ANTON HIT HARD IN THE POCKET (From Bournemouth Echo)
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ANTON HIT HARD IN THE POCKET
7:00am Tuesday 3rd February 2009 in Sport
By Neil Perrett
PAY WAIVER: Anton Robinson
CHERRIES new boy Anton Robinson last night agreed to take a sizeable financial hit to ensure his move to Dean Court went through at the 11th hour.
The Weymouth midfielder joined Salisbury City winger Liam Feeney in finalising personal terms on a permanent beat-the-transfer-deadline signing.
But while Feeney’s deal was relatively straightforward, Robinson was left to ponder the prospect of being left significantly out of pocket by his move.
The 22-year-old was asked to write off his past six weeks’ wages when a waiver arrived for him to sign just minutes before the window was due to close.
And although signing the document would leave Robinson facing short-term financial hardship, he agreed to ensure the paperwork went through on time.
Bournemouth-based Robinson arrives just days after Weymouth’s prospective new owners Colin Hill and Lee Power blocked his proposed move to Dean Court.
But after the two clubs renegotiated over the weekend, a deal was agreed for him to sign a two-and-a-half year contract for a nominal fee, the same terms as Feeney.
Cherries boss Eddie Howe welcomed his new arrivals when he said: “I always maintained I would only sign players I felt would improve the squad and Anton and Liam will certainly do that.
“Anton is a versatile and box-to-box central midfielder who gets around the pitch. He’s got a good engine and uses the ball well. He played on the left and the right as well for Weymouth and also at full-back so will be another excellent addition.
“Midfield is probably where we are at our strongest but when the chance came up to sign someone of Anton’s potential, we had to take it.
“I’ve watched Liam a few times and he always caught my eye. He is quick and versatile and can play a number of positions up front and wide. He is the right age and someone who I think can only improve in the coming years.
“Both permanent signings are the right age and will give us mobility, speed and energy, qualities which are so important in the modern game.”
Howe also bolstered his resources by extending Rhoys Wiggins’s loan spell from Crystal Palace until the end of the season. All three deals are subject to Football League clearance.
“Rhoys has come in and performed really well,” said Howe. “Prior to signing, he had played little football for eight weeks but you wouldn’t have known that from his performances.
“I’ve been delighted with how he’s integrated into the squad. He’s given us a great outlet going forward and has also defended very well.
“With Warren Cummings returning to fitness, it will be a good battle between the two for the left-back spot.”
Comments(11)
mostyn nearly killed us
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8:04am Tue 3 Feb 09
Is that the fitness we witnessed when he used to play his heart out or the fitness we witnessed under Bond and Quinn
Lets hope its the former
Cherryfan
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8:34am Tue 3 Feb 09
lymocherry
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8:50am Tue 3 Feb 09
mostyn nearly killed us
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9:17am Tue 3 Feb 09
lymocherry wrote:I think will still do have a good chance and to be fair to him he hasnt got a lot to lose has he a taste of League Football and if it works the chance to progress and even if it doesnt non League with a Team with no money just like he has now Still think this is a good signing though just need a bit of luck now
Saya alot for owners when the lad had to for go his last six weeks wages, it appears there are many clubs in just as bad a position financially as we are if not worse, Anton must think we have a decent chance of survivng to join the club and he is a young player which we needed so hopefully Eddie has the players he wants.
mostyn nearly killed us
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9:19am Tue 3 Feb 09
Cherryfan wrote:WEymouth proberbly wanted a fee for him that we couldnt afford
Wonder what happened regards the Beavon deal given these two went through?
Square Old Codger
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9:21am Tue 3 Feb 09
danny b
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9:28am Tue 3 Feb 09
mostyn nearly killed us wrote:perhaps his fitness levels may have been down to the fact that he smokes, i sincerely hope the manager has the same effect on him as he has done pitman as there is not much chance of converting 10 stellas and donar kebebs into the energy that a professional footballer needs and thats one of the things that were obviously messing him up prior to the last 2 or 3 weeks, i hope cummings has sorted himself as the last thing some of these players on the wrong side of 26 need is to be on the scrapheap playing in these 15 minute shop window games at places like luton town trying to earn yourself a short contract so you don't have to go and shovel snow or dig holes.
