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Post by city4evaa on Dec 24, 2009 20:48:09 GMT
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Post by niels on Dec 25, 2009 0:23:25 GMT
Good! Now we can start to try and save the club with the last obstacle gone. Boddy's final statement shows how arrogant he is, still describing the petition as a small minority and stating that he did what was best for the club at all times. Yes we all know that Dave made sacrifices and put much energy into the club but that is no excuse for incompetence. www.worcestercityfc.co.uk/SelectedNewsItem/tabid/833/Default.aspx?nid=779&hc=58 |
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Post by prestonwcfc on Dec 25, 2009 8:38:34 GMT
Agreed, now hopefully everyone can pull in the same direction. I look forward to seeing the likes of Ealing, and the others down the lane (even jcp  ) and now hopefully the past is exactly that. To be honest in this season of good will I also hope DB can continue his life as a supporter at the Lane. Yes he may have been misguided, incompetent or out of his depth but I don't believe any of his actions were malicious. Heres to a new beginining....... |
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Post by Tony is not to despondent now. on Dec 25, 2009 9:31:38 GMT
HOORAY!!!!!!
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Post by city4evaa on Dec 25, 2009 9:38:53 GMT
Now so the promise to hampson that everyone will pull together now and do as much as we can to save the club?
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Post by canalender on Dec 25, 2009 9:46:47 GMT
He still doesn't get it does he?
If he had only listened to 25% of what he was being told instead of playing follow my leader, City would now be in a better financial situation and not on the brink of administration.
Football clubs at Citys level need people who give their time freely and there is no doubt he did that, but unfortunately he got too many of the crucial decisions wrong.
Too late to try and re-write history Dave.
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Post by cityfan on Dec 25, 2009 11:33:03 GMT
By the way Dave, it's £11 to get in from now on.
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Post by Tony is not to despondent now. on Dec 25, 2009 17:54:17 GMT
By the way Dave, it's £11 to get in from now on. Unless the board in their wisdom give him sort of honour such as freedom of WCFC, and allow him admittance to the ground free of charge. |
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Post by canalender on Dec 25, 2009 18:30:10 GMT
By the way Dave, it's £11 to get in from now on. Unless the board in their wisdom give him sort of honour such as freedom of WCFC, and allow him admittance to the ground free of charge. Correct, Boddy was the one letting the Prescott the Lossmaker into the ground for free despite being told not to by the Club's Chairman. If Boddy has resigned his position how come he has the authority to post his diatribe onto the clubs website? Good riddance |
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Post by voiceofreason on Dec 25, 2009 23:34:48 GMT
What he said. Sorry DB, Not up to the job.
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Post by michael on Dec 26, 2009 10:31:54 GMT
Logged on to see if the Newport game was on, and saw this news! Fantastic! What a parting shot though. An ungraceful way to go, but what more would you expect of the man?
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Post by suv on Dec 26, 2009 10:43:45 GMT
"For Sale" - Banner £10.00  |
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Post by Mark on Dec 26, 2009 10:58:34 GMT
Absolutely the best news I could have had. Merry Christmas indeed.
Now I can start going back down to The Lane for games - something I have really missed since I began my boycott.
Hope to get down for the Newport game, if it survives the weather.
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Post by georgethebassett on Dec 26, 2009 11:45:12 GMT
I'm lost for words really, reading Dave Boddy's resignation statement - what prompted him to put a football club before family, health and business?
