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Title: Two Retirements
Post by: robininstockport on April 23, 2017, 12:32:26 PM
See the main site.

Big thank you Barry Pond.

Alan Goodall basically stole a wage for a season
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: GB Alty on April 23, 2017, 01:57:03 PM
And it looks like Matt Doughty's off as well

https://twitter.com/Saintsbuzz3/status/856114253195038721
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Timperley The Best on April 23, 2017, 02:13:20 PM
Quote from: Apathy on April 23, 2017, 01:57:03 PM
And it looks like Matt Doughty's off as well

https://twitter.com/Saintsbuzz3/status/856114253195038721

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Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Mausoleum Alty on April 23, 2017, 02:30:28 PM
Quote from: Apathy on April 23, 2017, 01:57:03 PM
And it looks like Matt Doughty's off as well

https://twitter.com/Saintsbuzz3/status/856114253195038721

That reads to me that he is manager of Altrincham and doesn't say anything about him going anywhere?
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Alty Dave on April 23, 2017, 02:43:27 PM
Yeah big thank you to Barry Pond, have a great retirement.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: nimeta on April 23, 2017, 02:59:12 PM
Barry has done so much for the club behind the scenes. I have massive respect for him.

Luckily it seems that he will still be involved in the club on a reduced basis.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: dunhamalty on April 23, 2017, 03:06:48 PM
For those of you who can't see MD's tweets he has said 'tail wagging the dog #beingused'

Could be about the managers job but who knows.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: John Edwards on April 23, 2017, 03:17:07 PM
An update from the board on the managerial situation should be on the website soon after 4.30pm this afternoon.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: York Alty is back on April 23, 2017, 03:19:21 PM
That is one hell of a lot of work Barry has put in.

Much appreciated by all I am sure.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Mausoleum Alty on April 23, 2017, 03:19:59 PM
Quote from: John Edwards on April 23, 2017, 03:17:07 PM
An update from the board on the managerial situation should be on the website soon after 4.30pm this afternoon.

Thanks John
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: York Alty is back on April 23, 2017, 03:21:38 PM
As for Goodall. His engine went. Whether he knew that before he signed up only he will know. Good luck to him with whatever he does next.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: markecky2 on April 23, 2017, 03:40:51 PM
Huge debt of thanks due to Barry Pond, quietly brought hundreds of thousands of pounds into the club and many won't know what he looks like. 

It's about the fifth time he has retired I think which is a tribute to how many times he has stepped up.  Glad he is staying around as his contacts will be invaluable.  True unsung hero.

I haven't seen much of Alan Goodall which I think puts me in the same bracket as a lot of people.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on April 23, 2017, 06:27:29 PM


Those harrowing images of Alan Goodall attempting (in vain) to play in the centre of a back three during Jim Harvey's short-lived tenure at the J Davidson Stadium will undoubtedly continue to haunt me for many years to come.   

Hats off to Barry Pond - a true gentleman and a marvellous servant to Altrincham FC.

Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Teasierbeaver on April 23, 2017, 06:29:44 PM
Thanks Barry!
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Mausoleum Alty on April 23, 2017, 07:37:51 PM
Barry Pond.....Legend
Alan Goodall erm goodbye
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Bob on April 23, 2017, 07:49:26 PM
I echo the stuff on here about Barry. Has raised a fortune for this club and a gentleman to boot. Best wishes for the future.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: taxi Phil on April 23, 2017, 08:12:48 PM
Quote from: Bob on April 23, 2017, 07:49:26 PM
I echo the stuff on here about Barry. Has raised a fortune for this club and a gentleman to boot. Best wishes for the future.
And from me too. He's worked his socks off for this club without many people realising the true value of his contribution.
Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Jezza on April 24, 2017, 07:10:11 AM
Very big boots to fill in a vital position...happy retirement barry.

Title: Re: Two Retirements
Post by: Scottie on April 24, 2017, 05:36:16 PM
Barry has been a wonderful ambassador for the club. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.