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Post by leemerrifield on Feb 3, 2022 17:32:09 GMT
I’m pleased to confirm that the club has reach agreement with James & Mark on the terms of an 18 month contract to continue as our management team for the remainder of this season and next.
James and Mark have worked tirelessly over the last few months in testing circumstances and the board believe they deserve the opportunity to continue notwithstanding our current lowly league position.
It goes without saying that this has been a tough season for everyone involved with the club and our league position would often be seen as a chance to make a change but we prefer stability over upheaval and believe that they deserve our ongoing support. Next season our aspirations will be much higher and so we will endeavour to give James and Mark all the tools they need to succeed, not just financially, but including additional coaching support and the like – they also understand themselves that the stakes will be higher, but they deserve the opportunity to turn our fortunes around.
We accept that there remains a strong possibility we will be relegated this year but it doesn’t change our plans to move the club forward off the pitch and in due course on it. In the meantime we will give it one last push this month and if we’re not moving in the right direction by the end of February we will revisit our plans for the remainder of the season with the focus shifting to next season, but whilst there remains a chance we will give it our best shot.
I’m mindful from reading the Forum that not everyone will be in agreement with our decision, but I also know that everyone only wants the best for the club and that you will all be behind the team over these next few crucial fixtures.
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Post by gemma on Feb 3, 2022 18:11:12 GMT
So in a week where we lost 8-1 and 4-1, what on earth makes you think that this management team deserve a new contract!? At the very least you could have waited until the end of the season and given them a minimum expectation to achieve, trust me you didn’t need to tie them down as there isn’t a host of clubs waiting to offer them a position elsewhere!
You say that you aware of the comments on here and the feelings of the supporters but you obviously couldn’t care less how unhappy we have been with the mismanagement and the performance of the team this season because the announcement that you should have been making today was that they had been sacked.
Unfortunately any trust, faith and goodwill that most of the supporters gave you upon arrival is now tainted and I cannot take the new board seriously about trying to stay in the division or coming up again next season because it’s clear to anyone with a tiny bit of football knowledge that these two aren’t up to it and are completely out their depth.
Best of luck to you, but that’s 4 season tickets not being renewed next season.
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Post by keepup on Feb 3, 2022 18:22:26 GMT
So in a week where we lost 8-1 and 4-1, what on earth makes you think that this management team deserve a new contract!? At the very least you could have waited until the end of the season and given them a minimum expectation to achieve, trust me you didn’t need to tie them down as there isn’t a host of clubs waiting to offer them a position elsewhere! You say that you aware of the comments on here and the feelings of the supporters but you obviously couldn’t care less how unhappy we have been with the mismanagement and the performance of the team this season because the announcement that you should have been making today was that they had been sacked. Unfortunately any trust, faith and goodwill that most of the supporters gave you upon arrival is now tainted and I cannot take the new board seriously about trying to stay in the division or coming up again next season because it’s clear to anyone with a tiny bit of football knowledge that these two aren’t up to it and are completely out their depth. Best of luck to you, but that’s 4 season tickets not being renewed next season. Unbelievable.. As mentioned before, running a football club should not be seen as a hobby. Now we have the same sort of Directors as before but younger. Lee and Co had such a great opportunity to brush away the old cobwebs, and start to give the club a new vision and opportunity. Instead, we have lame ducks, quacking... Another lost fan |
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Post by jack on Feb 3, 2022 22:27:50 GMT
Just seen this, great news from my point of view, appreciate results havnt gone our way, but stability is key, even the best managers have been close to the sack or taken heavy defeats.
I hope they do manage to stay up or give it a good go at bouncing back if they don’t and prove the 4/5 keyboard worriers wrong.
And I’m sure your enjoys watching Poole next season when you don’t buy you season tickets
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Post by wimbornefan on Feb 4, 2022 0:02:46 GMT
One good thing from this is that we will get rid of all the negative fans from the club, we will see on Saturday what kind of difference there is to the gate after this announcement but I’m sure it won’t be much/any lower than normal.
Hopefully we will also see the back of the negative comment on this forum and have the ones that are more positive and are helping the boys along on game days.
I’m sure all of you moaners were cheering away last season when the team beat Maidstone in the fa cup. It’s the same management team nothing has changed from them so maybe it’s the players ability you should be questioning.
