TheBlueNoodle Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You need to calm down ... Maybe he doew but hes got a point "So hes still not apologised for being a rapist?" Would you if you believe you didnt do it? Even if youd been convicted and you KNOW you didnt do it? I sure as hell wouldnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Could it be argued this sorry tale away from his old club has brought it to a head and the festering boil just burst making it more likely he will get back into football. If that was said as part of his signing re apology you could argue the heat would be instantly less and more acceptable to all. To late ??? Yep, I'm very cynical regarding the timing. Other clubs will have been watching and listening to the reaction, perhaps it's not been as overwhelmingly hostile from us lot as it could have been so signing him might not be as toxic as they thought. Two days ago he might have been getting a grand a week with us, now there's someone offering 3 grand. I'm speculating of course but it's probably nearer the truth than the tale we will be fed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 One last time. Quit the snide comments to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emcee Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Greg Dyke has poked his oar in - says the FA should block the move. Says a lot doesn't it because if you visit prostitutes or piss on the dance floor in a club......we'll make you the England captain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Maybe he doew but hes got a point "So hes still not apologised for being a rapist?" Would you if you believe you didnt do it? Even if youd been convicted and you KNOW you didnt do it? I sure as hell wouldnt If it was me... and I was innocent... I would of had the brains to say sorry and attempt to move on with my life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) To be fair you need to pipe down. You don't like me expressing my opinion ? Its kind of the point of the forum... You could simply just ignore me. Edited January 8, 2015 by oafc0000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Guardian saying 'deal set to be called off' not been ratified by Corney who is in New York .Don't get the flags out yet...... it's like the okey cokey. Corney will still be in bed, when gets up this news may be a complete shock to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robboman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Corneys quit?! on Oldham chronicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yep, I'm very cynical regarding the timing. Other clubs will have been watching and listening to the reaction, perhaps it's not been as overwhelmingly hostile from us lot as it could have been so signing him might not be as toxic as they thought. Two days ago he might have been getting a grand a week with us, now there's someone offering 3 grand. I'm speculating of course but it's probably nearer the truth than the tale we will be fed. If that happens, it happens. He may go on to a full and highly successful career, through completely gritted teeth and only because I can't think of another way to put it, good luck to him. But I am delighted it won't be at Latics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Earlier on Thursday, Harry Redknapp, manager of Premier League side QPR, had told reporters Evans should be given a second chance. He added: "Once you've done your time you've done your time, and somewhere along the line you've got to come out and make a go of your life. "So it's a very difficult situation at the moment with the lad who is a footballer and wants to play football. "He can't just not be allowed to carry on with his life." So Harry will be signing him now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/89746/corney-quits-as-ched-deal-off Corney quits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/89746/corney-quits-as-ched-deal-off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You don't like me expressing my opinion ? Its kind of the point of the forum... You could simply just ignore me. Good shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronoafc Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Corneys quit?! on Oldham chronicle Think it means quit the deal surely, but looks to be a shocking choice of wording. Why do I get the feeling this isn't over? Has there been an official statement from the club or just this "board member". Also as someone said earlier apparently the death threat isn't true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 It says "Quit as Chairman". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Simon Corney has apparently quit. http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/89746/corney-quits-as-ched-deal-off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Anyone got a copy of todays Jewish Chron they will know whats going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronoafc Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 It says "Quit as Chairman". Jesus really? Just had a quick glance while in work on the sly - god we're going to :censored:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Corney quits as Ched deal OFF Date published: 08 January 2015 NEW LATICS was a club in crisis this afternoon after the deal for convicted rapist Ched Evans was sensationally halted and Simon Corney believed to have quit as chairman. The striker, released halfway through a five-year prison sentence last October, was thought to have agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal. Evans was on the verge of being unveiled but Latics - besieged by national media - pulled out. It is understood CorneyÕs decision to quit centres on personal threats to family members as the story has prompted polarised views on a national scale. Barry Owen's board position is also in doubt. Jim McMahon, the leader of Oldham council, confirmed the deal is off and said the issue had caused "intimidation, abuse and harassment". McMahon said in a statement: "I understand Oldham Athletic's move to sign Ched Evans is off. "I've always believed in rehabilitation but felt that both club and player should have allowed Mr Evans' appeal to run its course before agreeing a contract. As it stands Mr Evans has been found guilty in a court of law and has not yet completed his sentence. "However, I take no pleasure in this outcome. The whole episode has divided the town and public opinion and there are no winners in all this not least of all the reputation of our club and town. "In recent days we've seen an horrendous 'trial by social media' with intimidation, abuse and harassment on a scale that has cast a terrible shadow. "I am urging people on all sides of this debate to please now take stock, show some restraint and calm. "We want to see Oldham Athletic prosper and that's why we backed plans to redevelop Boundary Park to secure a positive future. "I also believe that Simon Corney has the best intentions and ambitions for the club as its owner. I hope he and other board members now take stock and consider the wider interests of the club as a part of the community and as an ambassador for Oldham." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitygoo Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 bye bye OAFC..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robboman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 What happens if he has quit? Who runs and owns the club?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Congratulations everyone. Bravo, bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 If true I'm not entirely surprised, he's clearly been unhappy with a while at the club and attendances going nowhere, but can't say he didn't bring this :censored:storm on himself. (It shouldn't need saying that that's no justification for threats that may have been directed at him or his family or employees, which are of course utterly unacceptable, but a moment's thought and consultation with fans and sponsors or even consideration of what happened to Sheffield United would have raised red flags.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 What happens if he has quit? Who runs and owns the club?! He still owns the club until he sells or gives his shares to someone else. He can refuse to fund any more expenses, which would leave the club in a very difficult position, but he's still the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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