Cherries: Laws insists under-fire Groves won't panic (From Thisisdorset)
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Cherries: Laws insists under-fire Groves won't panic
7:00am Tuesday 25th September 2012 in Latest Sport
By Neil Meldrum
FORMER BOSS: Brian Laws
BRIAN Laws has backed Paul Groves to emerge stronger from his Goldsands Stadium nightmare, insisting the Cherries boss will not push the panic button.
Groves has come under increasing pressure from a section of supporters after presiding over just one win from 10 games so far this season - despite the Dorset club having spent big money in a bid to realise chairman Eddie Mitchell ’s Championship dream Many travelling supporters called for Groves’s head as Cherries were thumped 4-0 at Swindon on Saturday, but Mitchell yesterday told the Echo that his under-fire boss would not be sacked.
And Laws, who managed Groves at both Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe United, believes the 46-year-old can improve his wretched record since replacing Lee Bradbury in March.
Laws, a League Cup winner with Nottingham Forest in 1989 and 1990, told the Echo: “One thing that you have in management is rough times as well as the good times.
“Most managers will experience that because it can’t be |good all the time, but it is |about how you manage those situations and how well you take criticism.
“I’ve known Paul for many years as a player and a coach and one of the things I have seen is a strong character. He will take criticism and, when things aren’t going well, he will listen as well.
“I never saw him panic as a player and I’m sure he won’t now he is a manager.
“We all have difficult times and it is also about the players responding. It’s not all down to the manager.
“One thing the fans will see with Paul, though, is that he is very focused and he will do what he believes in, regardless of the outcome.
“He has signed lots of players but teams take time to gel. You are very lucky if you bring in a lot of players and they gel right away.
“With Bournemouth, there is an added pressure because they are not used to spending money and expectation levels have risen dramatically. With that comes pressure and the fans will let you know if they are not happy.”
Groves scored his 100th career league goal under Laws at Glanford Park in 2004, with Laws describing the former midfielder as “inspirational”.
The 50-year-old former Burnley boss added: “Paul is not going to be someone who loses it because he is very focused. As a player he was like that and he won’t be outspoken now he is a manager.
“Just because he is not like that, though, doesn’t mean he can’t endear himself to the fans. He needs the fans on his side, but I would never question his personality.
“Paul just needs time. He must be given that and, if he is, I am sure the club will reap the rewards.”
Comments(78)
batman_cherry
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7:11am Tue 25 Sep 12
Bobcat
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7:13am Tue 25 Sep 12
AFCB must now be the laughing stock of the division. ?
PeterFrance
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7:19am Tue 25 Sep 12
Echo - stop reporting this publicity being spun out of DC and start reflecting the views of the majority of the fans, "Groves must go". If this means that Echo is once more banned from DC then so be it, this would just be further evidence of the Mitchell clan's attitude towards the supporters.
eaststandman
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7:35am Tue 25 Sep 12
Laws needs to come and sit through the c**p i'm being dished up, week in, week out.
We had a good local, passionate and successful manager in EDDIE HOWE until the Bricklayer made his life unbearable.
Bobcat
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7:40am Tue 25 Sep 12
eaststandman wrote:Bricklayers Labourer, there fixed it for you :)
Absolute Rubbish. Laws needs to come and sit through the c**p i'm being dished up, week in, week out. We had a good local, passionate and successful manager in EDDIE HOWE until the Bricklayer made his life unbearable.
Nick68
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7:45am Tue 25 Sep 12
Why not interview some of the supporters who have watched all the matches so far this season?
Groves has had enough time (and the biggest budget by miles that any manager has had at Boscome). Groves had 113 matches in charge at Grimsby and 17 here. With just 27 wins in total, the career win rate is 22%.
Relegation was a fact at Blundell Park and it will surely arrive here too - if Groves is allowed to continue.
raypike
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7:48am Tue 25 Sep 12
Nick68
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7:49am Tue 25 Sep 12
lionheart
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7:51am Tue 25 Sep 12
umpcah
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8:13am Tue 25 Sep 12
lionheart wrote:Fans must peacefully demonstrate their feelings by staying away and that includes season ticket holders. .
It's not just a section of the fans calling for Groves to be replaced-it's most of them now.
N Smith
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8:14am Tue 25 Sep 12
AFCBade
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8:15am Tue 25 Sep 12
afcb-mark
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8:17am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan
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8:19am Tue 25 Sep 12
Piston_Broke
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8:20am Tue 25 Sep 12
Before you spout any more claptrap about our club and its current personnel, perhaps you'd like to phone your old mucker Russ Wilcox, and get a bit of background regarding AFCB. I'm sure if you went public with what he has to say, it would make far more interesting reading.
