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7:00am Thursday 25th September 2008
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JIMMY Quinn is today expected to complete a loan deal for Blair Sturrock after admitting he wants to further bolster his Cherries squad over the next 48 hours.
The Dean Court chief handed Sturrock a chance to impress in Tuesday's reserve match against Cheltenham and the Swindon Town forward did not disappoint during the 4-1 victory.
Quinn was pleased with the 27-year-old's performance, so much so that he entered negotiations to seal a one-month deal for the Scotsman, who is the son of former Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday manager Paul Sturrock.
Having last week spoken of his intention to find a temporary replace ment for Alan Connell while the striker recovers from knee surgery, Quinn clearly believes Sturrock fits the bill.
Speaking to the Echo yesterday, the Cherries boss said: "I like Blair Sturrock.
"His movement is good, he is the right age and he has the right experience.
"We've not got the biggest squad in the world so I'm trying to sort something out and do a deal.
"I had somebody watch him play for Swindon's reserves and he's a decent lad.
"He's hard working and I think it's ideal for us.
"Hopefully we can sort something out and we'll take him on a month initially."
Swindon boss Maurice Malpas confirmed yesterday that he had received a phone call from Quinn stating Cherries' desire to recruit Sturrock on a short-term basis.
Should the former Plymouth and Rochdale frontman seal a move to the south coast, he would join fellow loanee Craig Lindfield, recent capture Jeff Goulding, Brett Pitman and Lee Bradbury in the battle for striking berths.
One man who will not be leading the line for Cherries, however, is veteran forward Trevor Benjamin, who has been on trial with the Dorset club this week.
He scored in Tuesday's reserve match but boss Quinn will not be pursuing his interest in the former Leicester City striker.
As well as Sturrock, Quinn has not ruled out the possibility of additional recruits arriving ahead of Saturday's home clash against Darlington at Dean Court, revealing he has made "a couple of enquiries".
Meanwhile, the Cherries boss, along with assistant Jason Tindall, was spotted among the crowd at Weymouth to watch the hosts' 2-2 draw with Crawley Town on Tuesday night.
The Terras have made a number of players available for transfer in the past week.
- Meanwhile, Quinn has explained his reasons for opting not to seek an extension to Scott Wagstaff's loan.
The 18-year-old enjoyed a promising spell after joining the Dorset club on a one-month deal from Charlton Athletic.
But a change in formation, which proved hugely successful at Bradford City on Saturday, means Wagstaff's first-team opportunities could have become limited had he remained at Dean Court.
"We changed the system on Saturday and played with wing-backs," Quinn told the Daily Echo.
"Scott's an out and out winger and I said he'd probably be better off playing for Charlton's reserves."
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dragonm8, new Zealand says...
7:57am Thu 25 Sep 08
Rob Timatty, Bournemouth says...
8:18am Thu 25 Sep 08
nonnogeppetto, boscombe east says...
8:32am Thu 25 Sep 08
Richard Mayes, says...
9:03am Thu 25 Sep 08
mossly, christchurch says...
9:29am Thu 25 Sep 08
Jim, Bournemouth says...
9:39am Thu 25 Sep 08
mossly wrote:Wayne Fereday in '91? and Tommy Heffernan before that.
When did we last have a player with a moustache play for us?
kenno, Sidmouth says...
9:47am Thu 25 Sep 08
free wessex, dorset says...
10:09am Thu 25 Sep 08
kenno wrote:Mickey Cave (he got a few goals) Ian Cunningham as well!
Does anybody remember John "dainty" Sainty and Jim de Garis. Both turned out for Bournemouth during the early 70's sporting beards during several matches.
kenno, Sidmouth says...
10:17am Thu 25 Sep 08
free wessex wrote:Oh my goodness.How did I forget Ian Cunningham? I actually sponsored his team kit one season.My head is hung in shame.
kenno wrote: Does anybody remember John "dainty" Sainty and Jim de Garis. Both turned out for Bournemouth during the early 70's sporting beards during several matches.Mickey Cave (he got a few goals) Ian Cunningham as well!
Good player and great team man over many seasons.
Mickey Cave was a terrific player as well.
