Dave Deacon Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Here's the first in a series of regular articles over the summer on the various aspects of the Mousehole's new 5-year plan. This first one from the club is a ‘signing off’ of the season just finished, together with a foretaste of the things to come. MOUSEHOLE AFC CLUB STATEMENT: END-OF-SEASON REPORT “A season of two halves” The Seagulls’ 2016/17 campaign was marked by the unexpected mid-season departure of player-manager Wayne Quinn and assistant Mark Vercesi, followed by half of the squad they had brought to Trungle Parc. The club’s public statement paid tribute to Wayne and Mark as the architects of the most successful three-year period in the club’s history, including a championship and cup winning ‘double’ that broke several league records. The second half of the season saw the club pull together in the face of the new challenges. On the playing side, Steve Parker-Billinge, the first-team goalkeeper, was appointed player-manager and his newly assembled team, joined by players promoted from the Reserves and supplemented by some new signings, battled against the odds to finish the season in winning form in 6th place in the South West Peninsula League West Division, having dropped only one place since the January changes. The Reserves, however, found themselves short of numbers and despite new arrivals struggled to gain enough points to climb out of the relegation zone in the Trelawny League Premier Division. In the meantime, Mousehole Women had their most successful season, finishing in a best-ever 4th-place in the Cornwall Women’s League. “The comeback is stronger than the setback” The club has created fresh opportunity from the successes of the last 3-year plan, during which over £200,000 was invested in its infrastructure. The committee recognised the enormous support and goodwill shown to the club as it pulled together on all fronts, and has resolved to use its positivity, vision and energy to devise and implement a new more innovative and ambitious five-year strategy. The overall aim is to enable the club to realise its full potential both on and off the pitch, developing all aspects of the club in an integrated, sustainable and step-by-step manner. Chairman Tim Richardson said: “These are exciting times for Mousehole AFC. Over the coming weeks, we will be unveiling one by one the various initiatives in our new strategy, which will demonstrate our ambition and determination to become the top club in Cornwall. A final big thank you to all who have contributed to our last three years’ success, and an even bigger “let’s make this happen” to all those committed to the next five”. ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Best of luck to them from me ...but the geography is a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks for sharing Dave, the article can also be viewed (and subsequent announcements) on our website http://www.mouseholeafc.co.uk/news/mousehole-afc-club-statement-end-of-season-report-1819668.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 29/05/2017 at 21:00, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Best of luck to them from me ...but the geography is a killer. I have been to Mousehole twice to watch Falmouth play when it was rewarding to support away matches. I must admit it was the friendliest club I have been to apart from Helston and the officials there were happy to engage in conversation. Good luck to you and you would have my full support if I lived closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 9 hours ago, BIG AL said: I have been to Mousehole twice to watch Falmouth play when it was rewarding to support away matches. I must admit it was the friendliest club I have been to apart from Helston and the officials there were happy to engage in conversation. Good luck to you and you would have my full support if I lived closer. I like all the clubs down that way - all proper old school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just now, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: I like all the clubs down that way - all proper old school. Such a shame Penzance are no longer in top flight football - one of the oldest clubs. Will they ever be top flight again - such a lovely ground and hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just now, BIG AL said: Such a shame Penzance are no longer in top flight football - one of the oldest clubs. Will they ever be top flight again - such a lovely ground and hospitality. What goes around comes around......one day may be they will be back with the "big" boys ....if there are any in Cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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