GROVES OUT, BROOKS OUT. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING.
hotdog350
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8:20am Tue 25 Sep 12
The club must have run out of players to come forward and swear their undying love of Groves.
Football banning order yob
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8:26am Tue 25 Sep 12
afcb-mark
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8:28am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:Go and play with your play station Tom.
What a bunch of wasters, in groves and brooks we trust.
simong
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8:29am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:Yeh right, go to many games do you ?
What a bunch of wasters, in groves and brooks we trust.
In 30+ years of watching they are without doubt the most incompetent managerial pairing we have had in that time.
the afcb fan
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8:41am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan
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8:41am Tue 25 Sep 12
boyerboy
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8:51am Tue 25 Sep 12
BRICKLAYER ???? ...THAT IS AN INSULT TO ALL HARD WORKING BRICKIES.
LETS HAVE SOME FUN AND THINK OF SUITABLE NAMES FOR FAST EDDIE AND LITTLE TOM THEN.
afcb-mark
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8:54am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:I used to believe in Santa Claus and fairies, but the thankfully the medication helped. I suggest you try some.
Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.
nat-365
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8:54am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan
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9:04am Tue 25 Sep 12
afcb-mark wrote:Glad the medication helped you, explains your comments, all of these posters that know so much more about a guy who someone paid to do it, bet most of them don't have a job or maybe they are all sacked football managers!!!!
the afcb fan wrote: Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.I used to believe in Santa Claus and fairies, but the thankfully the medication helped. I suggest you try some.
the afcb fan
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9:04am Tue 25 Sep 12
afcb-mark wrote:Glad the medication helped you, explains your comments, all of these posters that know so much more about a guy who someone paid to do it, bet most of them don't have a job or maybe they are all sacked football managers!!!!
the afcb fan wrote: Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.I used to believe in Santa Claus and fairies, but the thankfully the medication helped. I suggest you try some.
Square Old Codger
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9:22am Tue 25 Sep 12
charlie2004
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9:25am Tue 25 Sep 12
the amazon returns again
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9:35am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:the afcb ****
Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.
New to the forum pal, ye right, jog on punk.
KILL THE CANCER THAT IS KILLING THIS CLUB
THAT CANCER IS MITCHELL
AIM ALL PROTESTS AT MITCHELL SATURDAY AS WELL AS GROVES. ITS MITCHELL WHO HAS TO GO
MITCHELL OUT
the amazon returns again
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9:39am Tue 25 Sep 12
GET OFF YOUR REAR LAD AND DO SOME REAL JOURNALISM, THIS ARTICLE IS AN INSULT TO ANY AFCB FAN
YOU STUPID BOY PIKE
sussexcherry
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9:45am Tue 25 Sep 12
the amazon returns again
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9:47am Tue 25 Sep 12
HE DOES'NT GIVE A TOSS FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF RUNNING OUR CLUB......IF HE DID GROVES WOULD NOT BE HERE...ALL HE IS DOING IS NICKING THE MONEY....YOU ALL KNOW IT......HE MUST GO, WAKE UP ONE AND ALL
MITCHELL OUT
the amazon returns again
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9:51am Tue 25 Sep 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Save your money SOC and go and watch the rugby Saturday like me, don't you dare go to Dean Court after all the praise you've been giving these Rugby boys
If Groves is allowed to continue it's doubtful whether the Club will survive, I wouldn't at all be surprised if the gate on Saturday is below 4500, well below the break even point. I like many others am debating whether it's worth while continuing going to games at Dean Court, I have already moved from being a Season Ticket holder for many years to a Saturday (home)only spectator. But I have as yet to see a game during Groves period in charge worth the admission fee and find his "style " of play , dull, negative and boring, whilst I want to be entertained by watching flowing, attacking football. The Club has already "lost" over 40% of the support of Eddie Howe's days, as a result it must be in financial difficulties, haemorrhaging money and support, with an inflated wage bill and little or no financial control. I can only see this ending with the Club in administration again. Remember, that Max has only lent the money, is charging 6% interest - has a charge on all assetts and seems to be a peripheral figure - just how much real interest does he really have in the Club.
adyb1967
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9:58am Tue 25 Sep 12
Would you so very kindly print in your paper tomorrow a detailed explanation of precisely WHY you think ANY Bournemouth supporter on this planet would be in the SLIGHTEST bit interested in what Brian Laws has to say? many thanks.
