CJGJ Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 https://www.afc.co.uk/2019/05/15/strategy-launch-stewart-milne-and-dave-cormack-interview/ Aberdeen FC on Wednesday morning launched a document called: The Journey, Accomplishments, Aspirations and Way Ahead. In it the club share with the Dons supporters a future strategy and plans and how they relate to investment in the football budget, funding of the new stadium, and influencing positive changes in Scottish football. As part of the strategy announcement Chairman Stewart Milne and Vice-Chairman Dave Cormack were interviewed together. You can watch the full interview on YouTube by clicking on the clip below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, CJGJ said: https://www.afc.co.uk/2019/05/15/strategy-launch-stewart-milne-and-dave-cormack-interview/ Aberdeen FC on Wednesday morning launched a document called: The Journey, Accomplishments, Aspirations and Way Ahead. In it the club share with the Dons supporters a future strategy and plans and how they relate to investment in the football budget, funding of the new stadium, and influencing positive changes in Scottish football. As part of the strategy announcement Chairman Stewart Milne and Vice-Chairman Dave Cormack were interviewed together. You can watch the full interview on YouTube by clicking on the clip below: Hi everyone. We've launched a document, but you can't read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC_Hearts Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 "The Journey" appears to be this years new topical phrase. Lost count of the number of times it is contained in courses and presentations I've attended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 With the opening of the Club’s £12 million state-of-the-art Community Hub, Professional Training Campus and Youth Academy planned for the September/October timeframe, the Club is excited to share with all Dons supporters, corporate clients, and partners the Club’s future strategy and plans, in particular as they relate to investment in the football team, funding of the new stadium, and influencing positive changes in Scottish football. This message comes from everyone at the Club. We are all Dons fans, most of us for a lifetime, and, along with the 100,000 Dons supporters worldwide, we too dream of and aspire to see the famous Aberdeen competing for and winning trophies. We have a unique and storied history that serves as an inspiration to all of us. Standing Free, and together, we are on the verge of providing a platform to increase annual turnover, which we plan to deliver through new initiatives and moving to the new stadium. Everything we do has the goal of the Club being successful on the pitch. Recognising the importance of transparency, the Club sees as critical an ongoing conversation with its stakeholders as we strive to continue to increase investment in the success of the football team every season, deliver a new £50 million stadium that we can all be proud of, and play a pro-active role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our domestic game and the relevance of Scottish teams competing in Europe. The Club recognises that it needs to do much more in its communications with supporters. Our goal is to make sure both internally at the Club and externally with fans that we are all aware of what’s happening, what decisions are being made, and that we provide a platform for constructive feedback. We may not agree with each other all the time, but by being transparent we should all be forming views based on the “one version of the truth”, or facts, so to speak. As such we are implementing a communications plan across our own media channels and beyond, with supporters’ clubs, within the northeast business community, and with each of our partners. With this in mind, we aim to provide ongoing messaging about the Club’s plans, and to seek feedback on elements critical to our future success, such as: 1. Being a Challenger Club 2. Investment in the Football Team 3. Opening of the new Community Hub, Professional Training Campus & Youth Academy 4. Importance of new initiatives & increasing turnover 5. New stadium consultation & investment 6. AFC Community Trust – at the heart of our community 7. Influencing the Scottish game – fans first! More info on a PDF https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/aberdeen/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/15122815/Club-Statement-Brochure_final_online2.pdf You may have seen the Club recently refer to itself as a “Challenger Brand”. Simply put, this means striving (challenging ourselves) to punch above our weight on a regular basis and to question why and how things have been done in the past. We restate our goals of qualifying for Europe each season, regularly competing for and winning domestic trophies, and aspiring to attain UEFA’s Top 100 Club status, which means qualifying for the Group Stages of the Europa League. To challenge, or to level the playing field, against significantly higher income generated by Celtic and Rangers, and to compete with a rejuvenated Hearts and Hibernian, who both have higher home attendance income, and, in the case of Hearts, where fans also contribute cash of about £1.5 million a season, for Aberdeen to punch above its weight, we are challenging ourselves to further increase the Club’s turnover, with the goal of continuing to provide increased investment into the Football Operation, which we define as the First Team and Youth Academy, supported by a High-Performance Environment with best-in-class Football Medicine, Sports Sciemce and Performance Analysis ETC ETC You can read about all those elements in the document below, with more to follow over the coming months. Thank you for taking the time to read this message. Working together with your support, this club has a very bright future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: Hi everyone. We've launched a document, but you can't read it. It's on the website linked. It's not that interesting though but I do like the idea of transparent dialogue with stakeholders (fans) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Sounds like a 5 year plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Taffin said: It's on the website linked. It's not that interesting though but I do like the idea of transparent dialogue with stakeholders (fans) I couldn't see it in the announcement but see the link just posted. Scanned it and two mentions about following Hearts lead around fan membership and youth development, and one bemoaning the fact we get higher attendances than them. The focus on youth investment over investment in the first team is interesting - could suggest a bit of purse string tightening. They've been spending big for a long time. Bit of austerity now maybe with a stadium to pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Sounds like a plea for the fans to stump up more. Lovely words and aspirations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Sevco will be shitting it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery_Moon Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I thought they were talking about the old ITV Schools music entitled "The Journey". