[quote="Listenup94":7yjfvx6l] we are struggling to get a match day sponsor which is why it's been mentioned a few times on Facebook this week [/quote:7yjfvx6l] I know of a few occasions people have been contacted in the week upto a game (as late as Thursday sometimes) asking them to sponsor the match ball or the fixture. Sometimes the reason given is someone has pulled out, but we seemingly rely on the same individuals and businesses to put the cash up time and time again. I went into Halifax Town centre on Sunday, I normally park by that horse statue and walk on because I'm too tight to pay to park, The only mention of Halifax Panthers existing that I saw was the "Next Fixture" board on SKircoat Road (which had already been updated to say Barrow was the next home game, that or they'd never bothered to put the Catalans game on the board) Halifax Town also have very little mention in the town, There are a couple of banners hanging on the front of the courtyard pub, most likely provided by a supporters group and looking fairly weathered. But I saw no other mention of either club anywhere in the town centre. It's no wonder so few people attend games as its hard to know the clubs even existor what they are upto unless you are already a supporter. As far as The Shay goes, I have my reservations about Ken Davy's proposals, but there is no alternative. The council want rid, neither club can take it on so it's going to the open market pretty much, Davy only wanting it temporarily (although for how long and if they ever go back is another issue) means there are potentiallt further problems in 3-5 years time. But as we tend to live year to year, or even month to month, that is an issue for then

[quote="faxcar":1pzhbvtt]From the options on the table the KD one will get the best results the quickest but has the medium / longer issues surrounding his ownership and future of the stadium / clubs to resolve. I’m no legal expert but from all the parties they need to make the security of the ground and clubs as legally watertight as possible and the Council want to make it clearly plain to any future would be chancer that they will never grant planning permission or change of use that doesn’t still guarantee the Shay predominantly remains a sports ground. At least that way even if they sell it and don’t own it they still have a controlling power over what happens to it.[/quote:1pzhbvtt] Nail on the head and thats been the Working Group's aim from day one. The Council stated their intention of disposing of the Shay and when we came together (last summer) there didnt appear to be any other option on the table. We wanted to avoid the possible worst case of the stadium ending up for sale on the open market. Obviously we see the short-term merits in KD proposal - as a person, his record speaks for itself. Some are of immediate importance (the pitch and certain facilities) whilst others (large screen and digitial advertising) are more beneficial for the Giants. The Working Group doesnt pretend it can quickly resolve these immediate issues. But it is what happens in the long-term i.e. after the Giants return back to Kirklees. Problems may not arise under Ken Davy's ownership, or the next owner. It may be whoever follows them. But, if the Council does proceed with KD, I would be interested in what covenants, etc, could be put in place to provide the long-term security the two clubs need because I understand the options are quite limited.

[quote="Bubba":27kmdsal] Obviously we see the short-term merits in KD proposal - as a person, his record speaks for itself.[/quote:27kmdsal] Does it? I've never heard a Huddersfield Town fan say a good word about him after his tenure with the club. He's a businessman, He'll want a return on what he puts in. And that's if he's still around in 4-5 years time

[quote="Brew":dkn44pyw] He's a businessman, He'll want a return on what he puts in. [/quote:dkn44pyw] Hmmmmmm ... he's put 20 million quid into the giants with the only silverware being a league leaders shield so he's not as astute as some think he is!

[quote="Brew":xtxunx6n]Does it? I've never heard a Huddersfield Town fan say a good word about him after his tenure with the club. He's a businessman, He'll want a return on what he puts in. And that's if he's still around in 4-5 years time[/quote:xtxunx6n] Well if he’s not around in 4-5 years he won’t be getting anything in return! Where will the Shay, CMBC and both clubs be in 4-5 years if things stay as they are? He’s a business man who’s already made his fortune that loves rugby that’s his motivation and his track record with the Giants shows he’s put far more in financially than he’s taken out who’s not doing it primarily for business reasons. It’s a rugby decision and won’t part of his return on his investment be the Giants better meeting the IMG Super League requirements than where they are? At least that’s one of the reasons he’s stating why he’s thinking of doing it. We’ve mentioned before his side of the story with Huddersfield Town but even if it what the supporters claim was all true and it works out the same way for FC Town that would be just a bonus.

[quote="Brew":3kxkqdg6]Does it? I've never heard a Huddersfield Town fan say a good word about him after his tenure with the club. [/quote:3kxkqdg6] I dont dispute there are differing opinions about his time at HTAFC. He saved the club and then protected his outlay by transfering the shares in the stadium which obviously soured the football supporters opinion of him.