Square Old Codger
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10:04am Tue 25 Sep 12
winch
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10:09am Tue 25 Sep 12
Frankiesbackfromhollywood
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10:10am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:Someone hasn't seen a minutes football at Dean Court this season!! Don't start using peoples employment status as an argument against them, Groves will be out of work soon enough!! I have been a fan for over 40 years as well, I can honestly state that these are the worst management team I can remember in that time, ever worse than Quinn!! You can blindly follow them that's your bad but don't insult the rest of us who have paid more than enough of our hard earned money watching the dross the produce, Groves record speaks for itself the argument stops there!!
afcb-mark wrote:Glad the medication helped you, explains your comments, all of these posters that know so much more about a guy who someone paid to do it, bet most of them don't have a job or maybe they are all sacked football managers!!!!
the afcb fan wrote: Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.I used to believe in Santa Claus and fairies, but the thankfully the medication helped. I suggest you try some.
Frankiesbackfromhollywood
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10:15am Tue 25 Sep 12
The Renegade Master
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10:20am Tue 25 Sep 12
Why am I having to read this cr*p about a failed manager backing another failed manager? For goodness' sake, please stop printing these puff pieces and print something useful like a fans poll on whether they want Groves & Brooks to stay or go and who they would like to replace him.
Thank you.
new cherry
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10:24am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:On what evidence do you base this or is ignorance bliss???
Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.
new cherry
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10:26am Tue 25 Sep 12
Local fan
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10:45am Tue 25 Sep 12
Luffbracherry
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11:28am Tue 25 Sep 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Hey SOC I have not attended Dean Court for over a season now - the cost of travel accomodation etc was not justified.
Hadn't realized that it's Harpbury College on Saturday, the probable Champions, and fielding the three ex internationals that they recruited on to their staff ( using tax payers money!! - that's a trick Mitchell has missed) Will certainly give Dean Court a miss on Saturday for Chapel Gate. An exciting attacking game in prospect, rather than another dreary display - no contest.
Instead, I will be watching Loughborough Students in an exciting game of National rugby for £4. If I want to turn the clock back and watch some great passing football under Sean O'Driscoll I may pop along to Forest one day
I will return to Dean Court when the current regime have moved on
cherrydragon
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11:31am Tue 25 Sep 12
At the end of the day, all this PROPAGANDA supporting these clowns is only making matters worse.
Come on Eddie, do you really want another bankruptcy on your records and the Russians after you?
PG and SB are just out of their leadue and no matter how they are on a "personal level" it means jack sh**! You could have a wonderful bloke as a salesman but if he cannot sell, see ya!
cherrydragon
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11:39am Tue 25 Sep 12
cherrydragon
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11:43am Tue 25 Sep 12
the afcb fan wrote:That made me laugh AFCB Fan :-D
afcb-mark wrote:Glad the medication helped you, explains your comments, all of these posters that know so much more about a guy who someone paid to do it, bet most of them don't have a job or maybe they are all sacked football managers!!!!
the afcb fan wrote: Who is tom, over 40 years I can vouch they are not the worse management, by far and I still believe they will succeed.I used to believe in Santa Claus and fairies, but the thankfully the medication helped. I suggest you try some.
Couchy125
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11:58am Tue 25 Sep 12
nonnogeppetto
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12:10pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Couchy125 wrote:EM in desguise!!!!!!!!
Can somebody tell me who the load mouth Scottish steward is please. Who patrols the north stand etc. twice I saw him waving his finger and shouting at customers. If I done that in my job I would be sacked. Take a chill pill mr steward.
nonnogeppetto
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12:11pm Tue 25 Sep 12
nonnogeppetto wrote:sorry disguise
Couchy125 wrote:EM in desguise!!!!!!!!
Can somebody tell me who the load mouth Scottish steward is please. Who patrols the north stand etc. twice I saw him waving his finger and shouting at customers. If I done that in my job I would be sacked. Take a chill pill mr steward.
nonnogeppetto
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12:23pm Tue 25 Sep 12
The pros and antis will come out of the woodwork to make their case/views heard until then it seems to me that we will not make an iota of difference to EM PG or anyone else.
I will take leave of absence until there is major news worth commenting on because it has now become very silly.
Some of you may well be saying thank God for that (I know one in particular will miss my comments like smoke in his eyes!!). But I cannot bear it any more seeing the family club we have all loved and supported for such a long time being dismantled bit by bit by a demolisher.
