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Post by peterlep on Jun 27, 2020 11:14:29 GMT
I see Bournemouth have released quite a few of their youngsters, including Jake Cope and Luke Pardoe - any chance of us getting either of them?
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Post by dave2 on Jun 27, 2020 12:40:42 GMT
Both would be good since they have already played for Poole
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Post by RobTheShirt on Jun 27, 2020 12:40:51 GMT
Luke would be a great addition. He was just starting to fit into the team and in his last game against Beaconsfield he was 1st class and fully deserving of the goal he scored.
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Post by cheeseo on Jun 27, 2020 13:56:30 GMT
totally agree rob they be a great addition to our squad .. WHAT DO YOU RECKON TOM ..
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Post by scorpio on Jun 27, 2020 18:13:12 GMT
Is Jake Scrimshaw still at Bournemouth?.
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Post by happyhammer on Jun 27, 2020 19:01:05 GMT
Was at Eastleigh on loan this season having been put on a full pro contract by Bournemouth I think.
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Post by grandad on Jun 28, 2020 15:07:46 GMT
I totally agree that the two players mentioned would make great additions to our squad but let's just consider what we have to attract them. A pitch with a proven track record of being deemed unplayable for weeks on end. A ground that we don't own and with eviction staring us in the face. A club that on the facts, that are in the public domain, have very limited financial backing. A club with a very limited playing budget that severely restricts what players can expect to be paid. A club with no recent cup pedigree worth mentioning. A club with virtually no support from the local population or press. A club with very limited support from the local authority and local businesses. A club financially unable to support promotion to a higher level.
So why wouldn't they sign for us?? What can we offer? They would be supported by a hard core of fans who continue to retain loyalty and commitment to the club despite what they have endured recently, with no definitive, positive, encouragement and reliable information from any member of the board.
It is time to face reality. It appears that the club are no longer able to offer sufficient enticement to attract the young players who aspire to play at a higher level, especially those recently released from a professional contract. Or even retain our current players with prove ability at this level.
Harsh comments I agree but they are heartfelt and born out of my frustration at what appears to be happening to the club I have supported for over 60 yrs. It is made even more unbearable, when you compare it against the progress other clubs in the region have achieved
Despite this rant, supporting the Dolphins, is a nigh on impossible habit to break, so roll on the coming season. I'll still be there hoping for that miracle to happen.
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Post by expat on Jun 28, 2020 15:49:59 GMT
Thank you Grandad
One can only echo your very eloquent thoughts.
I am a little too young to remember too much about the late 40s(although my mother used to take me to Towngate St railway crossing to watch the "Red Train" go through. The late lamented Pines Express}
However from what i read there was an upsurge of interest in Sport.eg Speedway and Football post war
Dare we hope that Post Covid there will be a renewed interest in things local and that PTFC enjoy the local backing that we desperately need.
COYD
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Post by scorpio on Jun 28, 2020 20:53:55 GMT
I suppose Grandad everything comes down to finances, hence the appeal for £15,000. Our support could be better granted the size of the region but the general public seem to find an affinity with clubs all over the country, rather than one right on their doorstep. I can remember somebody putting a blank piece of paper with just the outline of Great Britain on it on the pub wall and asking the customers to put an x where they thought Manchester was. 1st prize was a Ford "Bandwagon" (that everybody could jump on). The local paper seems to devote all of its space between Premiership football and Speedway, while any help from local business or the Council is going to be difficult granted the way things are at this moment. I daresay that this is a problem facing most clubs to varying degrees, and lets not forget what happened to Salisbury a few seasons back when they overstretched themselves.
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Post by graygraeme on Jun 28, 2020 21:18:47 GMT
I suppose Grandad everything comes down to finances, hence the appeal for £15,000. Our support could be better granted the size of the region but the general public seem to find an affinity with clubs all over the country, rather than one right on their doorstep. I can remember somebody putting a blank piece of paper with just the outline of Great Britain on it on the pub wall and asking the customers to put an x where they thought Manchester was. 1st prize was a Ford "Bandwagon" (that everybody could jump on). The local paper seems to devote all of its space between Premiership football and Speedway, while any help from local business or the Council is going to be difficult granted the way things are at this moment. I daresay that this is a problem facing most clubs to varying degrees, and lets not forget what happened to Salisbury a few seasons back when they overstretched themselves. a lot of Poole’s problem is that most of the people in Poole joined the Bournemouth bandwagon that’s why I for one hope they get relegated then maybe a few more people will come back and support their local team |
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Post by grandad on Jun 29, 2020 11:29:28 GMT
The crux of what I was saying is that it's time to be realistic in our hopes for new players and be thankful for those, both first teamers and youngsters, who chose and can afford, to remain loyal to the club. The type of player who would be an improvement to our club is likely to be highly sought by other clubs, especially those who appear to be far more attractive to any ambitious player. T.K.'s bargaining powers are severely curtailed by the factors I previously outlined, the deck is stacked against him. Realise that and set targets that are achievable, even if they mean having to lower expectations. I certainly do not advocate spending what we don't have.
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Jun 29, 2020 12:33:26 GMT
"over 60 years" grandad! Me too, and I share your frustrations and hopes along with many others no doubt.
And you're right, "supporting the Dolphins is a nigh on impossible habit to break" - even an obsession perhaps.
COYD
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Post by scorpio on Aug 1, 2020 8:54:36 GMT
I see that the Bournemouth Daily Echo has dedicated two full pages reporting on the harmonious relationship that exists between AFC Bournemouth and it's close neighbours Weymouth. Perhaps one going up might compensate for the other going down.
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Post by expat on Aug 1, 2020 10:55:39 GMT
Very sobering reading,Scorpio. I think a lot of us on here would like to see the same "get up and go" attitude that the Terras seem to generate.