I hope you get your life back on track, Dave, and get your priorities right from here on in.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2009 12:27:01 GMT
Agreed, now hopefully everyone can pull in the same direction. I look forward to seeing the likes of Ealing, and the others down the lane (even jcp ) and now hopefully the past is exactly that. To be honest in this season of good will I also hope DB can continue his life as a supporter at the Lane. Yes he may have been misguided, incompetent or out of his depth but I don't believe any of his actions were malicious. Heres to a new beginining....... prestonwcfc, I'd love to, but the problem is that for me to go to games on a Saturday afternoon now, I have to postpone what I've been doing on a Saturday afternoon for the last two years, and to be honest, its more important, more fun, and a great deal more interesting. Its not like I've been hanging around waiting. I might be able to get dow to an evening game but that excitement of going to SGL is really no longer there. I know there are plenty of others who feel the same and understand that. You will have to introduce your self to me preston, as a beer is most definitely in order for you. I can assure you that a couple of DB's actions were of a malicious nature, one in particular against me had nothing whatsoever to do with being misguided or incompetent, and he alone knows why he did it, but hey ho, he was angry and confused and turned to spite I guess. Why he feels the need to resign now, as opposed to 2 years ago, one can only wonder. I agree with georgethebassetts post though, who in their right mind would put a football club before family, health and business? Sorry but Shankly was an idiot with that comment of his. If only Boddy had listened to someone, anyone!! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2009 12:55:57 GMT
I've just read his statement, vindictive, and wrong, to the last. Dave, you never sold the ground!! Its still owned by WCFC Ltd. The credit crunch wasnt responsible for the present situation, bad negotiation was.
We all predicted the situation if a move to a new ground wasnt completed in good time, but most of us listened to the experts who said that Nunnery Way was not feasible. No half truths, no lies, just facts! I think of Boddy and co had been open and upfront about the issues facing the club regarding the City Council, they could have got a lot of supporter pressure and lobbying, but instead Boddy chose to keep up the facade that Nunnery Way was as good as a done deal.
A very bitter and twisted little man, that final comment summed it up, this is the man who stated publicly that Worcester Athletico would be the biggest team in Worcester - thats how much WCFC are "his team and always will be!"
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Post by city4evaa on Dec 26, 2009 14:45:32 GMT
I have no idea who worcester athletico are but ive heard of themm a lot ? Someone plse expl ain?
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Post by michael on Dec 26, 2009 15:27:38 GMT
Its interesting how he refers to the "minority" again. This implies that he believes the majority are on his side, so do they not deserve a 'thank you for your support and goodbye'? Instead he has taken the opportunity to rant about how much he's put in and how ungrateful a "minority" are. I think it says a lot about the man that he has been bitter to the end.
Still, happy christmas. The best present a WCFC fan could get.
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Post by gazwcfc on Dec 26, 2009 18:27:48 GMT
I have no idea who worcester athletico are but ive heard of themm a lot ? Someone plse expl ain? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but what I have been told they were a club who wanted to challenge us as the city's leading football team, who I believe Boddy had a heavy involvement with prior to screwing us up and who surprise surprise went bust under the leadership of the great man.  Anyway good riddance to crap, and now this will sort out the true supporters of the club in its most time of need, no excuses to stay away now!! |
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Post by Croc on Dec 26, 2009 22:47:54 GMT
I have no idea who worcester athletico are but ive heard of themm a lot ? Someone plse expl ain? There was a decent little football club at quite a good level locally called Upton Town (naturally based in Upton on Severn) who had joined the Midland Combination Division 2 in 1988. They got promotion to the First Division that season - and in 1993 they got promotion to the Premier Division. DB got involved with them with a view to making them the "biggest club in Worcester" - which involved moving them up to Nunnery Wood Sports Centre and renaming them Worcester Athletico. In 1996-97 the new club took Upton Town's place in the Midland Combination Premier Division - and won the Premier in 1997-98 - which would have meant Promotion to the Midland Football Alliance (which back then was the Division below the Doc Martens League). However something majorly disastrous happened close season - mainly due to the poor crowds they were pulling in - and in 1998 Worcester Athletico folded and were absorbed into the Pershore Town setup. It took quite a few years since - but happy to say - Upton Town reformed and are now playing in the Worcester League. |
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Post by city4evaa on Dec 27, 2009 1:30:54 GMT
Cheers guys
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Post by skippy on Dec 27, 2009 9:54:51 GMT
shame he didn't have the fortitude to announce his departure before Xmas day which would have give people the chance to purchase 1/2 season tickets at the then reduced rate.
I for one would have taken up the offer knowing he had gone.
