FA Cup: Howe lauds 'top quality' Cherries performance (From Bournemouth Echo)

The commentaturs had no doubt that we deserved a penalty and the one awarded against us , as harsh, though there might have been a little bias from "Willo", Steve Claridge and Matty Holland and great praise too for the quality of our play. But a replay it is and we must have every chance of going through at Home. I hope though that the replay is after the six pointer against Swindon , we don't need a tough game just a couple of days before such a vital match. It's 25 years since we gained promotion to the old Second Division - a suitable time for Eddie and Jason to repeat Harry's feat. As for our Dutch players, I understand that they are , by far, the best paid players at the Club and if for whatever reason, fitness etc, they are to remain fringe players, then surely it is in both the interest of player and the Club, that they move on. Eddie will always pick the player that he feels can do the job he wants for the team regardless of reputation.We all trust his judgement.

Having reread the article , am pleased to see that the replay will not be this week as originally reported , but the 16th January.

Iwas less than 30 yards from both penalty incidents and felt we were robbed on both occasions. Excellent result though and if we play with confidence can go through next week. The only time we conceded the initiative yesterday was when we tried to "shut up shop"

We are number 4 in the draw I think

I am sure that EM has no doubt learnt from his experience of running AFCB over the past few years and in particular (I hope) he has learnt how to handle the media!

This would have been a great opportunity for the TV cameras turning up at Dean Court for the Wigan replay and it would have brought in much needed funds.

Alas his handling of Five Live and Sky will mean that they will not be too keen to even publicise our great achievements. I am currently listening to Radio Five, thus far there has been no mention about our great performance at Wigan yesterday.

I do hope that EM is sensible enough to learn from past mistakes because they can turn out to be very costly.

If you want a good laugh, go onto Swindon Advertiser site. The deluded fools are argueing amongst themselves on how to raise funds so they can keep 3 loan signings. Thought they were meant to be soooooo masssssive. Better get the buckets out for them next week, looks like they need all the help they can get. Bless.!!!!!!!

Whitehartlane here we come.

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:
If you want a good laugh, go onto Swindon Advertiser site. The deluded fools are argueing amongst themselves on how to raise funds so they can keep 3 loan signings. Thought they were meant to be soooooo masssssive. Better get the buckets out for them next week, looks like they need all the help they can get. Bless.!!!!!!!

I lived in Swindon a large part of my life and they have always given it large

They bit to every one of your comments - love it

Cant wait to annihilate them next week

nonnogeppetto wrote:
I am sure that EM has no doubt learnt from his experience of running AFCB over the past few years and in particular (I hope) he has learnt how to handle the media!

This would have been a great opportunity for the TV cameras turning up at Dean Court for the Wigan replay and it would have brought in much needed funds.

Alas his handling of Five Live and Sky will mean that they will not be too keen to even publicise our great achievements. I am currently listening to Radio Five, thus far there has been no mention about our great performance at Wigan yesterday.

I do hope that EM is sensible enough to learn from past mistakes because they can turn out to be very costly.

What a complete load of old tosh! Sky Sports News had a reporter at Wigan who gave regular updates and was extremely complimentary about us. 5 Live also had nice things to say about us too. Let's get some perspective on this; we did an extremely good job yesterday but, in national media or shock value terms, this was a match between two sides who could easily be playing each other in the League next year!
Also, ask yourself how vocal EM has been in the media since EH came back compared to how he was before the second coming. The answer is simple; he now sits in the background and mostly only talks about the things chairmen should talk about.
EM won't be on the radar when the decisions about live replay broadcasts are made.

Has the replay date been officially announced yet?

Square Old Codger wrote:
The commentaturs had no doubt that we deserved a penalty and the one awarded against us , as harsh, though there might have been a little bias from "Willo", Steve Claridge and Matty Holland and great praise too for the quality of our play. But a replay it is and we must have every chance of going through at Home. I hope though that the replay is after the six pointer against Swindon , we don't need a tough game just a couple of days before such a vital match. It's 25 years since we gained promotion to the old Second Division - a suitable time for Eddie and Jason to repeat Harry's feat. As for our Dutch players, I understand that they are , by far, the best paid players at the Club and if for whatever reason, fitness etc, they are to remain fringe players, then surely it is in both the interest of player and the Club, that they move on. Eddie will always pick the player that he feels can do the job he wants for the team regardless of reputation.We all trust his judgement.

