Well, I’m obviously not considered a regular complainer, as I haven’t had a message. Must say I’ve become disheartened with the Clubs' lack of effort to make contact with members.
I sympathise with Essexfab548 about the parking. I’m mobile (at present) but find it’s a long way to walk from Meteor Way. However, to be fair, I don’t see what other options are easily available.
I want to see an Essex team; sudden changes in the squad for no apparent reason suggest that the management is desperately casting about for someone, anyone, who can make a difference. Injuries, too, are not always accidental; coaches need to be careful about asking still developing bodies to do things they were never designed to do. This especially applies to fast bowlers.
A better range of beers would be good, especially if some were from our large number of Essex small breweries. As would a better range of sandwiches.
Finally, the elected management’s “efforts” to contact the members are quite frankly dreadful. The old website might have attracted some scurrilous posters but at least there was some exchange. The current arrangments encourage whinging.
As a thought, why not have short, focussed, forums during lunch inbtervals? Or even just “meet the committee”. Wouldn’t need all members to be there. Half an hour on a "re-building update” would be a start.
And, why do we not get a members mailing in December reminding us that the Committee elections are due and inviting candidates.
