Americans call 'front office' would have to be put in order. Amateur night would end and the gentlemens' club shut. Thistle has a hardworking staff of volunteers and salaried employees. Their conditions would improve immediately. Properly qualified and experienced staff would be hired to run the business and market the club. There would be a mentoring programme for staff and crucial voluntary posts would become salaried. Communications and community outreach would be a priority. On the playing side, youth development would be a major investment. I would listen to and learn from clubs with successful youth systems. I would not listen to pals of the manager. Another priority would be to not throw a fortune at senior playing staff, though the playing budget would certainly be one of the biggest in Scotland. The manager would choose the players without interference. The board of directors would be salaried. The present board would be invited to apply for posts. Board positions would be full-time. Quid pro quo arrangements would be welcome. What else? The sacred cow that is Firhill should be considered for slaughter and a new stadium developed within the west of Glasgow. Clyde FC would be invited to groundshare. Thistle would have an office and shop front in Glasgow city centre. Thistle would invest in a social club and/or sporting facility. Posted 16 March 2009 - 17:07 Sunday League Starter Group: Gold Members Posts: 63 Joined: 13-December 08 Location: Scumbernauld My Team: Clyde Id sack the current board, JOHN BROWN