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Post by dorsethammer on Feb 4, 2022 0:03:39 GMT
So like Jack I agree with this this position and welcome the stability this will bring. James and Mark now have the opportunity to prove themselves with the backing they deserve. Whether we like it or not it might be too late this season but this season is not over yet and there are many points still available.
I appreciate that a lot of people might not agree but now is the time to get behind the team and the management. Happened to be at the club tonight and the team were training. There was a buzz amongst them and a positive feel to the training alongside an extra coach as mentioned by Lee
Whatever happens my season ticket next year is assured - I hope it is for the Southern Premier League!
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Post by magpiesgraham on Feb 4, 2022 10:48:32 GMT
Lee mentions: "if we’re not moving in the right direction by the end of February ... "
Here's the five games we have this month:
Sat 5th - Walton Casuals (10th) - home
Sat 12th - Weston-super-Mare (6th) - away
Tues 15th - Salisbury (15th) - home
Sat 19th - Harrow Borough (12th) - home
Sat 26th - Kings Langley (20th) - away
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Post by apc on Feb 4, 2022 13:23:00 GMT
Good news as far as I'm concerned too - hope it can give a bit of a bounce in results/performances. Would be nice to add another centre back, as well.
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Post by merleymagpie on Feb 4, 2022 14:04:41 GMT
Firstly I think the board have done the right think in providing an update on the management situation. The growing frustration at games meant that some sort of clarification was needed. Whilst I'm sure the majority will not agree with the decision and the decision itself raises several questions, which I will come to, at least now everyone knows where they are.
So thank you Lee.
Dorsethammer and Jack I understand you may have a relationship with the management and so your allegiances lie with them, which is understandable but I think you come across quite badly and a little condescending. Suggesting anyone who after 5 months, 3 league wins and second from bottom in league questioning the managers postion are keyboard warriors or pleased about getting rid of negative supporters or mentioning Poole again is quite bad really. Upto this point, I don't recall I have seen anyone put forward a reasonable argument based solely on footballing reasons why James' performance shouldn't be questioned. All we have had is caveats, and explanations not related to football as to why the results should be mitigated. All of which is fair enough if thats your perspectube of course. Its the same as myself suggesting he be replaced but I try and base my thoughts on results and what I believe to the job spec is. Despite the fact you disagree with me, I still think the name calling and sarcasm is a step too far to be honest.
Questions
If the manager is of the required quality and standard, that leaves the players. Come the summer are we going to see a mass overhaul of players and are the board committed to funding that? Its likely that we will be relegated so what are we going offer in say a 30 Mile radius that Poole, Salisbury, Hamworthy, Dorchester, Weymouth, or evenTotton cant, as a relegated team with a manager who's only full season has relegation on the CV???
I'm not sure what the selling point is especially as people have commented that recruitment for Wimborne is more difficult than it is for these clubs. So what's the plan?
Im assuming that board feel that no one else can do a better job than James at keeping us up or getting back up, is this based on their lack of knowledge/contacts of other managers out there or based on the quality of work they see James do despite it not producing results? Maybe in next forum James himself can explain or demonstrate the knowledge or expertise we haven't seen translate to pitch as yet.
Why do the board feel its necessary at this point to provide the management team with a 18th month contract. Majority of players at this level dont have contracts let alone managers. I believe contracts are to secure assets or to limit the possibility of players/coaches beint poached or walking away for free. With the greatest of respect I don't think we are going to be subject to a host of enquiries for the services of the manager.
And according to the people that know him on this forum, we are told he is absolutely dedicated to the club, so the likelihood he would leave out of his choice is slim. So I have to seriously wonder where the gain is by making a financial commitment to someone who is yet demonstrate success at this level. What is the thought process of the board if in 12 months time we are mid table or bottom half of table? Is next season going to be written off? Or are we going to have pay for privilege of changing manager?
Next season if relegated, based on some assumptions on player signings and some fact, I would say there would be at least 4 teams from the league below that would have a substantially bigger budget than ours. Based on the current theme that budget directly determines performance, it would suggest promotion would be extremly difficult. So what are our actual expectations?? Because the last thing I am sure we all want in years time is to be talking about how James is unable to do his job to best of his ability because he is handicapped by a budget that isn't competitive for promotion.
