Dons chairman: No Cherries approach for Robinson (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Dons chairman: No Cherries approach for Robinson
1:59pm Monday 8th October 2012 in Sport
By Ian Wadley
MK DONS chief Pete Winkelman says he is unaware of any official approach from Cherries amid continuing speculation linking Karl Robinson with the Dorset club.
Dons boss Robinson is understood to be high on Cherries’ wish-list to succeed Paul Groves, who was relieved of his duties on Wednesday.
Daily Echo sources last night suggested Cherries could be preparing to seek permission from the Dons to speak to 32-year-old Robinson.
But when contacted by the Echo this afternoon, Dons chairman Winkelman said he did not know about reports claiming Robinson was on Cherries’ managerial radar.
When asked if he knew whether there had been an official approach from Cherries, Winkelman added: “There hasn’t been any official approach from Bournemouth, no. Not that I am aware of.”
Since yesterday, bookmakers have slashed the price on Robinson becoming Cherries’ next manager from 66-1 to 5-1. The highly-decorated coach is in his first spell in management and has guided the Dons to the League One play-offs in the past two seasons.
Appointed in May 2010, Robinson, then aged 29, became the youngest manager in English football. At the time, he replaced Cherries boss Eddie Howe as the youngest in the Football League.
Howe, who was first linked with a sensational return to Dean Court when the Echo reported he was understood to be the club’s preferred choice to replace Groves, remains the odds-on favourite.
The 34-year-old, who had been quoted by the bookmakers as a 4-1 shot for the Cherries job, was last night backed in to odds-on favourite, with Skybet still offering him at 2-5.
Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell today politely declined to comment directly on the Howe and Robinson speculation and also remained tight-lipped when asked if the club had lodged approaches for managers currently in employment.
He told the Daily Echo: “We are doing our due diligence on various candidates and we hope to have someone in place as soon as possible.
“We have got a host of applicants – a real lot of applicants – and they are coming in all the time.”
Meanwhile, Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott has spoken about reports linking him with the vacancy.
“That’s news to me – you’re telling me something that hadn’t even entered my head,” said League One’s longest-serving manager, in an interview with the News & Star.
Comments(55)
Awayfor247days
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2:23pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Mike Oxbig
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2:37pm Mon 8 Oct 12
AFCB_Lanky
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2:43pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Bobcat
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2:43pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Deejaycee
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2:50pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Julian1963
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3:00pm Mon 8 Oct 12
hotdog350
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3:04pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Whats putting a lot off is actually Eddie and his joke of a son running a football club like a building firm
lionheart
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3:06pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Due diligence on a Mitchell managerial appointment at AFCB?
Now that's a laugh.
Julian1963
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3:11pm Mon 8 Oct 12
hotdog350 wrote:My concern is the bad press that is being reported about the club and any manager would have his work cut out,we need someone who can boot the players up the bum and say how things should be done.
I am starting that believe no one who is anyone wants the job and Eddie will end up going for the cheap option once again
Whats putting a lot off is actually Eddie and his joke of a son running a football club like a building firm
Frankiesbackfromhollywood
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3:52pm Mon 8 Oct 12
CherrySi
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3:58pm Mon 8 Oct 12
FrankiesbackfromhollWell said Frankiesback.
ywood wrote:
Wow, all this panic over who the next man will be and we only sacked Groves last Wednesday!! How anyone can assume we must be going for the cheap option because we haven't signed a new manager in 5 days is beyond me!! These things take time, especially if you want a decent manager who may well already be with another club, now is not the time to rule anyone in or out, we will find out soon enough!!
jontee
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3:58pm Mon 8 Oct 12
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What about Paul Tisdale ? He has done a fantastic job at Exeter where he has probably gone as far as he can take them. He might relish having a bigger budget to work with.
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We are not going to get a manager from a higher league. Why do people keep dreaming of Hoddle and Curbishley, neither of whom would touch it with a bargepole and they don't know our level either.
the afcb fan
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4:03pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Bobcat wrote:Nor surprised with so many negative supporters!!!!! Here
Is this just more spin from EM to cover that no one wants to come here ?
matt68
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4:13pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Awayfor247days wrote:this is bournemouth a league 1 club, curbishley and hoddle have turned down far bigger jobs than this and would not be interested in bournemouth get real, as for ince forget it he was clueless at blackburn, and at mk he was lucky he had a decent team already.
