Quinn to use Pitman 'impact'
7:00am Tuesday 30th September 2008
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CHERRIES boss Jimmy Quinn says he is likely to continue to utilise enigmatic striker Brett Pitman as an "impact" substitute.
Pitman sealed Cherries' 3-1 win over Darlington on Saturday when he netted a finely-taken injury-time goal after replacing Darren Anderton eight minutes from time.
And as Quinn feels the 20-year-old is still learning his trade, he believes unleashing Pitman from the bench will see him at his best.
"He's certainly a goalscorer," said Quinn. "But at this moment in time, I feel he's an impact player. I think to start him on a regular basis would probably be too much because he's a young player and a lot of it is psychological.
"As a striker, you need to get to a certain age before you're able to cope with all the pressures. He's still developing and you don't really get to know your job well enough until you reach your mid to late 20s.
"If you start him on the bench, you take the pressure off him. He's certainly a player you can put on for 20 to 25 minutes to get a goal, like he did against Darlington.
"He's got a terrific strike and I think it takes the pressure out of the situation if he's starting on the bench because he can go on with no fear and is able to play his game."
Pitman silenced his critics when he put the finishing touches to victory over Darlington just minutes after his arrival had been met by booing from a minority of Cherries fans.
And although the Jersey-born hitman has had more than his fair share of criticism from sections of the crowd this season, Quinn insists the youngster must "rise above it".
Quinn added: "He had a bit of stick when he came off against Macclesfield but when you don't play well, that's part and parcel of it.
"Fans do what their eyes tell them and if they don't think somebody is doing well they will let them know. We've all been through it in the past and it's character building.
"From my point of view as manager, we haven't got the biggest squad in the world and although I know it's difficult at times, we've got to try to encourage these lads to produce their best.
"The fans gave him a good reception when he scored on Saturday but that's what it's like when you're a striker. If you don't score, they have a go and, if you do, they love you. When you get a bit of stick, you've got to take it on the chin and I think Brett is big enough to do that."
Pitman is expected to lead the line when Cherries host Yeovil in the Football Combination today when Quinn will also run the rule over Plymouth midfielder Damien McCrory and giant striker Fola Onibuje (2pm).
Onibuje, who lists Preston, Barnsley, Peterborough, Swindon, Wycombe, Shrewsbury and Macclesfield among his former clubs, is 24 and stands at 6ft 5ins tall.
Cherries: (from) Pryce, Stephenson, Ward, Oldring, Webb, McCrory, McQuoid, Lindfield, Pitman, Sturrock, Onibuje, Hill, Preston, Annetts, Holmes, Magookin, Thomas.
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tednphil, bournemouth says...
8:24am Tue 30 Sep 08
Pitman has the potential to be a prolific goal scorer at third or 4th tier level and I think Quinn is the ideal manager to put his arm over his shoulder and gently inspire him back to full fitness and commitment to the team.
cherryfan, Horndean says...
8:31am Tue 30 Sep 08
bassmankang, poole says...
8:38am Tue 30 Sep 08
kenno, Sidmouth says...
8:41am Tue 30 Sep 08
Steve Claridge and Steve Gritt were similar types at Pitman's age and without the guidance Pitman is receiving had to move on to achieve success. Lets hope Brett can listen, learn,work hard and become a success story here.
Rob Timatty, Bournemouth says...
9:00am Tue 30 Sep 08
macca02, Farpoint says...
9:08am Tue 30 Sep 08
kenno, Sidmouth says...
9:52am Tue 30 Sep 08
Bristol Rovers are in the market for a new striker as the goals have dried up recently.
anton, uk says...
10:15am Tue 30 Sep 08
paul, Wimborne says...
10:17am Tue 30 Sep 08
laurie marsh, australia says...
11:40am Tue 30 Sep 08
rcmorgan20, Carlisle, Cumbria says...
12:38pm Tue 30 Sep 08
Richard Mayes, says...
12:46pm Tue 30 Sep 08
laurie marsh wrote:So a report on Radio Solent says - seems to be the scheme reported last year, a stand at the South End , with a Hotel behind it, and housing by the East Stand. But there are a lot of hurdles to get over, planning consent and financing the project wont be easy.
Housing and a hotel to be built around Dean Court?
nonnogeppetto, boscombe east says...
12:48pm Tue 30 Sep 08
rcmorgan20 wrote:Don't be so daft, JQ is right in his assessment of Pitman there have been occasions when he has been brilliant with the ball as well as occasions when we would have all agreed that he should have been taken off. Looking at him during the warm up sessions he does appear a bit clumsy but it is fair to say that at his best he does control the ball well and certainly knows where the goal posts are
Pitman Out!
nonnogeppetto, boscombe east says...
