In many ways it was a sad occasion, as the extraordinary reign of the Supreme Groomo came to an end after seven years. But in other ways it was a hugely optimistic milestone in the club's history. Groom has become by far the longest serving gaffer in the club's history, during a stint at the helm that has been characterised by stability and an emphasis on enjoyment. But a torrid season ravaged by long term injuries, widespead unavailibility, and a bizarre fixture schedule, had tested even his administrative patience to the full, and he finally decided it was time to pass on the mantle.

Groom called an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at which the club's future urgently needed to be discussed. As well as the succession, there was some more basic issues to debate. How was the club to avoid the struggle for players that has blighted this season? Should we voluntarily drop a couple of divisions to try and escape the perennial struggle for Division Two survival, and perhaps simultaneously enable us to attract more players? Should we move to a new stadium? Should players be limited to ten pints on a Saturday night? Should Nige order a light salad or the triple club burger with extra fries?

The attendance at the EGM was highly encouraging and all these issues and more were debated with passion. A large committee of volunteers has been installed to take the club forwards into a new era, and the general mood was impressively constructive and upbeat. After much healthy debate and a large quantity of slimline tonics, decisions were taken in exemplary democratic fashion on voluntary relegation and our home ground. Read the EGM minutes below to find out what happened. You can also add your twopenneth worth to the message board where quite a few of you have already aired your thoughts.

May 2007 EGM Minutes