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Mostyn defends his time at the helm
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| CHAIRMAN: Jeff Mostyn |
MUCH-maligned Cherries chairman Jeff Mostyn yesterday came out fighting after admitting he struggles to ignore criticism of his tumultuous tenure at Dean Court.
Speaking at the press conference where Paul Baker and Alastair Saverimutto were officially unveiled as the Dorset club's new owners, Mostyn defended his role in Cherries' troubles.
"People believe that Steve (Sly) and I have stood in the way of progress and that is the last thing we have done with this football club," he said.
"What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today. And I'm delighted we've been able to do that."
Mostyn and Sly will sit on the new company's board as chairman and vice-chairman in non-executive roles, while Baker and Saverimutto will be directors.
And Mostyn, who some suggested would walk away from the club after yesterday's announcement, revealed he would remain involved for the "long haul".
He said: "We'll be working very, very closely with Sport-6 to ensure our vision is achieved.
"It now happens to be a mutual vision but we'll be working as hard as we ever have been with Sport-6 to achieve it.
"This isn't a question of selling something, taking some money and disappearing. As I said earlier, I intend to stay on.
"Paul and I have also spoken about me having an interest in Sport-6, so that gives you an indication of my desire to go forward as a team.
"Nothing gives me greater confidence than to sit here and be proud to be part of a team that has the capabilities and finance to assist me.
"It's no longer a one-man
finance show.
"I think for the first time people will see a smile on my face that's not just relief that we can take this club forward."
Mostyn was keen to reiterate his belief that, in Sport-6, the company jointly owned by Baker and Saverimutto, he has found the right people to drive the club on.
After confirming the group had money to fund the remainder of the administration and further into the future, Mostyn added: "Our new partnership is not just about money. Those people involved in football will realise that, unless you've got a bottomless pit, money runs out very, very quickly.
"The club has at long last got to face the reality of playing football as a Football League club and look at its responsibilities in paying bills and in making sure that the expenditure does not exceed the income we have.
"This is where we find the strength of Sport-6. We have experts in football with business acumen, which will give us a solid platform, rather than a platform of sand, to build a future where we believe the football club will be in a financial position to meet its responsibilities."
7:00am Friday 18th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: canopyman, Hampreston on 8:08am Fri 18 Jul 08
Most of the JM and SS critics are the ones who would be at the very back of the queue to put £10 into the club (let alone thousands and thousands of pounds). Well done to JM and SS for taking AFCB through the last few months.
Most of the JM and SS critics are the ones who would be at the very back of the queue to put £10 into the club (let alone thousands and thousands of pounds). Well done to JM and SS for taking AFCB through the last few months.
Posted by: The Firm, Kinson on 8:23am Fri 18 Jul 08
Why do youthink Mostyns critics wouldn't put a tenner into the club? Mostyn has no money, he's chairman in name only, no influence whatsoever and he'll be gone within a month.
Why do youthink Mostyns critics wouldn't put a tenner into the club? Mostyn has no money, he's chairman in name only, no influence whatsoever and he'll be gone within a month.
Posted by: Andy_roo on 8:34am Fri 18 Jul 08
Funny though the applause for him last night was warm. Obviously the critics are a smaller minority than people think. As to why they won't put a tenner in when you can complain about other people putting a tenner in.
Funny though the applause for him last night was warm. Obviously the critics are a smaller minority than people think. As to why they won't put a tenner in when you can complain about other people putting a tenner in.
Posted by: The Firm, Kinson on 8:36am Fri 18 Jul 08
How come your on this board andy_roo, I thought you were 'in the loop' on the other board.
How come your on this board andy_roo, I thought you were 'in the loop' on the other board.
Posted by: Andy_roo on 8:39am Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]The Firm[/bold] wrote:
How come your on this board andy_roo, I thought you were 'in the loop' on the other board. [/quote] !!!!!
Explain
The Firm wrote:
How come your on this board andy_roo, I thought you were 'in the loop' on the other board.
