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Cherries: Mitchell would welcome Harry on to Dean Court board
7:00am Friday 15th June 2012 in Latest Sport
By Neil Perrett
SPURS DEPARTURE: Harry Redknapp talks to the media outside his Sandbanks home yesterday
Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell has ruled out the possibility of Harry Redknapp returning to Dean Court either as boss or co-owner.
But he says he would welcome Redknapp on to the board as his wealth of knowledge would benefit management duo Paul Groves and Shaun Brooks and director of football Tom Mitchell.
Eddie Mitchell, who owns the club with Russian businessman Maxim Demin, was speaking in the aftermath of Redknapp’s sacking as manager of Premier League Tottenham on Wednesday.
Dorset-based Redknapp cut his teeth in management at Dean Court between 1983 and 1992 – leading Cherries to the second flight for the only time in their history in 1987.
Eddie Mitchell told the Daily Echo: “First and foremost, I think Harry would be more valuable to the bigger clubs and I’m sure they will be looking to gain his services.
“But if it ever came to the time when perhaps travelling and other things weren’t on the agenda for him, we would always welcome him back with open arms.
“I have run it by my partner and we would see no problem with Harry dropping in from time to time and doing something which he would enjoy. He knows Paul and Shaun and knows they are more than capable of taking this club forward. I know Harry’s nature and he wouldn’t jeopardise coming in and taking somebody else’s job.
“Managerial-wise, it is not an option and I don’t think Harry would do that anywhere. But if he ever wanted to come by and talk football, give advice and perhaps join the board, his experience would be invaluable.”
Asked by the Daily Echo whether the prospect of ownership or the position of director of football could be open to Redknapp, Eddie Mitchell replied: “Tom is director of football. He is very inexperienced compared with Harry but, nevertheless, he is a compatible person and very much like Harry. I am sure Tom could learn a fantastic amount from somebody like Harry so it wouldn’t be a case of coming in with a defined role.
“If you had the freedom to come in to talk to Paul, Shaun and Tom and to sit down with myself and Max, we would perhaps assess a value to that and maybe sort something out with Harry. It is not an unrealistic possibility.
“I don’t think we would want Harry to get financially involved with the club and I don’t think he would want that either. I think probably his future is on the television because he comes across well, he has a wealth of knowledge and that’s where I think he would get most fun.
“We are just up the road from where Harry lives and want to go places as a club. I am sure Harry would be able to help us.”
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Football banning order yob
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7:55am Fri 15 Jun 12
lockandload
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8:00am Fri 15 Jun 12
God help us this season.
Hangers on and lap dogs sitting around the table with the Mitchell mafia using our club as their plaything.
I am so glad I didnt re new my season ticket.
N Smith
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8:01am Fri 15 Jun 12
JJ72IRL
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8:13am Fri 15 Jun 12
The people of Bournemouth deserve better than this Trash
DeadlyDerek
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8:16am Fri 15 Jun 12
Afcbpete
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8:21am Fri 15 Jun 12
lockandload wrote:This Club, "OUR" Club is rapidly becoming more like a Brian Rix farce every week. Tom Mitchell as Director of Football!!! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so instead cried with laughter. Things get worse, not better!!!
Tom Mitchell .............what a joke.
God help us this season.
Hangers on and lap dogs sitting around the table with the Mitchell mafia using our club as their plaything.
I am so glad I didnt re new my season ticket.
JJ72IRL
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8:29am Fri 15 Jun 12
afcb-mark
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8:34am Fri 15 Jun 12
Square Old Codger
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8:35am Fri 15 Jun 12
The Renegade Master
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8:45am Fri 15 Jun 12
The Renegade Master
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8:50am Fri 15 Jun 12
I hope Harry does come back as it's clear to everyone our club desperately needs someone on the board who has a clue. Very little chance of that happening though.
Cookie Jar
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9:17am Fri 15 Jun 12
The Renegade Master wrote:I noticed that too! I think it's the same photo!! Haha poor guy!
Stand by for some pathetic moron to report Harry to the police because he wasn't wearing his seat belt while being interviewed.
Would be great to have 'arry back at his local club!!!! Come on you know it makes sense!
