I didn't notice any dulling of the atmosphere so I guess not. 

Community  Community  Community.  Sweet words indeed.

And not forgetting the infamous table which has finally collapsed under the weight of all those offers.

Allegedly IF the grant to repair the stand floor ever materialises he has said he will pay that account.

All should be well.

He is a man of his word after all.   

Good thoughts, Tennylad.

It won't be a Trust run club.

That has been the misconception all along, TBH.

The Trust wanted to bring supporter representation to a Club run by a varied group of people.

The original idea was to work with a group of local businesses who would bring sponsorship and expertise.

Obviously that has changed with TSI being the business supporting the Club.

Bear in mind if the proposed collaboration does go ahead the Trust will only have a 10% stake in the Club

TSI are want to see a very community oriented Club and want the Trust to assist with that.

I have no idea what actual plans are afoot both on and off the pitch but the statement from Bal on Thursday did mention, I think, the key elements of playing at the highest financially sustainable level and a community focussed Club.

I hope that helps: I am not a Trust official so have had no involvement in the discussions between the Trust and TSI and can only give my personal take on the situation.

I also got accused by Cleeve on his beloved X  of being aggressive towards him at that meeting.

I  actually made the mistake of sitting at the back of the room which meant, given my hearing problems, I  heard very little of Bal's statement ( which I later read) and nothing of the subsequent questions from the floor.

Hardly an opportunity to either contribute to the meeting or to slag him off.

He is lashing out and the sooner he departs the sooner the Club, with Trust involvement, will be able to rebuild the bridges with the community.