!!!!!
Explain
Posted by: Monday Club, Wimborne on 9:33am Fri 18 Jul 08
Well done Jeff & Steve,without your help we would'nt have a football club to support, now let's get on and give the new owners all the support they need and please stop moaning after all we all love this club, roll on Aug 9th.
Well done Jeff & Steve,without your help we would'nt have a football club to support, now let's get on and give the new owners all the support they need and please stop moaning after all we all love this club, roll on Aug 9th.
Posted by: john coombes, Tiverton on 10:13am Fri 18 Jul 08
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves
Posted by: clinkers, Alton on 10:42am Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]john coombes[/bold] wrote:
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves[/quote] Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.
john coombes wrote:
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves
Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.
Posted by: fieldymex, mexico on 10:46am Fri 18 Jul 08
No solid information came from last night. great to see you all have blind faith. we are not out of this yet!
No solid information came from last night. great to see you all have blind faith. we are not out of this yet!
Posted by: ALL SEEING EYE, WESSEX on 11:03am Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Andy_roo[/bold] wrote:
Funny though the applause for him last night was warm. Obviously the critics are a smaller minority than people think. As to why they won't put a tenner in when you can complain about other people putting a tenner in.[/quote] At it again Mr Smart - I presume you rhetoric is due to the fact that you had Sunday tea with your mentor Mr Mostyn and Daddy - Your interpretation is your OWN opinion of the level of applause which I in my OWN opinion was a very shallow handclap with little emotion.
Get real Andy, Mostyn is out of there!
Andy_roo wrote:
Funny though the applause for him last night was warm. Obviously the critics are a smaller minority than people think. As to why they won't put a tenner in when you can complain about other people putting a tenner in.
At it again Mr Smart - I presume you rhetoric is due to the fact that you had Sunday tea with your mentor Mr Mostyn and Daddy - Your interpretation is your OWN opinion of the level of applause which I in my OWN opinion was a very shallow handclap with little emotion.
Get real Andy, Mostyn is out of there!
Posted by: smhinto, Lincoln on 12:10pm Fri 18 Jul 08
Just puzzled by this statement by Mr Mostyn
"What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today."
Where we are today is 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two!!!. That is where we are today!!!. I do not seem to recall us being in this position at any time in the past.
How can we be through our darkest days!!!????!!!. We are very much still in them right up to our necks.
Just puzzled by this statement by Mr Mostyn
"What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today."
Where we are today is 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two!!!. That is where we are today!!!. I do not seem to recall us being in this position at any time in the past.
How can we be through our darkest days!!!????!!!. We are very much still in them right up to our necks.
Posted by: Throopmill, Mt Everest on 12:30pm Fri 18 Jul 08
Smokin Mirrors Mostyn go away.
Smokin Mirrors Mostyn go away.
Posted by: Tom Griffiths., Bransgore. on 12:58pm Fri 18 Jul 08
Today,I am retaining my optimism and supporting the thoughts of John Coombes & the response of"clinkers" of Alton.What we really need now is some support from the Football League in scrapping the rule on points deduction. Quite obviously people will be discouraged in supporting a team where 10 to 15 points are deducted at start of season,thereby reducing income to the club.
In my experience, people will always support a winning team, regardless of division,but will they do so when such a disadvantage is placed on their team through absolutely no fault of theirs or the players.??? We should petition for this rule to be rescinded and ask for more help to this end, to come from the Media. There must be a better way, I see no
sense at all in the rule,and would be grateful to anyone who could give me an explanation as to why it was ever introduced.
Today,I am retaining my optimism and supporting the thoughts of John Coombes & the response of"clinkers" of Alton.What we really need now is some support from the Football League in scrapping the rule on points deduction. Quite obviously people will be discouraged in supporting a team where 10 to 15 points are deducted at start of season,thereby reducing income to the club.
