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[09/05/2008 17:25:13] Andrew wrote:
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I think there is something to explain when a senior member of the club resigns.
Like him or loathe him Alan Cooper had a big impact on the club and in particular improved the information that was coming out of the club via this site.
The website has had hardly any current information for weeks. The club has been relegated - now is not the time to disappear, this is exactly when information is needed or I'm afraid a significant number of people will not return next season.
Let's not return to the bad old days, but move on from the improvements in communication that have been made... and I think most of us would have liked to have been informed that Alan Cooper had resigned. Is there anything else we are not being told!(84.12.12.144)
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[07/05/2008 19:27:46] Ross wrote:
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no i have not sent one , was just wondering if one was to be uploaded as they did win the league ? (86.165.37.100)(Admin - I have not recieved a report of the game or any write up, from anyone. If you follow the links o the Youth pages there may be a report on the FA Pages.)
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[07/05/2008 18:00:25] Revd Heather -Chaplain wrote:
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I would like to thank Alan Cooper for all that he has done so willingly for the Club up front, and for the many hours which he has worked behind the scenes. Also to say how much I have appreciated the support and encouragement that he has given me personally, as the Seagulls Chaplain. (88.107.13.209)
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[06/05/2008 10:56:01] Passing Guest wrote:
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Can the Club explain the sudden resignation of Alan Cooper as he seemed to have so much energy in the things he tried to do for the benefit of the Club?(195.93.21.131) Admin - What is there to explain, Alan felt it was time to leave the club and resigned from his post.)
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[04/05/2008 18:58:18] Rowse wrote:
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From the Sunday Independant seeing as there has been no official word on here:
"Tony Rickets will be staying on as manager of Weston-Super-Mare - after the board rejected his offer of resignation. Ricketts is believed to have offered to quit following the seagulls poor season that could still end in relegation as the club awaits the decision on whether Cambridge City will be allowed to maintain their status in the Blue Square South. Ricketts met the board earlier this week to discuss plans for the 2008/09 season and his future was confirmed as manager, although it is believed assistant manager Chris Smith will be leaving" (77.102.245.171)( Admin - 3rd News article down on the front page)
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[04/05/2008 15:24:05] Ross wrote:
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is the youth team match report going to be added ? (81.154.64.159)(Admin- I've not recieved one, Have you sent me one Ross??)
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[04/05/2008 08:20:20] Steve wrote:
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Any news on the Cambridge situation yet?(90.200.165.83) Admin - As soon as we know more, we will let you know)
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[28/04/2008 18:07:24] mike wrote:
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I think Ricketts Should Stay!(90.213.124.41) Admin - :)
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[28/04/2008 11:54:06] Passing Guest wrote:
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I would like to share the following posted on the unofficial supporters forum:
My posting was last Thursday which went missing related to the thread about 'leadership' off the field. Essentially I said I was not championing any particular person but that a 'football/business' leader was required in the absence of the Chairman on a more regular basis.
I also said that I was under the impression that Wayne was brought in to concentrate on the banqueting/catering business as an associate director. The MD I was referring to was Alan White who was on the main board. I still think he would be the sort of person more suited to this kind of role.
The current deadly silence on the official website is terrible with only the 'Admin' man making unofficial comments and views.
Please Mr Chairman do not let the Club slip to oblivion and take action that all can see is for the good of everyone.
I will also post this on the official site for wider reading.(195.93.21.131)Admin - The Deadly Silence is merely because the club have no news. At this moment in time. The Club don't know which League/Division we will be in next season, due to the Cambridge City Issue, So they can't plan for next season. We had this problem last year, when Tony Ricketts started planing for a lower Division only to find us back in the Conference South. Also Alan Cooper has resigned, Alan did an awful lot behind the scenes, chasing the manager for interviews and diging out any little bit of information for the Website. He was also very active in setting up the Weston Wags Calender, and his help in bringing several League clubs to Woodspring Stadium last season. He also helpped put the programme together, not an easy task in the last week of the season when 4 programmes were need in the space of 6 days. He also had to hold down a full-time job.
Not an easy position to fill.
So I apologies for the lack of information coming from the club at this time. But until we know more about what Division or League we are in. The Club on the football side at least will be a little quiet.
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[28/04/2008 11:20:15] Chris wrote:
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I think it's absolutely disgusting the way the fans arebeing treated. No response from management or officials about what is happening, is the manager staying (hopefully not) which players are leaving/staying etc, etc. I know it's not been long since we were relegated but surely someone should spark into life, or is it asking too much.(62.255.8.34)Admin- Chris- On the playing front most of this information isn't known until the start of next season. Players will be asked back and new players will come in. But this doen't usually happen until around July time. As for the Manager I don't know all the in's and Out's but if the manager is on contract and as the club have made no comments, I can only think he will be staying. and it's only Monday and the club have now got a few months to put their heads together and come up with a battle plan.
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[27/04/2008 17:10:44] Rowse wrote:
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It's not quite over yet as we might receive another "get out of jail" card with the Cambridge situation still unresolved. (77.102.245.171)
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[27/04/2008 08:15:08] Wounded Seagull wrote:
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I think that the Weston officials should take a look at what is happening at Bromley. Their chairman has issued a statement to say that he has taken the club as far as it can and to take that next step, significant investment is needed, therefore he will be putting the club up for sale. Anyway, like most Weston fans, I feel that this may now all be too late and I think that we will struggle to get back to where we were. Lets be honest we had a "get out of jail" card last year and got a second chance, only to end up in the bottom 3 again. I doubt if i'll be down at Woodspring again until something has changed!!!(90.200.165.83)
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[26/04/2008 16:16:21] Brian smith wrote:
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Mr Bliss all the hard work and time that you have put in to the club, I think you
should keep the players you have and bring
Mr Loxton back from Clevedon.Then put whats
left of the club in a bag and give it a big
shake.Hoping that you draw the best for the club, which for all the years work you have
put in, you diserve the best.(84.67.174.16)
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[25/04/2008 13:44:32] Sean wrote:
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why is alan cooper still on the officials page? (80.193.69.13)(Admin - No official word from the club, I take he has resigned then!Thanks for letting me know)
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[23/04/2008 20:15:04] James Clark wrote:
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I think Sam Clark is the best haha (96.240.10.125)
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[23/04/2008 20:00:34] Loyal Dog wrote:
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I wasn't able to make the Basingstoke match but it sounds like the rest of the season - can't kill off a game. Sorry Tony but you must be responsible for the line up of the team and attitude they had. How can we play 4-5-1 at Maidenhead and Bromley when they are must win games. I agree with Canvey and would be happier with a bigger defeat if at least we gave it some passion. After two dreadful seasons of home form things can only get better. The 'Dog' will see you next season.Who we will watch and who will manage I await with interest.(86.164.95.168)
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[23/04/2008 09:54:39] Ryan Mogg wrote:
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Next Season Weston. We Can Do It Lets Get Prepared And Walk The League In Style. Get Some More Fans Down And Get The Singing Going. We'll Follow You Through And Through (62.171.194.36)
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[23/04/2008 09:54:23] Sam Newton wrote:
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Unlucky Weston , We Will Follow You All The Way , Come On Seagulls!(62.171.194.36)
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[22/04/2008 19:13:21] . wrote:
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well by the sounds of it you dont know much about football yourself.so yes you probly would do worse.(89.240.69.220)
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[22/04/2008 18:56:36] Rowse wrote:
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I'll volunteer to be the manager, I don't see how I could do any worse!(77.102.245.171)
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[22/04/2008 13:31:33] Passing Guest wrote:
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I know how disappointing a time it is for all of us but no official word from any club officials since post Maidenhead game comments is just not good enough. Where is the club going now and who is going to inspire everyone to achieve this? As I have stated here and elsewhere the Chairman has to act quickly and bring in a leader to direct both football management and off field business if we are going to recover our status a a top west country club.(195.93.21.131)(ADMIN : Passing Guest- Are you volunteering!!)
