Letter from Adi Mowles, Chairman, PISA2000.

It feels odd to be writing a letter of apology at the end of what has arguably been one of PISA’s most successful seasons.

We have received numerous complaints, and some vehement criticism, for no longer representing our members, not living up to our ‘independent’ ethos and becoming apologists for many of the decisions taken by PUFC this season. And the criticism has been justified.

I have allowed a good personal relationship with the Chairman to cloud my judgement, in particular the issue of season ticket price rises, where perhaps I should have solicited more input from our members before unreservedly backing the increase. In my defence I did argue with the club for the early purchase window to be extended but was rebuffed without an adequate explanation.

I also fear I have become something of a ‘rent-a-quote’ whenever approached by the Evening Telegraph or other local media. I have backed each manager and responded to decisions taken by the chairman uncritically and with little regard to the opinions of the wider membership of PISA. For that I apologise.

As a result of the above, and the clubs continued negative response to many of the excellent ideas we put to them – we recently provided a comprehensive dossier of ideas on how to improve the match-day experience and links with the community and all were met with a negative response - we will no longer be attending the monthly meetings at the club. The committee and I have decided that we will be concentrating solely on improving the match-day experience for our members and living up to our independent tag.

And despite this – and the bloody awful season on the pitch - it has been an incredibly successful season for PISA.

● We implemented a £5 annual membership scheme which has been brilliantly supported.

● Secured discounts for our members at various city businesses

● We, with your considerable help, lobbied the City Council and helped secure the future of London Road.

● Provided coach travel to selected games.

● In only three months we organised and hosted a hugely successful evening to celebrate 75 Years of Peterborough United Football Club.

● We provided two ‘This is London Road’ boards for the tunnel at London Road

● and our finances are healthy once again.

Next season we will have the opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with old friends we thought we might never see again; yes, away days at Notts County, Rochdale and Brentford to name but a few are back on the agenda so look out for details of the PISA coaches.

We appreciate your support and hope you’ll continue your membership of PISA for another season. Membership for the 2010/11 season will be available from Saturday at Ebeneezers and it remains at £5. We are also introducing a family membership – Mum, Dad and kids – for £10.

Keep it POSH

Adi