EM - EdieHowe and Karl Robinson- are out of our reach... The only way they may bewithin our reach is to huck money at it.... The firms tability comes efore compensation payments which inrespect of the above two candidates will be large. There are plenty of managers available that would steer this club in the right direction ala Paul Ince, Glenn Hoddle, Alan Curbishley... Save money on compnesation and pay Aan Curbishley the £££ to come
ducky24
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4:41pm Mon 8 Oct 12
O'Reilly
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4:46pm Mon 8 Oct 12
the amazon returns again
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5:00pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Tom Mitchell's got the job, nappy's thrown in, the lot......
The Renegade Master
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5:04pm Mon 8 Oct 12
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
Bishop7
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5:26pm Mon 8 Oct 12
The Renegade Master wrote:Another loyal supporter !! Muppet!
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen. My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
goatty
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5:33pm Mon 8 Oct 12
AFCB is sinking fast...just like Mitchell and Seven
joncon
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5:39pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup
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5:48pm Mon 8 Oct 12
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
nonnogeppetto
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5:55pm Mon 8 Oct 12
It is only in hope that I say this. Maybe EM will have learned a lesson (impossible I hear some say) and come to his senses and realise that we the supporters are needed just as much as everyone else that makes up the club. I will take this opportunity to thank him for saving me £418 in the first instance and if he wants some of that money he better make the right choice for the next manager because unless things improve and do so quickly he will not see any of that money.
lymicherry
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6:04pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Julian1963 wrote:So it's OK for you to speculate, but not OK for the Echo to?
Echo stop making things up as you go along with the guessing and speculating,it's starting to become to become a joke,we are not going to get anyone with a big name,my real concern,its going to be a cheap option that someone at the club will or might get the Job,i really hope their make a good move and pray it's a outsider regardless who it is.My only real guess it will be Glen Hoddle!!
Nat1234
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6:06pm Mon 8 Oct 12
matt68
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6:11pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
CherryFarmer
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6:14pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup
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6:14pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Nat1234 wrote:Which bookie are these from?
Hoddles odds have dropped again he's 5to1 now .. And another name has appeared andy Thorne 8 to 1 .. But Howe is still favourite ..
cheeriedriteup
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6:16pm Mon 8 Oct 12
matt68 wrote:It's only illegal if you get caught, EH has every write to visit the area, and last Saturday away to Palace- not to FA away is it
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
cheeriedriteup
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6:17pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup wrote:far-that should have been
matt68 wrote:It's only illegal if you get caught, EH has every write to visit the area, and last Saturday away to Palace- not to FA away is it
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
matt68
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6:20pm Mon 8 Oct 12
The Cherries currently sit 21st in the League One table, and have won just one of their 13 games in all competitions, but the former England international goalkeeper says his team-mates are capable of outperforming any team in the division.
But James insists that the Cherries need to improve their defending from set plays.
He told the club's official website: "I think the team are good. None of the teams we have played against have been capable of doing what we are capable of doing when we get it right.
"In training we do some fantastic stuff. We just need to continue doing that, tighten up the set plays and all of a sudden we'll rise up the league.
"We have conceded four goals from set-plays in the last three games and it is something that needs to be worked out." LOL . tom will probably recommend you tomorrow!!
matt68
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6:24pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup wrote:i would love him to come he but he is allegedly on 400 k per year at burnley do you really think he will come here for less money?
cheeriedriteup wrote:far-that should have been
matt68 wrote:It's only illegal if you get caught, EH has every write to visit the area, and last Saturday away to Palace- not to FA away is it
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
cheeriedriteup
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6:34pm Mon 8 Oct 12
matt68 wrote:Yeah I know good point, if only EM could use his amazing business like brain and reduce the wage bill down to compensate on paying a good wage for a good manager, like an earlier post stated we are after all only Bournmouth, so why do we need such a large squad , it's not like we re competing in every competition going or travelling across Europe to play games, this philosophy of two players for every position will get them fighting fot their place hasnt worked at all, they all seem lazy and under achievers , theres no guarantee that even EH could motivate this lot
cheeriedriteup wrote:i would love him to come he but he is allegedly on 400 k per year at burnley do you really think he will come here for less money?
cheeriedriteup wrote:far-that should have been
matt68 wrote:It's only illegal if you get caught, EH has every write to visit the area, and last Saturday away to Palace- not to FA away is it
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
kenbaileysteeth
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6:38pm Mon 8 Oct 12
eaststandman
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6:44pm Mon 8 Oct 12
CherryFarmer wrote:I'm with you on that one. He came over as a winner, very articulate and has an amazing pedigree.
I was listening to Talksport this morning and Albert Ferrer, the ex Barcelona and Chelsea full back was talking to Keys and Gray. He is in this country looking for a managerial job in either the championship or league 1. Speaks perfect english and has more coaching badges and playing experience than most managers in this country. He asked that any club looking for a manager to consider him......Eddie Mitchell, i wonder if you are interested in him?
