Cherries: Chairman Mitchell confirms Pitman and Robinson interest (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Cherries: Chairman Mitchell confirms Pitman and Robinson interest
7:00am Saturday 15th September 2012 in Sport
By Ian Wadley
CHAIRMAN Eddie Mitchell hinted Cherries could still revive their interest in Brett Pitman and Anton Robinson after coming close to re-signing the duo.
The Cherries chief last night reported that the Dorset club failed in their attempts to bring back the former Dean Court stars on transfer deadline day.
Mitchell confirmed reports that Cherries had been in contact with Bristol City and Huddersfield Town to enquire about Pitman and Robinson.
Daily Echo sources suggest Cherries could yet opt to swoop for the pair should they decide to try to strengthen now the loan market is open for business.
And when asked about the duo, Mitchell told the Daily Echo: “We did talk to Bristol City ahead of the deadline and we also spoke to Huddersfield ahead of the deadline.
“We are turning the corner and we’re hoping that it is less likely we will need to keep adding to the squad to get our goal. But the whole game is results-driven so we will keep a careful eye on our situation.
“If the need arises to change personnel or add to it, then I am sure Paul (Groves) and Shaun (Brooks) would let me know and we would go looking. Those would be two places we would look but we couldn’t do any more than that at the moment.”
Prolific striker Pitman and midfielder Robinson established themselves as key players during Cherries’ transformation under former boss Eddie Howe .
They could both be available on loan after failing to secure regular first-team football at their respective clubs this season. Bristol City star Pitman, also recently linked with a switch to Howe’s Burnley, has made just two appearances for the Robins this term. After making 12 starts and 13 substitute appearances in the league for Huddersfield last season, Robinson has yet to feature in the 2012-13 campaign.
Mitchell said: “We got quite close with the pair of them but we ran out of time.
“I made enquiries and spoke to Bristol City and Huddersfield. Both of their demands were far in excess of what we were looking to do business at, so it fell by the wayside.”
Speaking ahead of today’s home League One clash with Hartlepool (3pm), Mitchell added: “We need positive results and we got one last weekend, and we have got what we would consider to be enough players to participate with us.
“So, at this moment in time, we are more than happy with what we have got.
“We have got a great bunch of lads and their training is getting better as we start to mould together. I am told this by the manager and assistant manager every time I enquire. We are enthusiastic.”
Comments(16)
Carlisle_Cherry
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7:25am Sat 15 Sep 12
redboob
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7:26am Sat 15 Sep 12
not so sure about the need for robinson with hughes, partington and davids in there for that position, though robbo's versatility could be a factor being able to fill in at right back, preferably instead of the woman beater bowles
nonnogeppetto
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7:31am Sat 15 Sep 12
The more players PG has at his disposal the more he has to 'de-skill'. Who knows it will probably come a time when they will say 'despite all the players we have given him he has failed' so lets get rid of him! here is hoping.
I very much hope that we win today I will not be there (working).
wookj1
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8:04am Sat 15 Sep 12
Pitman....just ask the Bristol City fans. Can score goals, but selfish, lazy, petulant. What will that add to the team spirit Groves is trying to build. We got a decent price for him, let's leave it at that.
Keep working on Thomas, get him to practice, practice, practice, at picking his spot, and passing the ball in to the net.
4stands
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8:56am Sat 15 Sep 12
lionheart
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8:58am Sat 15 Sep 12
wookj1 wrote:Quite agree Wookj1.
Robinson will not keep possession of the ball as well as Macdonald, Arter, O'Kane or Hughes.
Pitman....just ask the Bristol City fans. Can score goals, but selfish, lazy, petulant. What will that add to the team spirit Groves is trying to build. We got a decent price for him, let's leave it at that.
Keep working on Thomas, get him to practice, practice, practice, at picking his spot, and passing the ball in to the net.
I can't see the logic in bringing back players who we made good money on but now proving that they can't cut it in the Championship.
If we are splashing the cash surely we should be looking at players that can cut it in the Championship otherwise when we get there we will have to offload them.
Just look at how Brighton have gone about their business.
Our trouble is that Mitchell and his son Tom haven't really got a clue.
Tubbs and Thomas don't become rubbish overnight.
Our coaches should be bringing out the best in them not the worst. Golfers practice the six footers more than the 30 footers.
Square Old Codger
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9:02am Sat 15 Sep 12
West moors 1
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12:21pm Sat 15 Sep 12
Afcbpete
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12:34pm Sat 15 Sep 12
lionheart wrote:Totally agree with the posts on here.
wookj1 wrote:Quite agree Wookj1.
Robinson will not keep possession of the ball as well as Macdonald, Arter, O'Kane or Hughes.
Pitman....just ask the Bristol City fans. Can score goals, but selfish, lazy, petulant. What will that add to the team spirit Groves is trying to build. We got a decent price for him, let's leave it at that.
Keep working on Thomas, get him to practice, practice, practice, at picking his spot, and passing the ball in to the net.
I can't see the logic in bringing back players who we made good money on but now proving that they can't cut it in the Championship.
If we are splashing the cash surely we should be looking at players that can cut it in the Championship otherwise when we get there we will have to offload them.
Just look at how Brighton have gone about their business.
Our trouble is that Mitchell and his son Tom haven't really got a clue.
Tubbs and Thomas don't become rubbish overnight.
Our coaches should be bringing out the best in them not the worst. Golfers practice the six footers more than the 30 footers.
It's not MORE players we need, get someone in capable to get the best out of the very good players we already have. Tubbs is the best example, IF he ever gets his chance, he will be so short of match fitness he is not likely to deliver anyway. The whole situation over at DC makes me angry not excited with anticipation. I just despair!!!
yokel cherry
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1:54pm Sat 15 Sep 12
I agree that we have yet to see if Tubbs can cut it at this level but his appearances before injury last season did not exactly set the world alight. One goal in five appearances equates to about nine a season, however he does deserve at least one more bite of the cherry this season.
nonnogeppetto
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3:53pm Sat 15 Sep 12
Roband65
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5:07pm Sat 15 Sep 12
nat-365
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5:09pm Sat 15 Sep 12
the call will come again and they are right - groves you have to go !!
djd
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7:51pm Sat 15 Sep 12
Buy Pitman and Robinson, but we won't emulate the team that fought so hard a couple of years ago.
Eddie Howe kept that team going, he's gone and certainly won't returning whilst we have Mitchell at helm.
Buy as many players as you can Mr Mitchell, unless you change the team management we are going nowhere.
As for Championship, you're having a laugh !!!!!!
JESSIEJ
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1:07pm Sun 16 Sep 12
Alumchiner says...
7:09am Sat 15 Sep 12