Statement by Paul Casson.

[spirit of 1990]

In response to posts on here I've asked Paul if it would be possible to get a statement from him regarding this weeks events.


As you all know, Barrow AFC and Paul Cox have parted company. We have had our philosophical differences for some time and while we struggled mightily to make it work, in the end we mutually agreed that it was probably the right time to separate.

While the timing was a shock it was something we were preparing for.

Paul has a great belief in his playing methodology and while we respect the success that brought us, football is a constantly evolving game, and therin lies the difference.

Our squad has been designed thus far to provide a greater flexibility in playing styles. It will constantly evolve. We need to create for our exciting young talent to be able to develop. There is no transfer deadline to restrict our ability to bring in players at any time, and Paul Ogden is continuing his search for talent.
I appreciate that change is difficult especially when we have enjoyed unprecedented success, however seventh is not good enough and so we must change.

Only time will tell if we are correct or not. I would respectfully ask that everyone holds their judgment until Christmas. If we've got it wrong I will be the first to hold my hands up and we will work diligently to address whatever the issues are. We have one goal this year and that is promotion. Our team is loaded with young players that have played successfully at a higher level, more than we have ever had before. They aren't inexpensive and our player outlays are estimated to be 30% higher than last season.

Football is a passionate game so I somewhat understand the colourful rhetoric that is being expressed. In our opinion the sky is far from falling, in fact it's sunny & blue. Am I right? Only time will tell.

Sincerely, Paul.




Guess that sinks Pedros "cutting back" theory...well, until he has a drink and comes up with a new one!

[Bingo]

Thanks Ian for that.

Reading that statement suggests Paul Cox leaving was as much his own decision as it was the club's

[Chris Benoit]

Guess we will just have to see what happens from here. I am confused how the wage bill has risen by 30% yet we couldn't even fill the bench last game. Some of that lot must be on a very handsome wage if that's the case. If the budget is as big as Casson states then I hope we can bring in someone who knows how to use it wisely rather than a cheque book manager who just wants to throw money at it every time there's a sticky patch. Anyway, this pessimistic supporter is willing to enjoy the ride and see where we are in December.

[spirit of 1990]

I think we can assume that the wage bill rose because Coxy got the players he wanted, it was his budget, he used it as he saw fit but he wanted more players...where does that end?

[cuffy]

In response to posts on here I've asked Paul if it would be possible to get a statement from him regarding this weeks events.


As you all know, Barrow AFC and Paul Cox have parted company. We have had our philosophical differences for some time and while we struggled mightily to make it work, in the end we mutually agreed that it was probably the right time to separate.

While the timing was a shock it was something we were preparing for.

Paul has a great belief in his playing methodology and while we respect the success that brought us, football is a constantly evolving game, and therin lies the difference.

Our squad has been designed thus far to provide a greater flexibility in playing styles. It will constantly evolve. We need to create for our exciting young talent to be able to develop. There is no transfer deadline to restrict our ability to bring in players at any time, and Paul Ogden is continuing his search for talent.
I appreciate that change is difficult especially when we have enjoyed unprecedented success, however seventh is not good enough and so we must change.

Only time will tell if we are correct or not. I would respectfully ask that everyone holds their judgment until Christmas. If we've got it wrong I will be the first to hold my hands up and we will work diligently to address whatever the issues are. We have one goal this year and that is promotion. Our team is loaded with young players that have played successfully at a higher level, more than we have ever had before. They aren't inexpensive and our player outlays are estimated to be 30% higher than last season.

Football is a passionate game so I somewhat understand the colourful rhetoric that is being expressed. In our opinion the sky is far from falling, in fact it's sunny & blue. Am I right? Only time will tell.

Sincerely, Paul.




Guess that sinks Pedros "cutting back" theory...well, until he has a drink and comes up with a new one!

Pedro Peter there you go. I expect another real negative response and the slim lad to join in.

Hats off to the team to take us forward beyond what Coxy could achieve, only time will tell but let's get behind them.

[Pedro]

In response to posts on here I've asked Paul if it would be possible to get a statement from him regarding this weeks events.


