Mousehole - Penzance merger is off!

[Dave Deacon]

Received from Andrew Large, Mousehole AFC asking to be posted :-

STATEMENT FROM MOUSEHOLE AFC RE MERGER TALKS WITH PENZANCE AFC

Mousehole AFC have withdrawn from the recent approach by Penzance AFC to re-explore a potential merger between the two clubs.

 

Recognising that people will want to understand what has happened, there is more detail below.

At the outset, Penzance AFC explained that their rationale to merge was that it would be in the community’s interests to build a new club together.  We have therefore been working on this basis alongside each other, with a commitment to openness and collaboration.

 

However, in the last few days Penzance AFC have indicated that, unbeknown to us, they have also been exploring a completely different plan.  

 

This self-evidently raises questions over the original motivation and rationale for the merge.  It also demonstrates how differently the two clubs operate and how any future collaboration would need further thought.

 

Moving on, Mousehole AFC wish Penzance AFC every success with their planning for the coming season and beyond.

Recently, Mousehole have played a major part in re-forming Marazion AFC as well as helping out our neighbours Ludgvan through last season, and remain firmly committed to supporting local clubs and the community in the future.

Additionally, the club would also like to pay tribute to the work of the 50-plus volunteers and committee members, whose goodwill, honesty, togetherness and relentless efforts on a day to day basis are the bedrock of realising the club’s vision.

The club have no doubt this coming season will be the most exciting in Mousehole AFC's history. 

 

[John Mead]

It was clear from the start that the supporters of both Clubs found the proposed merger unpalatable but it would have been a rather irresponsible not to fully explore the pros & cons. There was always a "Plan B" to explore as well - no merger and both Clubs retain their current identity. It seems "Plan B" is now the way forward!

[Dave Deacon]

Does the Plan B include a team manager John?

[Fanfare]

I'm glad 

[John Mead]

2 hours ago, Dave Deacon said:

Does the Plan B include a team manager John?

Not yet, as far as I'm aware! Will now become a priority I would think. While the merger was still on the table, I assume looking for a manager was not something the Club felt comfortable in pursuing.

[PzFan]

Hope this means we can move on and be successful at step 6. Given the choice of watching Mousehole 1st team at SWPL/beyond or Penzance 1st team in a lower league, I'll chose Pz every time. Up the Magpies.

[RAPPO]

Great news!!! Up the Magpies 👍⚽️

[cornishteddyboy]

15 hours ago, Dave Deacon said:

Received from Andrew Large, Mousehole AFC asking to be posted :-

STATEMENT FROM MOUSEHOLE AFC RE MERGER TALKS WITH PENZANCE AFC

Mousehole AFC have withdrawn from the recent approach by Penzance AFC to re-explore a potential merger between the two clubs.

 

Recognising that people will want to understand what has happened, there is more detail below.

At the outset, Penzance AFC explained that their rationale to merge was that it would be in the community’s interests to build a new club together.  We have therefore been working on this basis alongside each other, with a commitment to openness and collaboration.

 

However, in the last few days Penzance AFC have indicated that, unbeknown to us, they have also been exploring a completely different plan.  

 

This self-evidently raises questions over the original motivation and rationale for the merge.  It also demonstrates how differently the two clubs operate and how any future collaboration would need further thought.

 

Moving on, Mousehole AFC wish Penzance AFC every success with their planning for the coming season and beyond.

Recently, Mousehole have played a major part in re-forming Marazion AFC as well as helping out our neighbours Ludgvan through last season, and remain firmly committed to supporting local clubs and the community in the future.

Additionally, the club would also like to pay tribute to the work of the 50-plus volunteers and committee members, whose goodwill, honesty, togetherness and relentless efforts on a day to day basis are the bedrock of realising the club’s vision.

The club have no doubt this coming season will be the most exciting in Mousehole AFC's history. 

 

Stones and glass houses spring to mind

[Whistle Blower]

Did Mousehole actually help Ludgvan last season? Seem to remember them saying with very little doing. I might be mistaken. 

[Dave Bartlam]

On 26/05/2019 at 18:37, Dave Deacon said:

Received from Andrew Large, Mousehole AFC asking to be posted :-

STATEMENT FROM MOUSEHOLE AFC RE MERGER TALKS WITH PENZANCE AFC

Mousehole AFC have withdrawn from the recent approach by Penzance AFC to re-explore a potential merger between the two clubs.

 

Recognising that people will want to understand what has happened, there is more detail below.

At the outset, Penzance AFC explained that their rationale to merge was that it would be in the community’s interests to build a new club together.  We have therefore been working on this basis alongside each other, with a commitment to openness and collaboration.

 

However, in the last few days Penzance AFC have indicated that, unbeknown to us, they have also been exploring a completely different plan.  

 

This self-evidently raises questions over the original motivation and rationale for the merge.  It also demonstrates how differently the two clubs operate and how any future collaboration would need further thought.

 

Moving on, Mousehole AFC wish Penzance AFC every success with their planning for the coming season and beyond.

Recently, Mousehole have played a major part in re-forming Marazion AFC as well as helping out our neighbours Ludgvan through last season, and remain firmly committed to supporting local clubs and the community in the future.

Additionally, the club would also like to pay tribute to the work of the 50-plus volunteers and committee members, whose goodwill, honesty, togetherness and relentless efforts on a day to day basis are the bedrock of realising the club’s vision.

The club have no doubt this coming season will be the most exciting in Mousehole AFC's history. 

 

I remember the Trelawny League requesting information from both Marazion and Mousehole at the beginning of the season questioning the links between the two club's. The quoted text above is not what we were told. Two seperate entities with no association to one another apparently. Pulled the wool over the eyes of a few of our clubs when voting at the AGM. 

It's a shame that the club just can't be honest about what it's doing. I'm sure they would get alot more support from the footballing community.

[cornishteddyboy]

I have had it whispered in my ear, so don't know the accuracy, that Marazion, once their name was altered received no help/backing and for this coming season are going it alone as a separate club.