oafc-latics

I can't defend Fane for that goal, but he was trying to pass back to Placide, the ball deflected off another of our players (Bryan?), and Clarke wasn't paying attention until they picked up the ball. Yes Fane should have cleared It, but three or four players were also badly at fault for that goal. I thought apart from that balls-up, Fane was brilliant yesterday. Always chasing back, playing the simple ball and letting Byrne/Gardner have time on the ball.

If anyone's interested, I've had a go at previewing the coming season: https://joeoafc.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/oldham-athletic-season-preview-201718/ As ever, feedback welcome!

He's probably one of our only sellable players, but that doesn't mean we should sell. He can play a number of positions, he's got potential to improve, and a right hand side of him and Dummigan would be dangerous this season. Plus, we've got four central midfielders already so sacrificing McLaughlin for Douglas seems strange.

Maybe he's the new Sidney Schmeltz?

Wilson was a solid League One player whenever he had an experienced head next to him - was it Lockwood? Whenever he was played alongside a youngster and had to take control of the defence, he was awful. If Walsall play him with someone who can organise the defence and let him concentrate on defending, he'll do well for them.

I've heard Wellens has been very vocal about Fane's ability, and not in a good way. Is being coached by someone who doesn't rate you a good thing or not?

I can imagine the club will be in touch with those lads sooner rather than later, and we won't be seeing it at BP anytime soon.

There's Ryan Flynn to accommodate as well as Gardner/Banks/potentially Baxter.

Surprised he's gone there, would have said he's capable of League Two at least. Might put some money on York to get promoted if they're signing players like Law.

I really hope Obadeyi signs now, I reckon him, Holloway and Davies could be really dangerous. I'd still want another striker though, because Holloway and Davies won't last the full season without getting injured. Promising signing.

As well as Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ricky Lambert and Adam Lallana were unplayable that day. But having the chance to see Gerrard and Suarez at Boundary Park was amazing for someone like me who's only ever seen Latics in League One. Surely there can't have been two better players at Boundary Park in the last twenty years?

As well as my Post Match Verdict reports, I've had a go at reviewing the 2016/17 season. Have a look here: https://joeoafc.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/oldham-athletic-201617-post-match-verdict-season-review/

Valid point, and for most people on here who live in Oldham it'll be McMahon and Abrahams who will retain their seats. At the last election, I had the choice of voting in Oldham or in Sheffield where I was a student and I had a chance to vote against Nick Clegg - the man who promised that I wouldn't pay £9000/year for uni. So I voted against Clegg (who won but with a slashed majority), where I felt my vote had more of an impact. The system probably needs changing, but that's another argument for another day. But... if people in safe constituencies like Oldham all vote for Labour because there's no potential for swing, then there never will be a change. Surely there's always a chance if the candidate is good enough? I'd rather my vote went to who I believed in rather than who is already in the seat. My main hope for this election is a high turnout. People have a lot to say about Brexit/Tories/Corbyn, so do something about it. If you can vote, register, do your research, and vote on June 8th. I'd never tell anyone who to vote for, but I'll always tell people to get out and vote. In such an uncertain, turbulent time where we're leaving the EU, it's so important to have your say.

If Taylor hadn't played here before, he'd have been treated the same way Erwin was earlier in the season. He's had a handful of good touches since he's come back, but he's not been a threat in any game I've seen him. From this loan spell, I wouldn't keep him - he's probably on more than we can afford for a passenger.

My mistake, I'll change it! I did check before I posted it, but my information must have been wrong!