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Post by stevebone on Mar 8, 2022 19:09:49 GMT 1
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Post by stevebone on Mar 11, 2022 16:32:48 GMT 1
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Post by Rattlesnake on Mar 12, 2022 0:43:49 GMT 1
As many on here know, I support two non-League teams.
The other, Ashford Town (Middlesex), renamed their ground The Robert Parker Stadium in honour of the chairman and long-term benefactor (though in no way a sugar daddy) who helped take the club from a park pitch to the Isthmian Premier and a Surrey Senior Cup final win over Woking - and he's still alive.
While I love the fact The Rocks' ground is called Nyewood Lane, would it be too much to rename it The Jack Pearce Stadium in honour of over half a century's service to the club?
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Post by Pete Helsby on Mar 12, 2022 10:41:18 GMT 1
Why not name the new stand in his honour
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Post by moregeriatricfan on Mar 12, 2022 13:46:19 GMT 1
As a Rocks fan who pre dates Jack's arrival at the Lane, I can only say that what he has achieved for the club has been unbelievable. From a club that had been relegated to Sussex County League Div 2, with a ground that had 'mud' terracing in front of the clubhouse and duckboards instead of a hard standing around the ground, to a club with brilliant facilities and some amazing on field memories, with most of that down to Jack. He was a combative player on the field , with his super large hankie tucked into his shorts. He never gave less than 100%. He was a little 'over the top' at times, and I believe he was once suspended for what was a record time in Sussex for his transgressions. Any accolade for him would be so well deserved. He definitely deserves to have the ground named after him, and a testimonial match as well. Jack is an all time Rocks legend.
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Post by Pete Helsby on Mar 12, 2022 15:02:38 GMT 1
I had the "pleasure" of refereeing him a few times. Never had a problem. The only and last time l had to say anything was in an end of season charity match against Luton Town. Into about 20 mins of the game having clobbered their well known winger twice,the third time was a penalty and l suggested he should substitute himself!!!!He did and l think it was the last time he played.
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Post by westbank on Mar 12, 2022 23:32:11 GMT 1
Jack step down... yeah right.
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Post by mistral on Mar 13, 2022 12:56:04 GMT 1
Jack joins the list of football managers who have gone on long after their 'best before' date. Indeed there have been occasions on here in recent seasons when I have been very critical of him. However I think it's fair to say that in the past he has done enough to justify having the stand named after him. Whilst there is still a lot of football left this season looking ahead to next season & if the Club is ambitious then sadly there is only a handful of the current squad that are good enough. Hopefully Jamie has already seen enough to realise the huge challenge in finding players for next season.
On a brighter note what a fantastic 2nd goal by Dan.
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Post by fyfe1 on Mar 13, 2022 19:16:08 GMT 1
Mistral, why do you say Jamie and make no mention of Robbie? Personally I'd love to see a combo of Robbie and Birmy with a sprinkling of Dabba going forward for next season, but let's see what happens of the next couple of months!
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Post by mistral on Mar 13, 2022 19:27:42 GMT 1
Quite simple really Robbie has been first team coach for several seasons & look at results plus the current squad. Will be interesting to see if he is able to change things round now he is officially the Manager. Pointless talking about other personalities who are not part of it & presumably not likely to be for the foreseeable future. Obviously would be great to see Dabba back but wonder if three is one too many & there would be cost implications.
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Post by cityboy on Mar 13, 2022 20:03:46 GMT 1
Interesting debate. The club made mention on Friday that till the end of the season Robbie remains in charge with Jamie who is assisting. After that who knows???
Think it will be down to the committee to decide where they go.
The club is an inviting job and I am sure there would be many applicants. Robbie, Jamie, Birmy, Dan Sackman ( doing an excellent job at AFC Totton) to name a few. Up till then lets get behind whoever is in charge!!!
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Post by bognorbiker on Mar 13, 2022 20:59:24 GMT 1
Having gone to the fans forum on Friday, I came away with a positive feeling of what the club is trying to do and what their aims are.