Can I ask why it is that you understand the Dutch lads are the highest paid players at the club, is that speculation or do you know this as true

slartybart wrote:

nonnogeppetto wrote: I am sure that EM has no doubt learnt from his experience of running AFCB over the past few years and in particular (I hope) he has learnt how to handle the media! This would have been a great opportunity for the TV cameras turning up at Dean Court for the Wigan replay and it would have brought in much needed funds. Alas his handling of Five Live and Sky will mean that they will not be too keen to even publicise our great achievements. I am currently listening to Radio Five, thus far there has been no mention about our great performance at Wigan yesterday. I do hope that EM is sensible enough to learn from past mistakes because they can turn out to be very costly.

What a complete load of old tosh! Sky Sports News had a reporter at Wigan who gave regular updates and was extremely complimentary about us. 5 Live also had nice things to say about us too. Let's get some perspective on this; we did an extremely good job yesterday but, in national media or shock value terms, this was a match between two sides who could easily be playing each other in the League next year! Also, ask yourself how vocal EM has been in the media since EH came back compared to how he was before the second coming. The answer is simple; he now sits in the background and mostly only talks about the things chairmen should talk about. EM won't be on the radar when the decisions about live replay broadcasts are made.

I trust you read my post before you replied with your comment.

I did say that EM has learnt his lesson on how to handle the media. But one SKY reporter (incidently they can be found at every game) and a passing comment on radio five does not mean that they have forgotten how EM has behaved/treated them in the past.

My point was that the Media feel that football clubs need them more than than they need the clubs and they have long memories. I am not in any way denying that EM has not changed nor that he is not passionate as we are.


Being complimentary about the club's achievement is one thing and knocking at EM's office door asking him to cover the game on TV is something else.

Exiled Red wrote:

STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:
If you want a good laugh, go onto Swindon Advertiser site. The deluded fools are argueing amongst themselves on how to raise funds so they can keep 3 loan signings. Thought they were meant to be soooooo masssssive. Better get the buckets out for them next week, looks like they need all the help they can get. Bless.!!!!!!!

I lived in Swindon a large part of my life and they have always given it large

They bit to every one of your comments - love it

Cant wait to annihilate them next week

They are very easy to wind up aint they. Unbelievable, they even squabble amongst themselves.!!!!! Such interesting lives they must have. Not.

Local fan wrote:
Has the replay date been officially announced yet?

The match will be played tuesday the 15th January at 19,45 and by the way ITV cover all cup matches.The only downfall is we have to play a lot of matches now, 5 games in 14 days. the players will be tired come our difficult month february.

MACCLESFIELD AWAY. GREAT

Macclesfield away

The winners will play away to non league Macclesfield

golfer33 wrote:
The winners will play away to non league Macclesfield

Got to get past Wigan yet, but what a great day yesterday, best experiece since Hudds away in the play-off semi. I don't think we make that much noise all through the game at home!!!

Anyone know how many we had there?? I heard 2,000 but am sure it was more that stand was quite full?

Roll-on next Saturday, there'll be some humble-pie waiting for DiCanios lot at the Quicksands!!!!

UTC!

golfer33 wrote:
The winners will play away to non league Macclesfield

Potential banana skin IF we get through.
Still lets be optimistic I suppose...

5-0, 5-0 and 4-0...Swindon's last 3 results. The Cherries are still comfortably the worst side we've faced all season (how many did we put past you?)...looking forward to our trip to Boscombe to see how much you've improved and to burst your bubble. By the way we didn't need a replay to see off Wigan last season!

Barnet_Red wrote:
5-0, 5-0 and 4-0...Swindon's last 3 results. The Cherries are still comfortably the worst side we've faced all season (how many did we put past you?)...looking forward to our trip to Boscombe to see how much you've improved and to burst your bubble. By the way we didn't need a replay to see off Wigan last season!

Don't get your hopes up, your going down at the Quicksands!!!!

abc100 wrote:

Square Old Codger wrote: The commentaturs had no doubt that we deserved a penalty and the one awarded against us , as harsh, though there might have been a little bias from "Willo", Steve Claridge and Matty Holland and great praise too for the quality of our play. But a replay it is and we must have every chance of going through at Home. I hope though that the replay is after the six pointer against Swindon , we don't need a tough game just a couple of days before such a vital match. It's 25 years since we gained promotion to the old Second Division - a suitable time for Eddie and Jason to repeat Harry's feat. As for our Dutch players, I understand that they are , by far, the best paid players at the Club and if for whatever reason, fitness etc, they are to remain fringe players, then surely it is in both the interest of player and the Club, that they move on. Eddie will always pick the player that he feels can do the job he wants for the team regardless of reputation.We all trust his judgement.