As you all know, Barrow AFC and Paul Cox have parted company. We have had our philosophical differences for some time and while we struggled mightily to make it work, in the end we mutually agreed that it was probably the right time to separate.

While the timing was a shock it was something we were preparing for.

Paul has a great belief in his playing methodology and while we respect the success that brought us, football is a constantly evolving game, and therin lies the difference.

Our squad has been designed thus far to provide a greater flexibility in playing styles. It will constantly evolve. We need to create for our exciting young talent to be able to develop. There is no transfer deadline to restrict our ability to bring in players at any time, and Paul Ogden is continuing his search for talent.
I appreciate that change is difficult especially when we have enjoyed unprecedented success, however seventh is not good enough and so we must change.

Only time will tell if we are correct or not. I would respectfully ask that everyone holds their judgment until Christmas. If we've got it wrong I will be the first to hold my hands up and we will work diligently to address whatever the issues are. We have one goal this year and that is promotion. Our team is loaded with young players that have played successfully at a higher level, more than we have ever had before. They aren't inexpensive and our player outlays are estimated to be 30% higher than last season.

Football is a passionate game so I somewhat understand the colourful rhetoric that is being expressed. In our opinion the sky is far from falling, in fact it's sunny & blue. Am I right? Only time will tell.

Sincerely, Paul.




Guess that sinks Pedros "cutting back" theory...well, until he has a drink and comes up with a new one!

Lies,damn lies and statisics - another yank Mark Twain

Paul Cox a Manager with a proven record in football
Paul Casson is not a very succesfull owner whose biggest achievement is to knock the toilets down.


Who would you believe?
Increased budget from last season I doubt that.
We have let out highest earners go.
The pound has devalued against the $ by 20 %.
We made over £250,000 in sales of player whilst paying nothing in transfers
There is me thinking that John Colliers had closed down and the dummys had been removed

You probably thought Vaughan was a good thing

[Zak]

Oh my!

[Pedro]

In response to posts on here I've asked Paul if it would be possible to get a statement from him regarding this weeks events.


As you all know, Barrow AFC and Paul Cox have parted company. We have had our philosophical differences for some time and while we struggled mightily to make it work, in the end we mutually agreed that it was probably the right time to separate.

While the timing was a shock it was something we were preparing for.

Paul has a great belief in his playing methodology and while we respect the success that brought us, football is a constantly evolving game, and therin lies the difference.

Our squad has been designed thus far to provide a greater flexibility in playing styles. It will constantly evolve. We need to create for our exciting young talent to be able to develop. There is no transfer deadline to restrict our ability to bring in players at any time, and Paul Ogden is continuing his search for talent.
I appreciate that change is difficult especially when we have enjoyed unprecedented success, however seventh is not good enough and so we must change.

Only time will tell if we are correct or not. I would respectfully ask that everyone holds their judgment until Christmas. If we've got it wrong I will be the first to hold my hands up and we will work diligently to address whatever the issues are. We have one goal this year and that is promotion. Our team is loaded with young players that have played successfully at a higher level, more than we have ever had before. They aren't inexpensive and our player outlays are estimated to be 30% higher than last season.

Football is a passionate game so I somewhat understand the colourful rhetoric that is being expressed. In our opinion the sky is far from falling, in fact it's sunny & blue. Am I right? Only time will tell.

Sincerely, Paul.




Guess that sinks Pedros "cutting back" theory...well, until he has a drink and comes up with a new one!

our player outlays are estimated to be 30% higher than last season.
What does that sentence mean?
Outlays estimated?
If its a estimate its not a fact it could be inflated.

[Pedro]

In response to posts on here I've asked Paul if it would be possible to get a statement from him regarding this weeks events.


As you all know, Barrow AFC and Paul Cox have parted company. We have had our philosophical differences for some time and while we struggled mightily to make it work, in the end we mutually agreed that it was probably the right time to separate.

While the timing was a shock it was something we were preparing for.

Paul has a great belief in his playing methodology and while we respect the success that brought us, football is a constantly evolving game, and therin lies the difference.