In my experience, people will always support a winning team, regardless of division,but will they do so when such a disadvantage is placed on their team through absolutely no fault of theirs or the players.??? We should petition for this rule to be rescinded and ask for more help to this end, to come from the Media. There must be a better way, I see no
sense at all in the rule,and would be grateful to anyone who could give me an explanation as to why it was ever introduced.
Posted by: GMcMahon, Highcliffe on 1:05pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]smhinto[/bold] wrote:
Just puzzled by this statement by Mr Mostyn
"What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today."
Where we are today is 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two!!!. That is where we are today!!!. I do not seem to recall us being in this position at any time in the past.
How can we be through our darkest days!!!????!!!. We are very much still in them right up to our necks.[/quote] I think you will find we have not had a penalty yet and Luton will be on minus 30 points so yet again you have a go at the club and the team when it is quite clear you have no idea what is going on, once again why do you bother when you have said time and again that you have no interest in supporting the team next season and how wonderful they all are in Doncaster, you must have your season ticket by now. I may be feeling cautious about the new owners but I back the team to give their all and Bond, he was the best thing to come out of last night, what we need is support of the players and not the usual nonsense we get from you.
smhinto wrote:
Just puzzled by this statement by Mr Mostyn
"What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today."
Where we are today is 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two!!!. That is where we are today!!!. I do not seem to recall us being in this position at any time in the past.
How can we be through our darkest days!!!????!!!. We are very much still in them right up to our necks.
I think you will find we have not had a penalty yet and Luton will be on minus 30 points so yet again you have a go at the club and the team when it is quite clear you have no idea what is going on, once again why do you bother when you have said time and again that you have no interest in supporting the team next season and how wonderful they all are in Doncaster, you must have your season ticket by now. I may be feeling cautious about the new owners but I back the team to give their all and Bond, he was the best thing to come out of last night, what we need is support of the players and not the usual nonsense we get from you.
Posted by: GMcMahon, Highcliffe on 1:08pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Tom Griffiths.[/bold] wrote:
Today,I am retaining my optimism and supporting the thoughts of John Coombes & the response of"clinkers" of Alton.What we really need now is some support from the Football League in scrapping the rule on points deduction. Quite obviously people will be discouraged in supporting a team where 10 to 15 points are deducted at start of season,thereby reducing income to the club.
In my experience, people will always support a winning team, regardless of division,but will they do so when such a disadvantage is placed on their team through absolutely no fault of theirs or the players.??? We should petition for this rule to be rescinded and ask for more help to this end, to come from the Media. There must be a better way, I see no
sense at all in the rule,and would be grateful to anyone who could give me an explanation as to why it was ever introduced.[/quote] I can't see the support dropping because of the points deduction if anything it will bring out those who wan the team to do even better, a run of good results and you watch the crowd grow, I also expect Luton to have a decent turn out if the start the season well, only problem they have is they have put their playing staff all up for sale, we have a much better chance of doing well and I can see a decent crowd despite the points penalty.
Tom Griffiths. wrote:
Today,I am retaining my optimism and supporting the thoughts of John Coombes & the response of"clinkers" of Alton.What we really need now is some support from the Football League in scrapping the rule on points deduction. Quite obviously people will be discouraged in supporting a team where 10 to 15 points are deducted at start of season,thereby reducing income to the club.
In my experience, people will always support a winning team, regardless of division,but will they do so when such a disadvantage is placed on their team through absolutely no fault of theirs or the players.??? We should petition for this rule to be rescinded and ask for more help to this end, to come from the Media. There must be a better way, I see no
sense at all in the rule,and would be grateful to anyone who could give me an explanation as to why it was ever introduced.
I can't see the support dropping because of the points deduction if anything it will bring out those who wan the team to do even better, a run of good results and you watch the crowd grow, I also expect Luton to have a decent turn out if the start the season well, only problem they have is they have put their playing staff all up for sale, we have a much better chance of doing well and I can see a decent crowd despite the points penalty.
