Scott Parker

Understand that the board haven’t even had to curtesy to
Da Bomb said:
Really gutted to lose Purches, not only did he seem a good coach, he was a thoroughly approachable and amiable guy when I randomly spoke to him in a tile shop.

Given the form of Bego too, I think Moss will be a loss too. No idea about the other 2
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understand that all through this fiasco these servants to the club did not receive one single phone call to explain what was going on. Very disappointing and again speaks volumes our board
 
fred1407 said:
Understand that the board haven’t even had to curtesy to

understand that all through this fiasco these servants to the club did not receive one single phone call to explain what was going on. Very disappointing and again speaks volumes our board
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If true, then it seems poor. However, it does seem to be a football norm now, just a shame we fit into the norm these days
 
Hard to put into words how I'm feeling this evening, but sadness is my overwhelming emotion.

The Eddie Howe years encompassed over half my supporting life. I know that players, managers and staff come and go (it's the nature of life) but the last 12 months have been extreme. Eddie going was obviously a blow, but to have also lost JT, Purchy, Neil Moss and stalwart players like Franno, Surman and others in the few short months that have followed is as dramatic a change as I've experienced as a fan. At least Fletch is still here!

I've always struggled with the business, winning-at-all-costs, side of high-level football and naively see AFCB as a community institution built on local connections and long-standing relationships. I said before that I'd rather have gone back to League 2 with Eddie than hover around the Championship with someone who doesn't really care for the club. It feels like today we have finally become just another mercenary football business.

I'm know I'm being overly dramatic and sentimental, and I'll get over it soon enough. Just feels a bit raw right now. I do of course wish SP all the best and will be supporting as passionately as before. Hopefully in 10 years time I'll feel the same sadness about him, his staff, and the new club legends he unearths moving on to pastures new. UTC!
 
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I remember the time when a manager left our club and took his staff plus a number of players with him.

This time it is the other way round, but without any Fulham players (yet)!

Just happens in football, highs and lows, will this be a high? We will have to wait and see.
 
fwiw.... sadness is not my feeling. its been a long & great era.... but it had concluded really, and now properly. the individuals had the pleasure of being part of it, and handsomely rewarded for it, and that can never be taken away. footy is a soap opera, I'm looking fwd to some different storylines now. not expecting great success to be honest, but you never know. more concerned that the re-downsizing of the club, should that become neceassary, can be done "well" - ie not leaving us, the fans, up shitcreek!
 
adam0102 said:
If true, then it seems poor. However, it does seem to be a football norm now, just a shame we fit into the norm these days
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We do need to know the full story. Maybe all of the departing coaches are actually lined up to go with Eddie at a new club shortly but nothing has been announced?

No doubt, the Club need to place on record a big thank you for all their efforts for the club. I would hope the (alleged) messy exits of players like surman would now lead to a respectful departure.
 
Klaus makes some good points and speaks from the heart. Takes courage.

Things change, of course. This season will be different. The core of the club for so many years has been people with AFC Bournemouth in their heart and soul. Not just players, but backroom staff as well. Maybe it had gone stale. Maybe the changes are needed. Time will tell.

But, the core of the club has now changed. We have employees who don't have the club in their blood. And that's different. Better or worse, who knows? But definitely different.

Part of what made this club different for so many years was seeing staff out and about, from Eddie to AlanConnellAlan, who would stop and chat. You knew you had a bond, a shared passion for the club.

Once I'm back in the ground it will feel different, but I can't summon any enthusiasm for Parker. I have no negative feelings, just indifferent.

We have just experienced a magnificent few years, something unique. I am so grateful and appreciative that I was there.

But you can't (and shouldn't) turn back time and you can't live in the past, but it's ok to acknowledge change and to express a sense of loss, of mourning something very special that we will hold in our hearts forever.

Utciad
 
Just playing devils advocate for a moment.

Individually, is it really a fair expectation that so many people in their individual fields of expertise can step up from League Two to the Premier League?

Eddie Howe was the exception, Eddie Howe was clearly special, his worth ethic, his drive, his vision and obvious knowledge of each separate challenge. He learned and grew to everyone.

Would the other members of staff had made that same journey individually?

Together as a unit and under Howe, perhaps it all worked. But now with a new vision, whether rightly or wrongly, it’s probably time to get the broom out.

Equally I don’t doubt that Purches and Weatherspoon will depart once Howe dips his toes back into the water anyway.
 
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