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Ball boys sacked
- Thread starter pottert
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No way, Ulloa, Upson, Orlandi and Andrews were all better.......
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
They were, so the ballboys were not dreadful, the U21s were. Bring back the ball boys.
Creaky
Well-known member
There was certainly little sign that we would score until he did come on!
mune ni kamome
Well-known member
Ballboys traditionally have been a link connecting the club with the local community. To dispense with them continues the move towards a more businesslike operation. A bit sad really.
Creaky
Well-known member
Why couldn't we have both or would that mean we'd breach the BBFP rules?
Then someone needs to have a strong word in their ear. If they are effectively employees they need to adopt a more professional approach to the task.
Shame - the ball boys can make one hell of a difference.
I remember an early match at Withdean when the pitch was a swamp ( the one when Hart skidded half the pitch in a sliding tackle ) - everytime the ball boys collected the ball for an Albion throw it was toweled down, for the opposition it was rolled in the mud. TREMENDOUS !
I remember an early match at Withdean when the pitch was a swamp ( the one when Hart skidded half the pitch in a sliding tackle ) - everytime the ball boys collected the ball for an Albion throw it was toweled down, for the opposition it was rolled in the mud. TREMENDOUS !
HawkTheSeagull
New member
Who is saying the U21s wont do the same......except the lack of mud at the Amex of course.
It makes sense, we have them so instead of them using seats on matchdays at the Amex which could otherwise be sold - just have them as ballboys.
The U21's are want to be footballers not ball boys. Tell you what let's get the Development Squad to be stewards.
HawkTheSeagull
New member
And they are being footballers, most other clubs use their U21/Academy players as ballboys, why should we be any different ?
Because we're not the same as any other club. Also, the old ball boys were very good and didn't need replacing. The U21's won't really want to be ball boys.
martyn20
Unwell but still smiling
Have you ever agreed with a decision made by Brighton and Hove Albion?
Not quite sure what you're suggesting - but yes I have but I'm also sceptical of both Barbers abilities and Blooms intentions.
dejavuatbtn
Well-known member
Yes, I agree. Both my lads were ball boys at the Goldstone back in the 90s and were thrilled to be so. I suspect this is the last link the club had with the community. The Seagulls Club is now managed and run by the Marketing Department with few benefits. The club think they no longer need to develop youngsters into becoming fans - which is all very well in the good times but Barber will be gone before the bad times reoccur.
severnside gull
Well-known member
in fairness most clubs are doing the same in the face of demands that the volunteers have to be paid. It isnt just the minimum wage or the minimum 4 hour shift or the overheads (it would "only" be about £400-500 a match extra) but it is far comment that young players should engage in the matchday experience. If they "perform" as they did against Millwall it will tell their coaches a good deal about their character and attitude.As for "a link with the community...?" Get off! Their are 25k links to the local community at every home game.
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martyn20
Unwell but still smiling
So the Albion has no links with the community anymore, really?
severnside gull
Well-known member
Sceptical about Tony Bloom's intentions?
You are either very brave or more than averagely dumb (to have failed to notice the backing he has given and his continued statements of his vision for the club....
)