Webby, Bournemouth says...
10:26am Thu 25 Sep 08
mossly wrote:John Smeulders!
When did we last have a player with a moustache play for us?
macca02, Farpoint says...
10:44am Thu 25 Sep 08
Richard Mayes wrote:So you are saying the manager is a liar then?
Interesting the comment re Benjamin, particularily when the Radio Solent reports this morning that both Sturrock and Benjamin have been signed on a monthly contract, I would put my money on the Radio Solent reporter!!
macca02, Farpoint says...
10:51am Thu 25 Sep 08
lofty1971, Poole says...
11:00am Thu 25 Sep 08
Jim wrote:Shaun Teale.... ;0)
mossly wrote: When did we last have a player with a moustache play for us?Wayne Fereday in '91? and Tommy Heffernan before that.
macca02, Farpoint says...
11:08am Thu 25 Sep 08
StephenColes, Hampshire says...
11:20am Thu 25 Sep 08
waskandolbetterthanw
ethought?, amesbury says...
11:23am Thu 25 Sep 08
waskandolbetterthanw
ethought?, amesbury says...
11:28am Thu 25 Sep 08
anselm, Pokesdown says...
11:45am Thu 25 Sep 08
waskandolbetterthanw
ethought?, amesbury says...
11:46am Thu 25 Sep 08
cherryfan, Horndean says...
11:53am Thu 25 Sep 08
Big Rich, Ferndown says...
11:55am Thu 25 Sep 08
macca02 wrote:Lighten up macca!! Bit of light-hearted humour doesn't go a miss. We are normally all about to declare war on one another anyway.
So we bring in a new player and the big debate is who has played for us with a tash, what brilliant minds we have on here!!!
Like a previous poster i'm looking forward to Flying leapers comment from the States. Bound to end in AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH or the like
Laurak, Canford Heath, poole says...
12:17pm Thu 25 Sep 08
cherryfan, Horndean says...
12:24pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Simon, London says...
12:47pm Thu 25 Sep 08
swindon_lad, Swindon says...
12:51pm Thu 25 Sep 08
macca02 wrote:He rarely starts a game, for us anyway... His top scoring tally in a season was 6 for Rochdale..Otherwise hes poor - I do feel for you having him as part of your squad.
Blair Sturrock appears to have a history of playing from the bench, and his scoring record is not exactly top drawer, but Quinn must see something in him. I can understand not going for Benjamin, and I can understand Wagstaff leaving to a certain extent, what I am having trouble understanding is the line in the article where it says Sturrock will be joining fellow loanee Craig Lindfield, recent capture Jeff Goulding, Brett Pitman and Lee Bradbury in the battle for striking berths. Lindfield yes, Goulding certainly after that it all goes a bit fuzzy!!!!
hba1, Southampton says...
1:47pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Our fate is really hanging on a thread.
Webby, Bournemouth says...
1:57pm Thu 25 Sep 08
hba1 wrote:He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending.
Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.
Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
Chubbs, Bmth says...
2:45pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Webby wrote:What game where you at, he was terrible.
hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
Played the worst pass ever to create Bradfords goal, when he should of just punted it forward or out instead of across our defense.
Constantly tried to clear it and passed it to a Bradford player.
And actually got skinned plenty of times but we rode our luck and got lucky most of the time!
Webby, Bournemouth says...
3:06pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Chubbs wrote:Bartley played the ball back onto Bradbury's left foot when Daley was right there with him. All he could do was pass it with his weaker foot, first time, to Anderton who mis-controlled it. Colbeck moved forward with the ball, both Anderton and Pearce failed to tackle him and he scored. You can't blame it on Bradbury when 4 players made mistakes!
Webby wrote:What game where you at, he was terrible. Played the worst pass ever to create Bradfords goal, when he should of just punted it forward or out instead of across our defense. Constantly tried to clear it and passed it to a Bradford player. And actually got skinned plenty of times but we rode our luck and got lucky most of the time!hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
During the match he was beaten a few times by a very pacey winger, not bad for a 30-something playing out of position.
Who would you have played as right wing-back? I'll take the 3-1 win thanks!
bassmankang, poole says...
