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We're a fickle mob us latics fans. Admittedly Simpson had a stinker yesterday and it stands out as there were a lot of good individual performances. In recent weeks he's been at least as good as most others on the pitch, had a decent game at pompey and his effort is never in doubt. He was devastated after missing the pen, and while I agree that maybe he should have a week on the bench as a foot up the arse, (and it should probably be with smith taking his place if Baxter isn't fully fit as Dickov has stated), he isn't a bad player and shouldn't be flung on the scrap heap. I'm more worried about Grounds - he was terrible against dons, and mediocre at best against stevenage and pompey, and should have done better for county's first yesterday. I hope he comes good and it might just be taking a few games for him to settle, but he'd be my main concern over simpson.

Me and another London Latic will be coming along also so please let me know if the plans change. Ta

Only just seen this now, I'm definitely up for the five-a-side if you do get a team going. On another note, is anyone planning on getting together to watch the Wednesday game on Monday?

Thanks for your help everyone. I used that easyroom website and secured myself some accommodation for 3 months. I'll find something more permanent while I'm down there. It's in North Woolwich which I gather isn't the most delightful of places, but I'm from Bacup and have been living in Salford for the last 3 years so I'm sure it will seem like paradise to me! I'll make sure I use the spend and raise website for any train tickets I book as well. I'll look forward to hearing on here about any games etc. what are being organised. Thanks again. Aidan

Think you can find room for one more in your close knit community down there? Got a job starting the 6th June right next to Liverpool Street station (not quite sure what part of London that is). Don't know where I'll be living yet but it'll be somewhere close by (I best pull my finger out really and find somewhere). Any tips as well on where might be best to live working on a relatively small budget (ideally just a short-term contract to start with until I decide where I want to set up a more permanent base)? Any help would be much appreciated. What's the crack with you guys anyway, do you have folk going to every game home and away or just away days nearby? Cheers

The sooner he's back the better, Adeyemi's been below par the last couple of games IMO. The lad does put in a shift though, can't deny him that. I think he's just not as confident a player as Furman so doesn't come looking for the ball as much and the midfield ends up getting missed out and the result is punted long balls from the back that are difficult to create much from. Not sure how he'd pair up with M'Changama though, they seem quite similar players. Are we expecting Wes back before the end of the season?

Pot - kettle - black!

Just on that note, excluding their goal (which wasn't just mvoto's fault), he was our best player on the pitch tonight IMO. Overall I don't think you can really point the finger at individuals (although I have to admit I was doing in the heat of the moment tonight), more a case of a young and quite naive team having no patience in the second half and just trying to lump the ball forward. You have to tip your hat to Tommy Lee as well, he's been incredible and immensely frustrating tonight and in both the games at their place this season. Massively gutting but lets focus our attentions on the league now. Also a pretty decent turn out tonight as well compared to usual, especially for a weekday televised game - lets hope everyone there tonight starts turning up to some league games as well.

Woah! That's some memory - I can't even remember what I had for breakfast

Is that right then that if it was on the Friday then it would be televised?

Only half filled our three-sided ground on two occasions this year, I know it's Bury but still doubt it'll be anywhere near full, you'll be able to pay on the day.

Scapuzzi looks class, different game at this level though, hope he can adapt. A City fan tells me he hasn't really heard much about mini Manc; however he's had a solid start on FM12 for me! There's a chance we went in for Scapuzzi and Bobby Manc said we can have him if we take his lad n all. Be good for them to come to the club together though, especially as it appears Scapuzzi can't really speak no Ingleesh, probably help him to bed in (and be translated).

Just a bit of a side note, but even if Cisak was at fault for their third (which I'm also not sure of) he pulled out a couple of really good stops, especially in the first half when Preston dominated for a short period, including one where he made an amazing save turning a point blank rocket over the bar. I've been really impressed with him this so far this season.

Cheers for that

Anyone know where's best to park near the ground? Preferably somewhere easy to get to. Cheers

Download something called Hamachi - http://hamachi.en.softonic.com/ - creates a virtual LAN if that makes sense to anyone. Install it on any computer you want to join the network game. Works fine.

Because they're entitled to voice their opinion that all lower league football is naff which is a bit of a generalisation, as am I entitled to voice my opinion of one of the many stay-aways that are hampering this club. Also, you have to ask the question - are people staying away because of the high prices, or are the club having to put these high prices in place to try and make up the gates from all the people staying away. Also no smoking is league policy not club.

It's great - well worth the buy. We're 1 & half star on it. Shefki's class though. You select a team when you first start it and then they have a weekly league - all the online games you play earn points for the latics and they have a weekly league table thing for supporters from all the other league one clubs. Something like that anyway. Just buy it is my suggestion.

Good job he wasn't at the Blackpool game when Chaddy tried having their bear - I think that were the old Chaddy though. On that note, how come it is that you don't see any of the away team's mascots any more?

Bang on! Hit the nail on the head

That's the spirit! You're a joke even starting a thread like this. Why is it one of the smallest squads? It's the only way the club can afford to pay anyone wages over ten quid a week. We could probably spread those wages out and have a larger squad but with less quality. But I must agree with you that it's definitely Dickov's fault that Furman is injured . Your whining isn't going to help the club in anyway - put the same amount of effort into backing the club rather than spitting your dummy after two league games and it will be a step in the right direction!

I'd quite like in if you're in need of any players. I've put me details on that website.

Pretty sure he's not in Bacup (although I wish he was) so you can rule that one out. Wiki says he's in Sale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Palmer_(footballer)) but that's about as reliable as the weatherman!

That's the spirit!

I also thought that Reid put in a shift - maybe someone a bit more nimble and pacey would probably work best with Smiffy up top though but i'd like to be eating my words after they've paired up for a few more games. I thought that Marc seemed like he'd fit in quite well, work rate was excellent and the amount of running done by him and Furman must of seemed like we had 3 or 4 centre mids at times. Thought we defended well too but needed a bit more communication between M'Voto & Diamond on occasion which will come with time - all in all a promising performance.