I am left with all of these questions following the announcement what are your thoughts.
In the meantime, I wont be going to Poole and hope that this announcement is boost for James to go on and prove that he is the top level manager and coach the board believe he is.
I know tomorrow feels like a must win game but I no longer feel it is, lose this and the next 10 it doesn't matter the dye is cast, so its good opportunity for the lads to play without pressure and just give a good account of themselves.
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Post by rumandmonkey on Feb 4, 2022 14:56:32 GMT
Although I'm not sure on giving them an 18 month contract, I do think it's a positive move keeping them on.... for now. But I can understand some people's frustrations.
I'm prepared to get behind them until the end of February at least, and see where we are at after that.
Big game tomorrow! Hopefully we can get some positivity and a bit of a buzz back around the ground.
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Post by jack on Feb 4, 2022 15:36:07 GMT
Firstly I think the board have done the right think in providing an update on the management situation. The growing frustration at games meant that some sort of clarification was needed. Whilst I'm sure the majority will not agree with the decision and the decision itself raises several questions, which I will come to, at least now everyone knows where they are. So thank you Lee. Dorsethammer and Jack I understand you may have a relationship with the management and so your allegiances lie with them, which is understandable but I think you come across quite badly and a little condescending. Suggesting anyone who after 5 months, 3 league wins and second from bottom in league questioning the managers postion are keyboard warriors or pleased about getting rid of negative supporters or mentioning Poole again is quite bad really. Upto this point, I don't recall I have seen anyone put forward a reasonable argument based solely on footballing reasons why James' performance shouldn't be questioned. All we have had is caveats, and explanations not related to football as to why the results should be mitigated. All of which is fair enough if thats your perspectube of course. Its the same as myself suggesting he be replaced but I try and base my thoughts on results and what I believe to the job spec is. Despite the fact you disagree with me, I still think the name calling and sarcasm is a step too far to be honest. Questions If the manager is of the required quality and standard, that leaves the players. Come the summer are we going to see a mass overhaul of players and are the board committed to funding that? Its likely that we will be relegated so what are we going offer in say a 30 Mile radius that Poole, Salisbury, Hamworthy, Dorchester, Weymouth, or evenTotton cant, as a relegated team with a manager who's only full season has relegation on the CV??? I'm not sure what the selling point is especially as people have commented that recruitment for Wimborne is more difficult than it is for these clubs. So what's the plan? Im assuming that board feel that no one else can do a better job than James at keeping us up or getting back up, is this based on their lack of knowledge/contacts of other managers out there or based on the quality of work they see James do despite it not producing results? Maybe in next forum James himself can explain or demonstrate the knowledge or expertise we haven't seen translate to pitch as yet. Why do the board feel its necessary at this point to provide the management team with a 18th month contract. Majority of players at this level dont have contracts let alone managers. I believe contracts are to secure assets or to limit the possibility of players/coaches beint poached or walking away for free. With the greatest of respect I don't think we are going to be subject to a host of enquiries for the services of the manager. And according to the people that know him on this forum, we are told he is absolutely dedicated to the club, so the likelihood he would leave out of his choice is slim. So I have to seriously wonder where the gain is by making a financial commitment to someone who is yet demonstrate success at this level. What is the thought process of the board if in 12 months time we are mid table or bottom half of table? Is next season going to be written off? Or are we going to have pay for privilege of changing manager? Next season if relegated, based on some assumptions on player signings and some fact, I would say there would be at least 4 teams from the league below that would have a substantially bigger budget than ours. Based on the current theme that budget directly determines performance, it would suggest promotion would be extremly difficult. So what are our actual expectations?? Because the last thing I am sure we all want in years time is to be talking about how James is unable to do his job to best of his ability because he is handicapped by a budget that isn't competitive for promotion. I am left with all of these questions following the announcement what are your thoughts. In the meantime, I wont be going to Poole and hope that this announcement is boost for James to go on and prove that he is the top level manager and coach the board believe he is. I know tomorrow feels like a must win game but I no longer feel it is, lose this and the next 10 it doesn't matter the dye is cast, so its good opportunity for the lads to play without pressure and just give a good account of themselves. I have not named called