Afcbpete
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9:25am Fri 15 Jun 12
The Renegade Master wrote:I keep hoping to read news from DC that excites me, shows me the amibition that we keep hearing about and NO, not more Mitchell building projects. Something that has me desoerately wanting the season to start and what do we get, TM Director of Football, Jeeeezzzz even the weather seems better than that!!! IF Harry was ever to get involved, if his position was not one that could make a REAL difference, then I'd say stay away "H", because I could not see you wanting to be involved with this bunch of clowns... By the way, where have the positive mob got too??? they are VERY quiet pmsl....
The only place Tom Mitchell would ever be a successful Director of Football is on his Playstation.
I hope Harry does come back as it's clear to everyone our club desperately needs someone on the board who has a clue. Very little chance of that happening though.
Piston_Broke
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9:30am Fri 15 Jun 12
Piston_Broke
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9:34am Fri 15 Jun 12
Pierre France
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9:40am Fri 15 Jun 12
afcb-mark wrote:Well I work for my fathers business, and I know for a fact that I get privileges and perks that I wouldn't get if I didn't work in a family business. It's a fact of life. You can't argue with Mitchell looking after his son. I still think Mitchell is a nasty piece of work though, and look forward to the 4 forth stand and hotel being built, so he and his mob can bugger off.....
Please explain Mr Mitchell in what way Tom Mitchell (I was only given this job cos daddy is in charge and I haven't got a bl@@dy clue what i'm doing lol) is 'very much like Harry Rednapp (lol).' Every time you open your mouth EM you simply confirm what everyone knows (lol)
dc addict
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10:06am Fri 15 Jun 12
Pierre France wrote:Can't argue with any parent looking after their son but in this case NOT at the expense of a great many people (the supporters) who rely on the best possible stewardship of their club. How can a 21 year old lad provide that ?! It's an insult to the supporters, many of whom were following this great little club before Young Mr T. Mitchell was born. Keep it in the family Eddie, AT ALL COSTS !!
afcb-mark wrote: Please explain Mr Mitchell in what way Tom Mitchell (I was only given this job cos daddy is in charge and I haven't got a bl@@dy clue what i'm doing lol) is 'very much like Harry Rednapp (lol).' Every time you open your mouth EM you simply confirm what everyone knows (lol)Well I work for my fathers business, and I know for a fact that I get privileges and perks that I wouldn't get if I didn't work in a family business. It's a fact of life. You can't argue with Mitchell looking after his son. I still think Mitchell is a nasty piece of work though, and look forward to the 4 forth stand and hotel being built, so he and his mob can bugger off.....
wallydown
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10:38am Fri 15 Jun 12
if harry climbs into bed with you lot he needs his head looking at
In Absentia
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11:17am Fri 15 Jun 12
An easy guess who'll be the next manager when Groves is sacked then. Tom might have completed a season on Football Manager 2012 by then.
Pierre France
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11:33am Fri 15 Jun 12
afcb-mark
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11:45am Fri 15 Jun 12
Pierre France wrote:Your logic has just summed up why season ticket sales are down by 40% and gates will be dismal this coming season.
So. If your father owned a football club and asked you to be involved, are you telling me that you would politely decline? The green eyed monster is a dangerous enemy. x
Afcbpete
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11:47am Fri 15 Jun 12
Pierre France wrote:IF I owned the club, I'd certainly have family involved in some way, but on the footballing side??? Absolutely NOT!! especially a 21yr old still wet behind the ears with no real footballing experience. How on earth can you compare HIM with someone who has spent many years in the game with bundles of experience. Plain ridiculous, making us look a laughing stock more than we were anyway.
So. If your father owned a football club and asked you to be involved, are you telling me that you would politely decline? The green eyed monster is a dangerous enemy. x
Pierre France
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11:52am Fri 15 Jun 12
afcb-mark wrote:I shall quote you should we get to the play-offs or better. Supporters of football clubs are notoriously fickle creatures and feed of the wonderful elixir called success. x
Pierre France wrote:Your logic has just summed up why season ticket sales are down by 40% and gates will be dismal this coming season.
