| Mike O'Shaughnessy |
Who are you? |
1 |
Are you a member of WISA? If not, why not?
I'm a WISA member |
2 |
Why should WISA members vote for you?
I hope with my experience I have something to offer the DT and AFCW-please see my manifesto. |
3 |
How much time can you commit each month to DT duties (excluding AFCW activities?).
On average 40hrs per month excluding travelling time from Maidenhead |
4 |
What role would you perform on the DT board?
That would need to be discussed and agreed with the other members of the DT Board |
5 |
Would you undertake any additional activities in AFCW?
I'm already an AFCW volunteer so probably not |
6 |
Did you support the recent share issue enthusiastically, with reservations, or were you unhappy with the idea?
Enthusiastically because it raised no cost finance (if a dividend is not paid) for the purchase of KM and because after the issue the DT remains firmly in control |
7 |
Do you favour a register of interests to record any benefits (financial or otherwise) Trust members gain from their dealings with the Trust or PLC?
Yes but I would suggest only for amounts above say £100= |
8 |
What personal qualities (apart from professional skills, and a capacity for hard work) do you have that the DT Board needs?
I'm a team player, a good listener, and have an ability to work with others. I have a passionate belief in AFCW and the ideals of the Trust-I think they offer a sane alternative to the current money madness in football |
9 |
Please list all financial benefits that you have received in the past through dealings with the Trust or Plc.
None. |
| How could the Trust do better? |
10 |
What do you think of the Trust's performance and achievements so far?
The Trust has provided us with the opportunity to turn our dream into reality. The past 18 months have been outstanding. |
11 |
What changes would you propose, if any, to the way the Trust operates?
I would like more meetings so that we could involve more of our members and hear their views. If we involve more of our members and we can persuade more of them to participate then we will achieve our aims much more effectively and in a shorter time |
12 |
How could the Trust board improve its communication with members?
See 11 above |
13 |
When considering candidates for board member positions for the Club, what characteristics would you look for?
That they have the ability and experience to advance the aims and success of the DT and AFCW.In particular the interest payments to Mr.Khosla are acting as a break on the development of the Trust and AFCW so an ability to help arrange for payment of the Khosla loan would be a help! |
14 |
Should directors of DT subsidiaries (E.g. AFC Plc) be allowed to take up elected posts on the DT Board?
Yes. |
15 |
How do you currently understand the duties and relationship of the DT Board in relation to the AFC Wimbledon PLC, AFC Wimbledon Ltd., and AFC Stadium Ltd. boards?
My understanding is that the DT Board, acting for the Trust (the controlling shareholder) has appointed the Directors of AFCW with delegated powers. I understand that the Directors are required to report regularly to the DT Board. If my understanding is correct then I think that arrangement should continue. |
| Democracy |
16 |
Should the Trust membership have the final say on the big issues, like where the club has its home ground or selling shares in the club?
Yes |
17 |
Should Trust members have the right to propose motions at the AGM and other general meetings?
Yes but if the motion is important then it should be ratified by a postal vote of all the members |
| What should the Trust do in the future? |
18 |
What ideas do you have for paying off the rest of the debt on the purchase of Kingsmeadow?
I think we need to raise loans from DT members. In addition we could consider donations and raising money from special events eg sportmans dinners etc. I think we also need to raise money to improve the appearance of the public areas at KM. This would then help to improve its earning potential (for wedding receptions, parties, conferences etc) . |
19 |
Are there any situations in which the Trust could, or should, relinquish control of AFCW?
No |
20 |
Do you see Kingsmeadow, The Fans Stadium as a temporary or permanent home for AFC Wimbledon ?
If someone offers us ownership of an affordable or free stadium in the Wimbledon area then we should move but if not we should stay at KM |