He would be a coup. Trouble is he broadcast a 'come and get me' on national radio.
EM - get your podcast !!
bibocherry
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8:00pm Mon 8 Oct 12
oversixty
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8:01pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup wrote:right instead of write as well!
cheeriedriteup wrote:far-that should have been
matt68 wrote:It's only illegal if you get caught, EH has every write to visit the area, and last Saturday away to Palace- not to FA away is it
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
matt68
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8:16pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup wrote:yeah i agree the squad is far too big. under eddie howe we had far less players and a much more togertherness about the squad,all you need is a squad of about 19 players with 1 or 2 youngsters coming through. if you have injuries you should be able to bring in some players on loan we normally do well in the loan market and these players have to prove themselves unlike players on 3 yr deals. whoever comes in has a tough job with all the players we have.we need to sell or loan a lot out because too many players appears to be breeding unhappiness and easy wages for a lot of them. i think once again mitchell has not listened and gone ott with players we need quality not quantity!
matt68 wrote:Yeah I know good point, if only EM could use his amazing business like brain and reduce the wage bill down to compensate on paying a good wage for a good manager, like an earlier post stated we are after all only Bournmouth, so why do we need such a large squad , it's not like we re competing in every competition going or travelling across Europe to play games, this philosophy of two players for every position will get them fighting fot their place hasnt worked at all, they all seem lazy and under achievers , theres no guarantee that even EH could motivate this lot
cheeriedriteup wrote:i would love him to come he but he is allegedly on 400 k per year at burnley do you really think he will come here for less money?
cheeriedriteup wrote:far-that should have been
matt68 wrote:It's only illegal if you get caught, EH has every write to visit the area, and last Saturday away to Palace- not to FA away is it
cheeriedriteup wrote:there is no way he has spoken to eddie howe it would be classed as an illegal approach to start with., plus eddie howe would not drop a league it is not going to happen
The Renegade Master wrote:I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen.
My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
bibocherry
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8:37pm Mon 8 Oct 12
horsted
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8:39pm Mon 8 Oct 12
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RICHSKI
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8:43pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cherrychris75
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8:52pm Mon 8 Oct 12
matt68
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9:02pm Mon 8 Oct 12
cherrychris75 wrote:robinson would cost a fortune in compo as signed improved 3 yr deal last season plus all his coaches,anyway why would he come here from mk?
one thing Robinson does is surrounds himself with good staff. Last season he had gorman as assistant, hamman and fowler as coaches. This season he's got harford and Ian wright wright wright with him. Also bringing in good players like Alan smith means he's high contacts also. I don't understand this talk about curbishley. Where has If been for years? What does he know about league 1? What about Gary megson also as another name. Not sure I'd want him but he's been there and done it.
bibocherry
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9:05pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Northstand_dan
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9:18pm Mon 8 Oct 12
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Glenn_Hoddl
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He and Arsen Wenger and others are friends- "football friends"
I'd be chuffed to bits of we signed Hoddle as manager and he has a 'ready' pool of players who would be available if we needed someone .. Conflict of interest perhaps but it makes lots of sense..
matt68
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9:37pm Mon 8 Oct 12
bibocherry wrote:NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!
Odds now 4/7 on EH.
Northstand_dan
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9:48pm Mon 8 Oct 12
http://www.thesackra
ce.com/teams/bournem
outh
The Renegade Master
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10:17pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Bishop7 wrote:Go forth and be creative with you loins!
The Renegade Master wrote:Another loyal supporter !! Muppet!
I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen. My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.
Oakdale12
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9:17am Tue 9 Oct 12
CherryFarmer wrote:Ferrer led Vitesse to the 15th position, in a narrow escape from relegation, being subsequently relieved from his duties and replaced by John van den Brom. No thanks.
I was listening to Talksport this morning and Albert Ferrer, the ex Barcelona and Chelsea full back was talking to Keys and Gray. He is in this country looking for a managerial job in either the championship or league 1. Speaks perfect english and has more coaching badges and playing experience than most managers in this country. He asked that any club looking for a manager to consider him......Eddie Mitchell, i wonder if you are interested in him?
Oakdale12
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9:19am Tue 9 Oct 12
eaststandman wrote:Ferrer led Vitesse to the 15th position, in a narrow escape from relegation, being subsequently relieved from his duties and replaced by John van den Brom.
CherryFarmer wrote:I'm with you on that one. He came over as a winner, very articulate and has an amazing pedigree.
I was listening to Talksport this morning and Albert Ferrer, the ex Barcelona and Chelsea full back was talking to Keys and Gray. He is in this country looking for a managerial job in either the championship or league 1. Speaks perfect english and has more coaching badges and playing experience than most managers in this country. He asked that any club looking for a manager to consider him......Eddie Mitchell, i wonder if you are interested in him?