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: I couldn't see it in the announcement but see the link just posted. Scanned it and two mentions about following Hearts lead around fan membership and youth development, and one bemoaning the fact we get higher attendances than them. The focus on youth investment over investment in the first team is interesting - could suggest a bit of purse string tightening. They've been spending big for a long time. Bit of austerity now maybe with a stadium to pay for. A few bullet points These achievements have been the catalyst for increased football-performance related and commercial income. The Club has been free of bank debt since October 2014, and since then has doubled the First Team budget. since the start of the 2017/18 season, the First Team budget was increased by £1 million During Derek McInnes’ six-year tenure as manager:• Annual Turnover doubled from £7.85 million to £15.42 million The Football Operation is very excited about this new development which is a major milestone for the Club, the first owned and dedicated training facilities in our 116-year history. From a professional training perspective, the facilities will make it easier to entice players to come to Aberdeen and improve our ability to attract and develop youth players. Many fans have asked how the Club managed to raise the £12 million to build this state-of-the-art facility, and if it has impacted our ability to invest in the football team. The Community Hub, Professional Training Campus and Youth Academy have been 100% underwritten by the directors and some friends of the Club. No bank debt was incurred to raise the investment needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? Probably, but just to annoy you. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, CJGJ said: A few bullet points These achievements have been the catalyst for increased football-performance related and commercial income. The Club has been free of bank debt since October 2014, and since then has doubled the First Team budget. since the start of the 2017/18 season, the First Team budget was increased by £1 million During Derek McInnes’ six-year tenure as manager:• Annual Turnover doubled from £7.85 million to £15.42 million The Football Operation is very excited about this new development which is a major milestone for the Club, the first owned and dedicated training facilities in our 116-year history. From a professional training perspective, the facilities will make it easier to entice players to come to Aberdeen and improve our ability to attract and develop youth players. Many fans have asked how the Club managed to raise the £12 million to build this state-of-the-art facility, and if it has impacted our ability to invest in the football team. The Community Hub, Professional Training Campus and Youth Academy have been 100% underwritten by the directors and some friends of the Club. No bank debt was incurred to raise the investment needed That's when a rich fan put 15m or so in I think. I know Aberdeen have been very consistent in the league - fair play - although less so when it became properly competitive again, but 15m pumped in plus their high turnover and no debt, plus the rise in wage bill, plus stability, plus no Hearts, Hibs, Rangers and D Utd at various times and they have the one League Cup to show for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? **** i was wondering who that one armed bisexual Eskimo looking fellow was...Always wanted to put a face to your name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? That's the first interesting and thought provoking contribution from you in a long long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: Sounds like a 5 year plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, i8hibsh said: Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? Only if they're vegan !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: Sounds like a 5 year plan. I wonder if there’s will go better than ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 hours ago, ToqueJambo said: That's when a rich fan put 15m or so in I think. I know Aberdeen have been very consistent in the league - fair play - although less so when it became properly competitive again, but 15m pumped in plus their high turnover and no debt, plus the rise in wage bill, plus stability, plus no Hearts, Hibs, Rangers and D Utd at various times and they have the one League Cup to show for it. For context Celtic paid 9 million for Edouard. That’s 9 million on one player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Gilbert’s Fridge said: Only if they're vegan !! Look, as a community we need to do more for these marginalised people. I have to say though, the life expectancy of a one armed, bisexual eskimo who was a vegan would be about as long as the efffort Malaury Martin puts into a training session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Empty vessels make most noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Why the **** is everything "a journey" these days, more often than not involving "stakeholders"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, been here before said: Why the **** is everything "a journey" these days, more often than not involving "stakeholders"? It's the current PR shitetalk. No doubt some other form of wankspeak will have replaced it by this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 8 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? Another thought provoking contribution from Genghis Khan. Even on a sheep thread he continues with his bitter hatred of our owner, sad on so many levels, but I suppose not surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jamdub said: Another thought provoking contribution from Genghis Khan. Even on a sheep thread he continues with his bitter hatred of our owner, sad on so many levels, but I suppose not surprising. To be fair and what I thought was quite clear, I was actually being light hearted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jamdub said: Another thought provoking contribution from