soultrader

29 minutes ago, BrizzleRed said:

I’m frankly sick of the mind numbingly boring, timid, unadventurous dross we’re stuck with now Major and really think we’ve reached the point where a change is needed.

The problem is, whenever we discuss this subject, we find the pool of potential recruits is pretty depressing.  Unfortunately with our system of having a head coach rather than a manager, that’s going to put off a fair few potential targets, as they won’t have full control. They could be right too and maybe we’re a good example of what can go wrong if too many different individuals are running a football club.

I really fear we’ll then be left with taking a punt on a potentially up and coming individual (in the LJ mould), who sees us as a step up and is prepared to fit in with our management system. That looks like the downside of our continuity model, where a change of HC doesn’t automatically lead to wholesale changes of staff, even though that’s beginning to look like what we desperately need, as things seem to have got very stale.

So in the end, it looks more likely that if change does happen, it’ll be another punt on someone who’ll work within our restrictive system and isn’t going to want full control.  Something along the lines of a Mark Robbins, who appears to be on the up, but hasn’t got an inspiring record in the Championship.  The other scary possibility is a promotion from within, perish the thought!

Bottom line is, I just don’t trust this club to do what’s needed to shake off this lethargy we’ve slipped into and in fact, they may be quite happy where we are.

If the plan is to have a head coach rather than a manager.  Is what we really need a Director of Football instead?

1 hour ago, Ronnie Sinclair said:

Working from home today - bored of no company already!

do you work on babestation?

Ireland has closed the pubs 36 hours before St Patricks Day.

If that doesn't impress upon you the seriousness with which it is being taken, nothing will

6 hours ago, Curr Avon said:

Under pay as you play. They could call it, 'The Giggsy Economy'.

Isn't it ?  Marvelous

14 minutes ago, soultrader said:

Burton Bolburys .... catchy

or BBFC ?

2 hours ago, BigTone said:

If it came down to it then why not ?

Exactly .... no matter how bad things are ... you can always find a use for a big tent

2 hours ago, Davefevs said:

You could call them BUR-TON

Burton Bolburys .... catchy

9 hours ago, mozo said:

So Warren signed up Nicola Adams today. He no doubt had to outbid Hearn, who tried to shrug it off, but something tells me that he hoped that giving Katie Taylor centre stage would entice Adams. 

You might not be a fan of women's boxing (I personally think Adams and Taylor will inspire a surge in female participation), but from a promotional perspective don't underestimate Adams' appeal. She's a darling of British sport, an OBE no less, and she's got style. 

I actually proposed that Warren should sign her on my website back in December: http://www.bigtimeboxing.co.uk/?p=345

Warren needed to add something different to his stable, which in truth is lagging way behind Matchroom, and this could help draw attention to his new collaboration with BT Sports.

Will anyone follow her progress?

Will follow her for sure. 

Actually if you look on Facebook.  Jane Couch posted about it .... quite interesting

9 hours ago, mozo said:

Great stuff, are you on Twitter? If so I'll connect and give you likes.

Not on Twitter, but there is a Facebook page community set up ... which will have all the videos as the become available.

And details of the Bristol tournament which is planned for October  ...   @corkbristolboxingexchange

48 minutes ago, soultrader said:

 

Good News (for BRISTOL).

Bristol squad won on the night 7-5.  

Some really good boxing on the night and some of the Bristol squad were very impressive.

 

A highlight clip from the night

 

 

 

On 1/20/2017 at 09:31, soultrader said:

Update on the Cork-Bristol Boxing Exchange.

 

1.  We managed to get Bristol Blue to donate a perpetual trophy ... which looks awesome.

2.  The tournament is on Saturday in Cork.  I have been asked to provide some music to play over the PA.   I have chosen the Wurzels ... 

 

 

There is also a guy filming a documentary of the thing, plus the return leg in Bristol.  I'll add some more pics etc after the weekend

 

http://dmwboxingclub.com/boxing/cork-bristol-boxing/

 

 

 

Good News (for BRISTOL).

Bristol squad won on the night 7-5.  

Some really good boxing on the night and some of the Bristol squad were very impressive.

A highlight clip from the night

Update on the Cork-Bristol Boxing Exchange.

1.  We managed to get Bristol Blue to donate a perpetual trophy ... which looks awesome.

2.  The tournament is on Saturday in Cork.  I have been asked to provide some music to play over the PA.   I have chosen the Wurzels ... 

There is also a guy filming a documentary of the thing, plus the return leg in Bristol.  I'll add some more pics etc after the weekend

http://dmwboxingclub.com/boxing/cork-bristol-boxing/

On 1/11/2017 at 08:20, Stortz said:

Not a facebook user personally but good luck with this mate. Let us know if you have any events in Bristol or unearth any gems we should know about!

Shauna O'Keeffe will be boxing against Bristol and team GB's Natalie Craig at the Cork-Bristol Boxing Exchange tournament on Sat 21st January - should be a great contest!

On 1/11/2017 at 10:05, SARJ said:

@soultrader I'm an amateur boxer and would definitely be interested in competing. Feel free to PM with details. I'll join the facebook page when I finish work later.

 

Cheers pal.

One of the bouts made for the Cork leg ...

Shauna O'Keeffe will be boxing against Bristol and team GB's Natalie Craig at the Cork-Bristol Boxing Exchange tournament on Sat 21st January - should be a great contest!

On 7/9/2016 at 06:39, B1ackbird said:

Anyone interested in Amateur Boxing?

There is a new boxing exchange being set up between Bristol & Cork.

I moved to Cork a few years ago and run a club there.  The exchange program is brand new, but intends to run longterm and forge strong links between the two cities whilst showcasing boxing talent.

For full details etc.  There is a Facebook page "Cork-Bristol Boxing Exchange Programme"

On 7/9/2016 at 06:39, B1ackbird said:

Frank Warren said dealing with Eubank Senior was a nightmare, sounds like he hasn't changed a lot...

He did ... and in an interview Nigel Benn said exactly the same.

They were talking about fighting each other ..  In the end Benn gave him a contract and a deadline (3months I think) ... deadline came and went.  So that is another fight that wont happen.

Looking forward to Rigondeaux fight this weekend.  Such an under rated boxer