So. If your father owned a football club and asked you to be involved, are you telling me that you would politely decline? The green eyed monster is a dangerous enemy. x
bollybear
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12:06pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Just sums up Mitchell-complete idiot. Try asking Billy Bonds about Harry taking a job- they were best friends but it didn't stop Harry.
I would have thought Harry and EM would be perfect partners- a long way from AFCB
snookerman
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12:48pm Fri 15 Jun 12
In Absentia
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1:36pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Pierre France wrote:What a stupid remark.
So. If your father owned a football club and asked you to be involved, are you telling me that you would politely decline? The green eyed monster is a dangerous enemy. x
I certainly wouldn't be taking on a role as 'Director of Football', even if I was related to a club owner. How on earth is a 21 year old builders son qualified to scout players and provide technical advice to qualifed football coaches? That includes ones as 'average' as Messrs Groves and Brooks.
Mind you, it could be a holding role until the Hotel is built and he could then swap to concierge perhaps?
devon fan
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4:12pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Square Old Codger
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4:39pm Fri 15 Jun 12
devon fan wrote:The problem is that many are doing just that, I have no idea whether the 40% drop in Season Ticket sales alleged is true or not, though I do know many who are holding back until they can see what sort of team we will have and I am amongst them. But, Mitchell does invite so much invective, through ill judged comments, the many broken promises and untruths . He should allow the PR man the Club employs to make all the statements or at least have some imput in them. Most supporters have good reason to mistrust him and he really should keep a low profile and try to regain the trust he has lost.. .
what a complete load of moaners, the majority of posts have nothing to do with football, I would suggest either you back your club or push off up the road, I do not agree with every thing that Mr Mitchell does or says but it would appear evn if he were to do everything perfectly it still would not be good enough for a lot of you
Afcbpete
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4:42pm Fri 15 Jun 12
devon fan wrote:We happen to CARE about what happens at our club, just because it may not fit in with how you see things we're entitled to our opinion, an opinion that the majority feel, we're not isolated by a long way. If your happy with an inexperienced 21 year old with such a responsible post within our club then great, I'm delighted for you. However MANY of us are horrified to say the least, but I'm not going to sling insults at you because your entitled to your opinion, but don't slag ME off for having MINE!!! and ofcause, I don't use the term OUR CLUB in the sense I always used to use it, more habit and wishful thinking....
what a complete load of moaners, the majority of posts have nothing to do with football, I would suggest either you back your club or push off up the road, I do not agree with every thing that Mr Mitchell does or says but it would appear evn if he were to do everything perfectly it still would not be good enough for a lot of you
devon fan
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4:50pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Afcbpete wrote:oh dear Pete you do take things personally, my comments were based on the majority of postings not at yourself alone, I did say I did not agree with everything that Mr Mitchell says and does but after 65 years of supporting the club and with the succession of bad chairmen we have had, as a chairman he is no better or worse than many who have gone for him, I feel it would be fairer to wait and see what sort of a squad is assembled make your desicion on whether you are then satisfied with what you see, rather than producing negative post on every subject but the football
devon fan wrote: what a complete load of moaners, the majority of posts have nothing to do with football, I would suggest either you back your club or push off up the road, I do not agree with every thing that Mr Mitchell does or says but it would appear evn if he were to do everything perfectly it still would not be good enough for a lot of youWe happen to CARE about what happens at our club, just because it may not fit in with how you see things we're entitled to our opinion, an opinion that the majority feel, we're not isolated by a long way. If your happy with an inexperienced 21 year old with such a responsible post within our club then great, I'm delighted for you. However MANY of us are horrified to say the least, but I'm not going to sling insults at you because your entitled to your opinion, but don't slag ME off for having MINE!!! and ofcause, I don't use the term OUR CLUB in the sense I always used to use it, more habit and wishful thinking....
pete woodley
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4:59pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Pierre France
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6:05pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Afcbpete wrote:You use of capital letters is excessive, to say the least.
devon fan wrote:We happen to CARE about what happens at our club, just because it may not fit in with how you see things we're entitled to our opinion, an opinion that the majority feel, we're not isolated by a long way. If your happy with an inexperienced 21 year old with such a responsible post within our club then great, I'm delighted for you. However MANY of us are horrified to say the least, but I'm not going to sling insults at you because your entitled to your opinion, but don't slag ME off for having MINE!!! and ofcause, I don't use the term OUR CLUB in the sense I always used to use it, more habit and wishful thinking....
