Howe: New Cherries signing Cornick very different to Austin (From Thisisdorset)

When Christchurch knew clubs were interested was it not worth putting Harry on a contract? Even until the end of the season, i am sure someone at the club could have afforded £10 a week! Just a thought, as a non paying club Christchurch could have done with the extra income that all those players leaving could have generated

Some very sound advice from Eddie, I am sure that Harry will receive some very good coaching if Eddie Howe has anything to do with it.

Good luck with the rest of your studies Harry and don't forget how important it is to do well with your education because the footballing life is a short one it is always wise to have other avenues open to you.

tricky1007 wrote:
When Christchurch knew clubs were interested was it not worth putting Harry on a contract? Even until the end of the season, i am sure someone at the club could have afforded £10 a week! Just a thought, as a non paying club Christchurch could have done with the extra income that all those players leaving could have generated

Isn't he too young for that?

On a different note I think it would have been a nice gesture for the loyal fans who travelled to Wigan to have given them a couple of days to get tickets for the replay on production of a Wigan ticket stub I know of a few who spent 10 Hrs travelling and couldn't get a ticket for the replay when ppl who didn't go was buying 6 tickets at a time....Welcome to AFCB Harry I saw you at the Rovers friendly and was impressed

On another different note, congratulations to Eddie Howe and Michael Elphick for being nominated for the League One manager and player of the month respectively for December.
Good luck and hope you both win!
UTCIAD!

swanagefan wrote:
On a different note I think it would have been a nice gesture for the loyal fans who travelled to Wigan to have given them a couple of days to get tickets for the replay on production of a Wigan ticket stub I know of a few who spent 10 Hrs travelling and couldn't get a ticket for the replay when ppl who didn't go was buying 6 tickets at a time....Welcome to AFCB Harry I saw you at the Rovers friendly and was impressed

Agreed - I know a few who've missed out as well. Not very well handled by the club, but I doubt EM will care, as he's got a full house and some more cash in the bank.

Lowe-Ryder wrote:

swanagefan wrote:
On a different note I think it would have been a nice gesture for the loyal fans who travelled to Wigan to have given them a couple of days to get tickets for the replay on production of a Wigan ticket stub I know of a few who spent 10 Hrs travelling and couldn't get a ticket for the replay when ppl who didn't go was buying 6 tickets at a time....Welcome to AFCB Harry I saw you at the Rovers friendly and was impressed

Agreed - I know a few who've missed out as well. Not very well handled by the club, but I doubt EM will care, as he's got a full house and some more cash in the bank.

It was a bit chaotic down at Dean Court this morning. I know it is short notice to arrange ticket distribution for cup replays ten days later, but it would be good to have some priority policy in place for fans who are regular supporters. I am fortunate enough to be a season ticket holder so had until Friday to pick up my ticket. Trying to get through on the phone lines is a nightmare when they're busy. Trying to get through if you work Monday to Friday is almost impossible. I wanted another two tickets, one for my son who has been a season ticket holder for 13 years until this season as he know lives in London and one for a friend who went to Wigan away and is a lifelong supporter and in the forces. Only able to get another two by chance from other season tickets who can't make it. Who would have thought we would have had this problem a couple of months ago, where we were struggling to get 5,000 supporters in the ground. Looks like Swindon is going to be a sell out too, as there were limited tickets available this morning. Pompey on sale at the moment and will probably be the same. If you want tickets I'd get your skates on. Sorry about the pun !!!

bigfatsteve wrote:

Lowe-Ryder wrote:

swanagefan wrote: On a different note I think it would have been a nice gesture for the loyal fans who travelled to Wigan to have given them a couple of days to get tickets for the replay on production of a Wigan ticket stub I know of a few who spent 10 Hrs travelling and couldn't get a ticket for the replay when ppl who didn't go was buying 6 tickets at a time....Welcome to AFCB Harry I saw you at the Rovers friendly and was impressed

Agreed - I know a few who've missed out as well. Not very well handled by the club, but I doubt EM will care, as he's got a full house and some more cash in the bank.

It was a bit chaotic down at Dean Court this morning. I know it is short notice to arrange ticket distribution for cup replays ten days later, but it would be good to have some priority policy in place for fans who are regular supporters. I am fortunate enough to be a season ticket holder so had until Friday to pick up my ticket. Trying to get through on the phone lines is a nightmare when they're busy. Trying to get through if you work Monday to Friday is almost impossible. I wanted another two tickets, one for my son who has been a season ticket holder for 13 years until this season as he know lives in London and one for a friend who went to Wigan away and is a lifelong supporter and in the forces. Only able to get another two by chance from other season tickets who can't make it. Who would have thought we would have had this problem a couple of months ago, where we were struggling to get 5,000 supporters in the ground. Looks like Swindon is going to be a sell out too, as there were limited tickets available this morning. Pompey on sale at the moment and will probably be the same. If you want tickets I'd get your skates on. Sorry about the pun !!!

once-upon-a-time retaining the ticket stub from the previous FA Cup round was considered as proof that you were there and could have been used to purchase the ticket for the following round I don't think that it is a too diffuclt system to have in place to guarantee ticket/s.

For example the club could have said that the first two days only stub holders could have purchased tickets before releasing the rest and for season ticket holder to be treated in the usual way.

However I can understand the problem for those who work Monday to Friday of course the ticket office could open during non working hours!!!