anyone just said that the club, regardless of result performance staff positions need positivity and the club/team will achieve nothing without it, hence my saying the decision has been made and if people agree or disagree with it that’s their opinion but they now need to back the decision or go elsewhere. It’s not name calling it’s my views on the situation. Your first question goes back to budget which everyone keeps telling me isn’t a problem/excuses. Is a mass overhaul needed? Obviously yes. Why have we ended with the players we’ve got? Because we couldn’t compete financially to get better players(this was the old boards words as well as the new incoming board) would we have to compete with dorch,salisbury,Pooley etc regardless of league status? Yes so this is irrelevant in my opinion. Again I harp back to last season (even though cut short)when the budget was more competitive, did we do better results wise? Yes, did we best teams from higher league in the day cup? Yes, did you all go home cheering/happy? Yes? This season, did the club go and get its first ever win at Salisbury? Yes, did they win away again to Weston? Yes I feel the management have shown they have the knowledge but have been let down by player quality. Again only my opinion but these are some facts that based on certain result show they can do the job. On your not about contract and loyalty, maybe it’s to give certain players they feel need to stay the assurances they are playing for a manager that signed them, how do you know there’s no clause in the contract to say they might part ways mutually if it’s not working when as lee states the pressure will be higher?? Regarding if relegated, yes I’m sure there will be teams with a bigger budget but the new board have made it so the budget is more competitive from what we’re being told so therefor it’s more realistic that they will be better off when attracting better quality players My reading from Lee’s statement is they will try and stay up but if not they will be far more competitive on and off the field to give the manage to the best chance. |
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Post by welshwingwizard on Feb 4, 2022 17:48:13 GMT
Blimey
A lot of strong opinions both ways.
I have to say looking at Feb fixtures we should be aiming for 9 points.
Understand the board backing the team.they know how hard James and Mark work in trying to bring in new players and improve those here. Not sure throwing your tickets in is the right thing to do, let's not forget we only got into this league by default and it is a tough league with some big clubs and big budgets who would have the conference as their mission. Not sure we could realistically have the same objective. I would be interested in what we would be aiming for if we stay up next season .
I believe we will stay up as if we catch kings langley that may be enough.
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Post by dorsethammer on Feb 4, 2022 23:29:38 GMT
Firstly I think the board have done the right think in providing an update on the management situation. The growing frustration at games meant that some sort of clarification was needed. Whilst I'm sure the majority will not agree with the decision and the decision itself raises several questions, which I will come to, at least now everyone knows where they are. So thank you Lee. Dorsethammer and Jack I understand you may have a relationship with the management and so your allegiances lie with them, which is understandable but I think you come across quite badly and a little condescending. Suggesting anyone who after 5 months, 3 league wins and second from bottom in league questioning the managers postion are keyboard warriors or pleased about getting rid of negative supporters or mentioning Poole again is quite bad really. Upto this point, I don't recall I have seen anyone put forward a reasonable argument based solely on footballing reasons why James' performance shouldn't be questioned. All we have had is caveats, and explanations not related to football as to why the results should be mitigated. All of which is fair enough if thats your perspectube of course. Its the same as myself suggesting he be replaced but I try and base my thoughts on results and what I believe to the job spec is. Despite the fact you disagree with me, I still think the name calling and sarcasm is a step too far to be honest. Woah Merleymagpie! Please look at all of my posts. My agreement with Jack was about stability and moving forward. I value everyone’s thoughts and comments on this Forum and despite not agreeing with everything that’s what I love about football. If you think my comments have been or are condescending I apologise because that has never been the intention. I don’t think I have an allegiance to the management but I have had the opportunity to talk to them at times. They were dealt a hand of cards that could not have been considered a Royal Flush. They have been backed now and my position is that they should be backed too. The management have been given an opportunity to keep the club in this league this year or ( given they were not given the same opportunity as most) if relegation does happen all of next season to get us back. I think this is the Boards message by an 18 month contract. The management that sometimes get a hard time on this Forum gets a small wage from the club for the two of them. That is my understanding. For this they have to travel to train at Wimborne on a Tuesday ( if no game) and on a Thursday. Then there is travel and time away from their