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| EASTER AGONY: Kevin Bond |
BOSS Kevin Bond has expressed his "frustration" at the game's rule-makers over Cherries' hectic Easter programme and Sam Vokes's international call-up for Wales.
Bond is unhappy that today's opponents Tranmere Rovers were allowed a four-day break between their holiday fixtures, while Cherries had just 48 hours.
And he also believes it is unfair that some League One clubs can today field full internationals, while injury-hit Cherries have been forced to make do without under-21 star Vokes.
Bond told the Daily Echo: "I don't blame Tranmere or Ronnie Moore, but it's a mystery to me how they managed to get one game on Thursday and the second on Monday, whereas we've had to play Saturday and Monday.
"Without wanting to make excuses, it must give them a distinct advantage and the fact we are short of bodies just compounds it.
"But that's not a rules issue, that is our problem. However, it doesn't help when you've got so little time to recover from a game on a Saturday and it's frustrating to say the least."
Vokes is ineligible for Cherries after yesterday joining up with Wales for their European Under-21 Championship qualifier in Bosnia on Wednesday afternoon.
However, League One rivals Gillingham, Doncaster, Oldham and Swansea are permitted to field players who have been named in the Wales senior squad for a friendly against Luxembourg on Wednesday evening.
Bond said: "The senior game kicks off at 7.15pm and the under-21 match kicks off at 3pm. That has made all the difference because of the 48-hour call-up rule.
"It's a rule that works to the advantage of other teams but not to us. I understand it isn't Wales's job to look after Bournemouth's interests and when I asked for Sam to be released, they said they couldn't do it for me because then they would have to do it for everybody else as well. If I'd had prior knowledge, I could have requested a 1pm kick off.
"It's another imponderable that is very frustrating. I realise these are the rules and we've been hit by them. We're pushing uphill at this moment in time anyway and we're having all sorts thrown at us.
"We're not having any time to recover between games when our opponents are getting four days and we can't play players when other teams can. The rules and regulations are killing us at every turn."
FA of Wales press officer Ceri Stennett told the Daily Echo: "The under-21s are playing a UEFA Championship match and the international rules state that we are fully entitled to have those players not play for their clubs.
"The senior team are playing a friendly international which means that we have no jurisdiction over them until 48 hours before the game. We are acting totally within the rules.
"There is no question of favouritism for anybody. We are following and applying the rules as they stand from UEFA. None of the under-21 squad can play for their clubs."
To add to his woes, Bond has major injury doubts surrounding Josh Gowling (knee) and Brett Pitman (dead leg) ahead of today's clash with Tranmere (3pm).
7:00am Monday 24th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Nick71, Poole on 7:21am Mon 24 Mar 08
Professional athletes (?) being asked for 90 minutes of exertion with only two days rest - shocking. Yes, another example of Bond again getting his excuses in [bold]before[/bold] we lose. Anyone care to check the Echo archives to see exactly how many times he has done this?
Professional athletes (?) being asked for 90 minutes of exertion with only two days rest - shocking. Yes, another example of Bond again getting his excuses in
before we lose. Anyone care to check the Echo archives to see exactly how many times he has done this?
Posted by: Paul, Christchurch on 7:54am Mon 24 Mar 08
To be fair to him, I think they are very valid points on this occasion!
To be fair to him, I think they are very valid points on this occasion!
Posted by: Matt on 10:43am Mon 24 Mar 08
"We want the youth team"
"We want the youth team"
"We want the youth team"
Come on Bond, let these lads have a go, what harm could it do?
"We want the youth team"
"We want the youth team"
"We want the youth team"
Come on Bond, let these lads have a go, what harm could it do?
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 11:10am Mon 24 Mar 08
More garbage from the master tactition Lets face a few facts Bondy Tranmere already have a distinct advantage ove us down to the fact they have signed better fitter Players they have the advantage because they have a better Management Team and its not point moaning because the only sucess story to come out of your term as Manager has been recognised You built this Team You got us into this position with Player who frankly are a lot better than the position shows So give it a rest We are relegated give the Youngsters a chance it worked when you were forced to do it with Vokes.
More garbage from the master tactition Lets face a few facts Bondy Tranmere already have a distinct advantage ove us down to the fact they have signed better fitter Players they have the advantage because they have a better Management Team and its not point moaning because the only sucess story to come out of your term as Manager has been recognised You built this Team You got us into this position with Player who frankly are a lot better than the position shows So give it a rest We are relegated give the Youngsters a chance it worked when you were forced to do it with Vokes.