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[22/04/2008 12:53:24] andy mills head steward wrote:
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in reply to steve g thanks for your message unfortunatly we only had 3 stewards available last night. The first half was a mess and i hold my hands up to that fact. But i beleive the second half was marshalled to the best of our abbility. I hope this does not put you or any of your collegues off comming again. (195.93.21.131)
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[22/04/2008 11:34:44] Chris wrote:
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Another totally inept performance, isn't it about time the seemingly clueless manager fell on his sword? He can't seem to pick the same team twice and also seems to have no ability to pick the players up, they have gone backwards game by game as the season goes on, I for one will not be attending any more games I'd rather watch the kids play in the park.!!!(62.255.4.42)
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[22/04/2008 08:52:00] Steve G. wrote:
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Well, I have to say how disappointed I was last night. I visited Weston to see some family and mixed that some offical business at the same time. Working for Somerset F.A, I decided to call into The Seagulls and watch the match with Basingstoke. A very entertaining game BUT dreadfully let down by the lack of "policing" by the safety stewards. I along with 3 collegues stood in the stand, right next to some die-hard Seagull fans. Great to see such passion at grass roots level, but when the Basingstoke fans aggrevated the tension and the odd scuffle broke out here and there I was astounded at the safety stewards reactions.
Not being ageist but 1 of them must have been the plus side of 60, and really wasn't physically "fit" enough in my opinion to deal with any issues.
Roll on the second half - Only then we had 3 safety stewards surrounding the fans when they mixed together. Again the odd scuffle broke out but nothing over serious. My grave concern was this: There were ladies, and children around, and I felt in an officail capacity that the scuffles were not handles as best they could. A word od advice, I would retrain on public order issues, and perhaps get some younger fresh blood to steward. The fans could also perhaps consider their actions and those people around them before foul mouthing off to aggrevate what is already difficults situations. (194.205.142.52)
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[21/04/2008 18:51:25] Canvey wrote:
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I must say that this is my first post here and it has been brought about by the lack of imagination from the manager. It looks to the fan like we are sticking Wilf up front on his own and not supporting him very well at all. Shouldnt we be playing the standard 4-4-2 and changing it if things start going our way or as they have against us??
I personally would prefer to have seen us lose to Eastbourne, Maidenhead and Bromley by 4-0 whilst going for it than the scoreline we did by hoping something will fall our way.
Lets hope it starts tonight as again my heart won over my wallet to go to the game.
I would also like to add some praise for the club as a whole...
I have been to more games this season than before as my boys have the free season ticket but dont go without me. (I hope the club continue this scheme next season as I expect there are more people like myself who probably wouldnt have spent £8-50 as often as I have this year.
I also got the chance to speak to a board member after the Eastbourne game, I dont know his name and wont say how but he spoke a lot of sense about football and the club and wondered why he wasnt manager!! (86.140.148.17)
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[21/04/2008 13:15:49] Ian R. wrote:
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Are the club still planning to go ahead with the end of season presentation in view of the relegation?
Seems more than a little innapropriate.
Also-Shouldn't an end of season do actually be after the season has finished? (80.193.69.13) (Admin : Why should the possibility of relegation change anything, Due to the season finishing away at Lewes the Presentation Evening was agreed to be mid-week)
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[21/04/2008 12:38:49] TOMO wrote:
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good point 'THE JUDGE'. I've just looked on the league table of the youth team. They might only need a point at Keynsham and the title is theres as Tiverton still have tough games ahead. Lets get behind the youngsters and bring SOME success to the club (78.150.7.60)
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[21/04/2008 01:12:15] THE JUDGE wrote:
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After all the doom and gloom of the first team everbody is forgetting how the youth team are one win away from winning the premier divison of the under 18 floodlit league.
A win at kenysham on monday 28 th april will give them the league so if any of you supporters are not doing anything get up to kenysham and cheer the young lads to the title im sure Ryan Northmore and the boys would appreciate it . (81.129.41.252)
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[19/04/2008 22:44:37] Peter Thompson wrote:
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If Cambridge City are relegated because their ground failed its inspection will you guys stay up?
I hear they have done nothing so their ground in 25 years so its wrong if they stay up and you guys get relegated
Any thoughts in this in your club?
Tomo (195.137.127.133)(Admin - I dont' think they have had their ground that long!)
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[19/04/2008 17:46:23] Ianrobrich wrote:
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Team were unlucky today, did enough to win game but for post and run of the ball got nothing from game. Pleased to see much better effort from players today. Will be hard to raise themselves for Mondays game. Thought the Referee was over fussy today, football is a contact sport but he did not agree?
Nice to hear supporters behind the team today and enjoyed the presentation on the pitch at end of game. (86.152.105.54)
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[18/04/2008 21:56:51] james robinson wrote:
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The players at times just don't believe in themselves enough.The maidenhead game was an example of this.Having gone a goal up, we sat too deep in the second half and invited them to attack us.As soon as they equalised you could see the players heads drop.Players started to panic and just kicked the ball anywhere to get rid of it.The winning goal from maidenhead was always going to happen.The players don't have the mental strength when the going gets tough to get results for the club to stay up this season. I would love to be proved wrong !!(81.155.91.82)
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[18/04/2008 00:15:14] Paul48 wrote:
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Why is it that everyone except the manager could see that 1-0 simply wouldn't be enough. Tonight was a bitter blow to any realistic chance of survival. We decided to defend the 1-0 lead which was a massive mistake (just like we did against Eastbourne). Tony has to go, he's not the guy to take this club forward. Next season i hope we can bring in a better manager/players as these past two seasons have been hell for us supporters. The club want's bigger crowds, may i suggest they ask the team to actually bother showing up on a regular basis. (195.93.21.66)
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[17/04/2008 22:24:38] Barry wrote:
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Tonights game with Maidenhead was the chance to give us 3 needed points,after we went 1 up we sat back and let them attack us,after they scored we went at them again why did we not continue to attack them further,after our first goal and finish them off.(80.0.82.216)
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[17/04/2008 22:19:56] Ianrobrich wrote:
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Disappointing result tonight, snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Silly goals and pointless sending off. Yet again choose to sit deep whilst a goal up and suffer the consequences.
At least we can still stay up but need far better all round performances.
To the fans, lets hear more support for the team. They work their socks off on the pitch and yet most supporters sit/stand in silence!