Warren Cummings returning to fitness eh Is that the fitness we witnessed when he used to play his heart out or the fitness we witnessed under Bond and Quinn Lets hope its the former
djd
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9:46am Tue 3 Feb 09
If the Cherries ever deserved to stay up it will be with Eddie at the helm and Fletcher supporting him and the team.
Good luck to them, I hope they succeed.
mossy 1
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12:31pm Tue 3 Feb 09
danny b wrote:Maybe Fletch has given him a get fit routine.A few months ago I was leaving a friend`s house in Bear Cross,it was cold and about ten o`clock at night,someone ran past dressed in shorts and t-shirt.No prizes for guessing who!Thats commitment.
mostyn nearly killed us wrote: Warren Cummings returning to fitness eh Is that the fitness we witnessed when he used to play his heart out or the fitness we witnessed under Bond and Quinn Lets hope its the formerperhaps his fitness levels may have been down to the fact that he smokes, i sincerely hope the manager has the same effect on him as he has done pitman as there is not much chance of converting 10 stellas and donar kebebs into the energy that a professional footballer needs and thats one of the things that were obviously messing him up prior to the last 2 or 3 weeks, i hope cummings has sorted himself as the last thing some of these players on the wrong side of 26 need is to be on the scrapheap playing in these 15 minute shop window games at places like luton town trying to earn yourself a short contract so you don't have to go and shovel snow or dig holes.
lymocherry
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12:57pm Tue 3 Feb 09
mossy 1 wrote:Savi ????? lol
danny b wrote:Maybe Fletch has given him a get fit routine.A few months ago I was leaving a friend`s house in Bear Cross,it was cold and about ten o`clock at night,someone ran past dressed in shorts and t-shirt.No prizes for guessing who!Thats commitment.
mostyn nearly killed us wrote: Warren Cummings returning to fitness eh Is that the fitness we witnessed when he used to play his heart out or the fitness we witnessed under Bond and Quinn Lets hope its the formerperhaps his fitness levels may have been down to the fact that he smokes, i sincerely hope the manager has the same effect on him as he has done pitman as there is not much chance of converting 10 stellas and donar kebebs into the energy that a professional footballer needs and thats one of the things that were obviously messing him up prior to the last 2 or 3 weeks, i hope cummings has sorted himself as the last thing some of these players on the wrong side of 26 need is to be on the scrapheap playing in these 15 minute shop window games at places like luton town trying to earn yourself a short contract so you don't have to go and shovel snow or dig holes.
joshm
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12:29am Wed 4 Feb 09
lymocherry wrote:maybe Fletch needs to burn off all the calories from all the pies he has eaten, and i'm not trying to be funny there, he came in m&s at the start of my shift and bought quite a few
mossy 1 wrote:Savi ????? loldanny b wrote:Maybe Fletch has given him a get fit routine.A few months ago I was leaving a friend`s house in Bear Cross,it was cold and about ten o`clock at night,someone ran past dressed in shorts and t-shirt.No prizes for guessing who!Thats commitment.mostyn nearly killed us wrote: Warren Cummings returning to fitness eh Is that the fitness we witnessed when he used to play his heart out or the fitness we witnessed under Bond and Quinn Lets hope its the formerperhaps his fitness levels may have been down to the fact that he smokes, i sincerely hope the manager has the same effect on him as he has done pitman as there is not much chance of converting 10 stellas and donar kebebs into the energy that a professional footballer needs and thats one of the things that were obviously messing him up prior to the last 2 or 3 weeks, i hope cummings has sorted himself as the last thing some of these players on the wrong side of 26 need is to be on the scrapheap playing in these 15 minute shop window games at places like luton town trying to earn yourself a short contract so you don't have to go and shovel snow or dig holes.
the commitment that the players have shown since eddy and fletch moved in has been like the afcb of old, i'm not going to the games now out of loyalty but because i'm properly enjoying the football we play. keep it up lads!
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