family every Saturday and a lot of Tuesdays. Us fans do this for the love of it and can stop at any point. James and Mark could decide not to do this for the level of recompense they get but somehow they decide to keep going given all the grief they get. We must remember that this is not their living and Wimborne Town FC does not pay their mortgage. All I have ever seen is the same passion from them that we all have for this club. They have 18 months to prove it. The next six months is get us out of jail which is not impossible. If this happens the next 12 months should be consolidate and look forward to competing at the top end of the table. If the worst happens next year promotion should be the goal of the Board if they back the management. Judge them on a full season If anyone thinks I have been condescending I again apologise as this has never been my intention. Unfortunately I have to miss tomorrows game as I have to isolate. Having dodged the Covid bullet for almost 2 years it has winged me! Hope to be at Weston next week. Please get behind them tomorrow. We showed we can do it in the second half at theirs earlier in the season. Btw their Manager is Tony Gale’s ( A Hammer) son. He said to me at the away game how impressed he was with Wimborne and their fighting spirit. He also mentioned that his budget was significantly higher than ours (at the time). In response to previous posts they do talk about budget! I hope everyone turns up tomorrow and cheers the lads and the management on. I will be listening on Radio Wimborne and receiving updates from Juniorhamner! #believe |
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Post by dorsethammer on Feb 4, 2022 23:43:04 GMT
Firstly I think the board have done the right think in providing an update on the management situation. The growing frustration at games meant that some sort of clarification was needed. Whilst I'm sure the majority will not agree with the decision and the decision itself raises several questions, which I will come to, at least now everyone knows where they are. So thank you Lee. Dorsethammer and Jack I understand you may have a relationship with the management and so your allegiances lie with them, which is understandable but I think you come across quite badly and a little condescending. Suggesting anyone who after 5 months, 3 league wins and second from bottom in league questioning the managers postion are keyboard warriors or pleased about getting rid of negative supporters or mentioning Poole again is quite bad really. Upto this point, I don't recall I have seen anyone put forward a reasonable argument based solely on footballing reasons why James' performance shouldn't be questioned. All we have had is caveats, and explanations not related to football as to why the results should be mitigated. All of which is fair enough if thats your perspectube of course. Its the same as myself suggesting he be replaced but I try and base my thoughts on results and what I believe to the job spec is. Despite the fact you disagree with me, I still think the name calling and sarcasm is a step too far to be honest. Questions If the manager is of the required quality and standard, that leaves the players. Come the summer are we going to see a mass overhaul of players and are the board committed to funding that? Its likely that we will be relegated so what are we going offer in say a 30 Mile radius that Poole, Salisbury, Hamworthy, Dorchester, Weymouth, or evenTotton cant, as a relegated team with a manager who's only full season has relegation on the CV??? I'm not sure what the selling point is especially as people have commented that recruitment for Wimborne is more difficult than it is for these clubs. So what's the plan? Im assuming that board feel that no one else can do a better job than James at keeping us up or getting back up, is this based on their lack of knowledge/contacts of other managers out there or based on the quality of work they see James do despite it not producing results? Maybe in next forum James himself can explain or demonstrate the knowledge or expertise we haven't seen translate to pitch as yet. Why do the board feel its necessary at this point to provide the management team with a 18th month contract. Majority of players at this level dont have contracts let alone managers. I believe contracts are to secure assets or to limit the possibility of players/coaches beint poached or walking away for free. With the greatest of respect I don't think we are going to be subject to a host of enquiries for the services of the manager. And according to the people that know him on this forum, we are told he is absolutely dedicated to the club, so the likelihood he would leave out of his choice is slim. So I have to seriously wonder where the gain is by making a financial commitment to someone who is yet demonstrate success at this level. What is the thought process of the board if in 12 months time we are mid table or bottom half of table? Is next season going to be written off? Or are we going to have pay for privilege of changing manager? Next season if relegated, based on some assumptions on player signings and some fact, I would say there would be at least 4 teams from the league below that would have a substantially bigger budget than ours. Based on the current theme that budget directly determines performance, it would suggest promotion would be extremly difficult. So what are our actual expectations?? Because the last thing I am sure we all want in years time is to be talking about how James is unable to do his job