A view from Barnet

Here's another view of the Watson issue.

I have read Bulls News this morning - and I am aware of GT's letter to you which does not make good reading. BUT and this is the crux of the matter.

a) Bulls News to retain any journalistic credibility should hold back from editorial on this issue ( by all means print the things other blogs or press are saying ) your own dispute with GT I dont think should be introduced into the situation.

b) Bulls News should be seeking reconcilliation for BOTH sides because the club is not big enough to sustain a "power battle" of any sort ( when it has happened in the past we have lost fans - THOUSANDS of fans - ask Chris )

c) The reinstatement of Martin is essential - but the olive branch has been given - lets not waste that. At present the club has stated he has not got a life ban.

d) The meeting will give you WHAT you asked for in your letter ( and public ) this is a massive opportunity for you to ask some questions of GT and for fans about sensitive issues and to get his honest and heartfelt replies in person. This is a massive chance for you.

e) The conditions set by GT are perfectly reasonable. Any press briefing asks for those attending to register and to announce who they are and what paper etc before speaking. Surely this is the professional PR approach that everyone has been asking for. GT is tightening up his act - possibly he is being briefed by a PR over the recent events which led to him being in the national press against Karren Brady - he has the contacts.

The team will lose on the pitch if fans and the management dont unite over this - we are a small club which survives because of people like you and Martin doing things for nothing.

I ask you to read through Bulls News and try to help the situation. I know it is hard for you guys because of the recent history. But I also know that you love this club very much. Put that first when editing your site and choosing what you say before anything else.

I hope that this can all be resolved I really do. Also I do detect that the majority of fans like the forum as it is - not the new style..........I cant understand again why it should be closed down if freedom of speech is to be maintained. That means all of us who contribute are being "banned" in a sense from something we enjoy and in general is positive about the club.

I have carried out my own "boycott" which is to remain off any HUFC forum until a ) Martin is reinstated and b) the issues underlying all of this are resolved. I will never boycott the club in any way.

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