3:34pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Jim wrote:Don't forget one of our best ever centre backs - Shaun Teale!
mossly wrote: When did we last have a player with a moustache play for us?Wayne Fereday in '91? and Tommy Heffernan before that.
kenno, Sidmouth says...
3:44pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Webby wrote:Webby, Much enjoyed your match report sat night.
hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
Omar Daley has a competitor in the "quick" stakes.
The Shrewsbury Number 17 (his name escapes me for the minute)right wide player gave Exeter City's left back a three yard start and went past him as if he was standing still a couple of weeks ago. He is also a decent crosser of the ball.
Wonder if Jimmy will use the same tactics as Bradford up at the Shrews in three weeks time?
Webby, Bournemouth says...
4:02pm Thu 25 Sep 08
kenno wrote:Chris Humphrey?
Webby wrote:Webby, Much enjoyed your match report sat night. Omar Daley has a competitor in the "quick" stakes. The Shrewsbury Number 17 (his name escapes me for the minute)right wide player gave Exeter City's left back a three yard start and went past him as if he was standing still a couple of weeks ago. He is also a decent crosser of the ball. Wonder if Jimmy will use the same tactics as Bradford up at the Shrews in three weeks time?hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
Big Rich, Ferndown says...
4:49pm Thu 25 Sep 08
macca02 wrote:Agree with you on the striking berths
Blair Sturrock appears to have a history of playing from the bench, and his scoring record is not exactly top drawer, but Quinn must see something in him. I can understand not going for Benjamin, and I can understand Wagstaff leaving to a certain extent, what I am having trouble understanding is the line in the article where it says Sturrock will be joining fellow loanee Craig Lindfield, recent capture Jeff Goulding, Brett Pitman and Lee Bradbury in the battle for striking berths. Lindfield yes, Goulding certainly after that it all goes a bit fuzzy!!!!
Chubbs, Bmth says...
5:04pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Webby wrote:I think if you re-watch the incident the ball was played well above Anderton and behind him. Surely a basic rule of defending is, if in doubt, get it out and not play it across your back line like that. I am not arguing he shouldnt of played there and has been ok in that position as a replacement but he isnt good enough to cement that role. I dont see it as 4 players making a mistake when one could of kicked it out. To be fair he still did well to finish and score. Also with 5 mins to go an easy ball out with time and he fluffs it to one of their players and its on other days we would get puinshed again for mistakes like that. I will tkae the 3-1 win as well thanks!
Chubbs wrote:Bartley played the ball back onto Bradbury's left foot when Daley was right there with him. All he could do was pass it with his weaker foot, first time, to Anderton who mis-controlled it. Colbeck moved forward with the ball, both Anderton and Pearce failed to tackle him and he scored. You can't blame it on Bradbury when 4 players made mistakes! During the match he was beaten a few times by a very pacey winger, not bad for a 30-something playing out of position. Who would you have played as right wing-back? I'll take the 3-1 win thanks!Webby wrote:What game where you at, he was terrible. Played the worst pass ever to create Bradfords goal, when he should of just punted it forward or out instead of across our defense. Constantly tried to clear it and passed it to a Bradford player. And actually got skinned plenty of times but we rode our luck and got lucky most of the time!hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
macca02, Farpoint says...
5:55pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Big Rich wrote:Why the assumption that I was being serious? your not the only one with a sense of humour you know!!!!
macca02 wrote:Lighten up macca!! Bit of light-hearted humour doesn't go a miss. We are normally all about to declare war on one another anyway.
So we bring in a new player and the big debate is who has played for us with a tash, what brilliant minds we have on here!!!
Like a previous poster i'm looking forward to Flying leapers comment from the States. Bound to end in AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH or the like
macca02, Farpoint says...
6:00pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Chubbs wrote:Does it really matter? the game was won 3-1 and there a very few wingers with that kind of pace, so let's move on shall we!!!
