The Dolphins News & Views - June 2004


30th June

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Reserve News

Reserve fixtures here.

14th June

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Website News

With the newly formed Reserve side taking it's place in the Dorset Senior League next season I have started to set up a Reserve section on the website. The main link can now be found on the main menu on the left as well as clicking here. THe Reserve section will develop as the new season gets underway. Thanks to manager Kevin Jackson for his contributions in this regard.

Player News

More good news for the club as Marc Jackson has turned down offers from two Wessex League clubs and has re-signed for Poole Town.


Fixture News

A new friendly fixture has been added - Holt United away on July 17th. There will also be another away friendly on July 20th - probably away at another Dorset Premier League club. Training dates and times are also listed above which takes the players right up to the start of next season. The new fixture list has now been started and can be found here.


Supporters Help Required

There will be a meeting at the ground, Tatnam on Saturday 3rd July at 11.30am.
With the club now entering the new Wessex League set-up and also with the newly formed Reserve side taking off, there are many things that will need to be done at the ground on match days and throughout the season. The Club would like to invite anyone who would consider helping out to this meeting to discuss the areas that need covering.


6th June

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Ollie Cherrett Signs for Poole Town

In another great deal, manager Tom Killick has secured the signature of experienced centre back Ollie Cherrett from Bashley. The former Dorchester Town defender was part of the Southern League Eastern Division winning side over a year ago. Whilst with Basley last season Cherrett also spent a loan period with Gosport Borough.


2nd June

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Gary Funnell Signs for Poole Town

Tuesday 1st June saw the announcement that Salisbury City's talented midfield playmaker Gary Funnell has signed for the Dolphins. 22 year old son of record Poole Town goalscorer Tony Funnell, the ex AFC Bournemouth trainee, Weymouth and  Bashley midfielder made 24 appearances for Salisbury last season scoring 2 goals.

Equally as important, fans favourite Carl Woodward has turned down Graham Kemp's  offer to join him at Brockenhurst and has pledged his future to Poole Town. Ryan Woolfenden has also given the club a boost by re-signing for next season as well.

Two new faces have also signed - both from Dorset Premier League clubs. Second highest goalscorer in the Dorset Premier League last season Anthony Warrington has signed from Dorchester Town after scoring 21 goals in 22 league games, mostly for Wareham Rangers.
Also from Wareham Rangers, Tommy Killick has signed up Matty Welsh.


Fixture News

Pre-season friendlies are being arranged and the current list for Poole Town is as follows:-

Saturday 24th July     Home V Salisbury City (3.00pm)
Tuesday 27th July     Home V Dorchester Town  (7.30pm)
Friday 30th July        Home V Downton  (7.30pm)
Tuesday 3rd August  Away  V Lymington & New Milton (7.30pm)
Saturday 7th August Home  V Hamworthy United (3.00pm)


1st June

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Team News

New manager Tommy Killick has wasted no time in trying to secure signatures for next season.
Already signed for next season are Matty White, Peter Kydd, Danny Robbins and Matty Hayfield. Poole supporters can also look forward to the return of the excellent Neal Spalding who has already signed for the next campaign. Leigh Cornick, Darren Reeks and James Wood have also indicated their willingness to sign up again.

There is news that the club have already secured the signature of a notable midfielder but until he informs his current club his name will remain undisclosed. Tommy is also working on signing up two of the most prominent strikers from the Dorset Premier League in the last few years.

More news of signings as they occur.