Bridgewater sack manager!!

[Falmouthman]

According to their Twitter account Bridgewater have sacked their manager of 7 years Dave Pearse. I mean they are only second in the league a point behind Helston and still in three cups he’s obviously done a bad job!! What’s that all about??? Sounds like madness but nothing surprises me in football these days!

[Ian Pethick]

And quite an amazing statement released by the club;

 

"After 7 years as Player Manager/ Manager (2 yrs. covid break) the club has not achieved promotion. This season results so far have been good but not great. The 3 losses costing the club 9 points and over £10k in costs are not acceptable to our new owner Ian Davis. Ian is a very keen football supporter and wants the club to be promoted and has made this decision with a heavy heart but feels it’s very necessary that new blood is introduced to the club to give it the push it currently needs. Ian has invested a considerable amount to get the club clear of debt and has improved the grounds and the facilities and only wants what’s best for the club. It’s all about the club not any one person."

Sounds like the new owner sees himself as a Todd Boehly type character. Bridgwater fans should be very afraid.

 

[Foul Throw 3]

The goalkeeper and their social media admin have also both posted that they're heading out the door as well in disagreement with the decision. How can 2nd in a very tough league be under performing? Madness.  And to reveal the financial "loss" from 3 games in such a way is nothing short of stupid! The twitter post itself is closing in on 800,000 interactions and it's not from good PR! The decision has gone down like a lead balloon and the statement is pretty damning, probably the worst I've seen. Shambles. Helston and the other challengers must be laughing their heads off at this own goal. 

[mattelot]

7 hours ago, Foul Throw 3 said:

The goalkeeper and their social media admin have also both posted that they're heading out the door as well in disagreement with the decision. How can 2nd in a very tough league be under performing? Madness.  And to reveal the financial "loss" from 3 games in such a way is nothing short of stupid! The twitter post itself is closing in on 800,000 interactions and it's not from good PR! The decision has gone down like a lead balloon and the statement is pretty damning, probably the worst I've seen. Shambles. Helston and the other challengers must be laughing their heads off at this own goal. 

Have a look at Dunwear utds twitter page .

[GRTourist]

Helston and Clevedon must be delighted by proceedings.

[Tavi Fan]

Goal machine Jack Taylor has left to join Corsham Town.

Helston, Barnstaple and Clevedon in the running it seems for the title?

[Soccer Follower]

Corsham Town are leaders of Hellenic Premier Division though Worcester City are a point behind with games in hand. 

[le boss]

1 hour ago, Tavi Fan said:

Goal machine Jack Taylor has left to join Corsham Town.

Helston, Barnstaple and Clevedon in the running it seems for the title?

Weren’t they anyway?? 

[Foul Throw 3]

It's quite obvious his point was that Bridgwater are no longer in that list, despite only being a point off top. You can't lose a manager, goalkeeper and regular goal scorer in one week and maintain a steady ship.

[le boss]

58 minutes ago, Foul Throw 3 said:

It's quite obvious his point was that Bridgwater are no longer in that list, despite only being a point off top. You can't lose a manager, goalkeeper and regular goal scorer in one week and maintain a steady ship.

Ah - stating the obvious then!! Thanks for educating me🤣🤣

[Triggs60]

This is such a strange situation and watching the interview through BBC Somerset yesterday it seems the owner "does not care".

There are always comments available on forums and spectator chat about budgets but I've never ever seen a team openly publish online. For £3,300 per game, it is not surprising that owner expects to almost be unbeaten and running away with things but still they are in and around it so a very very strange decision. Are any Bridgwater players on contracts?

[Philheybrookbay]

Last night's Points West was equally "interesting". 

[Foul Throw 3]

No club in their right mind would openly disclose a budget in this manner (unless it's all above board and declared via HMRC.) 

[The Town Man]

2 hours ago, Philheybrookbay said:

Last night's Points West was equally "interesting". 

Wow! That interview was interesting!  The comments regarding the fans were eye-opening as well.

[Ian Pethick]

6 hours ago, The Town Man said:

Wow! That interview was interesting!  The comments regarding the fans were eye-opening as well.

The next home match could be interesting. 

[Philheybrookbay]

Look at the new interview on Twitter/X Bridgwater page.

By the heck it gets worse by the minute. 

[Falmouthman]

https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/sport/23941279.bridgwater-united-owner-ian-davis-update-club-decisions/
 

Pretty much reads like the message from the owner is if fans don’t like it go somewhere else!! 

