Dave Deacon Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Penzance Afc are delighted to announce a new management team for their Kitchen Kit South West Peninsula League side. Returning to the fold at Penlee Park are John McCallum and Adrian Ferrell as joint managers . John spent the majority of his illustrious playing career here and ,like his father 'Geordie',went onto managing the Magpies alongside his assistant Adrian. The partnership return after a good spell with neighours Mousehole Academy. It is hoped that with their vast knowledge of the local playing scene that the good times will soon return to Penlee Park . Lots of hard work has taken place off the pitch ,with more continuing throughout the summer months. The Club are indebted to Kevin Lawrence for taking the reins last season in what were very difficult circumstances. All at Penzance are looking forward to a more prosperous era starting tonight with the Club's annual Presentation Evening beginning at 730pm. Thank you to the other serious candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Wade Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Two great blokes. Best of luck JW Charlie Farley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yourhavingalaugh Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 It’s great to see past players returning to their home club when needed. Hopefully they can build a good local squad, stick with it, and turn Penzance’s fortunes around. Best of luck. Charlie Farley and iand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Farley Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 My sincere apologies. John and Adrian are JOINT managers of Penzance Afc. (Sorry mate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMAGPIE Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 I must say I don’t think this is a step forward, inheriting 2 managers from Mousehole who I’d imagine were getting relieved of their duties anyway due to a pretty average season, not really in the know player wise anymore so a decent budget is going to be a must as well, I’m basically foreseeing the Mousehole St Piran’s side now wearing black and white instead of green! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that My opinions are wrong and Penzance AFC can turn a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mead Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 3 hours ago, THEMAGPIE said: I must say I don’t think this is a step forward, inheriting 2 managers from Mousehole who I’d imagine were getting relieved of their duties anyway due to a pretty average season, not really in the know player wise anymore so a decent budget is going to be a must as well, I’m basically foreseeing the Mousehole St Piran’s side now wearing black and white instead of green! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that My opinions are wrong and Penzance AFC can turn a corner. I believe you may be surprised but only time will tell. There is a really positive vibe throughout the Club at present, as well as a genuine desire to get closer to some of the glory days of the past. It won't happen over-night; boom & bust is not an option; patience and sustainability are the key factors going forward. RAPPO, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas, Buckland Jim and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish leg end Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 It’s alright bringing in these two but what players are they bringing in Penzance has struggled for good quality players recently not a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMAGPIE Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 9 hours ago, cornish leg end said: It’s alright bringing in these two but what players are they bringing in Penzance has struggled for good quality players recently not a manager. Agree, I’m struggling to see any improvement unless there’s a significant budget on offer, Mousehole Reserves haven’t exactly flourished under the pairing and played pretty average football, out of the loop on players as well so it’s not for me, I would have liked to see a younger more up to date management setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mead Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Just love the negativity! Everyone is entitled to voice their opinion but currently have no knowledge at all about how Penzance are aiming to achieve the much desired progress. Only time will tell if the strategy is successful; the Club is confident that the future - embracing those with our own "DNA" - will be brighter....... but, I repeat, patience and sustainability are essential elements of the plan. Yourhavingalaugh, JonColenzo, Gorgie and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMAGPIE Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, John Mead said: Just love the negativity! Everyone is entitled to voice their opinion but currently have no knowledge at all about how Penzance are aiming to achieve the much desired progress. Only time will tell if the strategy is successful; the Club is confident that the future - embracing those with our own "DNA" - will be brighter....... but, I repeat, patience and sustainability are essential elements of the plan. Appreciate that John, just my opinion which I’m free to exercise, time will tell wether it’s been the right appointment or not, my opinion no but we’ll see and I hope for Penzance I’m wrong. 3 minutes ago, THEMAGPIE said: Appreciate that John, just my opinion which I’m free to exercise, time will tell wether it’s been the right appointment or not, my opinion no but we’ll see and I hope for Penzance I’m wrong. I just think the way forward would be with a younger management team who are connected to the younger players and in the know around these circles, in my opinion the managers now appointed are the opposite and as we all know will demand a substantial budget to form a competitive team, just looks like history repeating itself which is how the decline of this once great Club started to manifest in the first place. Sorry if you don’t see my reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mead Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 33 minutes ago, THEMAGPIE said: Sorry if you don’t see my reasoning. I hope you're wrong as well! My belief is that we are covering all angles as far as recruitment of managing, back-room and playing personnel. We certainly do not have "a substantial budget" and don't expect to be challenging for League trophies during the forthcoming season - just a marked improvement from last season. Enough from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6times Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, John Mead said: Just love the negativity! Everyone is entitled to voice their opinion but currently have no knowledge at all about how Penzance are aiming to achieve the much desired progress. Only time will tell if the strategy is successful; the Club is confident that the future - embracing those with our own "DNA" - will be brighter....... but, I repeat, patience and sustainability are essential elements of the plan. Good luck to them hope it goes well, I for one would love to see penzance doing well again along with Falmouth and Newquay probably 1 of the county’s historic big clubs mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Eddy Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 The soccerforum has a lot more negativity than positivity. If any club tries to improve in any way the naysayers are straight out having a go. Let's hope that Penzance are successful and if not we'll at least they tried. Good Luck to Penzance from me. cornish leg end, Thecupfootballblogger and mattelot 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 2 hours ago, THEMAGPIE said: I just think the way forward would be with a younger management team Such as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Hearing the guy that has something to do with the cricket in Pz, or had something to do with the cricket ( financially) is going to injecting some cash. Godfrey I believe his name is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEMAGPIE Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: Such as? I was hoping maybe Westy had applied. mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Good luck to John and Adrian,good football men,lets hope they can raise the club from its slumbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mead Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 4 hours ago, leedsunited said: Hearing the guy that has something to do with the cricket in Pz, or had something to do with the cricket ( financially) is going to injecting some cash. Godfrey I believe his name is Your source obviously doesn’t know too much about our Chairman's philosophy then. Actually, we're relying on our Euromillions syndicate to boost the coffers. Just need a bit of luck! TheolderIgetthebetterIwas, Town Fan and kevin richards 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 One of the best grounds in Cornwall, especially that wonderful old stand, and one of the best away trips (doing it by train makes it even better). Would love to see Penzance having a Falmouth style renaissance. John Mead, Yourhavingalaugh, Town Fan and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Penzance is always an away trip to look forward to. Glad to hear they have a new manager and hopefully a competitive team next season. Thecupfootballblogger and mattelot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old bloke up town Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Great appointment by Penzance look forward to an improvement on the pitch next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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