7:05am Wednesday 20th February 2008
CHERRIES star Josh Gowling says Kevin Bond's troops would "willingly" take a temporary pay cut to help the club in its hour of need.
Bond's squad is today due to meet officials from the Professional Footballers' Association - the players' union - to discuss the implications of the club entering administration.
And at the request of administrator Gerald Krasner, the players could be asked to defer their wages to give the club some breathing space as it searches for a solution to its financial problems.
When contacted by the Daily Echo, Krasner confirmed he had attended "a fairly positive meeting" with PFA chiefs last week, but understandably declined to elaborate any further.
Should the players agree to a possible deferral, any shortfall would be paid once the club was out of administration and back on a firmer financial footing.
Gowling, Cherries' PFA representative, told the Daily Echo: "If it's got to be done then I'm sure the lads would willingly do it because nobody wants to see the club go under.
"Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere.
"We're a League One club and we've been struggling for money for years. The lads don't earn fortunes but I'm sure they would do anything to help keep the club going."
In an interview with the Echo last month, Luton's former Cherries ace Steve Robinson revealed that players at his club had taken a 100 per cent wages deferral for six weeks.
The Hatters went in administration in November and Robinson said: "It wasn't until pay day that it really hit everybody because there were no wages."
PFA deputy chief executive Mick McQuire confirmed players were protected during the administration process because they were "preferential creditors".
He told the Daily Echo: "From the players' point of view, the one thing we've always been able to achieve is the fact that the contracts are protected as long as the club stays in business.
"Like any company, if a club were to go under then there wouldn't be money to pay anybody.
"But you have to be hopeful that Bournemouth will survive administration and clubs often come out of it stronger at the other side.
"We've had a number of clubs go into formal administration and a lot of others negotiate deals with creditors in a very similar way to administrators."
McQuire said the players were footballing creditors and were protected accordingly by Football League rules which govern clubs in administration.
Should any player be unhappy with a wage deferral, he could invoke a 14-day notice clause in his contract if he feels there has been a breach of its terms and conditions.
However, as players are not permitted to move outside of the transfer window, this option could be seen as counter-productive.
lferrone, Boscombe East says...
7:44am Wed 20 Feb 08
cherryfan, Horndean says...
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laurie marsh, australia says...
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A surprise, Bournemouth says...
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tezza, Southbourne On Sea says...
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hba1, Southampton says...
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A surprise, Bournemouth says...
11:20am Wed 20 Feb 08
AFCB, says...
1:06pm Wed 20 Feb 08
A surprise, Bournemouth says...
1:27pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian, Bournemouth / Wimborne says...
2:36pm Wed 20 Feb 08
daves, broadstone says...
3:20pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:If you cant stand football in any form why the friggin hell you reading about you muppet!Personally I hate the Opera so I dont read about it.Get it?Its not Rocket Science!!!
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
nickboy, West London says...
3:26pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:WHAT A BUFFOON !
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
Garyt, Daventry says...
4:53pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:I personally cannot stand hairdressing in any form, (us follicly challenged people often feel that way), but can still see that some people may need or wish to make a living from it. You should try to be more tolerant of others views and then maybe they would be more tolerant of you!
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
5:34pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:So what on Earth would be your motivation to post here then
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
5:36pm Wed 20 Feb 08
kevvo, The dog house again says...
5:38pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:I personally cannot stand a**eholes but realise that they are vital to get rid of excess air and waste products but conversing with one is new to me so thank you for that
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
5:39pm Wed 20 Feb 08
laurie marsh wrote:Depends what time he has to get up or if he is tired !!!
Does this mean Mr. Gowling will be awake for the whole (long) 90 minutes during the next away game?
richard.board, southampton says...
6:10pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Throopmill, Mt Everest says...
6:21pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:PLONKER!
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
6:31pm Wed 20 Feb 08
richard.board wrote:I worry about you sometimes Richard I just diont understand what on earth you are on about
stick to football affairs-no more info on adminstration decisions-wonder if any fool will take us over-my money is scavengers waiting taking it for a quid off liquidaters and then selling it -itwill be without debt-as we are technicaaly bust now
lymocherry, Lymington says...
6:45pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:Are you for real????
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage.
And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
lymocherry, Lymington says...
6:46pm Wed 20 Feb 08
richard.board wrote:The administration and anyone taking us over is a football matter, just so you know for future reference AFC Bournemouth is a football club, I hope that clears up your confusion.
stick to football affairs-no more info on adminstration decisions-wonder if any fool will take us over-my money is scavengers waiting taking it for a quid off liquidaters and then selling it -itwill be without debt-as we are technicaaly bust now
kevvo, The dog house again says...
7:30pm Wed 20 Feb 08
lymocherry wrote:Richards comments certainly confuse me
richard.board wrote: stick to football affairs-no more info on adminstration decisions-wonder if any fool will take us over-my money is scavengers waiting taking it for a quid off liquidaters and then selling it -itwill be without debt-as we are technicaaly bust nowThe administration and anyone taking us over is a football matter, just so you know for future reference AFC Bournemouth is a football club, I hope that clears up your confusion.
Moose, Ferndown says...
