Riley a step closer to AFC Totton job

8:30am Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in AFC Totton

STEVE RILEY STEVE RILEY

STEVE Riley has ended his seven-year ‘love affair’ with Bashley, fuelling speculation that he is about to take over at Evo-Stik Southern Premier rivals AFC Totton.

Southampton-based Riley has been linked with the Testwood Stadium vacancy ever since Stuart Ritchie left to become manager of Havant & Waterlooville.

But the 46-year-old former Havant, Fareham and Newport IoW defender says he has no idea where his future lies.

“I’m a free agent at the moment and am open to offers,” he said.

“I don’t know what my next move will be.

“If I don’t continue in management, I may set up my own coaching school.

“Who knows what the future will hold.”

Born and bred in Newcastle, Riley joined Bashley as a player-coach in August 2005 and became manager two months later.

For full story and more non-league, don't miss today's Daily Echo.

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Writers Cramp says...
6:33pm Wed 23 May 12

If this is the 'big announcement' that the club are due to make, it feels like announcing a 99p store for the town as opposed to a John Lewis. Is this indication of the 'real' financial status of the club. With Michael Charles likely to leave, is there going to be an exodus?

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Pasty UK says...
1:09am Thu 24 May 12

Negative bugger arent you writers cramp. Riley is a excellent manager raising Bashley into a decent non league position for what is a very small but good village club who have punched above there weight. It would be a good move for us if he came here

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Writers Cramp says...
9:21am Thu 24 May 12

Pasty UK wrote:
Negative bugger arent you writers cramp. Riley is a excellent manager raising Bashley into a decent non league position for what is a very small but good village club who have punched above there weight. It would be a good move for us if he came here
Not negative, but there are two points to look at; a) if Daily Echo reports and quotes from the club are correct, there are higher calibre managers who applied who have managed at higher levels, that would be beneficial to squad, to take them through the levels. b) whatever the budget restrictions, Steve Riley hasn't won anything with Bashley, although they've played some good football. Totton's recent success needs to be built on, with winners.

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Pasty UK says...
11:41am Thu 24 May 12

Writers Cramp wrote:
Pasty UK wrote: Negative bugger arent you writers cramp. Riley is a excellent manager raising Bashley into a decent non league position for what is a very small but good village club who have punched above there weight. It would be a good move for us if he came here
Not negative, but there are two points to look at; a) if Daily Echo reports and quotes from the club are correct, there are higher calibre managers who applied who have managed at higher levels, that would be beneficial to squad, to take them through the levels. b) whatever the budget restrictions, Steve Riley hasn't won anything with Bashley, although they've played some good football. Totton's recent success needs to be built on, with winners.
It is a case of what we can afford and the playing budget available. The bigger names will not be interested IMO but i hope i am wrong. The chairman has said that a big sponsor is on the horizon so maybe if that comes to pass it could change things. It depends what he means by big. 25K is a lot but not for a seasons wages

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Heathrowboy says...
2:07pm Thu 24 May 12

sean whelan (bluenose65) posted on efc site some pretty damming facts about the afc totton budget for 2012/13 - 65k max. depending on the sale of gosney and a number of others.

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Writers Cramp says...
2:13pm Thu 24 May 12

Heathrowboy wrote:
sean whelan (bluenose65) posted on efc site some pretty damming facts about the afc totton budget for 2012/13 - 65k max. depending on the sale of gosney and a number of others.
Didn't see that. Didn't know about it. With that in mind, if figures are correct, unless this 'massive' sponsor coughs up, we are in for a tough season.

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Heathrowboy says...
2:31pm Thu 24 May 12

mods removed it due to complaints re airing dirty laundry about afc totton and fallon.

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peachy1 says...
3:10pm Thu 24 May 12

Heathrowboy wrote:
mods removed it due to complaints re airing dirty laundry about afc totton and fallon.
Is that a joke ? Heathrow

I think youll find that he was asked his opinion and he gave it.

Whats the matter with you ?

It wasnt damning at all im all for having a go mate but you off beam on this one Ive seen Blue Nose on here and he has never had a bad word for AFC Totton or Eastleigh.
Stop trying to stir it up and get a job.

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Heathrowboy says...
3:39pm Thu 24 May 12

not a joke at all - did you read the post?he wasnt asked his opinion he started the thread you plum!
attacked fallon and others.divulged the budget and said that hinged on the sale of gosney for who there was an enquirie at £47k before he got injured.
no stirring or unemployment thanks.

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Pasty UK says...
3:41pm Thu 24 May 12

peachy1 wrote:
Heathrowboy wrote: mods removed it due to complaints re airing dirty laundry about afc totton and fallon.
Is that a joke ? Heathrow I think youll find that he was asked his opinion and he gave it. Whats the matter with you ? It wasnt damning at all im all for having a go mate but you off beam on this one Ive seen Blue Nose on here and he has never had a bad word for AFC Totton or Eastleigh. Stop trying to stir it up and get a job.
it's back. Sean Wheelens pal or supporters club.I don't know what Wheelen has todo with this or fallon whether he stirs or not.This is about Tottons new manager and what might happem. I still think Riley is favourite. Hes done well with a small but good club who are well established in this league

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Heathrowboy says...
3:44pm Thu 24 May 12

forgot to mention it was posted and removed last night.