Posted by: Throopmill, Mt Everest on 11:18am Mon 24 Mar 08
Walk FFS Bond. Give us`all a chance for next year.Take Newman with you.
Walk FFS Bond. Give us`all a chance for next year.Take Newman with you.
Posted by: cornelieus, exile on 11:36am Mon 24 Mar 08
Don't we have to play this 2 games in 48 hours every Easter? Same with Christmas. That's football. Still, gives an easy excuse for another loss...
Don't we have to play this 2 games in 48 hours every Easter? Same with Christmas. That's football. Still, gives an easy excuse for another loss...
Posted by: lymocherry, Lymington on 11:36am Mon 24 Mar 08
Talk about clutching at straws, the excuses have run out, 14 points from safety is enough to convince me it's time for a change, this time next week we could be relegated anyway, give it up Bond you gave it your best shot and it hasn't worked out, time to let someone else have a go.
Talk about clutching at straws, the excuses have run out, 14 points from safety is enough to convince me it's time for a change, this time next week we could be relegated anyway, give it up Bond you gave it your best shot and it hasn't worked out, time to let someone else have a go.
Posted by: behindamask, Bournemouth on 12:21pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Bond contradicts himself though. He says its not on to play 2 games in 3 days yet he expects Vokes to play 3 games in 5 days.
Bond contradicts himself though. He says its not on to play 2 games in 3 days yet he expects Vokes to play 3 games in 5 days.
Posted by: muffin the mule, wallisdown on 1:37pm Mon 24 Mar 08
it occurs to me that this is a one man team - without Vokes its lose lose lose - maybe thats the problem then eh. what rubbish
it occurs to me that this is a one man team - without Vokes its lose lose lose - maybe thats the problem then eh. what rubbish
Posted by: Plastic, eaststand on 1:43pm Mon 24 Mar 08
'Without wanting to make excuses,'
funniest thing the Echo has printed in ages, it's all the fault of the players, sponsors, fans, referees, football league, Welsh FA that Bondys brilliant management has taken the club to its current position.
'Without wanting to make excuses,'
funniest thing the Echo has printed in ages, it's all the fault of the players, sponsors, fans, referees, football league, Welsh FA that Bondys brilliant management has taken the club to its current position.
Posted by: AFCB_exile, Coventry on 1:43pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone.
You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words.
Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone.
You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words.
Posted by: flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA on 4:56pm Mon 24 Mar 08
have to go with coventry
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 6:38pm Mon 24 Mar 08
[quote][bold]AFCB_exile[/bold] wrote:
Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone. You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words. [/quote] I dont think there are many undecideds as you put it Even Lymo is now saying enough is enough Bloody good idea though we shouldnt read what Bond says its all crap anyway Good result today pity he didnt take a few chances when it could have made a difference Perhaps it wasnt so unfair after all
AFCB_exile wrote:
Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone. You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words.
I dont think there are many undecideds as you put it Even Lymo is now saying enough is enough Bloody good idea though we shouldnt read what Bond says its all crap anyway Good result today pity he didnt take a few chances when it could have made a difference Perhaps it wasnt so unfair after all
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 6:42pm Mon 24 Mar 08
[quote][bold]muffin the mule[/bold] wrote:
it occurs to me that this is a one man team - without Vokes its lose lose lose - maybe thats the problem then eh. what rubbish[/quote] Did ok without him today but its not a one Man Team its just a Team that is chosen by the worst Manager in the Clubs History who is backed by a Chairman who tells us what a big fan of the Club he is and then allows this fool to continue our tactical decline
muffin the mule wrote:
it occurs to me that this is a one man team - without Vokes its lose lose lose - maybe thats the problem then eh. what rubbish
Did ok without him today but its not a one Man Team its just a Team that is chosen by the worst Manager in the Clubs History who is backed by a Chairman who tells us what a big fan of the Club he is and then allows this fool to continue our tactical decline
Posted by: barrie, Weymouth on 7:21pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Great win today all we have to do now is get rid of Mr Bond.then I will return to watch them.
Great win today all we have to do now is get rid of Mr Bond.then I will return to watch them.
Posted by: anna, Poole on 7:57pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Who cares? there are many more important things to write and read about. How many other local sport events echo could write about, Saturdays can be fun again with a bit of imagination.
