Bostwick wrote:I find it quite interesting how in these obviously difficult times. The London Broncos have suddenly woken up to the fact that the club have fans who might be able help the in their hour of need.
I have followed the club from the first days at Charlton. In the early days under the Aussies, I felt that fans were considered and effort was made to make you feel part of the club. For some time now I have felt that we fans, are seen by the club simply as a bunch of drunks who have to be tolerated.
How approachable are the officials of the club on match days? They are at best distant. However David Hughes runs the club his way. So be it. He who pays the piper calls the tune.
I will take part in this scheme. I hope this will mark a turning point in the club, fan relationship. The club must realize that their fans are an asset not a liability. Do not take us for granted!
I can understand why some people may think that way, and having been a fan, and then sponsor/supplier of the club I've seen evidence of what you talk about in terms of previous occupants of various roles not giving two hoots about the supporters. However, and I am sure that any of the fans that know me or have spoken to me will testify, I am determined not to let that happen however I have been in the role for around a month and it will take time to rebuild the relationship between fan and club. I've told fans on various platforms to email me if they need anything or have any ideas they want to share as well as taking calls from several fans in the last week whilst at home to answer stuff for them and give them some reassurance etc.
There is certainly not any of the feeling you speak off from David, or Jason Loubser, and both have encouraged me to actively restore the club/supporter relationship. I've even got a budget for Thursday night beers with fans in town to watch Super League and get some serious and constructive feedback from fans (That timing could not have been worse could it.....after lockdown we need to get the Thursday night club started).
You talk about officials being unapproachable but apart from myself (I'm always happy to talk to anyone and have done since joining the role and even before that on match days) who else would you like to speak to? Ask a Hull KR fan if they get to chat with Neil Hudgell or Mike Smith on a game day. I actually think David talks to fans way more than any other Chairman or Owner by often going into the Cyber Rock Bar after a game. Ian Lennegan totally ignored a Wigan fan outside of the DW when I was parking up near him last season. Jason is very busy on a match day co-coordinating staff, safety officers and other aspects but he will be with me on Thursday nights meeting the fans and answering questions.
Everyone will have their own take on this and some will think I am wrong but all I can do is assure you that the supporters have always been appreciated from the people at the top and it is now my job to ensure that link is there so that your thoughts and observations will be taken on board by David and Jason. I cannot help with Danny, if you want to pick the team you can tell him that yourself