Can I ask why it is that you understand the Dutch lads are the highest paid players at the club, is that speculation or do you know this as true

Reports in the media at the time and information given to me in confidence. Now that Barnard has gone back to the Saints, it is my understanding that they are the top earners, which given their pedigree and the hype at the time is understandable. But, only if they are playing on a regular basis and not just fringe players..

TedMacsCherryPants wrote:

Barnet_Red wrote: 5-0, 5-0 and 4-0...Swindon's last 3 results. The Cherries are still comfortably the worst side we've faced all season (how many did we put past you?)...looking forward to our trip to Boscombe to see how much you've improved and to burst your bubble. By the way we didn't need a replay to see off Wigan last season!

Don't get your hopes up, your going down at the Quicksands!!!!

Thats home form, tell us about your away form to class sides

Square Old Codger wrote:

abc100 wrote:

Square Old Codger wrote: The commentaturs had no doubt that we deserved a penalty and the one awarded against us , as harsh, though there might have been a little bias from "Willo", Steve Claridge and Matty Holland and great praise too for the quality of our play. But a replay it is and we must have every chance of going through at Home. I hope though that the replay is after the six pointer against Swindon , we don't need a tough game just a couple of days before such a vital match. It's 25 years since we gained promotion to the old Second Division - a suitable time for Eddie and Jason to repeat Harry's feat. As for our Dutch players, I understand that they are , by far, the best paid players at the Club and if for whatever reason, fitness etc, they are to remain fringe players, then surely it is in both the interest of player and the Club, that they move on. Eddie will always pick the player that he feels can do the job he wants for the team regardless of reputation.We all trust his judgement.

Can I ask why it is that you understand the Dutch lads are the highest paid players at the club, is that speculation or do you know this as true

Reports in the media at the time and information given to me in confidence. Now that Barnard has gone back to the Saints, it is my understanding that they are the top earners, which given their pedigree and the hype at the time is understandable. But, only if they are playing on a regular basis and not just fringe players..

I just wondered because as I have said on here before we all hear that this player earns this amount and that player earns X amount when without reading the players contracts ourselves it is only hearsay. One of our current players is a mate of my brother and he finds it hilarious some of the figures that get mentioned

Swindle did not need more than 1 game to get past Macclesfield this season did they ....... Oh yes..... They lost at home to them ..... ;-)

Barnet_Red wrote:
5-0, 5-0 and 4-0...Swindon's last 3 results. The Cherries are still comfortably the worst side we've faced all season (how many did we put past you?)...looking forward to our trip to Boscombe to see how much you've improved and to burst your bubble. By the way we didn't need a replay to see off Wigan last season!

aah.. but we didn't have a manager then......

golfer33 wrote:

TedMacsCherryPants wrote:

Barnet_Red wrote: 5-0, 5-0 and 4-0...Swindon's last 3 results. The Cherries are still comfortably the worst side we've faced all season (how many did we put past you?)...looking forward to our trip to Boscombe to see how much you've improved and to burst your bubble. By the way we didn't need a replay to see off Wigan last season!

Don't get your hopes up, your going down at the Quicksands!!!!

Thats home form, tell us about your away form to class sides

We're undefeated away from home against teams in the top half of the table and when we've come unstuck it tends to be against the smaller clubs...I suppose that gives you a chance

Do you pikeys like gravy or custard with your humble pie. I'll get some ordered for you!
UTCIAD!

Square Old Codger wrote:

abc100 wrote:

Square Old Codger wrote: The commentaturs had no doubt that we deserved a penalty and the one awarded against us , as harsh, though there might have been a little bias from "Willo", Steve Claridge and Matty Holland and great praise too for the quality of our play. But a replay it is and we must have every chance of going through at Home. I hope though that the replay is after the six pointer against Swindon , we don't need a tough game just a couple of days before such a vital match. It's 25 years since we gained promotion to the old Second Division - a suitable time for Eddie and Jason to repeat Harry's feat. As for our Dutch players, I understand that they are , by far, the best paid players at the Club and if for whatever reason, fitness etc, they are to remain fringe players, then surely it is in both the interest of player and the Club, that they move on. Eddie will always pick the player that he feels can do the job he wants for the team regardless of reputation.We all trust his judgement.

Can I ask why it is that you understand the Dutch lads are the highest paid players at the club, is that speculation or do you know this as true

Reports in the media at the time and information given to me in confidence. Now that Barnard has gone back to the Saints, it is my understanding that they are the top earners, which given their pedigree and the hype at the time is understandable. But, only if they are playing on a regular basis and not just fringe players..

Glad to see you can keep a confidence and not post it on a website for all to see!!!