12:48pm Tue 30 Sep 08
rcmorgan20 wrote:Don't be so daft, JQ is right in his assessment of Pitman there have been occasions when he has been brilliant with the ball as well as occasions when we would have all agreed that he should have been taken off. Looking at him during the warm up sessions he does appear a bit clumsy but it is fair to say that at his best he does control the ball well and certainly knows where the goal posts are
Pitman Out!
nonnogeppetto, boscombe east says...
12:49pm Tue 30 Sep 08
dan, kinson says...
1:07pm Tue 30 Sep 08
Tom Griffiths., Bransgore. says...
1:07pm Tue 30 Sep 08
A manager does not have to be popular, but must be respected by his players. His gesture at last Saturdays match to run on to the pitch to congratulate his players on a good performance was very commendable and will help to gain the respect of his team.
Big Rich, Ferndown says...
1:27pm Tue 30 Sep 08
nonnogeppetto wrote:Ive bo idea
can someone explain to me why sometimes we get a double posting for no reason at all?
Big Rich, Ferndown says...
1:27pm Tue 30 Sep 08
nonnogeppetto wrote:Ive bo idea
can someone explain to me why sometimes we get a double posting for no reason at all?
Big Rich, Ferndown says...
1:29pm Tue 30 Sep 08
Anyway im getting confused everytime I read Quinns comments he seems to make sense.
I wonder if he could double up his role as manager with that of Chairman.
nonnogeppetto, boscombe east says...
1:38pm Tue 30 Sep 08
Big Rich wrote:Very good Big Rich I thought it funny I hope the rest got it too. Re building work around dean court (though not your post) I think Laurie Marsh was putting foward Pitman as the labourer!!!
Shame I ****** up the spelling of no or could of been funny. Anyway im getting confused everytime I read Quinns comments he seems to make sense. I wonder if he could double up his role as manager with that of Chairman.
bassmankang, poole says...
2:07pm Tue 30 Sep 08
sussexcherry, sussex says...
2:09pm Tue 30 Sep 08
nonnogeppetto wrote:No truth in the rumour that Trevor Aylott has applied for the job of cart-horse??? If he doesnt get it, what about that other 10metre specialist Trevor Morgan !! Just in case anyone asks, I have nothing against the Trevors of this world !
Big Rich wrote: Shame I ****** up the spelling of no or could of been funny. Anyway im getting confused everytime I read Quinns comments he seems to make sense. I wonder if he could double up his role as manager with that of Chairman.Very good Big Rich I thought it funny I hope the rest got it too. Re building work around dean court (though not your post) I think Laurie Marsh was putting foward Pitman as the labourer!!!
lamarinacf, Alicante/Bournemouth says...
2:36pm Tue 30 Sep 08
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
macca02, Farpoint says...
4:20pm Tue 30 Sep 08
lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
lamarinacf, Alicante/Bournemouth says...
4:27pm Tue 30 Sep 08
macca02 wrote:Sorry but thats what I and some others think of him. His attitude stinks and every time I see him it looks like he really cant be bothered and is waiting for the night to arrive to go spend his easy wages down Bournemouth having a good time. Don't get me wrong go enjoy yourself but his social life has taken over his career, he is a different player to what he was when he was a youth player.
lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
Chubbs, Bmth says...
5:01pm Tue 30 Sep 08
lamarinacf wrote:You should be ashamed of yourself, you might have your personal feelings/opinions on something but booing him isnt going to do anything for his confidence. You want the team to do well but thats no way to go about it and certainly isnt going to help. What were you trying to achieve?
macca02 wrote:Sorry but thats what I and some others think of him. His attitude stinks and every time I see him it looks like he really cant be bothered and is waiting for the night to arrive to go spend his easy wages down Bournemouth having a good time. Don't get me wrong go enjoy yourself but his social life has taken over his career, he is a different player to what he was when he was a youth player.lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!rcmorgan20 wrote: Pitman Out!RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL. Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net. Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now. UTCIAD.
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
5:34pm Tue 30 Sep 08
macca02, Farpoint says...
6:38pm Tue 30 Sep 08
lamarinacf wrote:How does him enjoying his personal life give you the right to boo the player, for all his faults he is still a Cherries player, it is up to the manager to decide if he thinks his social life effects his work not some #### booing him when he comes on in a match, there is no excuse for it and if I had my way I would have people who do it thrown out. One question what difference is his social life to yours because it sounds like you are in the same places as him to see him, so how is it any different?
macca02 wrote:Sorry but thats what I and some others think of him. His attitude stinks and every time I see him it looks like he really cant be bothered and is waiting for the night to arrive to go spend his easy wages down Bournemouth having a good time. Don't get me wrong go enjoy yourself but his social life has taken over his career, he is a different player to what he was when he was a youth player.
lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
dan, kinson says...
8:02pm Tue 30 Sep 08
lamarinacf, Alicante/Bournemouth says...