[quiksilver]

Also bit harsh on the clubs that have beaten bridgewater! 
he likened it Man City losing to the likes of lesser teams like Luton, Watford and Burnley! 

[mattelot]

24 minutes ago, Falmouthman said:

https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/sport/23941279.bridgwater-united-owner-ian-davis-update-club-decisions/
 

Pretty much reads like the message from the owner is if fans don’t like it go somewhere else!! 

And he doesn't care .

[Buckland Jim]

2 hours ago, Philheybrookbay said:

Look at the new interview on Twitter/X Bridgwater page.

By the heck it gets worse by the minute. 

The bloke's an absolute loon. 

[Dane]

Unfortunately this is what happens when you get people who have no clue about football taking over football clubs and getting drunk on power.  Dave would have put his life and soul into that job for 7 years and done anything for that club,  only for some idiot to just take it away from him in the blink of an eye.  
 

[Ian Pethick]

39 minutes ago, Dane said:

Unfortunately this is what happens when you get people who have no clue about football taking over football clubs and getting drunk on power.  Dave would have put his life and soul into that job for 7 years and done anything for that club,  only for some idiot to just take it away from him in the blink of an eye.  
 

Doubt that Dave Pearse will be without a club for too long. A warning for all clubs in the SW though, most of whom them are basically skint, desperately short of volunteers and would welcome any cash laden "messiah" coming in and promising the world (didn't Penzance have a close call with such an individual a few seasons ago?). Several non league outfits in other parts of the country have succumbed to the charms of these types, who have then wreaked havoc and left them in a sorry state. Was having a discussion with someone at work recently regarding the state that his local club, Billericay, had been left in after it had been taken over by a high profile local businessman, treated as his play thing and then dumped.

[Dwyane Pipe]

Heard from grapevine Cal Martindale off Bridgewater now 

[Triggs60]

Being reliant on one person when it comes to finances can never end well, no matter what league/step you're at. However, like you said, there are football clubs that are lacking volunteers so desperation can creep in.

[The Town Man]

2 hours ago, Dwyane Pipe said:

Heard from grapevine Cal Martindale off Bridgewater now 

Announced last night that he signed for Helston. 

I see Tom Moxham, late of Falmouth Town, who is also a left back, is not now listed as a player for Helston on Full-time.  Any idea where he has gone?  Decent player to snap up would have thought.

[Ian Pethick]

17 minutes ago, The Town Man said:

Announced last night that he signed for Helston. 

I see Tom Moxham, late of Falmouth Town, who is also a left back, is not now listed as a player for Helston on Full-time.  Any idea where he has gone?  Decent player to snap up would have thought.

Well, Torpoint now have a vacancy for a left back.

[CornishHopper]

Martindale great player! Just can’t make his mind up!

[Both Sides of the Tamar]

On 21/11/2023 at 10:31, Way Of The Park said:

And quite an amazing statement released by the club;

 

"After 7 years as Player Manager/ Manager (2 yrs. covid break) the club has not achieved promotion. This season results so far have been good but not great. The 3 losses costing the club 9 points and over £10k in costs are not acceptable to our new owner Ian Davis. Ian is a very keen football supporter and wants the club to be promoted and has made this decision with a heavy heart but feels it’s very necessary that new blood is introduced to the club to give it the push it currently needs. Ian has invested a considerable amount to get the club clear of debt and has improved the grounds and the facilities and only wants what’s best for the club. It’s all about the club not any one person."

Sounds like the new owner sees himself as a Todd Boehly type character. Bridgwater fans should be very afraid.

 

Ludicrous statement and action by Bridgy. The Chairman made most of the statement about him and not one word of thanks to the departing manager. Classless. Not only were they second in the league, but still in cup competitions too. Really hope Ian Davis ends up with egg on his face.

[Dane]

On 23/11/2023 at 18:47, Philheybrookbay said:

Look at the new interview on Twitter/X Bridgwater page.

By the heck it gets worse by the minute. 

He Might have taken inspiration from your past record of making statements. 

[Triggs60]

Is that sour grapes from a previous sacking?

[Dane]

19 minutes ago, Triggs60 said:

Is that sour grapes from a previous sacking?

Honestly No, I've Had far too much going on to waste energy on such trivial matters.  However I did allow myself to have a little giggle at the hypocrisy on display. 

[Seasider]

Now part of the back room staff at southern road