Who cares? there are many more important things to write and read about. How many other local sport events echo could write about, Saturdays can be fun again with a bit of imagination.
Posted by: Son Of Frank Barton, Better days on 8:28pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Great to see Nick making a fool of himself, and showing such faith in the team.
Great to see Nick making a fool of himself, and showing such faith in the team.
Posted by: Paul, Christchurch on 9:05pm Mon 24 Mar 08
Anyone on this thread feel even a little bit silly?
Shame on anyone that claims to be a supporter of a team but won't go and watch as they don't like the manager.
Anyone on this thread feel even a little bit silly?
Shame on anyone that claims to be a supporter of a team but won't go and watch as they don't like the manager.
Posted by: Matt on 10:15pm Mon 24 Mar 08
We played the youth team, and the youth team won!! Credit to the lads, and credit to Bond for no forcing un-fit first teamers to play.
We played the youth team, and the youth team won!! Credit to the lads, and credit to Bond for no forcing un-fit first teamers to play.
Posted by: Clarance, Bournemouth on 12:42am Tue 25 Mar 08
Get on with it! So called professionals? Play the game - while you can!
Get on with it! So called professionals? Play the game - while you can!
Posted by: Garyt, Daventry on 9:31am Tue 25 Mar 08
Come on Bond, stop throwing out excuses (again)! Despite a few wins this season, you have proved yourself insufficent to the challenge. Go now, with what little dignity is left to you. Wait any longer and even that will be gone.
Come on Bond, stop throwing out excuses (again)! Despite a few wins this season, you have proved yourself insufficent to the challenge. Go now, with what little dignity is left to you. Wait any longer and even that will be gone.
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 10:26am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Nick71[/bold] wrote:
Professional athletes (?) being asked for 90 minutes of exertion with only two days rest - shocking. Yes, another example of Bond again getting his excuses in [bold]before[/bold] we lose. Anyone care to check the Echo archives to see exactly how many times he has done this? [/quote] You are getting your agenda against Bond in BEFORE the match has been played.In case you didn't hear,we won! Why don't you go support Poole Town if you're so anti - Bournemouth.there's always someone worse off - At least we don't support Port Vale! Bottom without -10 points.
Nick71 wrote:
Professional athletes (?) being asked for 90 minutes of exertion with only two days rest - shocking. Yes, another example of Bond again getting his excuses in before we lose. Anyone care to check the Echo archives to see exactly how many times he has done this?
You are getting your agenda against Bond in BEFORE the match has been played.In case you didn't hear,we won! Why don't you go support Poole Town if you're so anti - Bournemouth.there's always someone worse off - At least we don't support Port Vale! Bottom without -10 points.
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 10:29am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]kevvo[/bold] wrote:
More garbage from the master tactition Lets face a few facts Bondy Tranmere already have a distinct advantage ove us down to the fact they have signed better fitter Players they have the advantage because they have a better Management Team and its not point moaning because the only sucess story to come out of your term as Manager has been recognised You built this Team You got us into this position with Player who frankly are a lot better than the position shows So give it a rest We are relegated give the Youngsters a chance it worked when you were forced to do it with Vokes.[/quote] Bondy has the advantage of saying 'we won'!But I agree about the youngsters and there is no choice now.Going down fighting!
kevvo wrote:
More garbage from the master tactition Lets face a few facts Bondy Tranmere already have a distinct advantage ove us down to the fact they have signed better fitter Players they have the advantage because they have a better Management Team and its not point moaning because the only sucess story to come out of your term as Manager has been recognised You built this Team You got us into this position with Player who frankly are a lot better than the position shows So give it a rest We are relegated give the Youngsters a chance it worked when you were forced to do it with Vokes.
Bondy has the advantage of saying 'we won'!But I agree about the youngsters and there is no choice now.Going down fighting!
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 10:31am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]cornelieus[/bold] wrote:
Don't we have to play this 2 games in 48 hours every Easter? Same with Christmas. That's football. Still, gives an easy excuse for another loss...[/quote] Loss?
cornelieus wrote:
Don't we have to play this 2 games in 48 hours every Easter? Same with Christmas. That's football. Still, gives an easy excuse for another loss...
Loss?