to best of his ability because he is handicapped by a budget that isn't competitive for promotion. I am left with all of these questions following the announcement what are your thoughts. In the meantime, I wont be going to Poole and hope that this announcement is boost for James to go on and prove that he is the top level manager and coach the board believe he is. I know tomorrow feels like a must win game but I no longer feel it is, lose this and the next 10 it doesn't matter the dye is cast, so its good opportunity for the lads to play without pressure and just give a good account of themselves. Just in case my earlier post didn’t appear as a reply!!! Woah Merleymagpie! Please look at all of my posts. My agreement with Jack was about stability and moving forward. I value everyone’s thoughts and comments on this Forum and despite not agreeing with everything that’s what I love about football. If you think my comments have been or are condescending I apologise because that has never been the intention. I don’t think I have an allegiance to the management but I have had the opportunity to talk to them at times. They were dealt a hand of cards that could not have been considered a Royal Flush. They have been backed now and my position is that they should be backed too. The management have been given an opportunity to keep the club in this league this year or ( given they were not given the same opportunity as most) if relegation does happen all of next season to get us back. I think this is the Boards message by an 18 month contract. The management that sometimes get a hard time on this Forum gets a small wage from the club for the two of them. That is my understanding. For this they have to travel to train at Wimborne on a Tuesday ( if no game) and on a Thursday. Then there is travel and time away from their family every Saturday and a lot of Tuesdays. Us fans do this for the love of it and can stop at any point. James and Mark could decide not to do this for the level of recompense they get but somehow they decide to keep going given all the grief they get. We must remember that this is not their living and Wimborne Town FC does not pay their mortgage. All I have ever seen is the same passion from them that we all have for this club. They have 18 months to prove it. The next six months is get us out of jail which is not impossible. If this happens the next 12 months should be consolidate and look forward to competing at the top end of the table. If the worst happens next year promotion should be the goal of the Board if they back the management. Judge them on a full season If anyone thinks I have been condescending I again apologise as this has never been my intention. Unfortunately I have to miss tomorrows game as I have to isolate. Having dodged the Covid bullet for almost 2 years it has winged me! Hope to be at Weston next week. Please get behind them tomorrow. We showed we can do it in the second half at theirs earlier in the season. Btw their Manager is Tony Gale’s ( A Hammer) son. He said to me at the away game how impressed he was with Wimborne and their fighting spirit. He also mentioned that his budget was significantly higher than ours (at the time). In response to previous posts they do talk about budget! I hope everyone turns up tomorrow and cheers the lads and the management on. I will be listening on Radio Wimborne and receiving updates from Juniorhamner! #believe |
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Post by keepup on Feb 5, 2022 13:18:40 GMT
Firstly I think the board have done the right think in providing an update on the management situation. The growing frustration at games meant that some sort of clarification was needed. Whilst I'm sure the majority will not agree with the decision and the decision itself raises several questions, which I will come to, at least now everyone knows where they are. So thank you Lee. Dorsethammer and Jack I understand you may have a relationship with the management and so your allegiances lie with them, which is understandable but I think you come across quite badly and a little condescending. Suggesting anyone who after 5 months, 3 league wins and second from bottom in league questioning the managers postion are keyboard warriors or pleased about getting rid of negative supporters or mentioning Poole again is quite bad really. Upto this point, I don't recall I have seen anyone put forward a reasonable argument based solely on footballing reasons why James' performance shouldn't be questioned. All we have had is caveats, and explanations not related to football as to why the results should be mitigated. All of which is fair enough if thats your perspectube of course. Its the same as myself suggesting he be replaced but I try and base my thoughts on results and what I believe to the job spec is. Despite the fact you disagree with me, I still think the name calling and sarcasm is a step too far to be honest. Questions If the manager is of the required quality and standard, that leaves the players. Come the summer are we going to see a mass overhaul of players and are the board committed to funding that? Its likely that we will be relegated so what are we going offer in say a 30 Mile radius that Poole, Salisbury, Hamworthy, Dorchester, Weymouth, or evenTotton cant, as a relegated team with a manager who's only full season has relegation on the CV??? I'm not sure what the selling point is especially as people have commented that recruitment for Wimborne is more difficult than it is for these clubs. So what's the plan? Im assuming