Rant over :-)(86.151.99.81)
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[14/04/2008 12:04:53] Passing Guest wrote:
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"There will obviously be one or two changes, I may have got the team wrong on Saturday” the manager is quoted as saying! This is not acceptable at this stage of the season and the position we find ourselves in. It seems to confirm my suspicions all along that Tony is really out of his depth as a manager at this level. Experienced players were required long ago as I have previously pointed out. To many youngsters taking up valuable budget was never the answer. Come on everyone lets all make the final push for safety and chew over the future when the season ends.(195.93.21.131)
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[09/04/2008 22:51:22] simon wrote:
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unfortunate but look like wsm are dooomed for relegation and i will be suprised to see the "end of season" presentation evening go ahead
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[06/04/2008 11:27:49] Jim wrote:
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Disgraceful that the Maidenhead game was called off by the referee with the Maidenhead team so close. Surely a delayed kick-off would have been a better solution for all parties? We were especially disappointed having made a rare trip down from Warwickshire to cheer the Seagulls on.(90.204.96.81)
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[05/04/2008 17:29:06] Steve M wrote:
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Shame about the Maidenhead game been postponed! I was really looking forward to the proverbial ‘six-pointer’. I understand the away team couldn't get to us in time because of problems on the M4? Could someone from the club let us know when the re-arranged game will be?(90.205.54.179)
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[31/03/2008 21:04:06] Mark Wederell wrote:
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Having been a Bristol City FC supporter of many years, I have certainly had my share of ups and downs, and more often than not, outright disappointment. It troubles me when I see comments on forums such as these where so called fans are criticising the club and players for anything and everything, despite the clubs best efforts in all areas. Fans also have to accept a certain portion of the blame themselves from time to time. We all know that football is now a hard and cut throat business, it is no longer the dreamy stuff of long shorts, laced balls and Roy of the Rovers anymore. When fans crucify clubs for not buying or investing in more or better players, just where do they think this "magical" money will come from? I have watched quite a few Weston games, and based on 250-300 attendances, even I can see that there is no spare cash at a club like Weston. Money will only come from 2 sources- sponsors/investors and fans through the turnstiles. And sponsors or investors will usually only invest where there is some semblance of a good fanbase, and Weston just does not have that yet!! So when you are ranting about buying this player or that player, or that the bar needs a coat of paint, or that the club lawnmower has seen better days...stop, take 2 seconds and think about what you, as a true fan, could do to help. ONLY THEN will you possibly see some grass root changes in attitudes in Weston. Lets not forget that folk in Weston have a choice of Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Yeovil Town, Exeter City, Cardiff City and Swindon to choose from before they walk through the gates at Woodspring Park. You, that is the club, players and yourselves, the true fans, are the only ones who can change that. Not alone, but together as a team, on and off the pitch. Good luck to the Seagulls, let's hope we see you in the Blue Square Premier very soon. BELIEVE!!(86.145.70.105)
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[31/03/2008 16:32:13] bob wrote:
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c'mon you seagulls (89.240.77.98)
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[30/03/2008 11:20:39] Sam Rhodes wrote:
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My children and I are Eastbourne Borough fans and we were worried to see the ambulance come to the ground presumably for Ashton Holgate. We hope he is not too badly injured and wish him all the best. Well done Weston for your part in a cracking game. (86.139.233.208)
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[29/03/2008 20:30:41] Neil Harley-Rudd wrote:
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Your keeper was excellent, u need him4the rest of the season if u want2survive the drop.
The result against Eastbourne was superb, and the final match of the season is at their near neighbours Lewes (who may already be crowned champions).
Football's a funny old game, and Weston are raising their game to carve out decent results against the high-flyers.
Eastbourne will after revenge when they visit a week on Monday, and will probably bring a healthy number of supporters with them.
Game on to save the drop, as it's really tough to get straight back up.
Rickett can be proud of the way the side battled to the end, and notched a goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time at Eastbourne.
The survival race continues ...(217.196.231.33)
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[25/03/2008 13:22:45] Chris wrote:
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Good result on Monday v Dorchester, a hard fought game, must congratulate the officials on being the best I have seen at our level. I thought Greener was brilliant and good to see Ash back playing for us, I think he won everything in the air, well done everyone, hopefully we can keep it up in the games that are left.(62.255.8.14)
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[20/03/2008 15:14:49] Watching Karl wrote:
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I take it that you will be practasing what you preach then Karl and will be going to Bognor to support the Boys? (80.193.69.13)
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[19/03/2008 01:23:23] Fran wrote:
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hi im a spanish boy that is working in weston and i would like to play football in a team.im 23 years old and you can see me one time and give me an oportunity.please send me an email.fran_enzito@hotmail.com
in spain i was playing in a team.sorry for my english.thanks (82.13.30.195)
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[18/03/2008 12:37:11] Karl wrote:
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I feel it is important the supporters stick by the club/ players and it is imporant the crowd get behind the team. I noticed on the Bognor site. That if you collect a voucher from there local paper the observer Adults will get in saturday for £6 instead of £9 and children get in free if they come with an adult come on you seagulls.(217.42.219.244)
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[18/03/2008 11:19:35] Passing Guest wrote:
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The prevous posting is by a different 'passing guest' to my recent postings as my IP reference will confirm.(195.93.21.131)
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[17/03/2008 14:51:16] passing guest wrote:
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After reading the report on saturdays game, how does Mr Ricketts know that Ben John has not been playing "due to work commitments". When was the last time Mr Ricketts was in touch with Ben to see how he's getting on?(84.12.145.82)
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[16/03/2008 00:22:43] dan eddolls wrote:
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hi just wondering is there anyway of havin a trail, if u do then or comin along to a training?
p.s a number or anything. please
thanks(62.136.21.82)(Admin it is best to contact the manager, at the club. Or write a CV and post it to the club)
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[14/03/2008 14:43:57] Jersiais wrote:
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Come on villan, be man enough to take a response if you are man enough to dish it out!
Brian White, and many others, work their socks off - with no pay - supporting the club, either to save money which can then be spent on players or on generating money. VERY RARELY is there a posting acknowledging their work so they are entitled to feel grieved when the Club is criticised unfairly.
Of course the Club is not perfect. Some of the performances on the field are pathetic BUT we have a very good stadium, we play at a good (hard) level of football, we have NEVER been relegated and we do see some thrilling performances at times. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR CLUB. If there is a shortcoming don't just moan come and help to put it right.
We do not just want spectators, we NEED supporters.(91.125.166.13)
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[13/03/2008 17:19:20] charles norton wrote:
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in respones to my 3 learnered friends, firstly 30yrs ago there wasnt a conference south,however their was a ladder of promotion. so do you think 30yrs down the road weston has achieved its goal,weston is how many times bigger than it was 30yrs ago, 50,000 more people,yet crowds arent any bigger by the sounds of it, im sad to say football is a business today, and it will only survive with customers and thats what you supporters are,the less supporters the less profit,the less profit the lesser players you can afford,need i say more. i have read some of the other supporters views and i am in agreement that players and management should be open to criticism if the team put in a poor display, must go wiil note more 2mo (90.211.201.198)
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[11/03/2008 11:45:16] chris wrote:
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Good result on Saturday,couldn't make the game but heard good things, well done.