Webby wrote:I think if you re-watch the incident the ball was played well above Anderton and behind him. Surely a basic rule of defending is, if in doubt, get it out and not play it across your back line like that. I am not arguing he shouldnt of played there and has been ok in that position as a replacement but he isnt good enough to cement that role. I dont see it as 4 players making a mistake when one could of kicked it out. To be fair he still did well to finish and score. Also with 5 mins to go an easy ball out with time and he fluffs it to one of their players and its on other days we would get puinshed again for mistakes like that. I will tkae the 3-1 win as well thanks!
Chubbs wrote:Bartley played the ball back onto Bradbury's left foot when Daley was right there with him. All he could do was pass it with his weaker foot, first time, to Anderton who mis-controlled it. Colbeck moved forward with the ball, both Anderton and Pearce failed to tackle him and he scored. You can't blame it on Bradbury when 4 players made mistakes! During the match he was beaten a few times by a very pacey winger, not bad for a 30-something playing out of position. Who would you have played as right wing-back? I'll take the 3-1 win thanks!Webby wrote:What game where you at, he was terrible. Played the worst pass ever to create Bradfords goal, when he should of just punted it forward or out instead of across our defense. Constantly tried to clear it and passed it to a Bradford player. And actually got skinned plenty of times but we rode our luck and got lucky most of the time!hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
Webby, Bournemouth says...
6:19pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Chubbs wrote:You're right, Colbeck had a lot to do as Anderton and Pearce both had good chances to take the ball off him. Therefore, the goal was not solely the fault of Bradbury, especially after he'd been given the ball on his wrong foot in a tight situation.
Webby wrote:I think if you re-watch the incident the ball was played well above Anderton and behind him. Surely a basic rule of defending is, if in doubt, get it out and not play it across your back line like that. I am not arguing he shouldnt of played there and has been ok in that position as a replacement but he isnt good enough to cement that role. I dont see it as 4 players making a mistake when one could of kicked it out. To be fair he still did well to finish and score. Also with 5 mins to go an easy ball out with time and he fluffs it to one of their players and its on other days we would get puinshed again for mistakes like that. I will tkae the 3-1 win as well thanks!Chubbs wrote:Bartley played the ball back onto Bradbury's left foot when Daley was right there with him. All he could do was pass it with his weaker foot, first time, to Anderton who mis-controlled it. Colbeck moved forward with the ball, both Anderton and Pearce failed to tackle him and he scored. You can't blame it on Bradbury when 4 players made mistakes! During the match he was beaten a few times by a very pacey winger, not bad for a 30-something playing out of position. Who would you have played as right wing-back? I'll take the 3-1 win thanks!Webby wrote:What game where you at, he was terrible. Played the worst pass ever to create Bradfords goal, when he should of just punted it forward or out instead of across our defense. Constantly tried to clear it and passed it to a Bradford player. And actually got skinned plenty of times but we rode our luck and got lucky most of the time!hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
You didn't answer my question - who else would you have played at right wing back? I don't think we have much of a choice in that position and Bradbury has defended well for a forward - they generally can't tackle at all! Putting it another way, rather him or Teflon?!
Chubbs, Bmth says...
6:37pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Webby wrote:Did i not say and i quote "I am not arguing that he sholdnt of played there" as we dont have mch choice at the moment and he is useless up front. At the end of the day, regardless of how you view the goal and IMO a suicidal ball across your defence was the problem, i still thought he had a bad game in general!
Chubbs wrote:You're right, Colbeck had a lot to do as Anderton and Pearce both had good chances to take the ball off him. Therefore, the goal was not solely the fault of Bradbury, especially after he'd been given the ball on his wrong foot in a tight situation.
