There is one post on that thread moaning that it's not fair because the Club only seems to want to deal with one fan group... so then why wouldn't you just join that group? I must be missing something here.

Obviously I get that HUDSA and the Corner Flag have been around forever, but they serve a very very different purpose to any other group. Id be disappointed if the Club and the Trust werent supporting them, particularly HUDSA. In reality though, if all of the fan groups can't work together and the Club isn't going to mediate any bickering between them, then fans need to be more pragmatic and fling their weight behind the biggest group... unless you don't want to be a small fish in a small pond that is.

Also, Jonjo, I must add, if you feel the need to ask those backing Harrison whether or not we are worried, I'd argue you haven't been reading our posts. Were all worried, but see no sense in sacking him after 5 matches and starting again.

PS....if any member off that board had started the ball rolling with a Trust for Pools it would have been the best thing since sliced bread....FACT!!!!

I'll be honest I know absolutely nothing about the Friends. I don't know any members, and I've never heard anyone talking about it other than on the internet.

I'll be honest I know absolutely nothing about the Friends. I don't know any members, and I've never heard anyone talking about it other than on the internet.

Whats a calumniator? New one on me (but its probably correct)

noun someone hated or competed against

Er, Mr Butt, doesn't calumniator mean someone hating or slandering or bad-mouthing rather than 'someone hated or competed against'?

She has radio 4 on ffs pam


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Just read another thread posted on that board....took some doing like....very hard work....
members of the 'trust' getting a lift off Pam to games, 'trust' having weekly meetings etc etc!!!!
How gullible and/or stupid are some people????

Probably the same fuckwits who were singing '..you can stick the fucking Trust up your arse..' at half time at Bromley.

I shit you not.

I was convinced I must've misheard them...but no...that's right, the Trust are the enemy. How can these people be educated otherwise? Is it possible? What goes in in their heads that they think the Trust is for anything other than the fans and the club? Just bizarre.

Did you clock any of them?

Probably the same fuckwits who were singing '..you can stick the fucking Trust up your arse..' at half time at Bromley.

I shit you not.

I was convinced I must've misheard them...but no...that's right, the Trust are the enemy. How can these people be educated otherwise? Is it possible? What goes in in their heads that they think the Trust is for anything other than the fans and the club? Just bizarre.

Unbelievable....I'm gobsmacked at how dense some people are!!!!

Probably the same fuckwits who were singing '..you can stick the fucking Trust up your arse..' at half time at Bromley.

I shit you not.

I was convinced I must've misheard them...but no...that's right, the Trust are the enemy. How can these people be educated otherwise? Is it possible? What goes in in their heads that they think the Trust is for anything other than the fans and the club? Just bizarre.

I can sadly confirm that there were a group of about 6-10 singing this at half time at the bar, plus the "this is how it feels to be darlo" song but with "this is how it feels when the trust means nothing at all" included.

As I only go to away games I've missed most of the background nonsense with the various factions but I have to admit to being puzzled and disappointed by the chants (of a pissed minority it must be said). Can only assume it's a personal dig at someone.

To be fair I don't think the bloke is the full shilling, and I don't think a solicitors letter would even register with him.

Both Pam and Sage are legit. Their background and work history is bombproof. They may have got involved on the back of some porky pies to begin with, but they are, as far as we can tell, pretty much the sort of owners you would hope for.

Not super cash rich, but not potless either.

They are in the process of turning Pools into a club that operates within its means, and while that may mean they have to make a few tough decisions along the way, I do think they will be making those decisions in the best interests of the club.

On paper at least, the squad should be very competitive in this league, unfortunately games are not played on paper. The manager needs to find a winning formula, likewise some of the players need to step up to the mark.

Scoring goals is obviously a major problem again. We thought we had a proven goal scorer at this level, only to find he is another that thinks he is too good to be playing at this level. Not sure how much Pam can do about a player that is listening to an agent that fancies another cut of a signing on fee. Mr Amond does have previous for jumping ship when he thinks he can get a few more quid in his pay packet.

Having had £100 on us to get promoted at 6/1 and another £50 on at 14/1 I am as pissed off as the next man with the fact we are third bottom. Call me an optimist but I still think top 7 is not beyond the bounds of possibility. Especially as some of these smaller clubs are going to find playing twice a week every week a struggle when injuries and suspensions kick in.

The club also very clearly stated the Head of Recruitment made decisions in relation to the retained list.

As happens at a lot of clubs ( and other businesses ) the scouting team and Head of Recruitment produce a list of potential players the club could sign that would fit within their budget. The manager then speaks to these players, and ultimately a decision is made as to whether the player is signed.

Was Harrison involved in drawing up a list of potential targets ? No, this list was drawn up and players scouted before he was appointed.

Did he have a say in who from that list was recruited ? Yes I imagine so.

Is this anything new at Pools ? No. Craig Hignett publicly stated he had no say in the signing of Devante Rodney and wouldn't pick him.
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As for Pam only wanting to get her money back - I don't think this is true. Otherwise why would the club have signed so many players and why would they have turned down Amond's transfer request 5 weeks ago and twice since then ? The Amond transfer money, plus the parachute payment and season ticket money, would have covered her investment many times over. Why not just walk then and hand the club over to another TMH or JPNG ?

Yes, I think she wants her money back, but I think she also wants to clear up the mess Coxall left behind, put the club on a level footing and finally find the right buyer(s) that will protect the long term security and prosperity of the club. If she does all that and gets her money back fair play to her.

The big disappointment was the fact we looked like a half decent Conference Team last Tuesday night that had goals in it, but couldn't back it up away from home.

We absolutely have to find a way of getting results, especially against these big physical teams. The obvious solution would be to bring in a centre half that can mix it if they have to, and some physical presence in midfield. No disrespect to them, but if I was lined up against Featherstone and Newton, I would not be worried about getting clattered when I ( inevitably ) started showboating

Cassidy strikes me as the sort of player that could get 20+ goals this season if he stays fit , purely on work rate and going in where it hurts. You will always get a fee for anyone regularly scoring goals, and he is only young. I've been very impressed with his attitude thus far, he also has a good first touch.

Having said that , no idea if it was Watson that was responsible for scouting him.

As I stated last week, my concern when Franks came in was that he was signed because the club knew Amond was going.

While I am no fan of Amond, I don't think Franks is a like for like replacement.

There's still quite a lot between them, Amond has scored 4 in his last 20 League appearances so 1 in 5, Franks has 19 in 220 career appearances 1 goal every 11+ games. I really can't get my head around his signing still, especially now I think we need another forward if we get the right offer for Amond.

That said he is still not a like for like replacement for Amond on all known evidence.

Stats can be very misleading. Amond plays as a striker and invariably gets to play 90 minutes every game. He also has the luxury of being the current penalty taker, which is essentially a free shot at goal from 12 yards .

Harrison was pretty scathing about his attitude and contribution this season in the paper last night.

In all honesty I think if Franks got 90 minutes as a striker every game for the rest of the season, and was also allowed to take all the penalties he would get into double figures. I think you could say the same about any reasonably competent professional footballer.