CHAIRMAN Steve Goode has issued a rallying cry to Worcester City shareholders as the board seeks a resounding rubber stamping of its community ownership plans.

A special resolution enabling Worcester City Supporters’ Trust to acquire a controlling interest in the club received backing from 80.4 per cent of the shareholding at an annual general meeting (AGM) last month.

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Now that decision must be ratified by 50 per cent of the shareholding at a meeting to be held in The View Suite at Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road tonight (7.30).

Votes to confirm a five-pronged constitutional change will be weighted by the number of shares owned at the meeting which is for shareholders only.

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“It should be straightforward and take around 30 minutes,” said Goode.

“I am looking forward to a positive meeting and a positive future for the club.

“I cannot see it (the original decision) being overturned but we need supporters to want to have their say, whatever way they want to vote.

“It will be no good moaning about the outcome after the event if they don’t turn out. It is like politics, if you don’t put that cross on the page there can be no complaints.

“A lot of people will have voted by proxy but I do want to see a lot of people there.

“Once the meeting is done I am pretty sure there will be questions on what happens next so it is a chance for shareholders to talk to us about those.

“If they have concerns about the outcome either way, we can address them.

“Hopefully, with the room booked until 9pm, people will stop for a pint and have their say.”

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Asked if he anticipated any swing in opinion, Goode replied: “Not personally but if people have views then I am more than happy to listen to what they have to say, as are the rest of the board.

“At the last meeting nearly everyone in the room wanted change. If the same people turn up this time I cannot see there being any difference to the result.

“Still, I would like to see a proper margin. I know we only need 50 per cent but I don’t want a 60-40 in favour, I’d like it to be more like 90-10.”