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Post by city4evaa on Dec 27, 2009 10:00:30 GMT
shame he didn't have the fortitude to announce his departure before Xmas day which would have give people the chance to purchase 1/2 season tickets at the then reduced rate. I for one would have taken up the offer knowing he had gone. if u ask nicely hampson might consider ha |
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Post by birdfeeder on Dec 27, 2009 10:14:45 GMT
shame he didn't have the fortitude to announce his departure before Xmas day which would have give people the chance to purchase 1/2 season tickets at the then reduced rate. I for one would have taken up the offer knowing he had gone. You have got till January 1st |
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Post by city4evaa on Dec 27, 2009 10:25:29 GMT
I thought it was only to christmas aswell i might reconsider now. But ent they losing money this way?
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Post by skippy on Dec 27, 2009 10:57:44 GMT
shame he didn't have the fortitude to announce his departure before Xmas day which would have give people the chance to purchase 1/2 season tickets at the then reduced rate. I for one would have taken up the offer knowing he had gone. You have got till January 1st oh OK I thought I read in the WN it was on offer until Friday (in last Mondays WN) but any way its good news all round then |
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Post by LeedsWCFC on Dec 27, 2009 14:31:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2009 15:16:34 GMT
This is good news indeed. Like city4ever I also feel sorry for Boddy - but not because of his letter of resignation. That merely magnifies his character faults that helped destroy the club. Why write it himself then refer to himself as "he" - can't he find anyone to write the biography he planned some time ago? I can't help responding to his self-pitying whines.
He refers to critics like me as "cowardly and faceless". He knew all too well who we were - many waved red cards in his face! He certainly knows who I am. What was wrong with supporters like me asking questions? Had we received answers (other than denials and lies) we would have supported his ground move.
He predicted he'd get lambasted for screwing up the ground move did he? So why didn't he listen to some of the advice offered by professionals within the ranks of the supporters?
He laughably blames the credit crunch. The deal was a non-starter before the banks hit the wall. Had the deal been signed with Carey's to lock down the sale at £7.5m as he told us it had - he would still have struggled to build a stadium at NW.
I'd have some sympathy for him if he held his hands up and admitted he'd screwed up. Instead he blames everyone else. He still doesn't see what he's done. He can't admit to himself that he simply wasn't up to the job. He now cuts a sad figure. A man who lost everything - and for what? The dream of building a small town football stadium. Tragic.
He could have done it had his arrogance not prevented him taking advice and delegating.
In any case it's time to move on now and see what can be done for the club. I hope I can make a game soon (I'll need to before SGL gets melted down for ash trays). However in recent years both my parents and a number of relatives have passed away - it's a long way just to watch a match. It'll be good to see some familiar faces again - I just hope my love of the club has survived this disgraceful chapter in Worcester City's history.
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Post by bj on Dec 27, 2009 20:57:06 GMT
As a shareholder, I too am pleased that DB has gone. He told us nothing - and what he did tell us was incorrect eg. the ground has been sold for £7.5m. He treated us as an annoyance.
However, I also believe that the 'consultants' have a lot to answer for. Did Knight Rutley (?) not advise the Board that £7.5m was not a realistic price for Careys to pay for a plot of land that would take 100 homes max, and did no consultant advise that a 'subject to planning' clause meant it was pie in the sky ? If not, they should have done.
If I had been Chairman when the NW plan was formed I would have done exactly as DB did - accept my ignorance of the subject and surrounded myself with land specialists, a legal team, stadium experts etc. And having got that trusted team in place (at a huge cost) I would have probably ignored offers of technical/finance help from supporters, however well qualified. To me the earliest and biggest mistake was that the Board at the time did not kick this plan off 6 or 8 years earlier when the bank loan/overdraft started to reach huge proportions.
I reckon this is a classic case of professionals taking a set of country bumkins to the cleaners - and very successfully too.
So I don't hold DB solely responsible for our current plight, but I do blame him for the misinformation and lack of communication especially to the shareholders.
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Post by niels on Dec 29, 2009 21:06:52 GMT
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but his statment made me feel sorry for him
) and now hopefully the past is exactly that.
Anyway good riddance to crap, and now this will sort out the true supporters of the club in its most time of need, no excuses to stay away now!!