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Would love Cian Hayes. Connor Barrett the Fylde RB, I think we're linked with at one point, is out of contract.

1 hour ago, BP1960 said:

When will be retained list be announced?

Just looking at last season. Last year our season ended 29 April. We had the released list by 1 May. I guess it depends on whether decisions are still being made.

It's a difficult decision. The major problem is, I cannot see how we have improved under Mellon. The football is no better than it was under Unsworth in my view and see no sign of those 'incremental' improvements. He complains about players on long contracts, but his recruitment (with the exception of Stones) has (so far) been questionable. However, it is a little unfair to judge, without MM having had an opportunity to recruit over a summer. I think ultimately the board have made their decision and now need to back him. Which I think they will (given they certainly gave Unsworth a fair shake). What is for certain is that the age of this squad needs to come down dramatically, we need pace and we need players who actually play in their positions. Hoping some kids get a run out tomorrow!

Seems a decent signing. All for getting some younger legs in this team. An area of the team that has been lacking for some time. Loan in league one at the start of the season. Seems to have been captaining Forest youth teams. Hopefully a gem we can polish.

Surprising listen that interview. He absolutely should not be digging out individual players, but not to recognise the performance as poor is baffling. There's nothing weak about saying, I made a mistake, the performance was poor and we're going to put this right on Saturday. In fact, its the opposite. Anyway, the important talking will be done on the pitch today!

8 hours ago, penrhyn said:

Any one know if there is any truth in Lundstram talk on twitter. People saying we have bid for him.

Swept all their awards last year and played every minute in the league. He'll do for me.

Regan Booty being released (turned down a new contract) by Maidstone. Very much linked to us a few months back.

Lopata released from his Southend contract. Be a good free transfer for someone at this level.

6 figures and a sell on for a youth player in a conference team is good business. Especially given he only had 6 months left on his contract (he's had quite abit of interest (City, Burnley) and there is nothing to say he would have stayed at Oldham even if he had been played more etc.). Should he have been given more of a chance? Probably. However, I can see how managers may have viewed him as lacking some physicallity (particularly in this league). We get some money and are still invested in his development with a sell-on. The lad gets a good move higher up the league. It's a win win and good luck to him.

Can't fault Frank. He's certainly backed Unsworth with these signings. No excuses now, needs to start picking up some results.

3 hours ago, LightDN123 said:

Yeah agree on Nuttall. Either Unsworth doesn’t have the ability to convince players to come, or the finances are not available. Both pretty dire thoughts considering we are 18th in the National League. 

Think his contract is up in the summer. Probably fancies his chances of an EFL team taking him in Jan or most certainly in the summer on a free.

17 minutes ago, BP1960 said:

The best decision you can make. Get in someone who knows what they are doing in this league and no more foreign imports who are the same.

Totally agree. Jobs for the boy(s). Recruitment hasn't been good enough. Not surprisingly if the manager is having such a little say.

With our next three games being: Blackburn, Bradford and Exeter. I can't see us getting anything from that lot. 

Did Desire go off injured last night or just tactical?

2 hours ago, adamoafc said:

Think personally this was to cover up for AL being given a hard time by fans. 

 

No planning has been submitted suggesting it’s a pipe dream at present. 

Sadly, I have the same view. Lack of any detail with the announcement was notable.

This was all pre Edmondson too. Would have been nice to see at least part of that fee put into the infrastructure. 

https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2019/may/03052019-chapel-road/

Few months since this was announced. Be interested to know if this is still being looked into? Or was it just smoke and mirrors.

Absolutely something the club needs. Especially if we're losing little Wembley in the near future.

7 minutes ago, Hands on said:

If we get a result do we all apologise to Marco & Mo?

For? Do they apologise to fans if we don't?

Vera? Blows my mind that he would be anywhere near anyone's team.

4 minutes ago, Frankies6 said:

I personally think we will stay up, but how far out of relegation spot we will finish is anyone's guess... still have a week to go interesting to see else Abdullah brings in 

Interesting is one word for it.

13 minutes ago, deyres42 said:

Maybe the coach doesn't want this experienced leader that so many seem to think is essential...

Then it will be a very short tenure...

If we don't instill an experienced leader into that back line, we will ship goals.