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And so giving the opportunity to critique the “yes” responses as not really being yes. I think the “result “ will be even more meaningless as a consequence. Btw When is the cut off point? Is this a right now question or after another game or week or month?

So no “don’t know/undecided “ option?

Well, still has a house locally so no relocation costs.

The Forgotten Brothers Ian Davidson Blue Army Published 2022 Hardback 256pp £20 Nearly 1200 appearances and 697 goals make the impact of Jack and Arthur Rowley on English football brightly apparent from the statistics alone. That was just tier playing career: as Managers they clocked up an even greater number of matches. The two men from Wolverhampton were s tars at every level of domestic football for almost thirty years, yet, other than in and around their former clubs and localities, are rarely mentioned nowadays. They weren’t the only brothers in the family, eldest son Albert was regarded as the most talented of the three but an accident as a teenager damaged both knees beyond repair. Jack was next, born in 1918, and his football career started at age 17 as an amateur with his hometown club although a hernia operation led to him being let go to Bournemouth. It was from there that he was spotted by the owner of Manchester United, who had a property in the seaside town, and it was at United that he made his name. Like many players of the period, the Second World War robbed Jack of seasons after becoming an established Div 1 player, but his Army service in the South Staffs regiment (including Normandy in 1944 and being wounded) did allow for matches whilst on leave, a total of 78 wartime games and 101 goals. It was after demobilisation that Jack's career really took off. From then until 1955, “The Hammer” as he was known because of his power, he dominated scoring charts both locally and nationally. Winner of an FAC Cup final with United in 1948, scoring twice, he 211 goals for them in 424 matches, and this is before League Cup or European competitions were around. Another 80 matches and 27 goals for Plymouth and Bournemouth contributed to a magnificent playing career. His managerial career took him to Plymouth Argyle, Bradford Park Avenue, Ajax in Amsterdam, and Oldham Athletic, and included two promotions. Jack died near Oldham, just a few minutes from where I lived, and he was held in great respect through to his death in 1998. Whilst Jack got six caps for England, Arthur, amazingly got none. This despite scoring 459 goals in 659 appearances, the second most goals scored in Football League history, He’s been at school when war broke out, signed amateur forms with West Bromwich Albion in 1944 when 18, but moved to Fulham and Div 1 in 1948. A decent record (27 goals in 56) saw him off to Leicester in 1950, and that’s where he first became a legend. Ever more goals, 265, and matches ,303, but then off to Shrewsbury Town, as Player-Manager, and a legend again, this tie in Shropshire. Where he notched 152 times in 236 games. Managerially he went on to Sheffield United and Southend, and a career as a boss that got two promotions, one whilst still playing. A fine cricketer too (Minor Counties standard) Arthur passed away in 2002. Statistics of records broken and held seem to be never-ending for both of them. Yet statistics do not do their careers justice, and the inscription on Arthur’s headstone should apply to both of them - “record breaking football hero”.

The owner said that when he took over his first meeting with Morton had the purpose of sacking him. After talking to him, however, he felt he was the right man for the job. Five matches later he seems to think he should have gone with his initial instincts.

It’s not all about you…. cue block.

So a narrow wide?

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The hypocrisy of Top Off aka The Oldham Groundhopper singing that someone else is self promoting is immense. He’s all over Facebook bragging about how many followers he has, and routinely copying other people’s content and passing it off as his own.

Selective . Several more comments on Latics playing well in containing Chesterfield, that Oldham didn’t give them hardly any chances, and a draw was fair result.

Well put Glossop. I applaud those Latics fans who do spend time and money to travel all over and give support. But there’s almost a desire amongst some to look for conflict or seek out negativity, whether it’s slagging off players, management, other fans or whatever. I’m not getting into the “everyone has the right to criticise “ argument - it’s slagging off, the foul abuse, that alienates me. Maybe I’m old fashioned, or just old, but it’s going to put off families as well as others. I remember going to watch Latics at Chesterfield in 61/2 and it was a great ( looking for BU reg cars on the way!) . Glad I wasn’t there with kids yesterday.

He can only exceed easily two previous Barnsley “strikers “ we bought. i give you David Currie Derrick Parker

Not that many . North Riding FA trialed body cams towards the end of last season but most local FA's haven't. Interestingly , in the matches where they were used , there was no need for any misbehaviour reports to be filed.

As far as you know you were the first one. You obviously spotted something that the club liked but isn’t it possible that they already had him under review?

Though good enough to have many other players signing? Or is it solely down to avarice, wages overcoming principles?

You’ve got a 23 in 24 chance of being right. Even so, I’ll wait and see how other teams actually perform on grass before writing us off

Worrying? Disappointing maybe .

Even Little Wembley looks great. We have people who care in charge.

I imagine that the players and fans will be well motivated for this. A reprieve, even temporary, and a sense of siege mentality could well give them a lift. Certainly won’t be a walk in the park for Latics.

At least there’s a warm up match to adjust the line up before Southend

Agreed. Plus the fact that there will be injuries to players so the full squad is unlikely to be wholly functional all the time. Aren’t there quite a lot of scheduled midweek matches this season? That would mean less available players for a B team. The club has obviously thought this through and I’m prepared to accept their decision as being a sensible one . I couldn’t help but notice that the Central League fixtures were , with the exception of Wrexham, all by EFL clubs. Different resources and set ups to us,

Youth team fixtures announcec https://twitter.com/oafcacademy/status/1683502466300538889?s=46

Fixed it for you.

I have no recall about this player but he turned out seven times for us in 2021. Anyway, Marcus Barnes has signed for Mickleover in the Southern League.