9:34pm Wed 20 Feb 08
richard.board wrote:What? Football affairs and administration decisions kinda go hand-in-glove at the moment,e.g we have injuries,but have a transfer embargo,so can't bring in anyone on loan(even with playershare or the parent club paying for it). Do you get it now? If we end up being liquidated there will be nothing to sell - the players would be available for free(contracts worthless),we don't own the ground and we would be kicked out of the league.Where's the profit to be made?
stick to football affairs-no more info on adminstration decisions-wonder if any fool will take us over-my money is scavengers waiting taking it for a quid off liquidaters and then selling it -itwill be without debt-as we are technicaaly bust now
richard.board, southampton says...
9:39pm Wed 20 Feb 08
richard.board, southampton says...
9:40pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Moose, Ferndown says...
9:42pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:If you can't stand football,why the bloody hell are you reading a football messageboard? The clue is in the title,muppet! Are you a professional trainspotter and annoyed that nobody pays for you to stand on a railway bridge? What constitutes a proper job,exactly.One where if a part of your body gets hurt,or a bone broken,you can sue?! Good thing footballers don't do that - you may get your wish of it just being a hobby for everyone if they did.
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
richard.board, southampton says...
9:43pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Moose, Ferndown says...
9:54pm Wed 20 Feb 08
richard.board wrote:But even if someone wanted to buy it for a quid they would still have to show they had funds to operate the business and show a business plan.Liquidators wouldn't sell an inslovent business to someone else to run insolvently.Still can't see where the profit is for anyone to do that,without hanging on to the club for a fair period and building it up again.
gentlemen-and it seems i have wrong footed. i would suggest to you that there might not be the interest people are sayingg. i hope we do not go the wall because the admin man cannot find a package. what i am saying quite clearly is if Krasner gets no buyer, in time we will be liquidated by the pressure of people we still owe money to-especially taxman. there are bums who then could get us off him for a quid before we literally go extict. so you baboons who lip me up use your buisness nouse and dont throw all your toys out of the pram please.fingersouut
ALL SEEING EYE, POOLE says...
10:11pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:YOU ARE MY HERO!!
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
Robman, Dorset says...
10:19pm Wed 20 Feb 08
Ian wrote:Ok Ian, I'll give you a break, most of football is played for fun, youth teams, pub teams etc. Non of these players are doing it for money, it's a hobby. At the elite end of the scale, players in the football leagues do it to make a living, if it was easy we'd all be doing it wouldn't we. Only at the tip of the iceburg are certain players paid daft amount's of money, the rest of them are making a living same as you and me. No doubt you like movies, actors are paid millions because Joe public wants to see them. Same with football, rugby, tennis. It's entertainment and if you pay to watch then the player deserves paying. End of sermon. What do you do by the way? Please dont be shy and let us all know.
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
fergie1, Wallisdown says...
4:54am Thu 21 Feb 08
ALL SEEING EYE wrote:Maybe you could invite Ian round to your dingy bedsit and discuss how much you hate football before you snuggle up together and surf for child ****.
Ian wrote: I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.YOU ARE MY HERO!! For months I have been telling these Muppets what fools they are watching overgrown school boys chasing a bag of wind around a field and yet they are stupid enough to pay for it!! What suckers they are.
daves, broadstone says...
7:47am Thu 21 Feb 08
ALL SEEING EYE wrote:Hey fool,acouple of weeks back you replied to me that you once watched overgrown schoolboys chasing bag of wind.Bullshitter with short memory-baaad combination.
Ian wrote: I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.YOU ARE MY HERO!! For months I have been telling these Muppets what fools they are watching overgrown school boys chasing a bag of wind around a field and yet they are stupid enough to pay for it!! What suckers they are.
lymocherry, Lymington says...
8:05am Thu 21 Feb 08
ALL SEEING EYE wrote:The same ALL seeing Idiot who used to watch the cherries every week, we have a real bright one here don't we!!!
Ian wrote:YOU ARE MY HERO!!
I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.
For months I have been telling these Muppets what fools they are watching overgrown school boys chasing a bag of wind around a field and yet they are stupid enough to pay for it!! What suckers they are.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
9:51am Thu 21 Feb 08
lymocherry wrote:No who says he used to watch the cherries every week when Bond Senior was here may not be true because the story changes to fit in with the comments made by others. Oh and before we get the next predictable bit All seeing Eye Who is Andy Roos Dad or rather who do you think it is name or shame on you
ALL SEEING EYE wrote:The same ALL seeing Idiot who used to watch the cherries every week, we have a real bright one here don't we!!!Ian wrote: I personally cannot stand Football in any form. Playing football should be seen as a "hobby" not a job. If any monies come from playing a game then it should be seen as a bonus not a wage. And as for "Some of the lads have got families and most of us have got mortgages to pay so any pay cut would be diffiuclt and we would have to find the money from somewhere." For goodness sake get a proper job like the rest of us.YOU ARE MY HERO!! For months I have been telling these Muppets what fools they are watching overgrown school boys chasing a bag of wind around a field and yet they are stupid enough to pay for it!! What suckers they are.
richard.board, southampton says...
1:48pm Thu 21 Feb 08
richard.board, southampton says...
1:51pm Thu 21 Feb 08
ALL SEEING EYE, POOLE says...
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ALL SEEING EYE, POOLE says...
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kevvo, The dog house again says...
7:36am Wed 20 Feb 08