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Let the inquest begin.
sjk2008 replied to League one forever's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Absolutely that may have been his thinking. Having said that, if he fast forwarded his thoughts 12 months on, he may have thought we’d be in the same league… -
Changes to the FA cup
sjk2008 replied to GlossopLatic's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
I was just about to respond to your original post then… Whether people agree with me or not, if it’s the FA Cup 3rd round and we drew someone like Arsenal, Spurs, United, Liverpool at home, I honestly think I’d prefer to draw and get a replay than win. We’re obviously not gonna win the thing so I’m clearly thinking of other factors beyond the result, but you just can’t beat getting rocking up at the bigger teams away from home with a load of blind optimism. And yes of course, you could win and draw another big time, but it’s not very likely. Forest, Everton and Fulham are easily top 5 away days for me. -
Micky Mellon's Retained and Released List
sjk2008 replied to LaticMark's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
I don’t often, but I have to agree with Rob here. It wasn’t long ago we were sick and tired of only offering 12 month deal and then collectively losing our shit every pre-season when we pretty much had to start again. 2yr deals with an option (on both sides) is the way forward, but only for the right players. No more 32+ year olds looking for that final pay day. -
Let the inquest begin.
sjk2008 replied to League one forever's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Clarke was my absolute first choice too. Look what he’s done at Cheltenham. Joined them end of September when they were rooted to the bottom of league 1 having got 1 point from the first 9 games and having not scored a single goal all season and a goal difference of -15. They battered Peterborough tonight (18 shots to 7) and now just 2 points from safety. Surely we’d have paid more than them, unless he simply wasn’t in the running… -
Micky Mellon's Retained and Released List
sjk2008 replied to LaticMark's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
He’s 21 this year, BP. Update your notepad. -
Let the inquest begin.
sjk2008 replied to League one forever's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
If people want to put most of the blame on Mellon then that’s their choice. Whilst I disagree completely, I can’t say they’re wrong. It’s an opinion at the end of the day. But what I’m really struggling to understand is, how can so many of our players - most who start games regularly - not have enough bollcoks, self respect, ambition, pride or whatever you want to call it, to not want to go on that pitch and give 100% - especially when not so long ago we were sat in 5th. That Gardner penalty last night really hits deep. The lack of excitement across the players when he scored was extraordinary. That’s a group of players (bar one or two) who absolutely could not give a fuck about this club or its fans. -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
He’s largely managing Unsworth’s squad of shite. I honestly don’t think there’s many managers that will get a tune out if a squad of players like ours. One without a reliable and fit central midfield, without any really pace and width, without a decent proper full back all season and with nobody who can seemingly get their foot on the ball and control a game. On the latter above, I feel that’s why he opted for Conlon. An element of panic behind it, but he clearly saw straight away our midfield is embarrassing. I don’t understand the Garner signing. I do understand those arguing against giving him the summer and us potentially being in the same situation by October next season, but I’d trust Mellon and Brabin to identify what’s wrong, what we need, and how we can improve, over that fraud Unsworth who was only brought in because he was Royle’s mate. And I don’t blame him for looking disheartened in the interviews he does, look at the shit he has to manage. Like I said earlier, Mellon can’t be absolved of any blame, but for me, previous recruitment and an environment that was allowed to build up that’s resulted in mentally weak, uninterested players looking for a pay cheque is the bigger problem. -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
How is the squad no excuse? 85% of it is Unsworths. They were shit then, they’re shit now. -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
I’m still willing to give Mellon this summer. I appreciate it’s a risk, but the released list will be an interesting one. Mellon isn’t innocent here, by no means, but for me, and I’ve said it before, this is a squad full of lazy, uninterested bastards and bottle merchants. Royle needs questioning as he set back Franks plans a whole lot by bringing his inept mate in. We can’t really criticise him for bringing Mellon in as a lot of us fans wanted him, myself included. But these players man, fuck them. -
Playing Squad - Summer 23
sjk2008 replied to oafcmetty's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Whilst 30 may be a stretch, I’d have him over Will Grigg every day of the week and he’s bagged 24 this season, despite only scoring about 20 in his previous 130 games. You know why? 1. He’s playing Vanarama level football a not L1 2. He has the likes of Dobra, Mandeville & Colcough creating for him. Sort out the service, reap the rewards. -
Playing Squad - Summer 23
sjk2008 replied to oafcmetty's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
They aren’t traditional wingers. They’re more inside forwards. -
MATCH: Altrincham (A) 01/04/24
sjk2008 replied to Bender's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
100/1 to be promoted. Stick it on that. -
MATCH: Altrincham (A) 01/04/24
sjk2008 replied to Bender's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
We’ll be a lot more than 18/1 now based on our form. -
I’m not Hogan’s biggest fan, but when you see how Hobson has played this season and Raglan at times, at least Hogan looks to play it a bit whereas those two just seem to go route one. Absolutely no issue having him here one more season, but absolutely not as a starter.