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 10:32am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]muffin the mule[/bold] wrote:
it occurs to me that this is a one man team - without Vokes its lose lose lose - maybe thats the problem then eh. what rubbish[/quote] 2 goals without Vokes.Whatever occurrred to you was wrong.
muffin the mule wrote:
it occurs to me that this is a one man team - without Vokes its lose lose lose - maybe thats the problem then eh. what rubbish
2 goals without Vokes.Whatever occurrred to you was wrong.
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 10:37am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]AFCB_exile[/bold] wrote:
Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone. You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words. [/quote] Quite right. But that wouldn't suit the negative agenda that people love to have on this board.Everyone assumed we would lose to Tranmere.I've been going to football long enough to never assume a result before a match-otherwise I would be bankrupting every bookie in the country.Portsmouth recently beat Man.United at Old Trafford - who called that one?
AFCB_exile wrote:
Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone. You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words.
Quite right. But that wouldn't suit the negative agenda that people love to have on this board.Everyone assumed we would lose to Tranmere.I've been going to football long enough to never assume a result before a match-otherwise I would be bankrupting every bookie in the country.Portsmouth recently beat Man.United at Old Trafford - who called that one?
Posted by: Moose, Ferndown on 10:41am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Paul[/bold] wrote:
Anyone on this thread feel even a little bit silly? Shame on anyone that claims to be a supporter of a team but won't go and watch as they don't like the manager.[/quote] Couldn't agree more.George Graham won a trophy for Spurs,they still hated him but it didn't stop them going to watch and SUPPORT.
Paul wrote:
Anyone on this thread feel even a little bit silly? Shame on anyone that claims to be a supporter of a team but won't go and watch as they don't like the manager.
Couldn't agree more.George Graham won a trophy for Spurs,they still hated him but it didn't stop them going to watch and SUPPORT.
Posted by: kudos, Fareham on 11:30am Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Paul[/bold] wrote:
To be fair to him, I think they are very valid points on this occasion![/quote] Ditto and if people don't speak out about things like this for fear of being accused of making excuses then things will never change.
Paul wrote:
To be fair to him, I think they are very valid points on this occasion!
Ditto and if people don't speak out about things like this for fear of being accused of making excuses then things will never change.
Posted by: lymocherry, Lymington on 1:57pm Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]kudos[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Paul[/bold] wrote:
To be fair to him, I think they are very valid points on this occasion![/quote] Ditto and if people don't speak out about things like this for fear of being accused of making excuses then things will never change.[/quote] They are valid points but only applied to one game all season, it hardly happens every match does it, and not only that the youngsters did a good job coming in and we scored twice without Vokes. The point about the internationals is the same for all teams and not just ours, Bond has a fair point but he is always coming up with reasons not to do well before matches kick off, that hardly breeds confidence does it?
kudos wrote:
Paul wrote:
To be fair to him, I think they are very valid points on this occasion!
Ditto and if people don't speak out about things like this for fear of being accused of making excuses then things will never change.
They are valid points but only applied to one game all season, it hardly happens every match does it, and not only that the youngsters did a good job coming in and we scored twice without Vokes. The point about the internationals is the same for all teams and not just ours, Bond has a fair point but he is always coming up with reasons not to do well before matches kick off, that hardly breeds confidence does it?
Posted by: kevvo, The dog house again on 7:11pm Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Moose[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]AFCB_exile[/bold] wrote: Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone. You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words. [/quote] Quite right. But that wouldn't suit the negative agenda that people love to have on this board.Everyone assumed we would lose to Tranmere.I've been going to football long enough to never assume a result before a match-otherwise I would be bankrupting every bookie in the country.Portsmouth recently beat Man.United at Old Trafford - who called that one?[/quote] Good point but even Bond was acting like we were going to lose so who are we to argue
Moose wrote:
AFCB_exile wrote: Don't some of you people read what Bond actually said. He is simply arguing for equality of teatment under the rules. He is not saying that the Easter football programme is unfair, only that the constraints should be the same for everyone. You may not like Bond and you may want him gone but it might lend some weight to your case and persuade some of undecideds if you stick to the facts and don't wilfully misinterpret his words.
Quite right. But that wouldn't suit the negative agenda that people love to have on this board.Everyone assumed we would lose to Tranmere.I've been going to football long enough to never assume a result before a match-otherwise I would be bankrupting every bookie in the country.Portsmouth recently beat Man.United at Old Trafford - who called that one?
Good point but even Bond was acting like we were going to lose so who are we to argue
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