The Trust today sent the following message to members:
Dear Member
Following on from our statement released on Sunday we formally wrote to the club requesting that a meeting be organised for Cardiff City owner Tan Sri Vincent Tan to meet with fan groups to discuss the current failings in the club that lead us to relegation.
Prior to a response to our email two statements were released by the club, one a club Statement and then a personal message from Tan Sri Vincent Tan both referencing the Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust Statement.
In terms of the club statement we note that a review of the overall structures and practices, culminating in the appointment of a new permanent manager and management team, is taking place.
As referred to in our statement there is a lack of football expertise at board level. Consequently, we would want to be assured that people with football expertise are being engaged to advise about that restructuring.
In respect of the personal message from the owner it is encouraging to note that the owner stated that he would “make every effort to be in Cardiff at the next opportunity” but the lack of even a general indication of when is disappointing. It definitely needs to be sooner rather than later. Confirmation of his willingness to meet all fans groups would also be useful.
It is going to be a very important summer if the promised restructure is to take place. The owner must hear at first hand the views of fans about a myriad of concerns. Communication between the fans and the owner is absolutely crucial and it should be ongoing.
Keith Morgan
Trust Chair