In response to Tom’s comments in the Echo today regarding his concerns that the DSC final result would overshadow the seasons achievements to date, I for one would like to go on record with the following.

Geraldine and I have been watching Poole for one season only.
What a club. From the top right through, you have a great bunch of people. All involved have one thing at heart, the good of the football club, and they work tremendously hard to achieve that aim - very often a huge amount of this work being done behind the scenes.

After the achievement of being promoted last year, the team has made a real impact this year in Wessex 1. I should imagine that (once we had bedded in) nobody relished a game against Poole Town – the very least they would have got was a tight competitive match.

So a massive pat on the back to the Board, Committee, Tom & his staff, people who help on match days and of course the supporters – there are none better, they love their club and an beer or ten thrown in for good measure!

Last, but most importantly the squad. Not only a team that has real potential to step on and achieve in this league, but a really tremendous bunch of lads. Every single one who has pulled on the red & white this year has brought something to the team, the very least being 100% effort – long may this continue.

Disappointment over the DSC final yes – but look ahead. This club has achieved so much more this year, than 90 scrappy minutes where it didn’t quite happen for us.

Lets go beat Hamble, then look to a strong year next season. For us it’s well done to everyone involved – overall a great season, with good times ahead.