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Playing Squad - Summer 23
sjk2008 replied to oafcmetty's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Now I’ve come to terms with the fact we’re gonna be spending another season in this league, I remain optimistic with Mellon. We have a team full of absolute bottle merchants. That much is clear. They can play better when there’s less pressure and we’re seen as the situational underdogs, such as Chesterfield or when we’re behind to an in-form Altrincham or a man down against Fylde. But then the expectation weighs on the players, they can’t deliver. I’m not absolving players like Norwood of any blame, but I totally understand his frustrations. Conlon, debut aside, has looked lost. But the biggest thing for me, is we have gone thru an entire season without any real pace outlets, no good wingers and very little central midfielders who can collectively control a game. As a result, we can’t dominate games. Our creativity is seriously lacking, and our defenders have no passing options so resort to hoofing. If they had more balls about them, we’d look a lot better. That being said, I feel we need two full backs and an entire midfield. Kitching can go for me. If the Reid situation bothers him so much, follow him out of the door. We need a specialist right back, that much is obvious. Conlon, Gardner, Lundstram and Sheron can stay, but not sure I’d put my house on any of them being nailed on starters, but definitely squad options. Bring in a DM who can control a game, bring in a #10 similar to CCC (who we should have gone all out for) and bring in 2 wingers. Proper, fast wingers. Id also like a pacey forward. And one thing we have to remember, it took Notts County, Wrexham and Stockport a long time to get out of this division. Same for Chesterfield. I think it’s about time we started respecting this division (myself included). -
MATCH: Altrincham (A) 01/04/24
sjk2008 replied to Bender's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
BP’s favourite player fucking up twice for the goal. -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
You must have an idea of someone? Nail your colours to the mast Rob. -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Aside from the usual negativity you spout, genuine question, who would you look to bring in Rob? -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
It could be sooner than you think… -
MATCH: AFC Fylde (H) 29/03/24
sjk2008 replied to Bender's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
I’m not in the Mellon Out camp yet but this continues til end of the season and he could be in trouble. The drop off has been startling. We were never brilliant but we were solid and relatively efficient for a period. It’s gone to absolute shit this last few months. But what I will say, the players need to take some responsibility. Their attitude from Unsy and now under Mellon is disgraceful. Hobson & Kitching have been diabolical of late. Conlon - he’s been here long enough to stand out, which he doesn’t. Hammond just runs about, no quality whatsoever. This is a squad of players that just have no belief whatsoever. -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
I mean he’s posting on Twitter… -
Micky Mellon Sack Watch
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
He is. And he’s still slagging Mellon off at every opportunity. -
Shopping List For Next Season
sjk2008 replied to Frankly Mr Shankly's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Didn’t Dale bring the 3 up topic up in their announcement that they’d been taken over? As for the topic, I think we need 7 players, and largely to compete for starting spot and not squad fillers. RB CB LB CM CM LW RW Players like Hogan, Sheron, Fondop, Garner should be squad players. Possibly even Kitching. I actually believe there’s a player in Lundstram. We need another quality midfielder in there with him if we play a 3, and he needs options out wide because that’s what none of our midfielders have had all season. So devoid of width and pace this season it’s incredible. -
National League Thread
sjk2008 replied to GKing521's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Mellon needs to let the leash off now. We’re getting cut adrift. Be more expansive, if we’re more open and we concede so be it. At least fail trying than attempting to scrape thru. We absolutely need 7/9 out of the next 3 games. Problem is I think it’ll be 6 and we’ll get brushed aside at Alty. Solihull are the ones to catch for me. They’re running out of players. -
Altrincham away tickets
sjk2008 replied to Le miserable1's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Can’t wait to dick them on tele