that board feel that no one else can do a better job than James at keeping us up or getting back up, is this based on their lack of knowledge/contacts of other managers out there or based on the quality of work they see James do despite it not producing results? Maybe in next forum James himself can explain or demonstrate the knowledge or expertise we haven't seen translate to pitch as yet. Why do the board feel its necessary at this point to provide the management team with a 18th month contract. Majority of players at this level dont have contracts let alone managers. I believe contracts are to secure assets or to limit the possibility of players/coaches beint poached or walking away for free. With the greatest of respect I don't think we are going to be subject to a host of enquiries for the services of the manager. And according to the people that know him on this forum, we are told he is absolutely dedicated to the club, so the likelihood he would leave out of his choice is slim. So I have to seriously wonder where the gain is by making a financial commitment to someone who is yet demonstrate success at this level. What is the thought process of the board if in 12 months time we are mid table or bottom half of table? Is next season going to be written off? Or are we going to have pay for privilege of changing manager? Next season if relegated, based on some assumptions on player signings and some fact, I would say there would be at least 4 teams from the league below that would have a substantially bigger budget than ours. Based on the current theme that budget directly determines performance, it would suggest promotion would be extremly difficult. So what are our actual expectations?? Because the last thing I am sure we all want in years time is to be talking about how James is unable to do his job to best of his ability because he is handicapped by a budget that isn't competitive for promotion. I am left with all of these questions following the announcement what are your thoughts. In the meantime, I wont be going to Poole and hope that this announcement is boost for James to go on and prove that he is the top level manager and coach the board believe he is. I know tomorrow feels like a must win game but I no longer feel it is, lose this and the next 10 it doesn't matter the dye is cast, so its good opportunity for the lads to play without pressure and just give a good account of themselves. Just in case my earlier post didn’t appear as a reply!!! Woah Merleymagpie! Please look at all of my posts. My agreement with Jack was about stability and moving forward. I value everyone’s thoughts and comments on this Forum and despite not agreeing with everything that’s what I love about football. If you think my comments have been or are condescending I apologise because that has never been the intention. I don’t think I have an allegiance to the management but I have had the opportunity to talk to them at times. They were dealt a hand of cards that could not have been considered a Royal Flush. They have been backed now and my position is that they should be backed too. The management have been given an opportunity to keep the club in this league this year or ( given they were not given the same opportunity as most) if relegation does happen all of next season to get us back. I think this is the Boards message by an 18 month contract. The management that sometimes get a hard time on this Forum gets a small wage from the club for the two of them. That is my understanding. For this they have to travel to train at Wimborne on a Tuesday ( if no game) and on a Thursday. Then there is travel and time away from their family every Saturday and a lot of Tuesdays. Us fans do this for the love of it and can stop at any point. James and Mark could decide not to do this for the level of recompense they get but somehow they decide to keep going given all the grief they get. We must remember that this is not their living and Wimborne Town FC does not pay their mortgage. All I have ever seen is the same passion from them that we all have for this club. They have 18 months to prove it. The next six months is get us out of jail which is not impossible. If this happens the next 12 months should be consolidate and look forward to competing at the top end of the table. If the worst happens next year promotion should be the goal of the Board if they back the management. Judge them on a full season If anyone thinks I have been condescending I again apologise as this has never been my intention. Unfortunately I have to miss tomorrows game as I have to isolate. Having dodged the Covid bullet for almost 2 years it has winged me! Hope to be at Weston next week. Please get behind them tomorrow. We showed we can do it in the second half at theirs earlier in the season. Btw their Manager is Tony Gale’s ( A Hammer) son. He said to me at the away game how impressed he was with Wimborne and their fighting spirit. He also mentioned that his budget was significantly higher than ours (at the time). In response to previous posts they do talk about budget! I hope everyone turns up tomorrow and cheers the lads and the management on. I will be listening on Radio Wimborne and receiving updates from Juniorhamner! #believe I see all sides to the debate. I hope I am wrong, but suspect that I am not. As much as I like James, I just don't think he has what is needed, not only to stay up but even to do well if and when we go down. Good luck to wtfc today shall be keeping an eye on the score |
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