SA AGM & Westley Talk

Tonight was the night where the Stevenage Borough Supporters Association had their AGM. The meeting showed that the SA continues to be an important part of the club as it provides a vital link between the club and its supporters. Overall, the meeting went well and a lot of points were raised which could help promote the SA further. I’m sure the club or SA will publish a more detailed account of what happened at the AGM tonight in the not to distant future.

The second half of tonight’s meeting was an open forum with Boro’s new management team. Graham Westley and John Dreyer were accompanied by Bob Makin and all discussed their plans for next season at length with the Boro fans. Below is some of the main points from the forum.

• The deal to sign Craig Westcarr from Kettering is nearing its completion and a “sensible” deal should be reached within days. GW mentioned that he was “appalled” by Kettering’s conduct over the saga.
• GW said he was happy with the squad as it is, but is still on the hunt for a left back. He mentioned Scott Laird as the only current player occupying that position with the possibility of Wilson or Martin filling in if needs be. I assume Fred Murray is no longer at the club.
• 2 out of the 3 transfer listed players (Westwood, O’Sullivan & Vincenti) have had interest shown in them by other clubs. GW expects them all to leave BHW this summer.
• GW mentioned that Christie and Boylan didn’t join the club for “mega” money as their previous clubs have stated in the press.
• It seems John Dreyer was very influential in the signing of Anthony Thomas. Dreyer also revealed that Thomas played in a SBFC reserve game sometime during the 06/07 season when he and GW were after him at Rushden.
• There have been some delays regarding the new shirt, due to printing problems at the back of the shirt. It’s expected to be in the shop next week. We will also know more about the new away shirt within the next week to ten days.
• The friendly that has been set up with Gillingham was part of the financial package the two clubs agreed on when Stimson left. Bob Makin revealed that Boro are to get a large proportion of the gate receipts from that game.
• GW again reiterated that he intends to play attractive football with a better discipline. He also said that he has learnt a lot while out of the game.