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Post by thelake on Apr 23, 2019 21:24:58 GMT
I would also say though that H&W would have a decent future in prospect if Doswell decided to invest there.
cannot agree with that, they have had there season in the sun. Conference South looks strong next season, don't see them as a contender
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Post by back4more on Apr 23, 2019 21:37:33 GMT
I would also say though that H&W would have a decent future in prospect if Doswell decided to invest there. cannot agree with that, they have had there season in the sun. Conference South looks strong next season, don't see them as a contender So 'thelake' you don't think that, if Paul Doswell became involved with H&W, he would be able to give them a decent future? I doubt if he would get involved there anyway but, if he did, I believe that he would turn them into much stronger contenders and possibly get them back into the National League within a few years. Considering his track record at Sutton and previously at Eastleigh I am very surprised that you are so dismissive of his capabilities.
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Post by nkc on Apr 24, 2019 8:02:23 GMT
There is a very interesting 20 minute plus YouTube video of Dos explaining his leave decision and reminissing about his 11 years with Sutton. Makes it clear its about health and putting family first for once but also the continued travel of 4 hours a day on M3 and M25.
Interestingly he states he will stay involved at non league football but much closer to home.
The man did so much to set Eastleigh on the current path that you can not but admire all he does. There is no doubt that wh7atever club he joins will be in for a very positive ride. I know Havant advertised for investment a couple of months back but could Winchester City or Basingstoke be possibilities.
With the Hampshire Cup Final at the Silverlake tonight (Wed's) between Havant and Basingstoke be interesting to see 'who' s who' in the crowd.
Whatever good luck Paul.
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Post by michaelefc on Apr 24, 2019 8:30:11 GMT
Whatever you think of Paul Doswell, the fact is when he joined us we were going nowhere and when he left us, we were rocketing up the leagues and our facilities had hugely improved. He changed the whole ethos at the club, the financial and ownership structure, and without him, conceivably we would still be playing in the Wessex league in front of 90 people every week. I have nothing but respect for the man, and whoever he does join, will have every right to expect better times ahead.
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Post by back4more on Apr 24, 2019 10:53:34 GMT
Have just watched the interview which nkc mentions in his post. It certainly does add some perspective to Paul Doswell's expectations for his future involvement in football and that is inevitably of interest to those of us who would be happy to see him back in a key capacity at Eastleigh. From his interview comments though it might seem that is unlikely to happen. He clearly wants to carry on playing an active part in non league football. He also states though that the two clubs he will always support are Southampton and Sutton United. He also emphasises that he hopes at some time in the future to go back to Sutton in some capacity. It might be that after a period of reflection he might become more open to pastures new at the top level of non league. That seems unlikely though at this stage and, as nkc suggests, he might be more likely to gravitate towards putting the benefit of his expertise into Winchester, Basingstoke or even one of the local Southampton clubs. It's worth watching the interview right through as there are many fascinating insights including his feelings about the amazing Sutton cup run a few seasons ago. Particularly relevant to any National League club with aspirations to reach League 2 are his comments on the financial risks which that involves. It's fair to say that is a particularly difficult scenario for Sutton because the club these days relies heavily on its plastic pitch and ripping that up would be financially traumatic. He does though draw attention to the other significant incremental costs which go with League membership including the requirement for two ambulances and two doctors at every game and the need to have a full time Chief Executive. These were just examples obviously and are a reminder that there is a whole panoply of additional "minimum" high cost requirements when you go up into the League. Anyway, can only wish him the very best of luck with whatever route he decides on in the future.
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Post by unknownquantity on Apr 24, 2019 18:39:39 GMT
It is perhaps worth noting that Paul Doswell took over at Sutton after they had been relegated and he also played for Havant Town before the merger of the two clubs and there would be less pressure and less travelling in a lower division.
I also got the impression that Paul also gets on quite well with Derek Pope.
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Post by nobadspitfire on Apr 29, 2019 15:11:20 GMT
Confirmed as H&W manager on a 3 year deal with Bairdy as his assistant and Shaun Gale on the coaching staff.
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Post by hantslondoner on Apr 29, 2019 16:51:02 GMT
Great appointment for H+W. Interesting to see Baird there too, and Gale retained...
Hope Sutton find a good replacement - he's going to be very hard to follow. Also might lose some players too?
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Post by michaelefc on Apr 29, 2019 17:00:51 GMT
I think this is going to be a fascinating appointment, but I am not sure how well it will work. Trouble is expectations will be sky high, and if they don't go up next year, the season will probably be judged a failure. My hunch is that they will finish in the play offs and then its anybody's guess. Assuming they are in the south Division next year, I reckon Aldershot and Woking will be the ones to beat; I can also see Weymouth doing very well. For Havant maybe 4th.
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Post by unknownquantity on Apr 29, 2019 17:26:20 GMT
I would assume that Ian Baird and Shaun Gale have sorted out their differences. Interesting that initially Paul joined Eastleigh as a player from Havant and Ian Baird joined Eastleigh as a manager from H&W. I was not surprised by the appointment though.
H&W have only spent one season as a National League club so if in time he can establish them as a club at this level he will have achieved what they wanted. He did similarly with Sutton although did not achieve promotion immediately.
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Post by back4more on Apr 29, 2019 18:09:05 GMT
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Post by hantslondoner on May 7, 2019 22:09:56 GMT
First signing at WLP - Dean Beckwith.
And Lee Bradbury has become manager of Eastbourne Town - I'm really surprised by that one.
A lot of Hawks players have been released (most probably can't do the full-time bit) so I expect some will be moving east....
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Post by unknownquantity on May 8, 2019 17:11:43 GMT
I think that Lee Bradbury has taken over at Eastbourne Borough, mot Eastbourne Town who are in fact a different club.
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Post by hantslondoner on May 8, 2019 17:33:57 GMT
I think that Lee Bradbury has taken over at Eastbourne Borough, mot Eastbourne Town who are in fact a different club. Indeed they are! I would have been flabbergasted if he'd taken over at Town!
Borough always have the reputation of having money but never seem to achieve very much (Bognor's manager was there for most of last season), so maybe he relishes the challenge! Unless just staying in Conf South is regarded as a success for them....
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Post by unknownquantity on May 8, 2019 18:43:30 GMT
I think that initially they rose through the Sussex County Leagues and spent three seasons in non-league's top flight, but since they have been relegated from this division they have not looked like regaining their plce.
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