I guess there will never be a full proof system.

A lot of our supporters who went to Wigan paid cash on the gate and didn't get a ticket stub.

Lew Swimmin wrote:
A lot of our supporters who went to Wigan paid cash on the gate and didn't get a ticket stub.

I am surprised about that I thought you were issued with a ticket but I stand corrected.

True a lot of people do work Monday till Friday but if you had your Wigan ticket someone could have picked it up for you.
as nanno said if the 1st 2 days was for away ticket holders they would at least be see to be trying. Also it would have helped to reduce the mad rush we had. It is of no consequence to me as I am a season ticket holder and got mine today with only 10 minutes to wait but I also feel for the fans that made the trip and now miss the replay.

Isn't it great,so many genuine fans showing their support a la Millenium.
Wouldn't want them on a sinking ship (wet afternoon in November).Ah well this regular will have to tune in to Willo.
Perhaps there could be a half time competition,"Where am I?"

I am a season ticket holder so is my dad, on Tuesday morning he was in town so he popped into the pavilion at 11am picked up our tickets and was in there for 2 mins, no queue at all. I do feel really sorry for our regular supporters that go every week but because they don't have a season ticket get treated the same as those that only turn up when we are doing well. Whoever has been in charge of our club over the years the one thing they have in common is not being able to sort the ticket office out

Only tickets available are for season ticket holders what is left will go on general sale on sat morning there are supporters who made the trip to Wigan who have been unable to purchase tickets ! Priority should have been season tickets holders first then general sale from say tomorrow

Not being on contractwas harrys biggest asset alongside hs ability. Too many players chase the short term dollar . Harry was able to chose his own destiny with advice from his family and christchurch. He can sign contract in non league anytime. Best wishes to decent lad who clearly has his head screwed on as he requested to try and finish season at christchurch and even his school team. Refreshing in this time of over paid over rated players and greedy clubs. Good luck to harry and eddie for taking a chance

I've kept all of my stubs from matches I've attended this season as I thought they might come in useful if we went on a bit of a cup run, but alas no. I tried to get tickets today and they have all gone. The club should try being loyal to the supporters who are loyal to them. Very disappointed.

charlie2004 wrote:
I've kept all of my stubs from matches I've attended this season as I thought they might come in useful if we went on a bit of a cup run, but alas no. I tried to get tickets today and they have all gone. The club should try being loyal to the supporters who are loyal to them. Very disappointed.

I am with you on this one as I know six lads will be there and neither of them have attended any games at Dean Court. When I got mine this morning (with my season ticket) I was told that my actual seat had been sold but the one next to my regular seat was available and would I mind seating between Mr and Mrs So and so!! no problems I said but how come that my seat had been sold?

nonnogeppetto wrote:

charlie2004 wrote:
I've kept all of my stubs from matches I've attended this season as I thought they might come in useful if we went on a bit of a cup run, but alas no. I tried to get tickets today and they have all gone. The club should try being loyal to the supporters who are loyal to them. Very disappointed.

I am with you on this one as I know six lads will be there and neither of them have attended any games at Dean Court. When I got mine this morning (with my season ticket) I was told that my actual seat had been sold but the one next to my regular seat was available and would I mind seating between Mr and Mrs So and so!! no problems I said but how come that my seat had been sold?

How can they sell your seat ?

alasdair1967 wrote:

nonnogeppetto wrote:

charlie2004 wrote: I've kept all of my stubs from matches I've attended this season as I thought they might come in useful if we went on a bit of a cup run, but alas no. I tried to get tickets today and they have all gone. The club should try being loyal to the supporters who are loyal to them. Very disappointed.

I am with you on this one as I know six lads will be there and neither of them have attended any games at Dean Court. When I got mine this morning (with my season ticket) I was told that my actual seat had been sold but the one next to my regular seat was available and would I mind seating between Mr and Mrs So and so!! no problems I said but how come that my seat had been sold?

How can they sell your seat ?

They have!!

Complete shambles. The ticket office could have put Dumb & Dumber to some use and made them earn their money.!!!!

nonnogeppetto wrote:

alasdair1967 wrote:

nonnogeppetto wrote:

charlie2004 wrote: I've kept all of my stubs from matches I've attended this season as I thought they might come in useful if we went on a bit of a cup run, but alas no. I tried to get tickets today and they have all gone. The club should try being loyal to the supporters who are loyal to them. Very disappointed.

I am with you on this one as I know six lads will be there and neither of them have attended any games at Dean Court. When I got mine this morning (with my season ticket) I was told that my actual seat had been sold but the one next to my regular seat was available and would I mind seating between Mr and Mrs So and so!! no problems I said but how come that my seat had been sold?

How can they sell your seat ?

They have!!

Season ticket holders should have had first choice rather than allow glory seekers first choice of seats

charlie2004 wrote:
I've kept all of my stubs from matches I've attended this season as I thought they might come in useful if we went on a bit of a cup run, but alas no. I tried to get tickets today and they have all gone. The club should try being loyal to the supporters who are loyal to them. Very disappointed.

I know of a couple of season ticket holders who haven't taken up their usual seats, as they have bought seats elsewhere in the ground because friends/family wanted to go to this game too and they all want to sit together. So, there will be more tickets available on Saturday morning. I've no idea how many though. Perhaps the ticket office could reveal?