Great to see Ash back at WSM, here's hoping for better results in the future. I agree with the comment written by Passing Guest re; criticisms surely supporters are allowed to criticise as well as praise! (62.255.8.19)
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[10/03/2008 23:39:52] Passing Guest wrote:
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Its good to see an official of the Club making some comments. Thank you Brian. However you should not confuse genuine concern and supporters asking pertinent questions with constant criticism. Away support has always been pretty poor since decision to not allow supporters to take up the vacant seats on the team bus. Opponents are much further away to travel - even you have only recently recommenced attending away games!
I would never criticise the ONE PERSON you refer to but in the longer term what is the Club doing to plan for the eventual time when our benefactor deems it time to step down?
Please do not alienate the true supporters but keep them informed as without them the Club would have no reason to exist(195.93.21.131)
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[10/03/2008 14:18:15] Two New Fans From Last Season wrote:
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A rousing second half display from the Seagulls. Good to see and hear the enthusiasm of the fans. Gareth thoroughly deserved his man of the match award showing that he can head a ball! In Elvis the club have found a real gem.(86.31.32.77)
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[10/03/2008 08:40:44] IanRobRich wrote:
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Just to say Well Done to the team for Saturdays result. After witnessing the Horror Show against St. Albans, I was concerned that the team looked odds on for relegation. Saturday saw a much better performance and I felt the team were unlucky not to get 3 points although a draw was fair on both teams. Gareth Hopkins was great at the back, winning most headers, something he lacks a lot when playing up front. Some of the passing and movement was great to watch and made for a good game to watch and a last minute equaliser was fitting tribute to the teams effort.
Sad to see some negative comments about the club on messages but it is a part of supportintg any team. At the end of the day no-one wants to see their team relegated, play poorly etc. and harsh comments are made in the heat of the moment.
I will be cheering the team on at next home game along with my girlfriend.
Can I also congratulate the club on the behaviour of players who are unable to play through suspensions. Sat next to one of the team on Saturday and his politeness and willing the team on was a credit to the club, shame about the hat!(85.152.201.169)
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[09/03/2008 21:10:14] villan wrote:
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Thanks Brian White, for representing your views, and which you claim, are the clubs too it would seem. Firstly, congratulations on your 50 year association with the club and your 25 tenure as an official, and as such you are of course completely entitled to respond in the manner that you have. No one that cares about the club would doubt the resolve and commitment of all at the club to stay in Conference South, why would anyone want to be relegated?
I dont have your history of loyalty, having only been a supporter since 2000, but having missed only a few home games in that time, feel equally entitled to comment about the club (or do i need to go to every away match too in order to have a view?) I flatter myself that at £8.50 a time i might contribute to your website, or is it that what is written as constructive criticism you cannot take? (I presume you do mean the likes of me?)
What you have done Brian is ensure that this fan will not be at future home games, such is your contempt for the bloke who pays through the door- what do you want, our money but no adverse comments? Why bother having a website?
You refer to the fact that home attendances alone do not secure the players that we would want- i'm sure they dont, but i'm no trumpet blowing business man, just a bloke doing his bit by supporting his local team every two weeks which you have now single handedly and comprehensively scuppered. If my money's not good enough at Woodspring then you won't miss my admission at home games will you?
Godd luck for the rest of the season.(91.108.71.31)
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[09/03/2008 12:30:32] Brian White wrote:
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As an avid follower of Weston for over 50 years i feel i must make a comment to defend the club. I had served 25 years as Secretary and now as an Associate Director, therefore i feel i am in a position to make my feelings known, as well as the club's.
I must stress that the club is doing everything in its power to retain Conference South status. Everyone is working 100% towards this aim from the Manager to the Boot Boy.
Some of the adverse comments i have read on both forums really upsets me and tries to make us look like a mickey mouse outfit. If there are people out there who think that they can do better we would love to have you on board along with your ideas. The hours are long and the time given up is donated freely.
Another thing that puzzles me is our almost non-existent away support at the majority of our games, we have two loyal supporters (Sean & Simon) who travel the length and breadth of the country at heavy cost. At some games we might increase this to 3 or 4. The rest of you are nowhere to be seen yet you are out of the blocks in a flash to criticise.
If you honestly think that the club is not concerned about Conference South survival, THEN THINK AGAIN. Recent additions to the squad i.e. Domoraud, Ewruje, Herring & Holgate clearly demonstrates the desire of the club. These additions have been made possible by ONE PERSON, and ONE PERSON ONLY.
Anyone who thinks that our attendances at home games pulls in enough money to pay these players is living in dreamland.
Before any of you criticise this posting, take a long hard look at yourselves. DO YOU REALLY WANT CONFERENCE SOUTH SURVIVAL, because i know that the club does.
The next 4 games are absolutely vital to our cause, it would be nice to think that nothing other than positives are spoken about.
From
Brian White
Associate Director
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[09/03/2008 12:07:54] Mark Sheldrake wrote:
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Just a short note to say what an excellent day I had at WSM yesterday, your hospitality was superb. AND what a good game of football, an excellent second half comeback, surely relegation is not even being considered if you play like that. My reason for visiting WSM yesterday was to advertise my new book 'Hopping Mad-Tales From a Ground Hopper' It was available in the club shop for that one day only but if anyone wants a copy please see the publishers website www.ken.cot.btinternet.co.uk A very worthwhile read from all feedback received.(91.104.65.128)
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[05/03/2008 19:51:58] notleykev wrote:
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if you fight like you did last night you will have no worries about relegation the scoreline greatly flattered us good luck for the rest of the season (90.198.134.179)
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[05/03/2008 15:29:03] tom wrote:
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if you were at the game last night i think you would agree 4-0 really flattered braintree. weston in the second half really looked capable of getting back into the game. they had about 4 shots and scored 4 goals. play like we did in the second half,showing more spirit and belief, we will definatley stay up.(89.240.77.84)
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[05/03/2008 13:29:33] Passing Guest wrote:
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It would be interesting to have some official comment on our curent plight from the Chairman or main Board Director. Are we happy to see the the alarming slide to relegation. Is this what the Club really wants? (195.93.21.131)
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[05/03/2008 10:55:37] Darren wrote:
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Enough is enough now.
Fresh ideas needed now to stop the slide.
In my opinion the time is right for the manager to concede that he is not the right man for the job.Walk before he's pushed.(195.93.21.131)
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[04/03/2008 22:10:09] alan wrote:
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Another thrashing. These loan signings dont seem to be any better tha what we had before. long gone are the days of local lads and enjoyable sat afternoons.Something has to change but what? (195.93.21.131)
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[04/03/2008 21:48:17] Seagulls till I die! wrote:
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4-0 to Braintree!!!! I can't believe it. This really is relegation form. How are you going to stop the rot Mr Ricketts? (90.200.165.237)
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[04/03/2008 17:47:49] Delboy wrote:
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Admin, I too was surprised how well Hopkins did when he moved to midfield, mind you, not a lot to do to make an improvement.Plenty of effort from them but....... Hopefully, Ian Herring will do this for us on Saturday.(78.145.97.111)
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[03/03/2008 18:49:03] Delboy wrote:
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What really annoyed me about Saturday was how we continually lumped high balls to their two centre backs who must have been nearly 7 ft tall. Did no one on or off the pitch have the wit to see this? The ball kept coming back. I agree with the manager that the two new lads added some pace and skill to the side and along with Curtis were our best players. Again, nobody was directing operations from midfield, either individually or collectively.(89.243.10.121)(Admin - Delboy, what did you think of Hopkins in midfield in the second half, I thought he had more of the ball, and seemed to play better than he does up front.)