In addition, I have not been one of Jacks fans, and have criticised him on here, BUT for anyone who has had any doubts about his commitment to this club then I can assure you, his commitment has been 100% since 1970 when he joined as a player.
It was a very emotional night for him as he announced he was stepping down as team Manager, and gave a passionate speech as to what he has done and what he has tried to do for the club he loves so much. Very few of us know all that go on behind the scenes and we make most of out judgements and criticisms based on only a few of the facts. Friday was quite an eye opener, and Jack deserves all the credit for getting us to this stage.
Lets hope we can build on Jacks foundation, and for his sake, move this club forward as he so clearly wants.
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Post by Goldy on Mar 13, 2022 21:57:43 GMT 1
Having gone to the fans forum on Friday, I came away with a positive feeling of what the club is trying to do and what their aims are. In addition, I have not been one of Jacks fans, and have criticised him on here, BUT for anyone who has had any doubts about his commitment to this club then I can assure you, his commitment has been 100% since 1970 when he joined as a player. It was a very emotional night for him as he announced he was stepping down as team Manager, and gave a passionate speech as to what he has done and what he has tried to do for the club he loves so much. Very few of us know all that go on behind the scenes and we make most of out judgements and criticisms based on only a few of the facts. Friday was quite an eye opener, and Jack deserves all the credit for getting us to this stage. Lets hope we can build on Jacks foundation, and for his sake, move this club forward as he so clearly wants. Couldn’t have worded this better myself. Most positive fans forum I’ve been too,where it looks like the club are trying to create a new identity and I for one am 💯 behind it. Yet the Jack HATE CREW still out in force. Grow Up! |
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Post by westbank on Mar 14, 2022 2:11:01 GMT 1
Manager and Assistant that's a good plan... mmmm.. remember Mick Jenkins and Andy Awford they were good
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Post by Pete Helsby on Mar 14, 2022 8:23:06 GMT 1
Manager and Assistant that's a good plan... mmmm.. remember Mick Jenkins and Andy Awford they were good Give it a rest. You wanted him out, now you have got it. You wanted a new coach, now you criticise having a coach and assistant. Pray tell us what would appease you. |
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Post by Pete Helsby on Mar 14, 2022 9:27:37 GMT 1
Having gone to the fans forum on Friday, I came away with a positive feeling of what the club is trying to do and what their aims are. In addition, I have not been one of Jacks fans, and have criticised him on here, BUT for anyone who has had any doubts about his commitment to this club then I can assure you, his commitment has been 100% since 1970 when he joined as a player. It was a very emotional night for him as he announced he was stepping down as team Manager, and gave a passionate speech as to what he has done and what he has tried to do for the club he loves so much. Very few of us know all that go on behind the scenes and we make most of out judgements and criticisms based on only a few of the facts. Friday was quite an eye opener, and Jack deserves all the credit for getting us to this stage. Lets hope we can build on Jacks foundation, and for his sake, move this club forward as he so clearly wants. Couldn’t have worded this better myself. Most positive fans forum I’ve been too,where it looks like the club are trying to create a new identity and I for one am 💯 behind it. Yet the Jack HATE CREW still out in force. Grow Up! Wholeheartedly agree with this. |
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Post by mistral on Mar 14, 2022 10:52:37 GMT 1
As I mentioned in a previous post I think the main stand should be named after Jack. It would be a fitting tribute are there any plans to make it happen?
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Post by Pete Helsby on Mar 14, 2022 11:48:14 GMT 1
I made a suggestion. Perhaps a letter to Simon and it will be put in front of the club committee?