Webby wrote:I think if you re-watch the incident the ball was played well above Anderton and behind him. Surely a basic rule of defending is, if in doubt, get it out and not play it across your back line like that. I am not arguing he shouldnt of played there and has been ok in that position as a replacement but he isnt good enough to cement that role. I dont see it as 4 players making a mistake when one could of kicked it out. To be fair he still did well to finish and score. Also with 5 mins to go an easy ball out with time and he fluffs it to one of their players and its on other days we would get puinshed again for mistakes like that. I will tkae the 3-1 win as well thanks!Chubbs wrote:Bartley played the ball back onto Bradbury's left foot when Daley was right there with him. All he could do was pass it with his weaker foot, first time, to Anderton who mis-controlled it. Colbeck moved forward with the ball, both Anderton and Pearce failed to tackle him and he scored. You can't blame it on Bradbury when 4 players made mistakes! During the match he was beaten a few times by a very pacey winger, not bad for a 30-something playing out of position. Who would you have played as right wing-back? I'll take the 3-1 win thanks!Webby wrote:What game where you at, he was terrible. Played the worst pass ever to create Bradfords goal, when he should of just punted it forward or out instead of across our defense. Constantly tried to clear it and passed it to a Bradford player. And actually got skinned plenty of times but we rode our luck and got lucky most of the time!hba1 wrote: Back to football and not facial hair Bradbury as a wing back? Our fate is really hanging on a thread.He was excellent at Bradford - and against Omar Daley too, who is really quick. Daley got away from him at times, but overall Bradbury did very well both attacking and defending. Maybe you should reserve judgement until you've actually seen him play in the role?
You didn't answer my question - who else would you have played at right wing back? I don't think we have much of a choice in that position and Bradbury has defended well for a forward - they generally can't tackle at all! Putting it another way, rather him or Teflon?!
Chubbs, Bmth says...
6:38pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Ponch, Christchurch says...
6:40pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Webby, Bournemouth says...
6:53pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Chubbs wrote:It certainly is a game of opinions! I thought he did well last Saturday.
Also, I dont think classing being skinned by someone however old or out of position you our as having an excellent game!
Compared with our right back for the first half of last season, Bradbury's a world beater (as long as he's nowhere near the opposition goal though)
Chubbs, Bmth says...
7:35pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Webby wrote:Agree to disagree on that one then I think! IMO its certainly a position we need to strengthen!
Chubbs wrote:It certainly is a game of opinions! I thought he did well last Saturday.
Also, I dont think classing being skinned by someone however old or out of position you our as having an excellent game!
Compared with our right back for the first half of last season, Bradbury's a world beater (as long as he's nowhere near the opposition goal though)
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
8:29pm Thu 25 Sep 08
AAAAHHHHH They should all grow one 4 Sat,shave the backs of thier heads,to look like the front,eyes tash ect totaly confuse the QUAKERS,COME ON U REDS
waskandolbetterthanw
ethought?, amesbury says...
11:29pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Bournemouth 3-1 winners on Saturday !
waskandolbetterthanw
ethought?, amesbury says...
11:33pm Thu 25 Sep 08
Bournemouth 3-1 winners on Saturday !
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
6:58am Fri 26 Sep 08
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
H-DO U KNOW DAVE SCOTT?
cherryfan, Horndean says...
2:03pm Fri 26 Sep 08
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
3:45pm Fri 26 Sep 08
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Webby, Bournemouth says...
4:02pm Fri 26 Sep 08
He played a blinder against Forest a couple of seasons ago (Vokes' first match), he scored a cracker at home to Doncaster the first time SOD returned, he set up the winner at Swansea last season with a great piece of skill, etc, etc.
He can make it if he REALLY wants to and makes football his number one priority, it's a question of desire and whether JQ can make him hungry for it. If not, then he'll be gone at the end of this season.
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
9:15pm Fri 26 Sep 08
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
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macca02, Farpoint says...
9:23pm Fri 26 Sep 08
flyingleaper wrote:He's had his chances and didn't take them!!! What makes you think he will play on Saturday? he is now a sub at best and that's all he'll be now for the rest of the season unless there is injury problems, I have seen him play this season and other than the goal against Portsmouth which gave me false hope he has been less than awful, no commitment, slow and more times than I care to mention had Anderton in his ear telling him to get into the game, now you may think he was a good prospect last year but since then it's all been a downward spiral. I really do believe he is not going to make it in this team and will leave this season in January or at the end of the season, sorry to say it but that's how his career is looking at the moment.
Y the heck would he not want toooooo?If this is true Brett and u read this,pull your b finger out,DONT LOOK BACK and think would have ,could have, should have,THE TIME IS NOW,time flys buy toooooooo quickly my son,we all have some regrets dont let this be your one.GO FOR IT-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
9:36pm Fri 26 Sep 08
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