Posted by: scottie, Salisbury on 2:06pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]clinkers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]john coombes[/bold] wrote:
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves[/quote] Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.[/quote] agree wholeheartidly lets get behind the team now they need our support not hearing bickering as to what might have been. I have been one of those who believed that Mostyn was not trying very hard, but mainly I blame Krasner. So come on you reds we are behind you all the way
clinkers wrote:
john coombes wrote:
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves
Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.
agree wholeheartidly lets get behind the team now they need our support not hearing bickering as to what might have been. I have been one of those who believed that Mostyn was not trying very hard, but mainly I blame Krasner. So come on you reds we are behind you all the way
Posted by: scottie, Salisbury on 2:07pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]clinkers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]john coombes[/bold] wrote:
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves[/quote] Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.[/quote] agree wholeheartidly lets get behind the team now they need our support not hearing bickering as to what might have been. I have been one of those who believed that Mostyn was not trying very hard, but mainly I blame Krasner. So come on you reds we are behind you all the way
clinkers wrote:
john coombes wrote:
whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves
Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.
agree wholeheartidly lets get behind the team now they need our support not hearing bickering as to what might have been. I have been one of those who believed that Mostyn was not trying very hard, but mainly I blame Krasner. So come on you reds we are behind you all the way
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 2:12pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]clinkers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]john coombes[/bold] wrote: whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves[/quote] Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.[/quote] Yes I have to say in that respect you are right we should get behind them when they get the Club they havnt got it quite yet but in fairness it looks like they know what they are doing in one important respect If Mostyn and Sly are only continueing as Non Exec Chair and Vice Chair doesnt that mean they have no voting rights so effectivlly are there in name only. So perhaps its not only us who are wary of the pairs ability to run the Club. I may be wrong but if thats the case it shows a sensible approach to protecting the Club from the previous mismangement . So everyone wins.
clinkers wrote:
john coombes wrote: whatever reservations people may have over what has happened in the past few months I feel it is now time to show our support for the club, forget the past and look to the future and give the new people the chance to prove themselves
Amen to that. Let's all stop moaning and get behind these new guys. They have talked a lot of sense. Agreed, talk means nothing unless it translates into results, but it looks as if they are there for the foreseeable future. History will tell whether M & S did a good job, so don't judge them prematurely.
Yes I have to say in that respect you are right we should get behind them when they get the Club they havnt got it quite yet but in fairness it looks like they know what they are doing in one important respect If Mostyn and Sly are only continueing as Non Exec Chair and Vice Chair doesnt that mean they have no voting rights so effectivlly are there in name only. So perhaps its not only us who are wary of the pairs ability to run the Club. I may be wrong but if thats the case it shows a sensible approach to protecting the Club from the previous mismangement . So everyone wins.
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 2:15pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]smhinto[/bold] wrote:
Just puzzled by this statement by Mr Mostyn "What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today." Where we are today is 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two!!!. That is where we are today!!!. I do not seem to recall us being in this position at any time in the past. How can we be through our darkest days!!!????!!!. We are very much still in them right up to our necks.[/quote] Your right I wish Mostyn would at least wait until he actually has brought us through this before saying he has .I thought it was Krassners job to steer us through these troubled times or is that not true anymore
smhinto wrote:
Just puzzled by this statement by Mr Mostyn "What we've done is we've brought the football club through its darkest days to where we are today." Where we are today is 15 points adrift at the bottom of League Two!!!. That is where we are today!!!. I do not seem to recall us being in this position at any time in the past. How can we be through our darkest days!!!????!!!. We are very much still in them right up to our necks.
