Fruitygoo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 What odds on whoever comes in not being manager by 3pm first Saturday of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanGrovesFanClub Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, joe_lead said: Dear Mighty Bosh My name is Dr Budwali Mukumbi, a first cousin of Nigerian Astronaut Major Abacha Tunde. He was the first African in space when he made a secret flight to the Salyut 6 space station in 1979. He later took a flight to a secret Soviet military space station in 1989, unfortunately he became stranded there 12 months later when the Soviet Union was dissolved. His other Soviet crew members returned to earth on Soyuz T-16Z, but his place was taken up by return cargo and empty vodka bottles. Since that time there have been occasional supply flights to keep him going, however whilst he remains in reasonable health and good humour he is desperate to come home. In the 18 years he has been in orbit he has accumulated the equivalent of £24,000,000 in pay and travel expenses. This money is held in a trust in the Lagos National Bank. If I can gain access to this money, a down payment of £3,000,000 will enable the current Russian administration to divert the orbiting Soyuz 56-Y and bring him back to earth. In order to access this trust fund your assistance is kindly requested. My colleagues and I are willing to transfer the total amount to your account for subsequent disbursement, since we are employed civil servants we are prohibited from operating foreign accounts in our names. In return, we have agreed to offer you 20 percent of the transferred sum, while 10 percent shall be set aside for incidental expenses in the course of the transaction. You will be mandated to remit the 70 percent balance to other accounts in due course. Yours kindly Dr Budwali Mukumbi Thank you. That was a bloody good effort! It made me laugh, which doesn't happen as much as I'd like. I've used up all my voting credits for the day, but you have my admiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceStationLatic Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Would imagine he’s going after what will increase season ticket sales. Been the theme of his signings and PR. And amid Lampard and Gerrard etc.... My guess is his going all in to tempt Scholes, saying there’ll be money etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, singe said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, LaticMark said: It's Ibby isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Dick_Valentine said: Any legs in this I wonder? https://mobile.twitter.com/peterhardingdm/status/1005151155855544320 I counted 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, singe said: It's Ibby isn't it? No, Ibby is in the process of setting up a meeting between Iain Dowie and AL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 49 minutes ago, IceStationLatic said: Would imagine he’s going after what will increase season ticket sales. Been the theme of his signings and PR. And amid Lampard and Gerrard etc.... My guess is his going all in to tempt Scholes, saying there’ll be money etc. But will he be believed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: Update. Clarke isn't interested... Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Come come what a load of nonsense. Clarke a player who was shipped out to be our manager. Scholes - don't make me laugh he is bright enough to sidestep this one. None of the above. As AL was putting his team selections to RW he might just decide to do it himself. Can it get worse? 'fraid so! Down down down down ......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 hours ago, singe said: Player/Manager....? Yeah. He fancies a go up-front and having a crack at taking corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 hours ago, singe said: But will he be believed. Gerrard fell for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDHAMADE Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 15 hours ago, LaticsPete said: Paul Ince I'd rather you be manager than for that to happen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 12 hours ago, joe_lead said: Dear Mighty Bosh My name is Dr Budwali Mukumbi, a first cousin of Nigerian Astronaut Major Abacha Tunde. He was the first African in space when he made a secret flight to the Salyut 6 space station in 1979. He later took a flight to a secret Soviet military space station in 1989, unfortunately he became stranded there 12 months later when the Soviet Union was dissolved. His other Soviet crew members returned to earth on Soyuz T-16Z, but his place was taken up by return cargo and empty vodka bottles. Since that time there have been occasional supply flights to keep him going, however whilst he remains in reasonable health and good humour he is desperate to come home. In the 18 years he has been in orbit he has accumulated the equivalent of £24,000,000 in pay and travel expenses. This money is held in a trust in the Lagos National Bank. If I can gain access to this money, a down payment of £3,000,000 will enable the current Russian administration to divert the orbiting Soyuz 56-Y and bring him back to earth. In order to access this trust fund your assistance is kindly requested. My colleagues and I are willing to transfer the total amount to your account for subsequent disbursement, since we are employed civil servants we are prohibited from operating foreign accounts in our names. In return, we have agreed to offer you 20 percent of the transferred sum, while 10 percent shall be set aside for incidental expenses in the course of the transaction. You will be mandated to remit the 70 percent balance to other accounts in due course. Yours kindly Dr Budwali Mukumbi A deserved up vote simply for going to the effort to write that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 13 hours ago, stevesidg said: Who do you think or know is in the running for the job? I always thought the next manager would be foreign. Him sounding out Clarke yesterday was a bit of a surprise. Scholes