Genghis Khan. Even on a sheep thread he continues with his bitter hatred of our owner, sad on so many levels, but I suppose not surprising. What you got against Eskimos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 45 minutes ago, Deevers said: It's the current PR shitetalk. No doubt some other form of wankspeak will have replaced it by this time next year. Thats the thing though, it isnt its been around far too long. You're unwell - its you're illness journey, buy a new house- its a house buying journey, slaver shite on here- your posting journey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, been here before said: Thats the thing though, it isnt its been around far too long. You're unwell - its you're illness journey, buy a new house- its a house buying journey, slaver shite on here- your posting journey... Correct. It's been around for ages. Every thing is a journey. We are all obviously turning into nomads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Shaton Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 That tinpot outfit are on a journey towards obscurity via their half-empty farmland stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 No mention of a wummins team, sexist *******s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 9 hours ago, EC_Hearts said: "The Journey" appears to be this years new topical phrase. Lost count of the number of times it is contained in courses and presentations I've attended. Being self employed over the last few years, I’ve fallen off the “development” strategy training seminars of late........... do they still spout pash about SWAT analysis and SMART objectives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Look, as a community we need to do more for these marginalised people. I have to say though, the life expectancy of a one armed, bisexual eskimo who was a vegan would be about as long as the efffort Malaury Martin puts into a training session. I agree. We as a club don't do enough for the greetin faced, repetitive, constantly negative bores within the community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Being self employed over the last few years, I’ve fallen off the “development” strategy training seminars of late........... do they still spout pash about SWAT analysis and SMART objectives? Very much so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Being self employed over the last few years, I’ve fallen off the “development” strategy training seminars of late........... do they still spout pash about SWAT analysis and SMART objectives? SWOT Analysis is the correct term - Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: I agree. We as a club don't do enough for the greetin faced, repetitive, constantly negative bores within the community And the "traditional" fans. We should be hiring a hall for them to stand, have a sing and set off some fireworks/throw fruit and nuts. They're being proper marginalised and persecuted for their beliefs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I managed to get promoted this year and really had to go to town with all the wank speak to get there. Felt dirty saying it. All this partner agencies this and creative opportunities that. At interview you could actually see the panel ticking off stuff when you said something like "workstream" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Good luck to them. Feck knows where this £50m is coming from though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, been here before said: Why the **** is everything "a journey" these days, more often than not involving "stakeholders"? Because that's the "way forward" after you've "touched base". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Tick Tock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: Sounds like a 5 year plan. Now where have we heard that before...! Edited May 16, 2019 by Section Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 50 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: I agree. We as a club don't do enough for the greetin faced, repetitive, constantly negative bores within the community They could perform better and win more*. I know it is not what we are about but would be nice. *Men's team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Meaningless Corporate W*nk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 56 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: I agree. We as a club don't do enough for the greetin faced, repetitive, constantly negative bores within the community We have one as our Head Coach tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Does YouTube do subtitles ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Being self employed over the last few years, I’ve fallen off the “development” strategy training seminars of late........... do they still spout pash about SWAT analysis and SMART objectives? Let park this, but going forward we need Continuous improvement and let's start by grabbing that low hanging fruit for the quick win. Best way to do this is to empower the team and celebrate success. Edited May 16, 2019 by Olly Lee's left boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-jambo Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 11 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Aye but will they offer facepainting to the one armed bisexual Eskimos of the North East though? Careful, don't you mean Inuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 hours ago, been here before said: Why the **** is everything "a journey" these days, more often than not involving "stakeholders"? Whatever you do, Don't stop believing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 8 hours ago, siegementality said: I wonder if there’s will go better than ours. Unlikely. We went from admin, promotion, Europe and to a sc final. (maybe six years) If we win the sc then I don't see how there's will or could end up better, can't see them winning the league. They are in a steady decline as we speak ( although things can change quickly) with a £50m project to fund and are starting at a higher base. You could argue that them staying still would be a success. Our 5 year plan was very successful, (if we take it from ground zero to now) the question is how do we continue the journey and move forward to ensure improvement and therefore on the field success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, i8hibsh said: They could perform better and win more*. I know it is not what we are about but would be nice. *Men's team Could win more........ You aged ten or an adult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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