9:36pm Tue 30 Sep 08
macca02 wrote:Because I can drink as much as I want as I don't have to run around at work. The lad is young went through pre season and done pretty good but is short of fitness and does not seem interested. Fair play for to get the goal but that them last 5/10 minutes we tore the defence apart and could of had a lot more.
lamarinacf wrote:How does him enjoying his personal life give you the right to boo the player, for all his faults he is still a Cherries player, it is up to the manager to decide if he thinks his social life effects his work not some #### booing him when he comes on in a match, there is no excuse for it and if I had my way I would have people who do it thrown out. One question what difference is his social life to yours because it sounds like you are in the same places as him to see him, so how is it any different?
macca02 wrote:Sorry but thats what I and some others think of him. His attitude stinks and every time I see him it looks like he really cant be bothered and is waiting for the night to arrive to go spend his easy wages down Bournemouth having a good time. Don't get me wrong go enjoy yourself but his social life has taken over his career, he is a different player to what he was when he was a youth player.
lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
He has the potential to be a good player but one is yet to see it. Hopefully Jimmy can guide him the right directio.
dc addict, Bournemouth says...
10:01pm Tue 30 Sep 08
rcmorgan20, Carlisle, Cumbria says...
11:41pm Tue 30 Sep 08
Here Here.....Totaly agree.......He's a clown.....He spent a fortune this weekend traveling down to watch the AFCB game...rcmorgan20 OUT!
UTCIAD
kevvo, The dog house again says...
6:32am Wed 1 Oct 08
Anastasis wrote:Spot on
On the back of Quinn's comments I guess we should all be positive and say nice things. I am not normally negative, but I have to say that I think that the thing holding Brett back is not his age but his attitude. I think if he stopped swanning around thinking he is God's gift to AFCB and put in the effort then the fans would warm to him. The fact is though he is a lazy player and that is what the fans see. I'm not sure we can afford to have players who are only going to be on the bench can we? However, I hope the thought to him that unless he changes he is only ever going to be on the bench will be the fillip he needs to start fulfilling the potential he had when he was banging the goals in for the Youth team.
cherryfan, Horndean says...
8:15am Wed 1 Oct 08
kevvo, The dog house again says...
8:26am Wed 1 Oct 08
kenno wrote:Ha Ha very good JK making an inpact then
Rumour mill suggests that Pitman may be sent out on loan in the new year to "toughen up". Bristol Rovers are in the market for a new striker as the goals have dried up recently.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
8:34am Wed 1 Oct 08
cherryfan wrote:A very fair point. If BP does not have the ability to perform at this level thats one thing but if he has and cant be bothered then the Club should get shot of him. Lets hope that Quinn has made that clear to him
Just comment on those who come on here and defend Pitman and moan at those who have a go at him. The guy has had countless chances and not taken them. He then publicly shows he does not seem to care by his antics late at night and the way he ables about the pitch. When and how is he going to get the message? He has a wonderful chance in life and I am sure many on here in more difficult circumstances wish they had this opportunity he has been given. When you see how he has spurned these chances people have the right to feel resentful and they also have the right to express their feelings. IMO!
macca02, Farpoint says...
8:50am Wed 1 Oct 08
lamarinacf wrote:It's bot for you to decide if he is doing right or wrong that is the managers job, I am not a fan of Brett I have said it on here that I think he will be gone before the season is out but there is never a situation that gives a home fan the right to boo one of it's own players, and on top of it go out get hammered themselves and then have the nerve to say it's alright for me to do it but he shouldn't because I don't like it, that is a case of stones and glass houses. Brett has his faults and if Quinn thinks he is lazy etc he will get rid not you!!!
macca02 wrote:Because I can drink as much as I want as I don't have to run around at work. The lad is young went through pre season and done pretty good but is short of fitness and does not seem interested. Fair play for to get the goal but that them last 5/10 minutes we tore the defence apart and could of had a lot more.
lamarinacf wrote:How does him enjoying his personal life give you the right to boo the player, for all his faults he is still a Cherries player, it is up to the manager to decide if he thinks his social life effects his work not some #### booing him when he comes on in a match, there is no excuse for it and if I had my way I would have people who do it thrown out. One question what difference is his social life to yours because it sounds like you are in the same places as him to see him, so how is it any different?
macca02 wrote:Sorry but thats what I and some others think of him. His attitude stinks and every time I see him it looks like he really cant be bothered and is waiting for the night to arrive to go spend his easy wages down Bournemouth having a good time. Don't get me wrong go enjoy yourself but his social life has taken over his career, he is a different player to what he was when he was a youth player.
lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
He has the potential to be a good player but one is yet to see it. Hopefully Jimmy can guide him the right directio.
macca02, Farpoint says...
