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Members views - September 2005

The Tide Has Turned

The view of the Lions Trust members, as shown by the latest questionnaire results, is that the turmoil at the club over the summer has finally turned them against Theo Paphitis. He has been supported by Trust members in all previous consultations, but now 57% consider Theo not to be ‘good for Millwall FC’. Attitudes have softened regarding the sale of players, presumably due to our financial position being revealed, with only the sale of Darren Ward (although closely followed by Paul Ifill and Peter Sweeney) making us angry. Ultimately a lot of members are pleased to see the back of Kevin Muscat and Dennis Wise. Looking forward, 72% are happy with Colin Lee as the new manager.

1. Do you think the fans are entitled to know exactly what happened during the close season regarding the chairman and management departures?

Yes 100% No 0% Indifferent 0%

2. Would you like this from?

• Theo Paphitis 29%
• Jeff Burnige 21%
• Steve Claridge 0%
• Dennis Wise 0%
• Colin Lee 7%
• Don’t mind as long as I know the truth 36%
• Don’t care anymore just want to move on 7%

3. Do you think Theo Paphitis has too much influence on the board?

Yes 71% No 21% Indifferent 8%

4. Do you consider Theo Paphitis to still be good for Millwall FC and act in the club’s best interest?

Yes 36% No 57% Indifferent 7%

5. Would you like Millwall FC to disclose more information about the club’s finances to the fans?

Yes 93% No 0% Indifferent 7%

6. Do you feel the appointment of Ken Brown as Chief Executive has been successful?

Yes 0% No 57% Indifferent 43%

7. Since 1996, we’ve had 10 managerial changes. Do you think management instability is conducive to the success of a football club?

Yes 21% No 43% Indifferent 36%

8. Are you happy with Colin Lee as the new manager?

Yes 72% No 14% Indifferent 14%

9. Do you think the team as it is, with Igoe, Hutchison and Vincent added, can stay in this division?

Yes 57% No 43% Indifferent 0%

10. Following the question in June, were you happy with the departure of the following players taking into account any money the club received and the reasons surrounding their departures:

• P.Ifill – Angry 50% Unhappy but understanding 50% Indifferent 0% Pleased 0%
• D.Ward – Angry 57% Unhappy but understanding 36% Indifferent 7% Pleased 0%
• K.Muscat – Angry 7% Unhappy but understanding 50% Indifferent 7% Pleased 36%
• D.Wise – Angry 21% Unhappy but understanding 29% Indifferent 7% Pleased 43%
• D.Dichio – Angry 15% Unhappy but understanding 57% Indifferent 21% Pleased 7%
• P.Sweeney – Angry 50% Unhappy but understanding 29% Indifferent 21% Pleased 0%
• G.Stack – Angry 7% Unhappy but understanding 43% Indifferent 36% Pleased 14%

11. Do you believe we have suitable players to adequately wear the shirts previously worn by the above?

Yes 21% No 57% Indifferent 22%

12. Do you think Millwall sold any of the above players for less than they’re worth?

Yes 86% No 14% Indifferent 0%

13. Do you think Millwall should do more to keep the current players?

Yes 72% No 14% Indifferent 14%

14. Would you be upset about the possible departure of David Livermore?

Yes 36% No 50% Indifferent 14%

15.Do you think Millwall should deal with agents more if it means bringing in players that we usually miss out on?

Yes 57% No 43% Indifferent 0%

16.Are you happy that The Lions Trust has become part of the MFU (Millwall Fans United)?

Yes 86% No 0% Indifferent 14%

17.Do you think the MFU will achieve anything by meeting with Theo Paphitis?

Yes 57% No 29% Indifferent 14%