West moors 1
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1:34pm Tue 25 Sep 12
goodoldecho
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1:35pm Tue 25 Sep 12
RICHSKI
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1:51pm Tue 25 Sep 12
That aside, as I said yesterday, who would manage this club with Mr Edd in charge? Would our Russian stay if we could get rid EM?
I do'nt know if anyone would want to buy the club. We would certainly loose DC. God just writing thisreally hurts. Maybe to get our club back we would have to do an Aldershot. Anyone out there got 15m in there back pocket? coz money is the only way to get rid.
RICHSKI
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1:52pm Tue 25 Sep 12
That aside, as I said yesterday, who would manage this club with Mr Edd in charge? Would our Russian stay if we could get rid EM?
I do'nt know if anyone would want to buy the club. We would certainly loose DC. God just writing thisreally hurts. Maybe to get our club back we would have to do an Aldershot. Anyone out there got 15m in there back pocket? coz money is the only way to get rid.
nonnisrevenge
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3:13pm Tue 25 Sep 12
In some respects it’s a shame that another decent ex player in brooks has in-part resided over another managerial slump, in the same way that Quinn & to some extent Bond did.
We're 3-2(Howe & Tindall) down in the recent ex-players become decent managers/coaches stakes.
Red but blue
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3:21pm Tue 25 Sep 12
pauls55
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3:36pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Oakdale12
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3:38pm Tue 25 Sep 12
raybren
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3:41pm Tue 25 Sep 12
is building a philosophy that will benefit the club for years.Possession of the ball,defending well and consistently scoring.This is revolutionary but can't be done without Demouge,Hughes,David
s and Barnard.I would guess a combined age of around 140!
Piston_Broke
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4:19pm Tue 25 Sep 12
raybren wrote:As far as I'm concerned, The Clueless One can say what he likes. The facts, however, make sorry reading, with a management career average now of exactly 1 point per game. Relegation form, in any division. Hopefully, Harry might give his old mate Martin Allen a call, to see if he's interested, and manage to convince Edmund that a big change is required, and soon. As a bonus, we might manage to upset that nice Mr Scally at the same time!
On Vital Football Paul Groves says he
is building a philosophy that will benefit the club for years.Possession of the ball,defending well and consistently scoring.This is revolutionary but can't be done without Demouge,Hughes,David
s and Barnard.I would guess a combined age of around 140!
Awayfor247days
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4:27pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Awayfor247days
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4:28pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Red but blue
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4:38pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Piston_Broke wrote:Mad Dog? Heaven help us!
raybren wrote:As far as I'm concerned, The Clueless One can say what he likes. The facts, however, make sorry reading, with a management career average now of exactly 1 point per game. Relegation form, in any division. Hopefully, Harry might give his old mate Martin Allen a call, to see if he's interested, and manage to convince Edmund that a big change is required, and soon. As a bonus, we might manage to upset that nice Mr Scally at the same time!
On Vital Football Paul Groves says he
is building a philosophy that will benefit the club for years.Possession of the ball,defending well and consistently scoring.This is revolutionary but can't be done without Demouge,Hughes,David
s and Barnard.I would guess a combined age of around 140!
Piston_Broke
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4:53pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Red but blue wrote:It would be exciting, that's for sure! But football is a results business, and apart from a couple of spells in difficult circumstances at Cheltenham and Notts County, his record is pretty good.
Piston_Broke wrote:Mad Dog? Heaven help us!
raybren wrote:As far as I'm concerned, The Clueless One can say what he likes. The facts, however, make sorry reading, with a management career average now of exactly 1 point per game. Relegation form, in any division. Hopefully, Harry might give his old mate Martin Allen a call, to see if he's interested, and manage to convince Edmund that a big change is required, and soon. As a bonus, we might manage to upset that nice Mr Scally at the same time!
On Vital Football Paul Groves says he
is building a philosophy that will benefit the club for years.Possession of the ball,defending well and consistently scoring.This is revolutionary but can't be done without Demouge,Hughes,David
s and Barnard.I would guess a combined age of around 140!
Eddie's dog
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5:44pm Tue 25 Sep 12
and Mitchell saw Elvis at the delicatessen counter at Sainsbury's.........
- how is any of this relevant?
Nat1234
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5:46pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Red but blue
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6:23pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Piston_Broke wrote:He screwed up big time at Leicester (fell out with everyone) and he has a reputation for losing the plot somewhat.