Your right I wish Mostyn would at least wait until he actually has brought us through this before saying he has .I thought it was Krassners job to steer us through these troubled times or is that not true anymore
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 2:19pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]GMcMahon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Tom Griffiths.[/bold] wrote: Today,I am retaining my optimism and supporting the thoughts of John Coombes & the response of"clinkers" of Alton.What we really need now is some support from the Football League in scrapping the rule on points deduction. Quite obviously people will be discouraged in supporting a team where 10 to 15 points are deducted at start of season,thereby reducing income to the club. In my experience, people will always support a winning team, regardless of division,but will they do so when such a disadvantage is placed on their team through absolutely no fault of theirs or the players.??? We should petition for this rule to be rescinded and ask for more help to this end, to come from the Media. There must be a better way, I see no sense at all in the rule,and would be grateful to anyone who could give me an explanation as to why it was ever introduced.[/quote] I can't see the support dropping because of the points deduction if anything it will bring out those who wan the team to do even better, a run of good results and you watch the crowd grow, I also expect Luton to have a decent turn out if the start the season well, only problem they have is they have put their playing staff all up for sale, we have a much better chance of doing well and I can see a decent crowd despite the points penalty.[/quote] I think that actually still having a Football Club to watch after this lasts years events will be enough to get People in
GMcMahon wrote:
Tom Griffiths. wrote: Today,I am retaining my optimism and supporting the thoughts of John Coombes & the response of"clinkers" of Alton.What we really need now is some support from the Football League in scrapping the rule on points deduction. Quite obviously people will be discouraged in supporting a team where 10 to 15 points are deducted at start of season,thereby reducing income to the club. In my experience, people will always support a winning team, regardless of division,but will they do so when such a disadvantage is placed on their team through absolutely no fault of theirs or the players.??? We should petition for this rule to be rescinded and ask for more help to this end, to come from the Media. There must be a better way, I see no sense at all in the rule,and would be grateful to anyone who could give me an explanation as to why it was ever introduced.
I can't see the support dropping because of the points deduction if anything it will bring out those who wan the team to do even better, a run of good results and you watch the crowd grow, I also expect Luton to have a decent turn out if the start the season well, only problem they have is they have put their playing staff all up for sale, we have a much better chance of doing well and I can see a decent crowd despite the points penalty.
I think that actually still having a Football Club to watch after this lasts years events will be enough to get People in
Posted by: Jem in Adelaide, Redwood Park on 3:17pm Fri 18 Jul 08
Mr Griffiths the way it was explained to me and I happily stand to be corrected if need be is that it stems from actions by QPR a few years back. They went into admin thereby ridding themselves of debt but at the same time were still making big money signings and paying good wages as a result of supposed supporter donations. The penalty was bought in as a way to discourage other clubs following suit.
Mr Griffiths the way it was explained to me and I happily stand to be corrected if need be is that it stems from actions by QPR a few years back. They went into admin thereby ridding themselves of debt but at the same time were still making big money signings and paying good wages as a result of supposed supporter donations. The penalty was bought in as a way to discourage other clubs following suit.
Posted by: Tom Griffiths., Bransgore. on 6:01pm Fri 18 Jul 08
I am very grateful to "Jem in Adelaide"for his explanation as to how the points deduction rule was explained to him, and I can well understand that some penalty should be due.Would it not be better to seek out the perpetrators of the misdemenours, rather than punish the innocent players & supporters.?
I am very grateful to "Jem in Adelaide"for his explanation as to how the points deduction rule was explained to him, and I can well understand that some penalty should be due.Would it not be better to seek out the perpetrators of the misdemenours, rather than punish the innocent players & supporters.?
Posted by: GMcMahon, Highcliffe on 9:25pm Fri 18 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Tom Griffiths.[/bold] wrote:
I am very grateful to "Jem in Adelaide"for his explanation as to how the points deduction rule was explained to him, and I can well understand that some penalty should be due.Would it not be better to seek out the perpetrators of the misdemenours, rather than punish the innocent players & supporters.?[/quote] If only that were true!!
Tom Griffiths. wrote:
I am very grateful to "Jem in Adelaide"for his explanation as to how the points deduction rule was explained to him, and I can well understand that some penalty should be due.Would it not be better to seek out the perpetrators of the misdemenours, rather than punish the innocent players & supporters.?
If only that were true!!
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