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In the aftermath of Newcastle United selling their star striker and no replacement arriving, it's maybe no bad thing that NUST are by coincidence ready to release the headline report following their recent survey of almost five thousand supporters, both members and non-members of the Trust.
Whether Andy Carroll's departure has simply been an opportunist sale or part of a long-term strategy, the results of our survey give a clear picture as to how the fans see the best way forward for our Club.
NEWCASTLE FANS DEMAND INPUT ON HOW CLUB IS RUN
- survey reveals over 75% want a stake in the football club and fans represented on the board .
New research into what Newcastle United fans think of their football club shows that a staggering 96% of supporters feel the current owners do not listen to their concerns and 78% believe they should be allowed to take a stake in the football club.
The survey of more than 4,700 fans by Newcastle United Supporters' Trust also reveals the majority do not believe the club is currently capable of establishing itself in the Top 5 of the Premier League, despite the organisation's success in controlling costs such as by offloading high wage earners.
"It is clear that the fans are not happy with how the current owners are running the Club," said Norman Watson, chairman of Newcastle United Supporters' Trust (NUST). "However, Newcastle fans support our stance as a Trust and are telling us that they want a say in how the Club is run and owned and want the Trust to work with Mike Ashley in order to achieve that aim".
The Club's recent history - including the dismissal of Chris Hughton as manager and how the Employment Tribunal viewed the Club's handling of Keegan's dismissal and its admission that it is not truthful in its dealings with the fans – seems to be affecting supporters' thoughts on Mike Ashley's ownership. Nine out of ten Newcastle supporters (91%) are not happy with how their Club is being run off the pitch and almost all supporters responding to the survey (96%) do not think the current owners listen to the fans.
The recent turmoil at Newcastle United, as well as how other Premier League football clubs are being handled by new owners, seems to be influencing fans' thoughts on how they would like Newcastle to be owned and run in the future. Only 9% of supporters want the current board to remain in control at the Club, with 79% indicating they would be in support of NUST buying a stake in Newcastle United with other investors, such as investment institutions or wealthy individuals. In addition, 85% of fans believe that fans should be represented at Board level in the football club,
Despite their thoughts about the current owners, fans are realistic and would like Newcastle United Supporters' Trust to establish a dialogue and work closer with the current board in order to realise their aims of owning a stake and having a say in the running of the Club.
Our thanks to everybody who took part in the survey and look out for a public event in early March when there will be a detailed presentation of the full survey results.