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Pasty UK says...
3:44pm Thu 24 May 12

Heathrow,When i say Wheelens buddy i mean Peachy not you chum. They must be related cause it jumps on here everytime sean wheelen is mentioned

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Heathrowboy says...
3:54pm Thu 24 May 12

he also said the ambition of the current totton regime is to be mid table in the league or why else would they have a budget 50% of what winch city had to win the wessex prem last season.

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Pasty UK says...
4:29pm Thu 24 May 12

I hope that the new sponsor happens for us. I reckon that Fallon pumped some decent money in and there was the cup money. It is replacing that money which is a bit unknowni reckon.thats why the money we will have available will have a lot to do with the manager we get

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Writers Cramp says...
4:41pm Thu 24 May 12

Pasty UK wrote:
I hope that the new sponsor happens for us. I reckon that Fallon pumped some decent money in and there was the cup money. It is replacing that money which is a bit unknowni reckon.thats why the money we will have available will have a lot to do with the manager we get
Pasty, that was my first point that you accused me of being negative! With 99p you can only afford so much! However, the club have portrayed that the kitty is not that empty, in which case why spend 99p when you may well be able to afford better.

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Pasty UK says...
4:45pm Thu 24 May 12

I don't suppose we will really know the amount in total available even if the new sponsor happens. They reckon it will be announced at the end of this week so lets see Mr Cramp

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stsaCOYR3 says...
4:58pm Thu 24 May 12

Pasty UK wrote:
Heathrow,When i say Wheelens buddy i mean Peachy not you chum. They must be related cause it jumps on here everytime sean wheelen is mentioned
Your not the only one who has noticed this - Always backs him up for Totton & Eastleigh.

Funny that the only time i have seen Bluenose post is about the Hampshire Senior Cup Final and Peachy never??

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peachy1 says...
5:24pm Thu 24 May 12

whatever

Heathrow your full of rubbish Pasty your clearly in the same class

dont know Whelan dont care who he is all i know is that you gang up on these people without the facts.

i read the post and it was nothing like what heathrow says

It was a discussion on wage bills and he was asked where he thought AFC Totton would end up .

I am no friend of Mr Whelan i wouldnt know him if he smacked me in the face

your full of it you really are

I will not post again your all out of order

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Heathrowboy says...
8:51pm Thu 24 May 12

It was a discussion on wage bills and he was asked where he thought AFC Totton would end up .

no it wasnt.dont lie!

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Bluenose65 says...
10:25pm Thu 24 May 12

Yes it was
Now shut it !!

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Heathrowboy says...
11:39pm Thu 24 May 12

you need to change blue to pinocchio!
you know what you wrote and you should be ashamed and embarresed for writing it (a point made by another poster before it was removed)

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Writers Cramp says...
11:56pm Thu 24 May 12

Oh children children! Obviously not interested in potentially poor financial state of AFC Totton. Go squabble elsewhere, and let the club members decide on a 99p or Johnewis future.

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Pasty UK says...
10:49am Fri 25 May 12

peachy1 wrote:
whatever Heathrow your full of rubbish Pasty your clearly in the same class dont know Whelan dont care who he is all i know is that you gang up on these people without the facts. i read the post and it was nothing like what heathrow says It was a discussion on wage bills and he was asked where he thought AFC Totton would end up . I am no friend of Mr Whelan i wouldnt know him if he smacked me in the face your full of it you really are I will not post again your all out of order
Peachy1
You said a few weeks ago on here that certain ex Directors of Eastleigh were crooks.I am sure these people were decent hard working people like what we have at Totton in our committee.
This column was about who would be the new Stags manager and what budget they would have etc etc. Not about your Bluenoose friend and the stupid comments he made on the Eastleigh site that heathrow has said.So dont tell us about checking facts Peachy

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peachy1 says...
11:58am Fri 25 May 12

keep going

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Pasty UK says...
12:17pm Fri 25 May 12

No thanks i think i made my point. I thought you had finished on here anyway?

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peachy1 says...
1:04pm Fri 25 May 12

no please keep going

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Writers Cramp says...
1:36pm Fri 25 May 12

Well, end of the week media wise has come and gone. No announcement as promised by the acting chairman earlier in the week. What's happened?

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Pasty UK says...
2:29pm Fri 25 May 12

Writers Cramp wrote:
Well, end of the week media wise has come and gone. No announcement as promised by the acting chairman earlier in the week. What's happened?
Not quite WC an article can appear at any time so they have until midnight! Lets see. If Riley does not get the job we may get a real surprise.As said before it will depend on Money available for players

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Bluenose65 says...
2:39pm Fri 25 May 12

Could be waiting fir a double announcement new sponsors ?

I'm sure they are working on it be patient WC I'm sure they are trying their best

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Pasty UK says...
3:21pm Fri 25 May 12

New Sponsors and manager at same time could be interesting!

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