wanted it when Wellens got the job so is an option, but if he has anything about him, he will keep his distance after seeing the way the club has been run recently. I wouldn't even rule out Lemsagam actually doing it himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I always thought the next manager would be foreign. Him sounding out Clarke yesterday was a bit of a surprise. Scholes wanted it when Wellens got the job so is an option, but if he has anything about him, he will keep his distance after seeing the way the club has been run recently. I wouldn't even rule out Lemsagam actually doing it himself... Or putting a puppet in place who effectively does as he's told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisRichard Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 16 hours ago, GlossopLatic said: Im usually one of those optimists but on this one Im finding myself siding with the more pessimistic posters. While I always want to look for positives and things arent always as bad as they seem, Im not just going to bury my head in the sand and assume all is rosey when it clearly isn't. I can ofcourse be persuaded that things can get better should we appoint the right manager and sign the right players. Im not sure what the thinking would be if we went from Wellens to Clarke Im not sure Clarke is ready for management just yet. On Wellens himself I think this job came abit too early for him in the ideal world he would have spent this season learning the ropes as a coach under John Sheridan and Tommy Wright. Thats why I think Clarke needs to go off and spend a couple of years working as an assistant manager before becoming the number 1 somewhere. I'm exactly with you on this one, Glossop. My optimism and rationalism is beginning to slide into the doubting, pessimist side. Clarke, as professional and committed as he has been as a player would just be the same appointment as Wellens was. Inexperienced and unproven. I'd still keep him on as captain as a leader is something we are lacking but Clarke would be a better leader on the pitch or as an assistant in coaching sessions. For me, we need someone now with a bit of know how and experience to steady the ship, bring in a few wiley, resourceful players and just have a good old-fashioned go at going back up. I don't even care if the football is ugly and we grind out results every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I always thought the next manager would be foreign. Him sounding out Clarke yesterday was a bit of a surprise. Scholes wanted it when Wellens got the job so is an option, but if he has anything about him, he will keep his distance after seeing the way the club has been run recently. I wouldn't even rule out Lemsagam actually doing it himself... ? we’re at a very low point at the moment what happens in the next week at Latics is so important with hopefully: the appointment of a new manager , who the heck as an idea who this will be? but the choice should give us an insight , good or bad, into the thoughts of AL improved communication from someone with authority in the club Rallying of the supporters and players a statement of the short and medium term plans on and off the field from AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Lee Sinnott said: I always thought the next manager would be foreign. Him sounding out Clarke yesterday was a bit of a surprise. Scholes wanted it when Wellens got the job so is an option, but if he has anything about him, he will keep his distance after seeing the way the club has been run recently. I wouldn't even rule out Lemsagam actually doing it himself... Dave Pace has owned and managed Droylsden for many years, with the assistance of good coaching staff, even taking the club to one league below this. Problem was when money became tight and the club went into decline. Not sure how wealthy he is, but AL will need to have long pockets to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Dave Pace has owned and managed Droylsden for many years, with the assistance of good coaching staff, even taking the club to one league below this. Problem was when money became tight and the club went into decline. Not sure how wealthy he is, but AL will need to have long pockets to make it work. Dave Pace is hardly a great example of how to run a football club. He is (allegedly) as corrupt as they come... Edited June 9, 2018 by Lee Sinnott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: Dave Pace is hardly a great example of how to run a football club. He is as corrupt as they come... Allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Magic Mikey said: Allegedly. I probably should add that into my post, yep, but I have got loads of Dave Pace stories that back up my initial claim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: I always thought the next manager would be foreign. Him sounding out Clarke yesterday was a bit of a surprise. Scholes wanted it when Wellens got the job so is an option, but if he has anything about him, he will keep his distance after seeing the way the club has been run recently. I wouldn't even rule out Lemsagam actually doing it himself... If Clarke was sounded out for the job yesterday is AL either... Wanting to prove he just isnt going after an unknown foreigner Just Trying to do it as cheap as possible Or Just wanting a puppet Take our pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, pukka said: If Clarke was sounded out for the job yesterday is AL either... Wanting to prove he just isnt going after an unknown foreigner Just Trying to do it as cheap as possible Or Just wanting a puppet Take our pick. Clarke doesn’t strike me as the puppet type I don’t want Clarke (as manager) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Lee Sinnott said: Dave Pace is hardly a great example of how to run a football club. He is (allegedly) as corrupt as they come... Allegedly is an easy way out, you won't put anything in writing I bet to substantiate your remarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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