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[02/03/2008 18:36:10] Seagulls till I die! wrote:
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I agree Chris, the performance was shambolic. Serious questions need to be asked about the management team and whether they have taken us as far as they can? Bring back Gregan, all is forgiven!!(84.13.241.46)
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[02/03/2008 16:38:57] Mark Sheldrake wrote:
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In answer to your question about my book 'Hopping Mad- Tales From a Ground Hopper' unfortunately WSM are not featured. The does contain a number of football league trip but it is mainly non league. There are a number of clubs in the South West featured including Tiverton, Torrington,Plymouth, Taunton and Bristol City. Hope that helps. Looking forward to visiting WSM for my 2nd visit on 8/3/08.(91.106.74.33)
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[02/03/2008 11:10:03] chris wrote:
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What an absolute shambles yesterday even allowing for a bad ref, we were absolutely pathetic, no passion, no skill and no heart.
I can't remember their goalie making one save. Mind you if we keep letting our payers go and bring inloan players every week we'll never do anything how are they supposed to play together. Our manager and his assistant seemed clueless and were reduced to foul mouthing the officials (in earshot of children) which I thought was disgusting. I will think very carefully before bringing my grandson again and wasting my hard earned money on any more of this rubbish, I can honestly say I was glad to hear the final whistle.(62.255.4.70)
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[02/03/2008 10:15:39] villan wrote:
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why the debate about local players, when a lack of a settled side is what we should should worry about. we had a decent young team at the start of the season, and i urged people to come and watch. before you know it, players out, more players in, and thats how its been all season. how can you get a consistent, winning team?. i don't care for stats to much, but can someone tell me if there is another side in the division that's had a bigger turnover of players? admin please don't give it the 'balancing the books', 'good business' etc. the management looked devoid of any answers yesterday, and forget the penalties against us, the ref etc. come on WSM we can, and have done better.(91.108.65.201)(Admin: No I agree we were poor, But nearly the same team Drew against Bishops Stortford the week before, inconsistency is the key. And just for your information Sutton have used 40 players Dorchester 36 and St Albans 46, we have used 37, of which 27 have made the first 11, of which only 9 have played more than Half the league matches, of which 2 have now left the club Holgate and Loxton. One man doesn't make a team but since the loss of Holgate we have won only 1 game out of the last 15 matches.)
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[01/03/2008 19:24:58] Alan reeves wrote:
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How on earth can you give 4 stars to all the players after being thrashed 3-0 at home.No wonder the gates are so low.Where is all the local talent. Its no good saying there isnt any,Blakemore scored a hat trick for Yate and their level cant be much better than westons.(195.93.21.131) (Admin- I think theres a big difference in the level of Football. Aaron has played for the club before 2001-02/ 2002-03, in the Southern League. In 2001/02 he scored 4 goals in the league starting only once out of 14 appearances. In 2002/03 He made 4 starting appearances out of 9. and didn't score.
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[01/03/2008 10:52:43] Realist wrote:
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In response to Charles Norton:
Weston may have contained local players 30 Years ago but we where in a league 3 leagues lower than what we are in now-FACT.(80.193.69.13)
Whilst there are some local players who are possibly good enough for first team contention there are certainly no where near 11.
Don't judge the current side on one viewing!
As for your comment "a team is only as good as it's supporter's"-What do you mean by that?
Weston at the moment has some very good supporters!-Definately more vocal than i can remember 20 Years ago and a loyal and dedicated hardcore that travel away-Again-More than i remember doing likewise, years ago.
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[01/03/2008 09:57:18] sean wrote:
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charles has it occured to you that weston are not in a local league anymore? we now play in a division that is only two below the football league.(91.108.66.211)
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[29/02/2008 14:20:53] charles norton wrote:
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30 years ago was the last time i watched weston play,from the shed at langford rd.ive just moved back to be with family and the first thing i wanted to do was to go and watch my local side play, after doing so and watching a 3-0 home defeat i said to my son that the performance was very lack-lusture.i was very suprised to learn that there were few local players in the side, i remember 30 years ago all the players were local,and if you didnt see them out on a saturday night together having a beer,there was a good chance you would see them down hutton moor on a sunday morning playing against the very people who paid to watch them the day before,a team is only as good as its supporters,you might think im old fashioned,but what ever level of football you are you can always go back to basics (90.210.183.218)
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[28/02/2008 18:12:05] Annon wrote:
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Are Weston featued in The book Mark Sheldrake? (80.193.69.13)
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[28/02/2008 11:09:31] Mark Sheldrake wrote:
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I have recently had my new book 'Hopping Mad-Tales from a Ground Hopper' produced. Ive visited over 350 English ground over the past 40 years and the book tells tales of some of the more humerous, enduring and hair raising trips. More details about the book can be found on the publishers website www.ken.coton.btinternet.co.uk. The book costs £15 but i will be attending the home game against Hampton on 8th March and hope to have a few copies in your club shop for that day only. As a thankyou to WSM fC I will give the club £5 for each book sold that day. The book really is a good read, great reviews in footy mags and excellent feedback from readers. Lookout for the book in the shop that day ( or buy direct from publisher( please ignore the £2p+p i'll waive that) I look forward to the game on 8th March. (91.104.70.220)
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[21/02/2008 13:40:26] John wrote:
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Can anyone tell me if Barry McConnell will play at Stortford Saturday?(81.149.145.54)(Admin, Only the manager!!, but Barry was on the bench last Saturday)
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[18/02/2008 11:20:11] Passing Guest wrote:
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Plenty of contradictions in the manager's post match comments. I'm afraid he must wake up to the fact that he needs real experience to be added to the squad as I have said before. Bringing in young and untried players is not the answer to our problems. Time is ruinning out with the same excuses being poured out. Act now Tony before it is to late.(195.93.21.35)
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[11/02/2008 21:17:39] Rowse wrote:
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Hi, I was just looking around the site and there is no mention of a reserve team. Is it really only the youth team behind the first team?
Maybe the standard of the floodlit league is representative of the standard of players in the youth team but surely it cannot be a effective way to groom players for the first team?
Surely a club like Weston should have aspirations of league football and I would have though a reserve side would be crucial to this. Looking at the squad lists there are probably enough players to get a team together on a Saturday and it would provide a middle step for players coming from the youth team.
I know nothing of the potential cost of having a reserve team and maybe this is the reason the club don't have one. But surely the investment made would have more long term benefits for the club in the future?
