ShakerT Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Alan Brazil proved what a bell end he is yesterday morning on Talk sport fervently defending the new format saying attendances were marginally down on last season and if two under 23 teams made the final they would fill the place (assuming that was a reference to Wembley) I turned over to another station at that point but I assume the Checkatrade advert came on soon after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Blackburn game at Leigh Sport's village. To be honest I am not certain Yes, it is. So anyone not wanting to miss out on going to Ewood Park can give it a miss after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Yes, it is. So anyone not wanting to miss out on going to Ewood Park can give it a miss after all. Having said that, a lot of places seem to have it as Ewood but I'm sure I read Blackburn were going to play these Mickey Mouse games at Leigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Yes, it is. So anyone not wanting to miss out on going to Ewood Park can give it a miss after all. If it's there I won't bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics and England Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 As far as I am aware, the game is at Ewood. The clubs were told they had to play them at home (although I don't think West Ham are). Are you sure you are not getting this mixed up with the Lancashire Senior Cup game against Blackburn U21 which probably is at Leigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 As far as I am aware, the game is at Ewood. The clubs were told they had to play them at home (although I don't think West Ham are). Are you sure you are not getting this mixed up with the Lancashire Senior Cup game against Blackburn U21 which probably is at Leigh. I think they only have to play 1 game at their stadium during the whole tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I think they only have to play 1 game at their stadium during the whole tournament. This could be their last game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This could be their last game. Oooh BP is threatening them with the mighty Blues. ....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Today's football focus had a total unbiased report on it today....yeah right, all three presenters said it was good for young premiership/championship players to be playing against seasoned pro's in front of BIG crowds. Yet they never mentioned how little the support has been in terms of crowd numbers, just an interview at a Hartlepool match were one lady voiced her objections saying it was a lower league trophy and only credible chances us lower leagues were to get to wembley instead of two under 23 premiership teams....but they glossed over that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewrat Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Not going even if we get to Wembley. If they want Premier League youngsters to play against men they should run a reserve league and make it compulsory for all the clubs in PL to join in. It will still mean lots of foreign players rather than English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wouldn't chastise anyone for going to these games if they want to. Personally, I always had a love / hate relationship with the competition. Felt it was beneath Latics for many years - "we are a club that goes to Wembley in proper matches" - but the grim reality of our situation meant that I softened on this and would have liked to see Latics at the new Wembley, win something, and maybe get the "springboard" effect that some past winners have had. That said my support was limited to home games, with consdieration to away matches nearer the end of th the competition. This year I went to th Fleetwood game - the Curry night seemed a fun thing to do - but the new format is appalling. Will still make the games I can do at home - but feel that perhaps the best thing that can happen is it's contested between the U23 teams ASAP and then perhaps the impact of the fact that this devalues the whole thing means that the format can go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 If you go watching your team in a competitive match against an u23 team whose senior side is in the relegation places of the Championship you want your head checking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 If you go watching your team in a competitive match against an u23 team whose senior side is in the relegation places of the Championship you want your head checking Anyone need their head checking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Anyone need their head checking? Ye I might do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 How much is it in ? I'm looking for an excuse to get away from the missus. So it's either this or cello taping my balls to a burning building. Undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Wouldn't chastise anyone for going to these games if they want to. Personally, I always had a love / hate relationship with the competition. Felt it was beneath Latics for many years - "we are a club that goes to Wembley in proper matches" - but the grim reality of our situation meant that I softened on this and would have liked to see Latics at the new Wembley, win something, and maybe get the "springboard" effect that some past winners have had. That said my support was limited to home games, with consdieration to away matches nearer the end of th the competition. This year I went to th Fleetwood game - the Curry night seemed a fun thing to do - but the new format is appalling. Will still make the games I can do at home - but feel that perhaps the best thing that can happen is it's contested between the U23 teams ASAP and then perhaps the impact of the fact that this devalues the whole thing means that the format can go back. Even in it's old format I've only ever went to that Northern Final against Chesterfield. If they return it to it's old format next season I pledge, here and now, to attend the home matches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 If you go watching your team in a competitive match against an u23 team whose senior side is in the relegation places of the Championship you want your head checking I went to watch Latics youth team beat Burton Albion 3-0 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I went to watch Latics youth team beat Burton Albion 3-0 and thoroughly enjoyed it. That is a very different scenario to the one the quoted. Very. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Team tonight (I'm guessing 5-4-1/3-4-3 going on natural positions). Ripley Law Wilson Burgess Dunne Reckord Flynn Banks Fane Jahraldo-Martin Mckay I guess Law might line up in midfield. Not fussed about the result but most of them really need a performance to prove their worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Klok can't even get a game in this. He definitely will be gone at xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Playing in last season's red away kit, probably play in the same kit when we reach the final against Bristol Rovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Team tonight (I'm guessing 5-4-1/3-4-3 going on natural positions). Ripley Law Wilson Burgess Dunne Reckord Flynn Banks Fane Jahraldo-Martin Mckay I guess Law might line up in midfield. Not fussed about the result but most of them really need a performance to prove their worth. How did you summon the energy to post that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 If you go watching your team in a competitive match against an u23 team whose senior side is in the relegation places of the Championship you want your head checking A few known Oldham fans who have labelled others Scab or called others for Attending have had a sudden change of heart and gone tonight. Suppose the fact we can actually progress or a new ground appeals to much to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oafc1955 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Blackburn 1 v 0 Latics ( Stokes) No Clarke no win! Edited November 8, 2016 by oafc1955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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