Strange that our club,right next door, and with so much potential, is on the sidelines. Is it the basic uncertainty of our situation that deters the Big Guns from dealing with us.
We are still waiting for the really "Big Announcement" that will give us the proper home we seek.BECAUSE
without that it will be more of the same'I know its hard to think of waterlogged pitches in August but it really is inevitable isn't it.Given our off season signings are we likely to be challenging for promotion?
i will say "Good Luck" to the Terras but if you think about it,it is not luck that has brought them to the Play off Final but hard work by their players and administration
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2020 16:45:36 GMT
Very sobering reading,Scorpio. I think a lot of us on here would like to see the same "get up and go" attitude that the Terras seem to generate. Strange that our club,right next door, and with so much potential, is on the sidelines. Is it the basic uncertainty of our situation that deters the Big Guns from dealing with us. We are still waiting for the really "Big Announcement" that will give us the proper home we seek.BECAUSE without that it will be more of the same'I know its hard to think of waterlogged pitches in August but it really is inevitable isn't it.Given our off season signings are we likely to be challenging for promotion? i will say "Good Luck" to the Terras but if you think about it,it is not luck that has brought them to the Play off Final but hard work by their players and administration Unlike any football team anyone in the world ever supported, you never disappoint, Chris. |
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Post by scorpio on Aug 1, 2020 17:49:34 GMT
Rather than being reliant on what AFC Bournemouth will send us why not keep faith in the youngsters from our own youth set up. They might be more faithful and stick with us longer than loanees.
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Post by expat on Aug 2, 2020 1:06:10 GMT
Our Reserves aren't playing under the Poole banner next season.food for thought
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Post by chrisreeves on Aug 2, 2020 7:17:55 GMT
Expat- what gave you that idea?
The reserve side will play as what they will be— Poole Town reserves.
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Post by expat on Aug 2, 2020 10:58:48 GMT
didn;t I read that PTFC reserves would be playing under the New Milton colours
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Post by chrisreeves on Aug 2, 2020 11:32:29 GMT
You obviously missed the item on the Home Page “The reserves are back”
Check out the Kids Initiative website and our Facebook and Twitter platforms as well for more news- so much going on—-if you have missed it maybe others have as well.
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Post by John Anderson on Aug 2, 2020 12:55:41 GMT
I totally agree that the two players mentioned would make great additions to our squad but let's just consider what we have to attract them. A pitch with a proven track record of being deemed unplayable for weeks on end. A ground that we don't own and with eviction staring us in the face. A club that on the facts, that are in the public domain, have very limited financial backing. A club with a very limited playing budget that severely restricts what players can expect to be paid. A club with no recent cup pedigree worth mentioning. A club with virtually no support from the local population or press. A club with very limited support from the local authority and local businesses. A club financially unable to support promotion to a higher level. So why wouldn't they sign for us?? What can we offer? They would be supported by a hard core of fans who continue to retain loyalty and commitment to the club despite what they have endured recently, with no definitive, positive, encouragement and reliable information from any member of the board. It is time to face reality. It appears that the club are no longer able to offer sufficient enticement to attract the young players who aspire to play at a higher level, especially those recently released from a professional contract. Or even retain our current players with prove ability at this level. Harsh comments I agree but they are heartfelt and born out of my frustration at what appears to be happening to the club I have supported for over 60 yrs. It is made even more unbearable, when you compare it against the progress other clubs in the region have achieved Despite this rant, supporting the Dolphins, is a nigh on impossible habit to break, so roll on the coming season. I'll still be there hoping for that miracle to happen. Life, don't talk to me about life. |
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Post by John Anderson on Aug 2, 2020 12:59:13 GMT
I suppose Grandad everything comes down to finances, hence the appeal for £15,000. Our support could be better granted the size of the region but the general public seem to find an affinity with clubs all over the country, rather than one right on their doorstep. I can remember somebody putting a blank piece of paper with just the outline of Great Britain on it on the pub wall and asking the customers to put an x where they thought Manchester was. 1st prize was a Ford "Bandwagon" (that everybody could jump on). The local paper seems to devote all of its space between Premiership football and Speedway, while any help from local business or the Council is going to be difficult granted the way things are at this moment. I daresay that this is a problem facing most clubs to varying degrees, and lets not forget what happened to Salisbury a few seasons back when they overstretched themselves. a lot of Poole’s problem is that most of the people in Poole joined the Bournemouth bandwagon that’s why I for one hope they get relegated then maybe a few more people will come back and support their local team True Graeme, how many times do we here of someone from Broadstone or Parkstone celebrating a "Boscombe" win on Radio Solant? |
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Post by expat on Aug 2, 2020 21:45:41 GMT
You obviously missed the item on the Home Page “The reserves are back” Check out the Kids Initiative website and our Facebook and Twitter platforms as well for more news- so much going on—-if you have missed it maybe others have as well. Thx Chris. That is good news for all concerned. |
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Post by BD on Aug 4, 2020 5:46:35 GMT
a lot of Poole’s problem is that most of the people in Poole joined the Bournemouth bandwagon that’s why I for one hope they get relegated then maybe a few more people will come back and support their local team True Graeme, how many times do we here of someone from Broadstone or Parkstone celebrating a "Boscombe" win on Radio Solant? So by your logic someone who lives in Hamworthy should support Ham Utd, and someone who lives Oldham should support Oldham Athletic? Where you live doesn't mean that's who you support. Football is bigger than that. Try not to sound so bitter when someone who lives only 8 miles away from Dean Court phones in to celebrate a win on Radio Solent, that's pretty local really. |
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Post by grandad on Aug 4, 2020 18:52:13 GMT
And pretty rare this season.
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