If they are looking for someone to organise it, I would put my name forward!!(62.31.161.91)
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[24/01/2008 08:07:30] Chris wrote:
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To the other Chris,
May I apologize that I hold others to my own high standards. I apologize to the club that I expected timely news reports and I apologize to you, Chris #2, that I am unable to attend matches. I am also sorry that I voice my opinion instead of let the status-quo eek by while everything stagnates. /sarcasm
In all seriousness though, if no one raises issues, things will be the same. Let's try to aim a bit higher, is that a crime? I commend all the hard workers at the club as I understand many do it for free. Let's not get it twisted though, just because they do a job doesn't mean we should automatically be satisfied with it. And what does "attend all the games I possibly can" mean? I won't guess a number, but it sounds "odd". Since we're trying to qualify our fan-ship it seems, I was the one that sponsored the October Player of the Month (w00t Robinson!). Not bad for a bum that doesn't attend games.
--The Moaning Chris(68.6.122.163)
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[21/01/2008 12:20:07] Chris - not the moaning one!! wrote:
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All we ever hear from the other Chris is moaning when he doesn't ever attend matches.
I don't know his problem but it's getting a bit boring. I think all the staff do a brilliant job as they're all volunteers, so lets have a bit of positive feedback instead of constant carping. I attend all the games that I possibly can.(62.255.4.8)
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[18/01/2008 13:56:13] boroeagle wrote:
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Thank you... have put this info on the Boro fans forum... Fingers crossed for the match(62.136.27.199)
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[18/01/2008 10:34:49] BoroEagle wrote:
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Its now friday morning and not one thing on your website about the possibility of the game on Sat19th v Eastbourne being called off... What is the state of the pitch down there... Its a bloody long way to travel if the game is unlikely to take place... 2 seasons ago we got halfway and had to turn back... a hint of the pitch state would be good!!!(62.136.41.9) Admin - We haven't need to comment on the state of the pitch because there hasn't been a problem. Unitl now - Pitch Inspection has been called for 7:30am Saturday Morning)
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[16/01/2008 17:15:13] Scott wrote:
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Good work last game Weston, if we keep this strong work ethic up then along with a few good signings permanently or on loan from the likes of Yeovil, Chelts, Bristol Rovers and City we'll stay in this league no probs and even have a late play-off charge. I'm still confident of league football for Weston within the next 5 years!!(86.149.169.105)
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[15/01/2008 01:05:17] Chris wrote:
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Dens, because I'm not as fortunate as the rest of you and cannot attend games. If anyone wants, I could start a webpage that I can update with the game reports of the OTHER teams when they play us if you want, since I go and read those as well.
I have talked to a nameless person associated with the club about getting video highlights posted on this site as well. Unfortunately it sounds like they're either inept as a whole (not singling out anyone since it's a team effort) or are just plain too lazy to make them available online. It's a shame ... having a channel on YouTube or something would give us more exposure as well as give fans who miss matches to catch up on all the latest. To be honest, the staff seem pretty stagnant.
PS - It is now Monday evening California time and the match report is still not up. That should tell you all you need to know, Dens.(68.6.112.46)(Admin- Chris most of us are Volunteers who give are time freely when it is available, And my family and my job come before the football club. On occasions it is not possible to man the website 24 hours aday.
And some times due to technical faults we can’t always update pages as soon as we would like.
And yes I have discussed putting video clips on the website, but who’s going to do it??? And who’s got the time?? Yes you can talk about till your blue in the face. But you need someone to carry it out and give his or her time freely. And once it’s up and running, and the person is giving his time freely, what happens if he’s a little bit late say a day or so, are you going to come on here and slate him/her, before you know all the information. As your miles away all you can go on is the Fans comments on the unofficial forum and the contacts you have made within that site. I commend you on your following but sometimes you need to sit back and think before you start criticising. They are some people who give an awful lot of time every week, without even a thank you. )
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[14/01/2008 20:41:29] elliott smith wrote:
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weston ruled the match against hays and yeading 3 1(84.69.40.85)
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[14/01/2008 19:11:26] dens wrote wrote:
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chris why dont you have a go instead of moaning(87.82.17.21)
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[14/01/2008 17:25:37] Chris wrote:
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It is now Monday morning (California time, which makes it even worse for you) and there is still no match report up for Hayes and Yeading. This is unacceptable. On the Hayes and Yeading site, their match report (with pictures of the game at OUR stadium, mind you) was up THE DAY OF the match. This goes without mention that VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS of the match was up THE NEXT DAY!!! Sort yourselves out, you look like a pub team compared to others in our own division.(68.6.112.46)(Admin -Thanks Chris for your concerns, Will get it up as soon as we can)
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[14/01/2008 12:55:35] Fadly Rizal wrote:
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Hi all, I just want to say that my friend and I found Weston-Super-Mare team while playing Football Manager 2007, yup, its the old one, we played Weston-super-Mare team for 2 years now, we just want to say that we from Malaysia grown fond of Weston-super-Mare, please send our best regards to all Weston-super-Mare Players, especially Northmore and McGregor.(118.100.85.209)
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[13/01/2008 13:06:26] Ian wrote:
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Just to thank all for a great afternoon out. Would agree that Dean Grubb was impressive but would also point out valuable contribution from Curtis Ujah, kept HayesYeading at bay on numerous occasions. Cheers.(81.157.143.159)
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[12/01/2008 20:09:56] Chris wrote:
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Excellent result today, well done all,the players actually played with some self-belief. I thought Dean Grubb was outstanding, the Hayes players seemed mesmerised by him and resorted to fouling him. Once again well done, hopefully this will be a springboard to better results.(62.255.8.120)
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[10/01/2008 07:40:53] Chris wrote:
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I understand about the squad numbers, I was referring more to the players actual positioning on the first team squad. I shouldn't have to read every bio in depth to figure out who is on the team and who isn't. If you can't break them up into 4 groups or something, give them weird numbers like 1-25 for first team and 85-99 for players that have left so they're at the bottom and more distinguishable. Just trying to help the layout of the site!(68.6.112.46)(Admin - Chris I understand what your saying, Unfortunatley once a number has been allocated you can't change it. Due to the match details database. What would be easier is if the players where listed whenyou click the first team information then you can go straight to the one you want.
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[09/01/2008 20:11:28] Chris wrote:
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The First Team page is in grave need of an update. Ashan Holgate is still listed in the #10 position, even though he is no longer on the team. Maybe put the players that have moved on in a separate section under the current squad? You could have:
1. Current team players
2. Current team players IN on loan
3. Current team players OUT on loan
4. Recent former players who have transferred on
I mean, this isn't rocket science. Keep the page up to date.
And on a side note, the fact that there is a navigation bar on the left AND on the top bugs me. Pick one, stick with it. Come on the Weston!(68.6.112.46)(Admin - Hi Chris, can't help that were covering old ground here, The positional numbers have No bearing on the players, It just appears. The players have to be listed or it would mess up the database. Some players do have foot notes saying they have been transfered (Ryan & Ashan have yet to be done) and some of the pen-pics and pictures need up dating, which hopefully we can get round to this weekend. Also some players might only been loaned out for one or two games)
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[08/01/2008 08:53:17] keithM wrote:
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Could someone confirm whether or not the current ground record attendance is 1361 for the Bristol City pre-season friendly?
If so, what is the record for a league game at the new Woodspring?