Red but blue wrote:It would be exciting, that's for sure! But football is a results business, and apart from a couple of spells in difficult circumstances at Cheltenham and Notts County, his record is pretty good.
Piston_Broke wrote:Mad Dog? Heaven help us!
raybren wrote:As far as I'm concerned, The Clueless One can say what he likes. The facts, however, make sorry reading, with a management career average now of exactly 1 point per game. Relegation form, in any division. Hopefully, Harry might give his old mate Martin Allen a call, to see if he's interested, and manage to convince Edmund that a big change is required, and soon. As a bonus, we might manage to upset that nice Mr Scally at the same time!
On Vital Football Paul Groves says he
is building a philosophy that will benefit the club for years.Possession of the ball,defending well and consistently scoring.This is revolutionary but can't be done without Demouge,Hughes,David
s and Barnard.I would guess a combined age of around 140!
lionheart
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6:51pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Your time could have been spent more productively trying to ascertain why Black Label Events lost £200k in its first year's trading despite substantial assistance from AFCB, a separate legal entity.
susi.m
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8:18pm Tue 25 Sep 12
When Groves goes - we will only end up with another "yes"man while Mitchell is around.
Any chants for "out" should start with the Mitchells.
boby
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9:08pm Tue 25 Sep 12
and a chairman who takes small quick steps rather than the large one eddie gambled on .
PaulWimborne
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9:37pm Tue 25 Sep 12
oxoncherry2
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9:44pm Tue 25 Sep 12
PaulWimborne wrote:It's gone on too long. Do you want to see us in Division 2? The people in charge have spent a fortune and it looks like we'll be going down! Even our last manager was better than this!
AS MUCH AS ITS FRUSTRATING AT THE MOMENT, BOURNEMOUTH FANS SHOULD BE GRATEFUL WE ACTUALLY HAVE A FOOTBALL CLUB TO SUPPORT!!! YOU MAY NOT LIKE THE CHAIRMAN, BUT AT LEAST HE SAVED THE CLUB.....OTHERWISE YOU LOT WOULD BE MOANING YOU WOULDNT HAVE A CLUB, SO DONT FORGET THAT! I APPRECIATE THE MANAGER IS A BIT CLUELESS, BUT A LOT OF YOU LOT NEED TO GROW UP AND STOP BEHAVING LIKE SPOILT CHILDREN BECAUSE YOUR NOW GETTING YOUR OWN WAY (WINNING LOTS OF GAMES ETC)....ITS STILL EARLY IN THE SEASON, AND THINGS WILL WORK THEMSELVES OUT.......!
PaulWimborne
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9:51pm Tue 25 Sep 12
oxoncherry2 wrote:I understand what your saying, but we are not even in october yet.....when saints were in league 1, they were stuggling at the bottom till xmas....and look where they ended up: they won the league and got promoted! It takes time and im sure Groves will have learnt a few lessons following the 4-0 defeat last weekend! I reakon the season starts here......
PaulWimborne wrote: AS MUCH AS ITS FRUSTRATING AT THE MOMENT, BOURNEMOUTH FANS SHOULD BE GRATEFUL WE ACTUALLY HAVE A FOOTBALL CLUB TO SUPPORT!!! YOU MAY NOT LIKE THE CHAIRMAN, BUT AT LEAST HE SAVED THE CLUB.....OTHERWISE YOU LOT WOULD BE MOANING YOU WOULDNT HAVE A CLUB, SO DONT FORGET THAT! I APPRECIATE THE MANAGER IS A BIT CLUELESS, BUT A LOT OF YOU LOT NEED TO GROW UP AND STOP BEHAVING LIKE SPOILT CHILDREN BECAUSE YOUR NOW GETTING YOUR OWN WAY (WINNING LOTS OF GAMES ETC)....ITS STILL EARLY IN THE SEASON, AND THINGS WILL WORK THEMSELVES OUT.......!It's gone on too long. Do you want to see us in Division 2? The people in charge have spent a fortune and it looks like we'll be going down! Even our last manager was better than this!
lionheart
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10:58pm Tue 25 Sep 12
PaulWimborne wrote:The eternal optimist.
oxoncherry2 wrote:I understand what your saying, but we are not even in october yet.....when saints were in league 1, they were stuggling at the bottom till xmas....and look where they ended up: they won the league and got promoted! It takes time and im sure Groves will have learnt a few lessons following the 4-0 defeat last weekend! I reakon the season starts here......
