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3 minutes ago, Bobledgersheart said:

Less than 50k for the pair though.

My point is players who are binned off or told to leave dont normally command any fee, especially then.

There was a doubt about Warhursts fitness due to asthma but both were well thought of by many at City.

Irwin was binned off by Bremner for free.

3 hours ago, GlossopLatic said:

 

The likes of Barrett Warhurst Irwin etc were either binned or told to leave this was pre Bosman when clubs had abit more power over players.

 

Both Barrett & Warhurst joined Latics for a fee.

15 minutes ago, Ryan said:

Being part of a successful team doesn’t make you a world class individual. Plenty of poor footballers have won the most prestigious competitions.

 

 

In some instances I think it's fair to say that can be true. However you're talking about someone who was a main stay in the engine room of the most successful team in the country for over a decade. He decided when he was finishing on his own terms. That isnt the case for average footballers at massive clubs, it just doesn't happen.....then he decided to come out of retirement & went straight back to the top level of football. 

Either way it's all nothing to do with if he can manage. However everyone one we hire will be a risk. Imo the pros out weigh the cons when risking Scholes. On and off the pitch.

21 minutes ago, Ryan said:

Also not having that he was world class, overrated player who got better in retirement. Shouldn’t be spoken about in the same breath as Gerrard and Lampard. 

With respect, what a load of bollocks! Did Adrian Durham post this!

Stop listening to talk sport!

Scholes was known as a world class midfielder all around the world well before he retired & was a different type of player to the 2 mentioned. 

1 hour ago, yarddog73 said:

Be surprised if we go down this route again after the bright start Wellens made when caretaker and what subsequently happened.  It's getting to the stage where they will have to appoint him soon but it's a big gamble.

He done an amazing job but to appoint Wild would be a mistake in my opinion and as someone who has a steady job at the club and has for a decade it wouldn't be right for the fans to turn on him which will happen...

let him be part of the 1st team coaching staff keep learning and maybe hell be ready for it in the future.

Scholes now joint favourite with his odds slashed from 14/1 in less than a day says to me there has to be something in it to me.

We all love Wildy for what he has done these last few weeks but I dont personally think it would be the right thing to do by offering him the job permanently or even until the end of the season.

Jump on the good feeling at the moment in the club & around football for us today. Appoint Scholes which would bring tremendously good publicity to us (something we haven't had much of in recent times) & practically guarantees another 150k+ when BT and BBC are fighting over us to put our 4th Rd win at Old Trafford on live TV.

You know it makes sense.

12 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said:

Wouldn't Scholes have to give up his "interest" in Salford if he were to get our job... 

You'd guess so but he has applied before with the same circumstances in place so maybe not or he's willing to give it up. 

2 minutes ago, Bobledgersheart said:

Joey Barton ?

4/1 gone 3rd fave ahead of Pressley.

Down to 5/1...

Someone is putting money on him!

4 minutes ago, kowenicki said:

 

He was interviewed last time wasn’t he? 

 

Edit:  Oh, I’m actually thinking about the time before... Wellens. 

 

 

Yes and probably would have got if Wellens hadn't gone on a 7 game unbeaten run.

Scholes odds have been cut in half. Has he been interviewed this time?

45 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said:

Like Scott Vernon the only reason that anyone is suggesting he is signed is because they have heard of his name. I reckon their at least 10 strikers who are sat in Premmiership /championship /league 1 reserves right now who would realistically come to us this month who would be better signings. Who 99% of us won't of heard of.

Just like Nazon! People have seen him play so some are delighted he's coming back despite him being very greedy and little bit shit.

Al this Ranger nonsense is from a dodgy tweet from someone who makes up rumours. Has anybody actually seen him at the club?

I think its safe to say that is your name is brought up in this kind of discussion then you must be highly thought of and have been an excellent servant to the club.

The parameters have certainly changed over time as players in the lower leagues move around far more often these days so over 100 apps at any lg1/2 club at his 36/37 especially is an achievement.

Good Servant, Cult hero to many but a promotion away from Club Legend imo.

Definitive Legend status may not be far away hopefully...

1 hour ago, Fervid said:

The one and only Nile Ranger at training today. 

is he? or has that come from that no source rumour twitter handle ?

The official club line seems to be Captain, Leader, Legend...

Is Peter Clarke an Oldham Athletic Legend?

if so why?

9 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said:

Pressley now 6/4 fav with BetVictor.  Clarke 2/1, Askey and Santini further out at 10/1.  Looks like it's Pressley's job.

still 3/1 2nd fave on Sky Bet

1 hour ago, League one forever said:

No. I don’t. 

 

People can’t make a point without insulting people they don’t know. It’s annoying. 

 

They then miss the complete irony, in coming on a forum and calling poeople dickheads without realising how that makes them look themselves. 

 

He says people claiming they are in the know. Where? Who’s said that? The only person we all acknowledge has any credibility being in the know is Sinnot. 

 

So he’s talking nonsense.

 

He then claims people want to be proved right about how shit things are. 

 

Yes. People want us to be shit. Ok. 

 

Or is it just fans discussing concerns about the club with other fans a forum.

 

This month has been paid. Good. However justifiable concerns remain. 

 

Onto to Saturday. 

 

 

 

 

After taking time to consider your reply to my earlier post. The fact you for some reason seem to have taken it personally & as pointed out seem to have missed the point...

I stand by my original post!  Have a nice day!

It never surprises me how many 'ITK' Oldham fans actually know fuck all!

It happens every other month so they guess and so they can seem important when it comes true. Im sure the same dick heads will be doing the same for the next 2 months

28 minutes ago, oafcmetty said:

You didn't answer the question.

 I watched every single kick! Now you know that what relevance does it have? 

It may not have been pretty at all but it was comfortable. They barely made into our half the whole game, not just when they had 10.

1 minute ago, oafcmetty said:

 

Didn't go did you?

You don't think 2-0 without the oppo testing your keeper is comfortable.

11 minutes ago, kowenicki said:

He’s a bit out of order there if he means the supporters.   Fans have been mostly patient until the last couple of weeks.

 

 

I don't think he was talking about the fans...

However you incorrect. Our expert fans are never patient & demand immediately. 

Everyone seems to have forgotten that we won comfortable during the week & we sit around mid table (I haven't actually checked the league) Another manager is being hounded out by our fans because of the style of of play. Remember when that first happened with Ronnie Moore? Been nothing but champagne football & promotions ever since

Patient? Lol do me a fkn favour

15 hours ago, whittles left foot said:

Placide was not as bad a goalie as some like to post.

Placide's distribution was excellent something reqd in the modern game and something our current goalie doesn't have.

Placide went on a 12 game run of conceding goals without saving an actual shot and his 2nd half of the season was littered with errors including his famed distribution costing us.

The modern day goalkeeper while having good distribution helps it means fuck all if you don't stop any shots on target.

Before anybody says it, we all have suffered loss and things going on at home but we have to perform at work.

I used Windscribe for the first time yesterday. First 20 minutes were a bit bumpy but no issues after that. 

Does anyone know how to get I follow on a firestick?

58 minutes ago, josh_latics said:

 

Groundsman, kitman, cameraman, academy administrator all gone in the last month or so. 

Gone yes but do you actually know why? 

6 minutes ago, deyres42 said:

Speaking out/being anything other than submissive gets you the sack at BP these days so can't blame anyone for keeping a low profile...

Really? Who?