Thanks (62.239.159.6) (Admin - I believe it would be the recent Newport County game which attracted 788)
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[05/01/2008 11:51:37] Passing Guest wrote:
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Just called the Club line - still giving last details recorded 15 December - what a joke. I thought lessons had been learned about keeping supporters informed of what is going on. Not everyone has access to the website. Regular news and updates please - is this asking for to much?(195.93.21.131)
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[03/01/2008 15:55:36] sparky wrote:
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Hey guys, just to wish you all a very happy new year and especially good luck to Tony Ricketts as he bids to get the boys back on track. Also, don't forget to visit www.sportywest.com for a comprehensive preview service every week, plus weekend and midweek round-ups! All the best, (88.110.73.103)
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[02/01/2008 21:04:38] AC wrote:
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My apologies for the lack of up-to-date interviews over the past few days; this has been caused by my own technical difficulties over Festive Period. Our own webmaster will very kindly be updated the site with latest interviews in the very near future. Normal service will be resumed as from this week! Thank you all and a Happy New Year to all! In the meantime, please also visit www.footballconference.co.uk to see latest news on the Football Conference website, regarding Sosthene Yao...we are the only Conference South club at the moment, who have press info on the Conference national website.....best wishes.(84.68.156.101)
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[30/12/2007 02:14:41] Chris wrote:
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WebDev, thanks for the update. Glad to see someone is still passing along info to the fans :)(62.226.239.105)
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[29/12/2007 13:37:32] WebDev wrote:
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I can only apologise for the problem with the website. Westonsupermareafc.co.uk is hosted with a large organisation who have been helpful throughout this situation. They have tried to resolve the database problem and when unsuccessful rehosted the website and upgraded to their highest level free of charge.
The website is now being tested and will be updated as soon as possible. Google results have suffered due to an update to their index when the website was having problems. This will naturally fix its self over time.
All the best for 2008.
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[15/12/2007 12:18:47] Passing Guest wrote:
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Would the Club like to explain the lack of information relating to last night's game at Cirencester. No news on the official site nor the Clubline which has not been updated since last Saturday!! Why does this keep happening - come on keep the supporters informed!(195.93.21.131)(Admin- As soon as I knew about the game it was placed on the front page, In the next fixture section.Which was the morning of the match.)
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[13/12/2007 13:54:56] Weston supporter wrote:
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Great signings of Curtis Ujah and Sos Yao, should be good acquisitions to the squad. Let's hope we can keep Ujah longer than we did Holgate! If we get in a few more signings of this calibre we should be back in the play-offs before to long...are there any more signings in the pipeline??(217.44.247.163)
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[10/12/2007 02:52:03] Chris wrote:
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Why does Charlie Comyn-Platt and Craig Rand have the same squad number listed in the First Team section? The same goes for Ryan Harley and Aaron Ledgister.(68.6.105.110)(Admin- The Team doesn't have squad numbers, its just an extra facility the website has should we require squad numbers)
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[08/12/2007 19:54:13] Umm... wrote:
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Hi
why dont the club hold a free addmission day somethime this season?
it might help to build support.(91.108.80.92)
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[07/12/2007 20:08:21] Tommy wrote:
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Who do the regulars feel has been the most consistent player for us this year so far.(86.31.140.114)
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[07/12/2007 13:01:27] passing guest wrote:
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just like to say the youth team have more than two players!(212.219.57.126)
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[06/12/2007 21:34:05] Hi all wrote:
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Could someone post a link to where you put in your email and latest news is sent to you.
I've changed my email addy so don't get the updates anymore
Thanks !(78.150.91.234)(Admin : its on the home page, slap bang in the middle!!)
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[06/12/2007 13:16:55] Passing Guest wrote:
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I hope the manager will start to sign some experienced players - it is asking to much of young untried players to compete at this level. If not then we shall suffer more results like last weekend.(195.93.21.131)
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[03/12/2007 19:48:02] Veteran Supporter. wrote:
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Many thanks for putting in my posting will be making the trip from the Vale of the White Horse on Saturday for game against Fisher Athletic,I hope it is a good game and a much needed win,hope to meet some old friends good luck to the players and management.(86.139.225.33)
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[01/12/2007 18:12:11] joe wrote:
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just come from the hampton match as a neutral fan, i thought 5 - 1 was a bit flattering for them. Despite not playing well and some very poor marking (maybe explained by a lack of a proper centre half?) the right back and grubb looked quite good and you could play it around a bit on the floor but looked to be lacking up front. good luck for the season. (86.141.195.11)
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[01/12/2007 17:21:41] Chris wrote:
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Reasonable answer for the youth, but if you were focusing on the first team this season why are there still players without pictures and players no longer on the team listed in the roster? Surely since Hale moved out months ago you could make a separate section under the actual First Team players to say "Players Transfered Out 2007/08" and put Holgate's profile and Billy Clark's since deleted profile there as well so there is no confusion as to who is and is not on the team.(68.6.105.110)Admin - As explained before if we delete profiles, Then match reports and team selections will not load properly, a teething problem I found last week with having youth players selected for the First team. Is they don't appear on the team selections page. Unfortunatly we have more pressing items on the Website to deal with before we can look in to this. Pictures Missing - Hence we are focusing on the first team )
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[01/12/2007 10:04:01] Chris wrote:
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Admin, your response to sertium seems fairly unmotivated. Surely it doesn't taken more than 30 minutes to find a roster and post a bio of the players. Hopefully this gets sorted sooner rather than later.(68.6.105.110)Not unmotivated at all, just realistic. If we are going to do the youth section, we have to include the player profiles, photos, match reports. You need to do the full 100%, not just a 10% bio. We also need the time to do all this. After Last season, we decided just to concentrate on the first team. Once this was up and running, we would then commit ourselves to doing the Youth Section.
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[30/11/2007 09:19:34] sertium wrote:
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Why is there just two youth team players in the link?(86.160.181.128)
(Admin- At the moment we are dealing with the first team, and hope to bring ther youth section up together next season.)
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[27/11/2007 18:01:58] David Jones wrote:
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Good signing of ledgister from cheltenham, saw him play for City and looked like a good player, will hopefully bring some more pace and good crosses into the box. Hopefully bringing in some more experienced players to help with our young squad will get us back up into the playoffs, maybe some players from Forest Green, Exeter, Torquay or even some Cardiff youngsters will do the trick!!
Finally let's get some more advertising going for the club and bring in more into the ground. Weston must be one of the biggest places in this league and our attendences are a joke.(217.44.24.3)
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[26/11/2007 15:29:31] Chris wrote:
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Sorry to hear we are losing both Ash and Ryan, they'll both be missed greatly but good luck to both of them and good luck in the future. Bad luck against Eastligh, the goal disallowed made heads drop, never mind.(62.255.8.54)
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[19/11/2007 16:10:23] Chris wrote:
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Thank you for publishing my last comments,the match on Sat was a game of 2 halves, without a doubt, in the 1st half Weston played good passing football and in the 2nd they reverted to type with some frantic play, bypassing the midfield completely. Still, an entertaining game, shame about the result. Good luck against Eastleigh.(62.255.4.70)
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[18/11/2007 21:42:14] Passing Guest wrote:
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The Club only seems to respond when they win. I too have had a number of postings not published and/or ignored.(195.93.21.131)(Admin- I have now dealt with the problem of missing postings and this shouldn't happen again, Veteran Supporters posting is now below.)