what a complete load of moaners, the majority of posts have nothing to do with football, I would suggest either you back your club or push off up the road, I do not agree with every thing that Mr Mitchell does or says but it would appear evn if he were to do everything perfectly it still would not be good enough for a lot of you
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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6:08pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Ferndown Steve wrote:First read this article at 9am this morning ref- Tom Mitchell as Director of football, still cant stop laughing now. I mean, what the hell does a 21 year old who failed to make it as a player at Dorchester actually bring to the table??. This is actual football league - not fantacy football league. I really feel sorry for PG if he has to go through this mug to get transfer targets sanctioned, he doesn't stand a chance. Get Arry on board asap to sort this mess out before it's to late.
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STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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6:26pm Fri 15 Jun 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Eddie Mitchell has always used the Echo to massage his enormous ego, and will continue to do so. Not interested in the football club, just himself and rest of his cronies. I would love to know just how much collectivley they are"MILKING" our club for. Easy money.
devon fan wrote:The problem is that many are doing just that, I have no idea whether the 40% drop in Season Ticket sales alleged is true or not, though I do know many who are holding back until they can see what sort of team we will have and I am amongst them. But, Mitchell does invite so much invective, through ill judged comments, the many broken promises and untruths . He should allow the PR man the Club employs to make all the statements or at least have some imput in them. Most supporters have good reason to mistrust him and he really should keep a low profile and try to regain the trust he has lost.. .
what a complete load of moaners, the majority of posts have nothing to do with football, I would suggest either you back your club or push off up the road, I do not agree with every thing that Mr Mitchell does or says but it would appear evn if he were to do everything perfectly it still would not be good enough for a lot of you
afcb-mark
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6:42pm Fri 15 Jun 12
devon fan wrote:In order your your comments to have any credibility you could perhaps back them up with just one piece of prove that EM has done anything 'perfectly'. What Eddie Mitchell has done (which is far from perfect) is sell a whole team in order to stay in business, loan money from his own pocket, get loans from Demin to support the massive wage bills/work on ground all of which has to be paid back, threaten supporters, abuses national radio listeners and like you, tell loyal supporters to go and support another team. I'm still trying to think of something perfect he has done. Over to you for that one!!!
what a complete load of moaners, the majority of posts have nothing to do with football, I would suggest either you back your club or push off up the road, I do not agree with every thing that Mr Mitchell does or says but it would appear evn if he were to do everything perfectly it still would not be good enough for a lot of you
goatty
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7:10pm Fri 15 Jun 12
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road wrote:and add to that a Chairman who had no idea where Dean Court even was until he took over. Never watched Bournemouth in his life.
Ferndown Steve wrote:First read this article at 9am this morning ref- Tom Mitchell as Director of football, still cant stop laughing now. I mean, what the hell does a 21 year old who failed to make it as a player at Dorchester actually bring to the table??. This is actual football league - not fantacy football league. I really feel sorry for PG if he has to go through this mug to get transfer targets sanctioned, he doesn't stand a chance. Get Arry on board asap to sort this mess out before it's to late.
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A CEO in Neill Blake, who is an ex policeman who's only visits to Dean Court was on duty. No management experience and definitely no football experience.
What a great Board of Directors Bournemouth have. The laughing stock of the league
pete woodley
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devon fan
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10:13am Sat 16 Jun 12
pete woodley wrote:as you say we are all entitled to an opinion
I also have supported them for over 65 years,and did not go at all last season,for many reasons,not just the poor football the previous season,but the attitude of the mitchells,eddies behaviour,and the way the club was being run.We are all entitled to have a say,even eddies hangers on,so devon fan give it a rest.
drkangman
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11:25am Sat 16 Jun 12
stfcinbmth
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8:13pm Sat 16 Jun 12
ASM
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3:48am Sun 17 Jun 12
Harry Redknapp is the only person to take this club forward, the fans love him. He's a hero. He loves the club. He HAS money. He HAS contacts, he KNOWS ABOUT FOOTBALL.
ASM
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3:51am Sun 17 Jun 12
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