He would be a coup. Trouble is he broadcast a 'come and get me' on national radio.
EM - get your podcast !!
Square Old Codger
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10:51am Tue 9 Oct 12
cheeriedriteup wrote:Mitchell, is certainly a stranger to the truth as for Eddie Howe, what would you do when, after turning down much better jobs, to stay here, you find that you have been lied to and the Board are to sell off your better players - like him go, I suspect. The majority of the people named as contenders for the Manager's job, would never come here, Eddie Howe included ( whilst Mitchell is here) . Like you I believe that as long as the Mitchell's are in charge the only way the Club is going is down. Indeed I have little doubt that it's all going to end in tears with the Club going into Administration next year. " Football" men, love the game and when in Management want full control of the on field events - and will not brook interference. Can you see that happening here. Like you too am finding it increasingly easy to miss a game at Dean Court and hard to summon up enough enthusiasm to bother to go to a game and whilst I would never say never again! A sad position after more than 60 years as a supporter and a Seaason ticket holder for many years, to be in. But it's no longer the friendly Family Club that I have known for so long.
The Renegade Master wrote: I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen. My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
Julian1963
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12:33pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Cant blame Eddie Mitchell for all of this,no never been a big fan of him myself,but the high spending of players were to make a better squad and to bring strength to the team.If we go down that be the players fault for not making their mark on the pitch!When gates go down and people stop coming that be the reason the club will go into administration.The whole whole squad needs to be changed around and hopefully it will happen.
cheeriedriteup wrote:Mitchell, is certainly a stranger to the truth as for Eddie Howe, what would you do when, after turning down much better jobs, to stay here, you find that you have been lied to and the Board are to sell off your better players - like him go, I suspect. The majority of the people named as contenders for the Manager's job, would never come here, Eddie Howe included ( whilst Mitchell is here) . Like you I believe that as long as the Mitchell's are in charge the only way the Club is going is down. Indeed I have little doubt that it's all going to end in tears with the Club going into Administration next year. " Football" men, love the game and when in Management want full control of the on field events - and will not brook interference. Can you see that happening here. Like you too am finding it increasingly easy to miss a game at Dean Court and hard to summon up enough enthusiasm to bother to go to a game and whilst I would never say never again! A sad position after more than 60 years as a supporter and a Seaason ticket holder for many years, to be in. But it's no longer the friendly Family Club that I have known for so long.
The Renegade Master wrote: I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen. My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
Julian1963
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12:33pm Tue 9 Oct 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Cant blame Eddie Mitchell for all of this,no never been a big fan of him myself,but the high spending of players were to make a better squad and to bring strength to the team.If we go down that be the players fault for not making their mark on the pitch!When gates go down and people stop coming that be the reason the club will go into administration.The whole whole squad needs to be changed around and hopefully it will happen.
cheeriedriteup wrote:Mitchell, is certainly a stranger to the truth as for Eddie Howe, what would you do when, after turning down much better jobs, to stay here, you find that you have been lied to and the Board are to sell off your better players - like him go, I suspect. The majority of the people named as contenders for the Manager's job, would never come here, Eddie Howe included ( whilst Mitchell is here) . Like you I believe that as long as the Mitchell's are in charge the only way the Club is going is down. Indeed I have little doubt that it's all going to end in tears with the Club going into Administration next year. " Football" men, love the game and when in Management want full control of the on field events - and will not brook interference. Can you see that happening here. Like you too am finding it increasingly easy to miss a game at Dean Court and hard to summon up enough enthusiasm to bother to go to a game and whilst I would never say never again! A sad position after more than 60 years as a supporter and a Seaason ticket holder for many years, to be in. But it's no longer the friendly Family Club that I have known for so long.
The Renegade Master wrote: I can't see Robinson or Howe wanting to come to AFCB. Both are with much bigger clubs who are in much stronger positions in the league than us. Never going to happen. My opinion is that all the rumours of top managers coming here is just more Mitchell spin. When all the good managers reject the offer of coming here Mitchell will just appoint the cheap option again in Dennis Rofe and hope for the best. If that happens I'm washing my hands of AFC Bournemouth until the Mitchell Mafia are gone.I can tell you that Mitchell has held talks with Howe on two occasions, but we don't know the outcome, and we won't know because BOTH have lied to us in the past, it seem Mitchell has tried on this one though. Don't forgot it isn't just the Manager coming in its also all the back room staff that they want as we'll so I isn't a cheap route to take b any means
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12:56pm Tue 9 Oct 12
matt68 says...
2:06pm Mon 8 Oct 12