basis of whose names were posted in the LARGEST FONTS.

I knew democracy was still alive and well.

Why do I think I'm in Zimbabwe?
The decision was made on the basis of which players received the most nominations.

Clearly in the 'Core Group' it was Raph and in the 'Development Group' it was Steven.
Sorry mate, and as I said in the PM, irrespective of the result, the process sucked.

Sorry Grumps, I take heed of your perspective but I disagree.

Eastern · Post: # 673701Post **Eastern** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 8:13pm

GrumpyOne wrote:
So the decision was made on the basis of whose names were posted in the LARGEST FONTS.

I knew democracy was still alive and well.

Why do I think I'm in Zimbabwe?

Hey Grumps !!

I am NOT Robert Magarbie

!!

Mon 17 Nov 2008 9:46pm

GrumpyOne - with all due respect, there was a post asking opinions and it was open to everyone. There was overwhelming support for Raph and Jack as players we should back. There were other suggestions but no others gained the same enthusiastic support from posters. Having said that, let's remember this is about supporting the club and the players so who we actually sponsor is really not the point, but that as a group we are saying to the club that we want to go the extra mile to support the club and say to the players that as a group we want to encourage them on.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 673766Post **GrumpyOne** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 10:16pm

BackFromUSA wrote:GrumpyOne - with all due respect, there was a post asking opinions and it was open to everyone. There was overwhelming support for Raph and Jack as players we should back. There were other suggestions but no others gained the same enthusiastic support from posters. Having said that, let's remember this is about supporting the club and the players so who we actually sponsor is really not the point, but that as a group we are saying to the club that we want to go the extra mile to support the club and say to the players that as a group we want to encourage them on.

Appreciate your views BFUSA, and I want to make it clear that:

1. I have no problems with who we have commited to, and
2. I have no intentions of backing away from my pledge, and
3. I have no doubts whatsoever about Mr Magic's integrity.

I sincerely hope that this sponsorship will be undertaken in following years, and it would be best for all concerned that the choice of players be as open, fair, and transparent as possible. I think a poll as implemented last year is the best way to go to avoid any arguments arising.

I apologise if my comments have offended anyone. That was not my intention. I'm just concerned about what precedent we're setting here.

Nevertheless, all the contributors are true Saints fans, and I am proud be be among their number, both this year and hopefully many following ones.

saint66au · Post: # 673792Post **saint66au** » Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:12pm

IIRC the time frame we had to decide on player(s) was somewhat shorter than this time last year?

Not really time for extensive polling?

Mr Magic · Post: # 673827Post **Mr Magic** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 7:27am

17/11 UPDATE

125 shares pledged

Pilgram · Post: # 673895Post **Pilgram** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:32am

I pledge a share to Clarkey.

Mr Magic · Post: # 673907Post **Mr Magic** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:58am

Pilgram wrote:I pledge a share to Clarkey.

Pilgram, each $15 share is towards the Sponsorship of both players. It's not for one or the other.
So you get two players (maybe 3 if we get enough response) for the price of one.

Tue 18 Nov 2008 2:51pm

ONLY 44 SHARES TO GO ... and heaps of people yet to put their hands up!

Once we reach 170 shares, we can examine whether we go for a third player or not ... correct?

Mr Magic · Post: # 674049Post **Mr Magic** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 2:59pm

BackFromUSA wrote:ONLY 44 SHARES TO GO ... and heaps of people yet to put their hands up!

Once we reach 170 shares, we can examine whether we go for a third player or not ... correct?

Correct,
and if we get to the stage of going for a third we'll endeavour to put the choice to a poll.

Pilgram · Post: # 674074Post **Pilgram** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 3:28pm

Mr Magic wrote:
Pilgram wrote:I pledge a share to Clarkey.
Pilgram, each $15 share is towards the Sponsorship of both players. It's not for one or the other.
So you get two players (maybe 3 if we get enough response) for the price of one.

oh, sorry.

i pledge a share each then - that's two (2) shares.

and a share to dempo if we decide on another...

Armoooo · Post: # 674109Post **Armoooo** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 5:05pm

Come on guys, chip in, every share counts, some of us may only be able to afford one or two but it's still supporting the club and strengthening the SS community!!

Mr Magic · Post: # 674245Post **Mr Magic** » Tue 18 Nov 2008 11:28pm

18/11 UPDATE

127 Shares pledged

There are still 38 posters who were members of the Sponsorship Group in 2008 (representing 100 shares) who have not yet responded.

So far we have 12 new posters who have pledged shares.

We are looking to get another 43 shares to cover the 2 players we have already confirmed plus another 70 shares for another 'Development Group' player.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 674324Post **GrumpyOne** » Wed 19 Nov 2008 10:00am

Mr Magic wrote:18/11 UPDATE

127 Shares pledged

There are still 38 posters who were members of the Sponsorship Group in 2008 (representing 100 shares) who have not yet responded.

So far we have 12 new posters who have pledged shares.

We are looking to get another 43 shares to cover the 2 players we have already confirmed plus another 70 shares for another 'Development Group' player.

C'mon Guys.

Remember...... The Lord blesseth a generous giver.

saintspremiers · Wed 19 Nov 2008 11:49am

I pledge 2 shares your honour on the Quoran and The Bible (a hand on each

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