PaulWimborne wrote: AS MUCH AS ITS FRUSTRATING AT THE MOMENT, BOURNEMOUTH FANS SHOULD BE GRATEFUL WE ACTUALLY HAVE A FOOTBALL CLUB TO SUPPORT!!! YOU MAY NOT LIKE THE CHAIRMAN, BUT AT LEAST HE SAVED THE CLUB.....OTHERWISE YOU LOT WOULD BE MOANING YOU WOULDNT HAVE A CLUB, SO DONT FORGET THAT! I APPRECIATE THE MANAGER IS A BIT CLUELESS, BUT A LOT OF YOU LOT NEED TO GROW UP AND STOP BEHAVING LIKE SPOILT CHILDREN BECAUSE YOUR NOW GETTING YOUR OWN WAY (WINNING LOTS OF GAMES ETC)....ITS STILL EARLY IN THE SEASON, AND THINGS WILL WORK THEMSELVES OUT.......!It's gone on too long. Do you want to see us in Division 2? The people in charge have spent a fortune and it looks like we'll be going down! Even our last manager was better than this!
With the clowns we have in charge on and off the field we are on the flight path to implode.
There needs to be one hell of an improvement after the Swindon debacle but to be honest, much as I would like to see it, as I have followed the cherries all over the country since 1958, I can't see Groves turning things around.
Groves and Brooks should do the honourable thing and fall on their swords and resign.
poolepaul
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12:29am Wed 26 Sep 12
lionheart wrote:Not going to happen I think...put it this way...if you were doing a really BAD job at something, but were still being paid top money, you are not going to turn to your employer and just quit...Laural and Hardy are in a great place at the moment....They aren't exactly going to be fired are they...they are getting brilliant results out of a team worth on paper maybe in the millions...Oh wait....no they aren't...You think that the bullyboy will fire his own family despite the HUGE outcry...Nope...He won't...he's bleeding the club dry...He's got the season ticket holders cash already....So if they decide to boycott...Doesn't make jack s**t difference to him...He has their money...Only way to stop him...Regulars boycott the game...No "added" revenue....no sales of dodgy pies or coffee...HIT HIM WHERE IT HURTS.
PaulWimborne wrote:The eternal optimist.
oxoncherry2 wrote:I understand what your saying, but we are not even in october yet.....when saints were in league 1, they were stuggling at the bottom till xmas....and look where they ended up: they won the league and got promoted! It takes time and im sure Groves will have learnt a few lessons following the 4-0 defeat last weekend! I reakon the season starts here......
PaulWimborne wrote: AS MUCH AS ITS FRUSTRATING AT THE MOMENT, BOURNEMOUTH FANS SHOULD BE GRATEFUL WE ACTUALLY HAVE A FOOTBALL CLUB TO SUPPORT!!! YOU MAY NOT LIKE THE CHAIRMAN, BUT AT LEAST HE SAVED THE CLUB.....OTHERWISE YOU LOT WOULD BE MOANING YOU WOULDNT HAVE A CLUB, SO DONT FORGET THAT! I APPRECIATE THE MANAGER IS A BIT CLUELESS, BUT A LOT OF YOU LOT NEED TO GROW UP AND STOP BEHAVING LIKE SPOILT CHILDREN BECAUSE YOUR NOW GETTING YOUR OWN WAY (WINNING LOTS OF GAMES ETC)....ITS STILL EARLY IN THE SEASON, AND THINGS WILL WORK THEMSELVES OUT.......!It's gone on too long. Do you want to see us in Division 2? The people in charge have spent a fortune and it looks like we'll be going down! Even our last manager was better than this!
With the clowns we have in charge on and off the field we are on the flight path to implode.
There needs to be one hell of an improvement after the Swindon debacle but to be honest, much as I would like to see it, as I have followed the cherries all over the country since 1958, I can't see Groves turning things around.
Groves and Brooks should do the honourable thing and fall on their swords and resign.
Northstand_dan
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3:23pm Thu 27 Sep 12
his 40% win ratio at Burnley and 50% at cherries is better than groves 16%
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Eddie_Howe
see botton of link
Northstand_dan
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3:23pm Thu 27 Sep 12
his 40% win ratio at Burnley and 50% at cherries is better than groves 16%
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Eddie_Howe
see bottom of link
redboob says...
7:07am Tue 25 Sep 12
if he is our season will be gone
he is blatantly not up to it as he has demonstrated with plenty of individual examples already this season
the supporters will not stand for being mugged