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Post by westbank on Mar 15, 2022 0:59:41 GMT 1
Manager and Assistant that's a good plan... mmmm.. remember Mick Jenkins and Andy Awford they were good Give it a rest. You wanted him out, now you have got it. You wanted a new coach, now you criticise having a coach and assistant. Pray tell us what would appease you. I merely pointed out, what if Robbie and Jamie do not achieve success next season - i.e. very few wins and facing relegation to the South (or similar). Then who will step into the shoes of Manager? It happened with Mick Pullen in 1994 If you want overall win stats here goes: 1976 JP 37.7% 1992 MP 23.81% then once again 1994 JP 40.10% followed by 2007 MB 30% then 2008 MJ 8.7% then 2009 Jamie 51.61%. btw doesn't include cup games. Besides which I have never said get rid if Jack, I love the bloke, just worried for the football club. My neighbour saw The Rocks at The Dripping Pan and said Bognor didn't look interested and in his words ''were crap''. Plus this notion that you can't get players because of the location - how come Worthing are doing so well? On a lighter note fancy Littlehampton FC one game away from Wembley... come on the Marigolds. xxx |
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Post by Pete Helsby on Mar 15, 2022 9:05:12 GMT 1
Im loath to get into any arguement with any supporter but your points dont make any sense. You make an argument about any duo not being successful, but that falls when you look at the promotion under Jamie and Dabba. You consistently pick out individual teams such as Worthing, and ask why we are not as successful. What you fail to say is the amount of financial backing they have this season. You dont mention the size and quality of their squad because of that backing. Dont get me wrong, they have done brilliantly this season and have spent well. Their side has gelled and its all come together. But remember this, the game is littered with stories of clubs who have invested heavily and failed leaving them in serious debt and in some cases going to the wall.
The critics on here come out of the woodwork as soon as anything doesn't go to plan. Fine, they pay their money and are very entitled to an opinion. But one of the points they are making is expenditure on the ground and facilities. Firstly, to get promotion to the next league up, it requires you to have the facilities that meet that leagues requirements. What is the point of leaving it to the last minute to improve to those standards and having to find the funds to do them. This club has improved facilities gradually by being able to finance them through grants and finances raised inl other areas, much of which is by supporters themselves. The infrastructure is now there and the improvements are down to Jack and Simon doing stirling work getting the grants, planning permission and the best estimates. We are ready to step up a gear. I think its fair to say that we would have hoped for a better season this season. Weve been dogged by a poor home record, injuries and players who, its fair to say, have not met expectations. It happens and is disappointing, but we must look forward. Like any other club, we have absolutely no right to be successful and over any one season only a handful of clubs are.
This season has shown that given good results the town will support a winning side. The support has been exceptional given the disappointing home form. Jacks long run as manager has run its course and it will be for the committee now to make a very important
decision as to who will take up the job next season.
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Post by wilsonia on Mar 15, 2022 14:37:03 GMT 1
Thanks Jack for everything you've done for the club and all the best to Robbie and Jamie at the helm.
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Post by Irish Rock on Mar 15, 2022 20:17:55 GMT 1
Im loath to get into any arguement with any supporter but your points dont make any sense. You make an argument about any duo not being successful, but that falls when you look at the promotion under Jamie and Dabba. You consistently pick out individual teams such as Worthing, and ask why we are not as successful. What you fail to say is the amount of financial backing they have this season. You dont mention the size and quality of their squad because of that backing. Dont get me wrong, they have done brilliantly this season and have spent well. Their side has gelled and its all come together. But remember this, the game is littered with stories of clubs who have invested heavily and failed leaving them in serious debt and in some cases going to the wall. The critics on here come out of the woodwork as soon as anything doesn't go to plan. Fine, they pay their money and are very entitled to an opinion. But one of the points they are making is expenditure on the ground and facilities. Firstly, to get promotion to the next league up, it requires you to have the facilities that meet that leagues requirements. What is the point of leaving it to the last minute to improve to those standards and having to find the funds to do them. This club has improved facilities gradually by being able to finance them through grants and finances raised inl other areas, much of which is by supporters themselves. The infrastructure is now there and the improvements are down to Jack and Simon doing stirling work getting the grants, planning permission and the best estimates. We are ready to step up a gear. I think its fair to say that we would have hoped for a better season this season. Weve been dogged by a poor home record, injuries and players who, its fair to say, have not met expectations. It happens and is disappointing, but we must look forward. Like any other club, we have absolutely no right to be successful and over any one season only a handful of clubs are. This season has shown that given good results the town will support a winning side. The support has been exceptional given the disappointing home form. Jacks long run as manager has run its course and it will be for the committee now to make a very important decision as to who will take up the job next season. |
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Post by Irish Rock on Mar 15, 2022 20:24:39 GMT 1
Couldn't agree more Pete.
