The committee
When the committee first met after the public meeting in October 2000, it was a big meeting with the club and there were about 15 attendees. The topic of conversation was how to go about getting a voice for the fans on the board of the club and the club were very receptive to this. It became clear that there were two options - thus the Alick Jeffrey Trust and the Viking Supporters' Co-operative were born and the large committee split into two.
The board of the Viking Co-operative have had an awful lot of help from many quarters and many thanks are owed to Geoff Snell of Bostock and Pollitt, a design studio in London, who did all of the work on the design side, and Michael Harker who devised this website. The committee was made up of the current board members initially, but expanded over time as we sought to include more expertise, and included Alan Criddle and George Jessop.
The current board of directors are listed below:
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Name: |
ANDY LINEY |
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Chairman and Supporters Elected Director on Rovers' Board |
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| Rovers supporter since: |
1959 |
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| Fondest Rovers memory: |
Beating QPR 1-0 in the FA Cup 3rd round; beating Scunthorpe 5-0 - and the play-off matches and our return to the League! |
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| Where to be found on match days: |
On the door in the Viking Sports Bar both before and after matches. |
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| Hopes for the Viking Co-op: |
To achieve maximum supporter involvement in the running of the club |
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| Contact: |
E-mail: andy.liney@virgin.net |
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Name: |
MAUREEN ANNE STEPHENSON |
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Position: |
Director |
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Occupation: |
Retired |
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Age: |
54 |
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Rovers supporter since: |
1957 - the old Second Division |
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Fondest Rovers memory: |
The game against QPR in the FA Cup - Dave Harle; the Youth FA Cup Final against Arsenal |
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Where to be found on match days: |
Prior to the match, in the Supporters Club shop; during the match, in the Main Stand |
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Hopes for the Viking Co-op: |
That we can attract a large number of shareholders and associate sponsors, and be able to take on board supporters' concerns |
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Contact: |
Tel: 01302 532131 |
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Name: |
NICK BEECH |
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Position: |
Director |
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Occupation: |
Civil Servant |
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Age: |
30 |
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Rovers supporter since: |
1981 |
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Fondest Rovers memory: |
Beating QPR 1-0 in the FA Cup |
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Where to be found on match days: |
On the Pop Side |
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Hopes for the Viking Co-op: |
To have a full and active board member contributing the view of the Viking Co-o's members fully, and feeding back to them. |
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Contact: |
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Name: |
GARY FARRANT |
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Position: |
Secretary/Director |
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Occupation: |
Customs officer |
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Age: |
47 |
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Rovers supporter since: |
1962 |
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Fondest Rovers memory: |
10-0 at home to Darlington, and the Town End wooden stand |
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Where to be found on match days: |
Pop Side, Rossington end |
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Hopes for the Viking Co-op: |
To maintain the enthusiasm and be a positive influence on the club |
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Contact: |
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Name: |
GRAHAM HARRIS |
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Position: |
Director |
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Occupation: |
Electrician |
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Age: |
45 |
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Rovers supporter since: |
1963 |
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Fondest Rovers memory: |
Too many to mention - the obvious v.QPR; I was in the cowshed - the great support at Goodison Park; 7-0 v Aldershot to overtake them at the top of the league |
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Where to be found on match days: |
Pop Side; Viking Sports Bar pre-match |
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Hopes for the Viking Co-op: |
To ensure we NEVER get another Richardson; to push for a new stadium (the more pushing the better!); to attain 1000 members |
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Contact: |
Tel: 07966 485119 |
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Name: |
IAN DOBB |
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Position: |
Director |
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Occupation: |
IT Director |
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Age: |
47 |
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Rovers supporter since: |
1965 |
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Fondest Rovers memory: |
(It has to be) The 2-2 draw at Anfield |
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Where to be found on match days: |
In front of the Main Stand, Rosso end |
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Hopes for the Viking Co-op: |
Sustainable, collaborative, supportive and effective connection between the owners and fans |
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Contact: |
iandobb@aol.com |