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[18/11/2007 20:12:29] AC wrote:
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A further post-match interview with manager Tony Ricketts (and also with Ryan Harley) was conducted following the home defeat to Lewes yesterday, Saturday 17th November. The transcript of this interview will be e-mailed to the website on Monday evening and will be available for viewing on Tuesday a.m. I am also hopeful that I will be in a position to advise of preliminary arrangements for pre-match entertainment prior to the Fisher Athletic game (8 Dec) during the course of this week. Many thanks. AC (81.79.35.179)
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[17/11/2007 12:45:05] chris wrote:
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I fully endorse the comments of the last contributor "Veteran Supporter", I too have been ignored, even when using the contact us line, why is this? Maybe it's because we criticise as well as praise, surely the club is big enough to take criticism as well as praise!!(62.255.8.51)
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[14/11/2007 09:51:52] Veteran Supporter wrote:
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Very disappointed not to get my message printed i travel a round trip of over 200 miles to watch Weston I have a great interest in CCP and AH being EX Swindon players.I now have to say is it worth it I have been doing this for 12 years if you wish to attract more fans then please let us express our views,I will now put my next vist on hold.Good luck to all the players in the future Didcot Town FC is only 10 miles away.(86.160.183.109)
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[13/11/2007 23:03:11] Barry wrote:
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Why do we struggle to get big crowds?. (80.0.80.119)
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[09/11/2007 16:46:15] Veteran Supporter. wrote:
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Good luck to Charlie Comyn-Platt he was a very good player when he was at Swindon Town FC, he never had the breaks he deserved I am sure he will do well at Weston.I am looking to my next vist to Weston in afew weeks time,see you all soon. (86.155.204.53)
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[05/11/2007 21:38:27] Larry Blair wrote:
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Attn Paul Bliss. Hi Paul remember me East Worle We won the lot. How,s the shoe buisness. That was fun in those days back in the 80,s. Hope your well great to see you as Chairman. Trust all is well. Best wishes Larry. (84.69.181.230)
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[03/11/2007 15:39:27] Weston man wrote:
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To improve the side can't we bring in a few players on loan?? Bristol City have a load of good youngsters who would gain experience playing here for a month or so, Frankie Artus, Tristan Plummer etc.(86.154.3.6)
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[02/11/2007 11:28:28] malc wrote:
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DO you need a physio.(90.202.213.51). (News Article 9th October 07, We have also secured the services of two top class physiotherapists; John Whiley and Darren James. John was with Bristol City last year and Darren was with Torquay.)
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[01/11/2007 10:01:15] AC wrote:
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For Diehardseagullsfan:
To add to the response you have received from Admin; the admission prices for games are directed by The Football Conference; it is not possible to reduce costs for these games without the express permission of the Football Conference. As regards half-price games, again it is unlikely that the Football Conference will agree to this. You may not be aware that the club have gone 'the extra-mile' by allowing all children under the age of 16 to come to watch all games free (on the proviso that they are in possession of a membership card which they can collect from the club offices at any time). This has received wide publicity on local radio, the Weston Mercury and indeed in the Sunday Independent. We are always tryiing to increase the publicity for the club in the media and on radio; however we are competing in a very 'stringent market' for all this, especially when we are asking people to do this for free. I take your point about increased coverage in the local media and hold meetings with the local press as often as is possible. I am currently negotiating on a further initiative with the Weston Mercury which I hope will be launched inside the next month. Thank you for your comments, and we will continue to try to get it right!(82.110.109.208)
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[31/10/2007 09:10:47] diehardseagullsfan wrote:
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All your points have been taken on board, and thanks for taking the time to answer my area's of concern. I am in no way convinced, but I'm a fair sportsman, so in good faith I'll stick with it, and see if anything you've said comes to any fruition.
It just annoys me so so much that we cannot attract a decent crowd yet we charge an astounding amount at the gate and "wonder why" !!!
Anyone who might come to Woodspring for the first time is gonna be scared off bigtime by seeing the admission price but perhaps doesn't think on far enough to know that'll have an impact on the budget and how it determines what the manager can buy. Perhaps a section in the Weston Mercury explaining this wouldn't go a miss??
How about doing a few half price games to attract the "punters" as a sort of lost leader to try and attract the numbers?
Just a few thoughts that might improve attendance! In the meantime, we'll battle on! (194.205.142.52)(Admin- We have one of the cheapest Admission prices in the League. Most clubs are charge £10 this season)
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[30/10/2007 15:09:37] diehardseagullsfan wrote:
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Point taken about new ideas etc, but come on it doesn't require someone to be made a Director to bring new ideas to the club, and to help the admin of bringing in new crowds.
The last point incidentally means what exactly? "Help in the admin of bringing in the crowds" means.......?????
The last few home matches crowds have been a total joke, as in people have actually laughing when the crowd attendance is given out over that diabolical PA we have!
Paulton Rovers don't have half the stand and facilites we do, yet they pull a nice steady number of crowds, and then they are worth watching, plus you don't get Dick Turpin at the turnstile. What I'm trying to say is: Stop appointing Directors, lower the price of the admissions, get a decent team who can play football worth watching and maybe local Westonions would come and watch us.
I was stood next to a former Weston player at last Monday's match, and even he left early coz he said it was just embarrassing! You've alot to learn here! (194.205.142.52)(Admin: When we got promoted and had a good FA Cup run the crowds went up because we were doing well, Last season we struggled and the crowds went down. This happens to most clubs, and its the nature of the beast, Paulton over the last couple of Seasons have done well and they gates may of incressed due to this. But this is when we need to count on the clubs die hard fans to come along and support us. Even though we may have had a few poor games we are still in a position far better than most believed was possible, at the start of the season. Two things you mention PA and Admission cost. To spend money on a new PA System, and then cut down on revenue from gate means only one thing less money for the manager, which means less of an experienced side.which means more poor football, which means less of a crowd and your back to start the again. A club Director, is voted on by the Board of Directors. An Associate Director, helps with matchday tasks and gives his time to the running of a Football Club. Both must be appointed by the Chairman and his Board of Directors. Both cost the club nothing, but give the club an extra pair of hands, which is much need at this level of Football. Also a New Director need to be appointed to overlook the College Academy side, which I believe will be looked after By Oliver Bliss. I hope I have covered most of your queries as a seem to have rambled on a bit)
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[30/10/2007 14:25:03] diehardseagullsfan wrote:
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We need more fans not a new bl**dy director! God almighty, when is somebody gonna wake up and take note of the abysmal crowd numbers! It's embarassing!!! (194.205.142.52)(Admin- We need new Directors and Volunters to bring in new ideas to the club and help in the adminstration of bring in the Crowds.)
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[28/10/2007 11:03:04] Yeung Ting Fai wrote:
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I come from Hong Kong and I know this team because I use this team in the game---"Football Manager". Therefore, I go to your official website and want to know more about Weston-super-Mare. This website attract me a lot and I think your club's facilities are quite beautiful. At least I feel very comfort to see a "small" football club in England which the management is quite systematic and professional. I will continue to draw attention to your team's developmant. Best wish with all the team members, including players, chairman and those staffs. (61.18.170.140)
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