People forget the journey the clubs been on over the past 50 or so years, thinking back to the County League, no terracing, the old floodlights from Wembley mounted on wooden poles, the Supporters Club caravan where we used to print the programme on a Saturday morning those were the days...........................
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Post by bognorbiker on Mar 15, 2022 20:49:09 GMT 1
Hi Westbank,,,,,,I have been in the same mindset as you for a number of seasons,,,, but I am answering generally but not not directed at you
Dont know if you were there on Friday, but it was really quite a positive meeting.
They know there have been mistakes in the past ( And Jack included himself ) ...but mistakes which they are clearly trying to rectify at board level and move the club forward.
What the club needs now is everyone looking forward....dont keep harping on about the past , We have the opportunity to move the club on, but everyone has to get on board,
Obviously there will be setbacks.... but we have had them before and overcome them,,,,,,but to keep going on about the past is not being constructive.
The club is adapting and we as supporters should follow their lead.
Remember criticising is easy......being constructive takes more thought and effort......Dont take the easy way out !!!
By the way the team performd at Carshalton on Monday......they are up for it.......so we should be too !!!
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Post by Goldy on Mar 16, 2022 10:45:19 GMT 1
Hi Westbank,,,,,,I have been in the same mindset as you for a number of seasons,,,, but I am answering generally but not not directed at you Dont know if you were there on Friday, but it was really quite a positive meeting. They know there have been mistakes in the past ( And Jack included himself ) ...but mistakes which they are clearly trying to rectify at board level and move the club forward. What the club needs now is everyone looking forward....dont keep harping on about the past , We have the opportunity to move the club on, but everyone has to get on board, Obviously there will be setbacks.... but we have had them before and overcome them,,,,,,but to keep going on about the past is not being constructive. The club is adapting and we as supporters should follow their lead. Remember criticising is easy......being constructive takes more thought and effort......Dont take the easy way out !!! By the way the team performd at Carshalton on Monday......they are up for it.......so we should be too !!! Couldn’t agree anymore. The first half of the forum was superb,and never knew how deep we was looking into said areas. Yes we maybe years behind other clubs,but who cares,we’re finally moving on and trying to progress. Having a young Danny Howick making a few appearances,Jack Wyatt being in and around the squad,hopefully will only spear on these said plans. I do think it should be a minimum that the aim for the management that 2 players from the youth set up should be progressed and nurtured into the first team squad per season. Obviously they have to be good enough but with the Rocks Pathway being launched,again it can only help. Thought Robbies interview after Carshalton,sounded like he’s finally the man in charge rather than Jack.And having Jamie and his local knowledge with youth and experienced players can only benefit this football club. Having Jack around the club is still pivotal to where this football club goes,and he should congratulated and applauded at the way Nyewood Lane looks nowadays. One day this club will happily do well in the conference South,but it will take time but I’m 💯 well up for it. As mentioned,let’s look forward rather than back. Still games to go till end of the season,let’s finish strongly and get that early season buzz back going into next season. Up The Rocks 💚 |
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Post by stevebone on Mar 18, 2022 21:18:32 GMT 1
Evening all - I've been off this week but did this in the days following Jack's announcement - included are a couple of comments/ suggestions on this thread - "Jack Pearce will be 73 in May – and has been first-team manager of Bognor Regis Town for half his life. And you can add another 15 years of service at Nyewood Lane to that too..." -https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/jack-pearces-bognor-regis-town-legacy-must-be-celebrated-but-how-3618390
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Post by westbank on Mar 19, 2022 21:34:09 GMT 1
Jack Pearce will be 73 in May... Crikey, I went to his 50th birthday celebration with a girl I was going out with ... it was a Tina Turner tribute band... in an extra tent attached to the old clubhouse. Simply the Best xxx
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