8:50am Wed 1 Oct 08
macca02 wrote:Should say not for you to decide!!!
lamarinacf wrote:It's bot for you to decide if he is doing right or wrong that is the managers job, I am not a fan of Brett I have said it on here that I think he will be gone before the season is out but there is never a situation that gives a home fan the right to boo one of it's own players, and on top of it go out get hammered themselves and then have the nerve to say it's alright for me to do it but he shouldn't because I don't like it, that is a case of stones and glass houses. Brett has his faults and if Quinn thinks he is lazy etc he will get rid not you!!!
macca02 wrote:Because I can drink as much as I want as I don't have to run around at work. The lad is young went through pre season and done pretty good but is short of fitness and does not seem interested. Fair play for to get the goal but that them last 5/10 minutes we tore the defence apart and could of had a lot more.
lamarinacf wrote:How does him enjoying his personal life give you the right to boo the player, for all his faults he is still a Cherries player, it is up to the manager to decide if he thinks his social life effects his work not some #### booing him when he comes on in a match, there is no excuse for it and if I had my way I would have people who do it thrown out. One question what difference is his social life to yours because it sounds like you are in the same places as him to see him, so how is it any different?
macca02 wrote:Sorry but thats what I and some others think of him. His attitude stinks and every time I see him it looks like he really cant be bothered and is waiting for the night to arrive to go spend his easy wages down Bournemouth having a good time. Don't get me wrong go enjoy yourself but his social life has taken over his career, he is a different player to what he was when he was a youth player.
lamarinacf wrote:I think you need to read the Cherries forums to see what the majority of us think of people who boo players, not something to be proud of!!!!
rcmorgan20 wrote:RCMORGAN20 OUT. Poor geezer got nothing to do but post crap all the time ROFL.
Pitman Out!
Anyway seeing him on Saturday he needs to stop clubbing it on the weekend. He looked out of touch and pace on Saturday and after a few great passes by Igoe he managed to get one in the net.
Show some dedication,loyalty and get yourself fit and you could be a fans favourite in time but at the moment I can see why fans are booing him (including me) Goulding will do well for us and the way he holds the ball up we should have no problem scoring goals this season now.
UTCIAD.
He has the potential to be a good player but one is yet to see it. Hopefully Jimmy can guide him the right directio.
lamarinacf, Alicante/Bournemouth says...
10:41am Wed 1 Oct 08
Many people would love the chance he has and he is wasting it away and wasting the clubs little money away.
Ah well lets see what happens and I would love to be proved wrong but somehow don't see it happening.
At least we are talking about football again for once rather than the board room.
.com, ferndown says...
12:38pm Wed 1 Oct 08
macca02, Farpoint says...
1:02pm Wed 1 Oct 08
lamarinacf wrote:My point is who are you to decide if his personal life has anything to do with his football and then boo him because you don't like him, I don't rate him get that straight for starters but I would not assume that because I had seen him out with his mates that his social life is the reason he can't make it on the first team. His boss will decide if he is doing right or wrong and he will either sell or keep him. Also how do you know what he was drinking if anything, just because he is out with his mates doesn't mean he is drinking, you are making some very rash statements about the lad and basing his whole career on a night out, sorry I may think he will never make it at this level(personal opinion) but I would not go as far as to ever boo him that just isn't right.
Like mentioned I can go out and get bladdered because my job does not require me too run around for a football, and to the fact I don't drink the night before work only on days off etc, not saying BP does but it affects his fitness all together and if you can turn around and say yes he can run then your having a laugh, he looked like a donkey on Saturday trying to get one ball which went out.
Many people would love the chance he has and he is wasting it away and wasting the clubs little money away.
Ah well lets see what happens and I would love to be proved wrong but somehow don't see it happening.
At least we are talking about football again for once rather than the board room.
kevvo, The dog house again says...
4:34pm Wed 1 Oct 08
.com wrote:I am polite to people in resturants and most other places too doesnt make me a good Footballer though !!!
a while ago i saw brett in a restuarant. with some mates, he was polite to the staff , quiet & took time to speak to my son for a short while.my impression was that he was a really nice lad. i was delighted when he scored on saturday. & i really hope he felt "up yours" to the boo boys. lets face it if we where good enough we could play , but we aint & we cant . so back off & give him a go.
flyingleaper, el segundo ca.USA says...
11:11pm Wed 1 Oct 08
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Anastasis, Bournemouth says...
7:26am Tue 30 Sep 08
I am not normally negative, but I have to say that I think that the thing holding Brett back is not his age but his attitude.
I think if he stopped swanning around thinking he is God's gift to AFCB and put in the effort then the fans would warm to him. The fact is though he is a lazy player and that is what the fans see.
I'm not sure we can afford to have players who are only going to be on the bench can we? However, I hope the thought to him that unless he changes he is only ever going to be on the bench will be the fillip he needs to start fulfilling the potential he had when he was banging the goals in for the Youth team.