Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Hill takes a swipe at Howe's squad
ROCHDALE boss Keith Hill has provided plenty of added spice ahead of todays top-of-the-table clash by firing a broadside at Cherries financial history.[LNB] In a candid interview published on his clubs official website, the Dale manager claims that Cherries overspend to the detriment of other clubs.[LNB] Hill, whose side sit third in the League Two table going into todays match against Eddie Howes league leaders, pulled no punches in his assessment of the off-field events which have taken place at Dean Court in recent seasons.[LNB] He said: It will be a very tough game they are a good side.[LNB] I predicted at the beginning of the season that Bournemouth would be a contender for automatic promotion and so far I have been proved right.[LNB] Well be going down there in great spirit and we too are a very good side.[LNB] But we arent on an even par with Bournemouth. They overspend and it is to the detriment to clubs like ours, and it is happening far too often now.[LNB] When you look at the Stockport debacle, we suffered directly as a consequence of that team getting promoted and then going into administration. To be honest, Im sick of it continually happening.[LNB] The punishments should be sterner, with automatic relegation the penalty, (then) Im sure clubs will start budgeting to live within their own means.[LNB] Clubs like ourselves dont get the accolades they deserve.[LNB] He added: Im not having a go at the management team at Bournemouth. I think Eddie Howe is an exceptional young manager but he has a squad that has been built on money the club never had.[LNB] I do have a massive objection to any team that does go into administration and, in the process, builds a squad capable of promotion.[LNB] Dean Court director of operations Neill Blake last night politely declined to respond to Hills comments.[LNB] Cherries went into administration in February 2008 following years of financial difficulties.[LNB] Sport-6 took over the following summer and more off-field uncertainties followed until |current chairman Eddie Mitchell took charge as part of the Murry Groups takeover in June.[LNB] The Poole-based property magnate set about putting the clubs house in order and brought staff wages up to speed, before attempting to eat into a hefty legacy debt.[LNB] The FA Cup is coming to Dean Court on Monday.[LNB] The free FA Cup Trophy Tour gives fans the opportunity to sample the history, heritage and magic of the competition in a special 30-minute interactive cup experience.[LNB] Fans can take part in the tour from 11am to 7pm, but to gain entry they must pre-register by visiting facuptrophytour.co.uk.[LNB]
