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Post by karma on Nov 9, 2023 15:50:48 GMT
There isn't a specific place to put news from or about the club so I'm suggesting this thread as a catch-all and to save repetition
I've seen on the clubs OS (website to me) that the next Member's Forum planned for Saturday 18th November has been postponed and to be replaced by a new-and-as-yet -unspecified-date in December ( No reason given ) . Although I live near to Headingley , I'll be elsewhere on that Saturday , watching sport, as will many others.
I've contacted the club using one of their enquiry forms suggesting as there is already an event at Headingley on Sunday 3rd December in the same location (Long Room)that a complimentary time could be used so that both events are on the same day. The existing event is the Christmas Celebration (3:00 - 4:30) food , drink, band etc. It could save a duplicate journey for some people , particularly those travelling far. Could also increase attendance at both
The revised time for the Members Forum depends upon speaker's availability and will be announced by YCCC
Hang on 3rd December, good time to tell us about the Re-financing package ( I suspect current non-decision is why 18th November cancelled)
Little thought for members
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Post by newby on Nov 10, 2023 8:51:14 GMT
If the Member's forum is indeed to unveil the re-financing package then shouldn't it really be an EGM. Answering my own question I imagine the plan is to sign and seal everything before presenting it to us so there's nothing to vote on.
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Post by karma on Nov 10, 2023 14:15:21 GMT
YORKSHIRE TO SETTLE WITH WAYNE MORTON
The Telegraph has an item about YCCC who are about to settle out of court with Wayne Morton , following the latter suing Yorkshire and Lord Patel for breach of contract. Morton had a contract with YCCC to supply physio and other services to the club but which was terminated at the same time as YCCC employees who signed 'the letter' were sacked without due process.
This must(hopefully) be the final chapter in the £3.5 mill allocated to meet settlements. I think Morton was claiming £500,000 on behalf of himself and employees but I don't think we'll hear the actual settlement amount. The court case included some pretty unbelievable (to me ) and salacious claims about Morton and Rafiq. Lets hope this is the end of it.
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Post by karma on Nov 10, 2023 18:17:48 GMT
And that's the second year on the trot that I didn't realise it was Diwali until I received an e-mail from Yorkshire.
Apparently there's a 'do' at Headingley this evening, Friday 10th November , probably the great and good there for the second year. And I didn't get an invite . AGAIN . They want to raise funds for the Foundation . Will have to do it without my input.
Last year they also had the great and good there to raise funds for the floods in Pakistan, so I couldn't contribute . Oh well .
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Post by newby on Nov 10, 2023 19:13:58 GMT
Diwali is the festival of light, but the lights and the ritual are all aimed at attracting Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, Fortune and Power to your home.
Perhaps some of the wealth and fortune will rub off on the club.
There may well be enough self serving power there already.
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Post by davemorton on Nov 13, 2023 12:44:12 GMT
I am beyond caring. As one who never, in my whole life, spent money I didn't have (no mortgage, I accept, is not for everyone), all this financial stuff leaves me cold, and baffled, and a bit angry.
Given the title of this thread, perhaps it could be made 'sticky', Hawke, a permanent feature at the top of the list?
On a similar theme, if I compile a bookmark list of useful websites, can this find a permanent place at the top, too? If so, I'll do it.
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Post by karma on Nov 13, 2023 14:54:18 GMT
Your ideas Dave, for both 'sticking' this thread at the top of the page and creating and compiling a list of useful bookmarks are excellent. As you know I'm useless at IT but I think I'm improving, learning from mistakes
As for financial stuff, for my sins, I used to work in financial services. I actually spoke to a lady who brought me my toasted teacake at the local M+S cafe this morning about their pension scheme - Part of my work involved 'lecturing' groups of employees on the advisability of joining their employer sponsored pension schemes(free money). When I got home there was a letter from a pension scheme of which I am a pensioner member, asking me if I would like to become one of their trustees (no thanks).
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Post by karma on Nov 13, 2023 15:26:22 GMT
Members Forum - no new date
As mentioned earlier this had been postponed from this coming Saturday 18th November to some time in December. I'd suggested to the club that Sunday 3rd December could be a good choice as there's already a Christmas Celebration in the same Headingley Long Room.
Josh Wilmer responded to say that date was in line with the club's thinking but unfortunately it cannot be 'for logistical reasons'
- and not (my words) to avoid answering embarrassing questions on refinancing before its a done deal.
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Post by karma on Nov 14, 2023 13:17:26 GMT
Ben Mike heading back to Leicestershire.
So runs an 'X' from YCCC today.
Nice young man, sorry for all parties that it didn't work out. Wish this young man happiness and success. Obviously not too much success against Yorkshire please!
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Post by tykemania on Nov 14, 2023 13:43:12 GMT
It always seemed like a panic decision from the powers that be, and lo, he has never really threatened the team except when we have players away during the white ball season. There's something there, but I think this suits both parties (especially if this and the money freed up by Malan's move to white ball only allows us to make a game changing signing!)
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Post by newby on Nov 14, 2023 14:18:41 GMT
Sad and glad just about covers it. Another player to keep an eye on and see how he goes. I hope Alfonso Thomas can get the best out of him at Leicestershire.
It was a surprise signing and I suspect it was a panic move to bring in some diversity to the squad.
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Post by tykemania on Nov 14, 2023 15:09:26 GMT
It was a surprise signing and I suspect it was a panic move to bring in some diversity to the squad. Or was it just that Gough saw him and thought he had found a shiny new gem. But he doesn't know what he is doing!
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Post by davemorton on Nov 14, 2023 16:35:03 GMT
I think Mike has potential, which might get a chance to come through at a smaller club...though I am aware that Leics 1st XI is currently better than ours.
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Post by karma on Nov 14, 2023 16:43:48 GMT
Ben Mike says that 'Yorkshire management wanted him to stay' (where his contract had another year to run)
I think the new 3 year contract at Leicestershire helped him decide to jump ship back. I suppose he would want regular cricket and he would see that at Leics
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Post by hawke on Nov 15, 2023 7:03:53 GMT
Well Mike wants to play all forms of cricket whilst we may have predominantly had white ball in mind. He may be a very good player back at Leics but I didn't have confidence in DG and OG's awareness of county cricket when they were appointed. DG was on Talk Sport and OG with international teams. Of course they were effectively appointed by the ECB or the ECB appointees. It's just another legacy of Az R's allegations, that and the debt.................... and I say allegations because that is all they still currently are. Hopefully DG and OG are now much more aware of the county circuit. Actually not sure about DG.
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