Stuart2023 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Your right Hornchurch are established team not questioning that..I also think you make valid points. But surely you can see how far the club has come in the last 5 years. I was at Stimmo's first game away to Whitehawk and I think then were in bottom 4/5. The team (collective) have made great strides in the last few years but you mention commitment of players do you not think the management team also commit the same if not more time? Players have taken time away for holidays during the season, supporters go on holiday but the management team are there week in week out. Personally I think finishing 2nd was a good achievement and yes I know how gutted the management team were yesterday. You all pay your money and your all entitled to your views, but some of the messages I've read on this forum and twitter are very harsh. At times injuries, holidays and suspensions have meant only having 13 available and the sub GK having to play on pitch! Enjoy the summer and look forward to the Urchins kicking on next year, in a few days time I'm sure everything will look different! JGW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup of tea Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 The improvements to this club have happened with Alex taking over as chairman. That's not a coincidence. If you've got an improved budget and get better players in as a result then the likelihood is that your league position is going to improve. Jimmy got us promoted to what is now the Vanarama South without that. Other clubs also suffered with injuries I believe. Jimmy had given so much to this club but in his final time in charge he was clearly quite ill and the poor guy couldn't really do the job properly anymore. Our league standing was always going to improve. I'll always be grateful to Jimmy for getting us promoted and also being manager here without getting paid as well and he was badly let down by a few snakes (not going to go into details about that) So that's why we were in the position we were in. bridgefan and gerk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2023 Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 My last comment.... I have upmost respect for Jimmy Mac the man would run through walls for any team...he played for and managed, top bloke! I scout for Mark and went to watch a large number of games and players last season. The league position has improved year on year hasn't it? Take covid out then the league position is higher and the points total increased? We approached at least 4 players from the league winners last year (summer) Bishop Stortford and the packages they were on we couldn't get near. Spoke with Ryman North players and the deals were stupid. Even teams mid table in our league have massive budgets...It's not all about money!! Anyway thats me logging out. Everyone have a great summer!!! cup of tea, Frontfour and JRinBelfast 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup of tea Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 10 minutes ago, Stuart2023 said: My last comment.... I have upmost respect for Jimmy Mac the man would run through walls for any team...he played for and managed, top bloke! I scout for Mark and went to watch a large number of games and players last season. The league position has improved year on year hasn't it? Take covid out then the league position is higher and the points total increased? We approached at least 4 players from the league winners last year (summer) Bishop Stortford and the packages they were on we couldn't get near. Spoke with Ryman North players and the deals were stupid. Even teams mid table in our league have massive budgets...It's not all about money!! Anyway thats me logging out. Everyone have a great summer!!! Fair comments , thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrymono Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Now here’s a funny point. Even Mondays Ref has managed to get to Wembley for the Women’s Cup Final Having read most of the comments on here, can’t believe people having a dig at all the volunteers. And to even find out we have two ‘Scouts’. WTF have they brought to the club? And I expect they don’t pay to get in. Laughable Happy Holidays blackballed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup of tea Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 With her in charge, I expect Aveley will win the cup final 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart2023 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Wow! In response to Barrymono Just a few facts and pointers. Can you show we any of my posts that slagged of anyone involved in helping the day to day running of the club, without people giving up time and effort things wouldn't get done. The supporters Club give a lot back to the club and looks well run and I saw on Monday everyone running around! The scouts go and watch opposition and highlight to the manager and coaches how teams line up, formations and style of play in key situations. We highlight key players from the opposition and potential players for future recruitment. I could name them but little point! Your right we don't pay to get into home games, but I will ask the owners if this causes them any issues. We don't always ask for admission into away games when scouting teams or watching Hornchurch. We don't charge mileage or for that matter we don't charge fuel. Between myself and Richard we saw every team last season at least once. Folkstone on a Tuesday night and Lewes midweek isnt fun. Generally out watching games midweek and Saturdays across different levels. HMRC states we could charge 45p per mile!! Other club scouts charge clubs a fee and expenses. If we did this then I'll take on board your comments. Drop me your contact details and happy to discuss if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry hornchurch Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 be careful what you wish for in mark stimson you had a good manager one of the best in the league who follows him has a hard task before mark the club was going nowhere and do we want to go back to being mid table also i hope we do not lose players leaving ie Sutton Clarke Christo lets hope who comes in gets us up and running as soon as possible come on you Urchins Miss.A.F.C.Hornchurch and JGW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry hornchurch Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 what happens to jamie southon give jamie a chance with spence as his number 2 what other manager would you like to see PONY TAILED URCHIN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbles left foot Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I feel we need a proven head that is able to have a pull with players in this league and above and that plays attractive football. (not much to ask :P) CraigDavid and cup of tea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup of tea Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 It would be really nice for Lewwis to be involved with us in some other capacity in the future - with no disrespect to Elliot Styles, Lewwis has easily been the best captain at Hornchurch since I've been supporting the club but at the moment Kimble, you are right, we need someone proven at this level to come in and really take a grip of the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leasidecolts Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 How about Brad Quinton who was at hemel Hempstead, did a great job at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss.A.F.C.Hornchurch Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Needs at least to have experience and know players from the National South. I wouldn't know who's out there really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbles left foot Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I like Neil Smith at Cray and previously at Bromley. Done very well at both clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger. The. Cat! Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 16/05/2023 at 09:29, Henry hornchurch said: what happens to jamie southon give jamie a chance with spence as his number 2 what other manager would you like to see I was speaking to JS last season regarding his future, he said he did not have the necessary licences to manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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