Live Coverage: Falkirk FC AGM

We'll be live from the Falkirk Stadium bringing you the latest from tonight’s AGM.

It’s set to be an intriguing night set just a day after the departure of head coach Paul Sheerin.

The Bairns lost 6-0 on Saturday against Queen’s Park and are facing problems on and off the park.

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Director Gordon Wright will chair the event, focusing on the structure and ownership of the club going forward.

Outgoing chairman Gary Deans said beforehand in a letter to supporters: “We have been working behind the scenes over the last few months to put in place the final pieces of a new and exciting ownership and governance structure which will be presented.”

Deans is not set to attend.

Deans and directors Gordon Colborn, Phil Rawlins and Carrie Rawlins will all step down from the board, with five new directors joining.

Kenny Jamieson, Keith Gourlay, Nigel Serafini and David White will join from supporters groups, with current Company Secretary Ronnie Bateman joining also.

Our coverage will begin at 7.00pm.

Live Coverage: Falkirk FC AGM

Key Events

  • Falkirk FC AGM
  • Monday, December 6, 2021
  • The Falkirk Stadium

Patrons Group update:

22 members now, with each one investing £10,000.

Total shareholding in the club is 900,000 shares at the moment.

250,000 shares are available to them to take up.

They want more members, and Jamieson joked ‘if anyone had a spare £10,000 get in touch!’

He mentioned however, another 10 members would be possible if anyone did have an interest and it would go a long way to meeting the model mentioned below.

Falkirk Supporters Society

Falkirk Supporters Society update:

It costs £10 a month for supporters to join.

The aim of the group is to protect the club from bad decisions from within and promote the fans voice on the board.

A main goal is to ensure there are ‘no factions’ and that the group creates true unity with the fans having a direct say on the club’s day to day business.

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Phil and Carrie Rawlins involvement

A member of the audience asks if they will continue to support the club, and how they will do that.

It is confirmed they are still thinking over further investment.

They have an option of further shares, but could pass that onto the supporters groups at one point and are undecided on that.

Gordon Wright confirms the club needs four directors to operate and that new members will be in place from tomorrow, listed below:

Keith Gourley

Nigel Serafini

Ronnie Bateman

David White

He says from tonight onward, it is a ‘new beginning’ for the club.

For all the expected build up from supporters and fans of other clubs, it was a low key affair.

Head of youth development Ian Fergus’ presentation was the best received of the night, with his enthusiasm for the role clear and his clear outlook on bringing through talent impressing the audience.

The incoming supporters groups both introduced themselves and said the goal was to work towards:

50% plus overall fan ownership.

No groups having total control.

Democratic governance.

Chief Executive Jamie Swinney spoke about his remit and promised the club would improve in different areas; including commercial activity, communications and hospitality.

All motions were also passed with large majorities.

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