Re: Arthur

By Surreysage (Norm)10/2/2021 09:52Wed Feb 10 09:52:46 2021In response to Re: Arthur

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I do think this thread has evolved considerably from my enquiry about your health Arthur.

My first visit to WP was after the redevelopment-it was a league game against Wimbledon. Couple of games after i stood next to guy with snappy italian shoes eating a burger-it transpired he was the owner Alan Boon.
Unable to comment on the development finance but I do know that as owner he always ensured that the club was properly funded -from summer prep of the pitch down to a healthy playing budget.We ran a reserve team many players were on contracts ,there was a healthy and growing junior section and the academy was growing in stature each season. There was always a good working relationship with the clubs landlords.

Talking to ex players and former senior officials I know Alan was also a father figure to players if they had problems in their home life or private lives. He also gave apprenticeships and jobs to players if they were finding employment difficult.

The problems are of the current owners making.Why did the junior section move away -why did the Academy find a new home .Who was responsible -certainly not previous owners or even Thames club.

Edited by Norm at 09:53:57 on 10th February 2021