Tom Ince

[Norbs]

Phil Jones will replace him.

On the treatment table

[BigChief]

I think Ince taking over there increases our chances of signing him.

Downing should go, he's an average player who's still mind-numbingly predictable.

He's become useful while we continue the search for more dynamic players. But I agree he's not the one that will push us to the next level.

[red g]

Downing should go, he's an average player who's still mind-numbingly predictable.

think he will be sold in the summer for sure. Coutinho will have to be a real flop for him to be getting first team action next year.

Hopefully he can continue being this average till the end of the season Martin O Neil will be our saviour

[RedReet]

I think Ince taking over there increases our chances of signing him.

Did Ince Snr not say recently that he’d be better off staying where he is and getting first team football than going somewhere (not sure if he specifically mentioned us) and only being a bit part player?

Surely we can’t guarantee him first team football?

[baitman]

i would swap him for downing. even the new re-born second coming

[BigChief]

Did Ince Snr not say recently that he’d be better off staying where he is and getting first team football than going somewhere (not sure if he specifically mentioned us) and only being a bit part player?

Surely we can’t guarantee him first team football?

Under Kenny, Tom Ince would have seen a young headless Henderson and (a gutless) Downing constantly picked ahead of youngsters. Therefore, that's where he got his "bit-part-player" impression of us.

Under Brendan he'll have seen Raheem, Assaidi, Suso and now Coutinho all get chances straight away, coupled with Sturridge walking into the first team for being good enough. If Ince is half as good as Sturridge he'll also walk into a team under Rodgers.

[Beastie]

Is Paul still Toms agent?

[Mostar]

Ill be surprised if Downing leaves this summer

I would be very surprised if he stays.

If we want to genuinely contend for top places players like Downing should not be even our squad options.

He certainly is not an example of "Real Men" BR is/was talking about.

[RedReet]

If his Da is stil manager at going into the new season, Tom really needs to leave. Ince Snr. is a terrible manager.

[-V-]

Oyston is a top banana, looking after his club. Look at this, works out at less than £9 a game!

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KARL Oyston has announced a massive cut in season ticket prices as a thank you to supporters.

It’s been a difficult season for everyone at Bloomfield Road, with three managers and a slide down the Championship table.

But to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the club’s FA Cup win, Oyston has set prices for next season at £195.30 (the amount based on the year 1953), a saving of almost 50 per cent.

And the Pool chairman said his idea is to reward the fans

Oyston said: “It’s pretty much a thank you for the loyalty. We are all keen to move forward with a good support.

“We met with Glenn Bowley, the chairman of our supporters association, on Friday and he had some good ideas about season tickets for next season.

“We spoke about how we could reward our fans for what has been a disappointing season.

“We’ve had pretty well-documented problems with the playing surface and two unwanted managerial departures.

“So we just felt it was important, particularly in the economic climate, that we gave the supporters a boost and a thank you for their loyalty.

“It’s an offer which we hope will guarantee their support moving forward.”

Pool supporters have enjoyed some superb seasons, with promotion to the Premier League the highlight of Oyston’s 14 years in charge.

But since the departure of Ian Holloway in November, things have taken a turn for the worse and Pool now find themselves in a relegation battle.

Some supporters said they were not going to renew their season tickets but Oyston hopes to make them an offer they can’t refuse.

He said: “We value the support. This has been the first blip for a long time.

“We’ve worked very hard to get the support base to what it is from a very low starting point.

“I think it would be a shame if we lost that after all the hard work. We needed to take proactive action to give them a very good offer and encourage them to renew and attract new supporters.

“The company has done well, so we just thought it was the right move. It’s something we are lucky enough to be able to afford to do.

“With the tough financial climate, it’s very difficult for people to work out their family budget and be able to commit to following their team.

“We value the supporters and the atmosphere they create.”

Ticket prices across football have been criticised lately, with attendances dropping in all four professional divisions.

And Oyston says Pool have taken this into account when planning the price drop. He is delighted to offer a deal that works out at £8.49 a game.

He added; “Across the leagues, there has been a drop-off in attendances and we all understand it’s a big commitment to follow a team.

“Particularly this year, when things haven’t gone our way on several fronts, we recognise the sacrifice people make to follow us.

“It’s important we try to maintain a good supporter base.

“We want to get it right this summer to give the fans something to cheer about next season.

“With a good playing surface, new recruits and Paul having time to bed in, I think we should have a better season.”

The discount period will run from today until 3pm on Thursday, May 2, exactly 60 years to the minute since the 1953 FA Cup final kicked off.

At the end of the period, season ticket prices will revert to those offered last season.

[Chris]

He said: “We value the support."

Ha! Perhaps if he values them so much him and his despicable dad could give back the 10s of millions they've taken out of the club and move the team forward again.

[dom9]

Look out for a 50% hike in prices the following season.

[spider-neil]

Oyston ----------------------------------------------------

KARL Oyston has announced a massive cut in season ticket prices as a thank you to supporters.

However, Beer will now cost £15 and pies £25

[Bender]

Liverpool will again attempt to sign Blackpool midfielder Tom Ince, 21, the England Under-21 international they tried to buy in January before refusing to match the £6m asking price.
Full story: Daily Mirror

[Chazza]

The Star reporting that Spurs are in for Ince.

You couldn't make this **** up.