Our squad has been designed thus far to provide a greater flexibility in playing styles. It will constantly evolve. We need to create for our exciting young talent to be able to develop. There is no transfer deadline to restrict our ability to bring in players at any time, and Paul Ogden is continuing his search for talent.
I appreciate that change is difficult especially when we have enjoyed unprecedented success, however seventh is not good enough and so we must change.

Only time will tell if we are correct or not. I would respectfully ask that everyone holds their judgment until Christmas. If we've got it wrong I will be the first to hold my hands up and we will work diligently to address whatever the issues are. We have one goal this year and that is promotion. Our team is loaded with young players that have played successfully at a higher level, more than we have ever had before. They aren't inexpensive and our player outlays are estimated to be 30% higher than last season.

Football is a passionate game so I somewhat understand the colourful rhetoric that is being expressed. In our opinion the sky is far from falling, in fact it's sunny & blue. Am I right? Only time will tell.

Sincerely, Paul.




Guess that sinks Pedros "cutting back" theory...well, until he has a drink and comes up with a new one!

So you think having a drink is a crime you are sounding like someone from the Bible Belt.
I could think you are thick but would not say it,so if you think Ive got a problem look in the mirror

[BAFC_Lewis]

Lies.

[thegaffer77]

Good response crom the boss.
7th is not good enough.
Puts the emphasis back on COX. Did he do well enough? Was the style good enough...nope.
Cox is not all sweetness and light.

[John Very Little]

Good response crom the boss.
7th is not good enough.
Puts the emphasis back on COX. Did he do well enough? Was the style good enough...nope.
Cox is not all sweetness and light.

Cox has only had 5 games this season and before Dagenham he lost a major player in Bennett with little time to get a replacement.

Even if our budget is estimated to be 30% higher (estimated figure needs to be clarified to an exact figure if it's being quoted) than last season there are other clubs with a far higher budget than us and more who had a way higher budget than us last season so 7th is probably about right. I really don't think anyone can complain after last season when we had the Cup/Trophy runs and a good league campaign, were close to the play-offs and sold 3 players for 230K.

Paul Cox is a well respected manager who won't be out of a job for too long and there aren't many more like him, if he didn't get on with Casson then who can? Cox is used to demanding chairman and the fact he couldn't get on with Casson is a worry. Paul Casson seems to want to do things his way when it's the manager who knows more about the football than him.

The line about playing methodology is also implying that he wants us to play sexy, attractive, entertaining football but that won't win this league.
This is sounding more and more like Casson wanted Cox out despite what he achieved last season and its as almost as they knew the appointment of Ogden and reducing Cox's influence would force Cox to leave the club which it sadly has done.
The statement answers some questions but raises more.

[K-Man]

Oh my!

I just don't believe a word of that.

[K-Man]

Good response crom the boss.
7th is not good enough.
Puts the emphasis back on COX. Did he do well enough? Was the style good enough...nope.
Cox is not all sweetness and light.

Cox has only had 5 games this season and before Dagenham he lost a major player in Bennett with little time to get a replacement.

Even if our budget is estimated to be 30% higher (estimated figure needs to be clarified to an exact figure if it's being quoted) than last season there are other clubs with a far higher budget than us and more who had a way higher budget than us last season so 7th is probably about right. I really don't think anyone can complain after last season when we had the Cup/Trophy runs and a good league campaign, were close to the play-offs and sold 3 players for 230K.

Paul Cox is a well respected manager who won't be out of a job for too long and there aren't many more like him, if he didn't get on with Casson then who can? Cox is used to demanding chairman and the fact he couldn't get on with Casson is a worry. Paul Casson seems to want to do things his way when it's the manager who knows more about the football than him.

The line about playing methodology is also implying that he wants us to play sexy, attractive, entertaining football but that won't win this league.
This is sounding more and more like Casson wanted Cox out despite what he achieved last season and its as almost as they knew the appointment of Ogden and reducing Cox's influence would force Cox to leave the club which it sadly has done.
The statement answers some questions but raises more.

Yep I don't get the philosophies part of it. The club obviously want cheap young players and I don't believe in real terms that it is 30% dearer. Time will tell.

[HenneysKnee]

"There will be no further statement on this matter"

Hopefully now Papa Cass has changed his mind and had his say we can hear from Cox